On the Jiaxu day, the eighth arrangement: the dry branch is on the Wei position.

課體：知一。課義：夜貴作墓，訟庭官怒，解紛恃戌，枉者可錯。

The lesson pattern is only one type. The lesson meaning states: the nobleman in the night is exactly the tomb god of the day stem; litigation will provoke the anger of the officials handling the case; to resolve this dispute, one must rely on the final transmission of earth horse; thus, the wrongful party can be set aside.

解曰：未為夜貴，又是木墓，覆於日上。初傳子水，與未貴相害。若論訟獄，必致問官之怒。末傳戌土，克去子水，為之解紛，則貴怒自當少解，否則終於受屈而已。烏能申其直而錯其枉哉。

The hexagram "Wei" represents the nobleman at night, and also serves as the storage for Jia wood. It is now covering the day stem. The first transmission's Zi water conflicts with the nobleman at Wei, indicating harm. If there is a lawsuit, the judge will certainly become angry. Fortunately, the final transmission's Xu earth can overcome Zi water, resolving this dispute. This will ease the nobleman's anger somewhat. Without this, one would end up wronged and unable to achieve the principle mentioned in the Analects, where the upright are promoted and the crooked are set aside.

斷曰：課名知一，相與比鄰，善惡並處，事有兩岐，執中宜一。禍從外來，失在居鄰。凡占皆主狐疑，亦恩中生害之象也。

This divination is called "Knowing One." The deity taken here is harmonious with the day stem and is adjacent to it; good and evil are mixed together. The matter presents two diverging paths, requiring one to firmly adhere to the middle path and choose one direction. Misfortune comes from outside, and the mistake arises from among neighbors. Anyone who divines this chart will find that the mind is uncertain and indecisive, and it also indicates that trouble arises within relationships of affection.

天時：水運乎上，天罡指亥，占天必雨，但末克初傳，雨不能久。家宅：家有內財，衣祿不匱。求財：外財消耗，分內可得。婚姻：晝占欠佳，夜占乃吉。胎產：上強下弱，孕必成女，倘或夜占，母子皆吉。仕宦：遲久，可得正印。謁貴：貴人不喜，干求不遂。

Heavenly Conditions: Water vapour moves above, and the Tiangang points to the Hai position, indicating that rain is certain. However, since the final transmission overcomes the first, the rain will not last long. Family Residence: There is hidden wealth within the home, and food and salary are not lacking. Seeking Wealth: External wealth will be scattered, but what is rightfully due can be obtained. Marriage: If divined during the day, it is not favorable; if divined at night, it is auspicious. Pregnancy: The upper deity is strong and the lower deity is weak, indicating a female fetus; if divined at night, both mother and child will be safe. Official Career: It will take some time to achieve, but eventually one will obtain an official position with a seal. Seeking the Nobleman: The nobleman does not like it, and efforts to request or accomplish something will not succeed.

失物：恐在家中，可以尋得。遠行：有戀宅之心，未能遂意。疾病：墓神覆日，人必昏沉；支上克干，病勢必篤；若年命有救，始可言吉。官訟：先難後易。行人：天罡指孟，馬又空亡，行者未歸。出師：晝占不寧，夜占大勝。

Lost items: The lost item is probably at home and can be found. Traveling far: The heart is attached to home, so the journey cannot be made and will not be satisfactory. Illness: TheTomb Spirit covers the day stem, the patient will certainly be unconscious; the heavenly stem on the day branch also attacks the day stem, the illness will certainly be severe; unless the person's birth year has a saving deity, it is not auspicious. Lawsuit: It will be difficult at first but easy later. Traveler: The Tiangang is in the position of the four beginning months, and the post-horse falls into Kongwang, so the traveler has not yet returned. Military campaign: If asked during the day, the military situation is unstable; if asked at night, a great victory can be achieved.

畢法云：害貴訟直遭曲斷，華蓋覆日人昏晦。纂義云：未乃財神，為閉口臨於干上，占病不吉。夜常臨支，十月占，乃死氣作太常。入宅克宅，主有內孝服。晝貴丑受寅克，又作天空，亦逢貴人之怒。照膽秘訣云：盜人青龍防喜賊。

The Bi Fa Fu says: "When the nobleman is harmed, lawsuits will be wrongly decided." This means that a divine force harms the nobleman, and even if the case is just, it will be judged as unjust. "The Huagai star covers the day stem, causing people's affairs to be in darkness." This means that the Huagai star covers the day stem, leading to confusion and obscurity in human affairs. The Zuan Yi says: "The sixth heavenly stem is the wealth god, but it also acts as the closed mouth god, appearing on the day stem. When questioning about illness, it is inauspicious." At night, if the Tai Chang god appears on the day branch, and the month is the tenth, it indicates that death qi transforms into Tai Chang; when it enters the residence, it harms the residence, indicating there will be mourning within the family. During the day, the nobleman at the second earthly branch is attacked by the third earthly branch, which also acts as Tian Kong. This is the same as encountering the nobleman being angry. The Zhao Chan Mi Jie says: When the thief god and the Azure Dragon are together, one should beware of thieves who commit crimes under the pretense of good news.

課體：元首，炎上，勵德，泆女，不備。課義：勞心取財，宅廣人災，宜乎作贅，耗盜縈迴。

The lesson pattern combines five types: the Primordial Sovereign, the Fiery Ascending, the Cultivated Virtue, the Excessive Woman, and the Incomplete. The lesson meaning states: one must exert great effort to obtain this wealth; the house is broad but the people suffer; it is suitable to marry into a woman's family and submit to others; matters of loss and theft keep recurring without resolution.

解曰：甲寄於寅，寅即甲也。是寅干臨於戌支之上，以取此財。不知戌又遭六合所克，彼此夾克，取之心亦勞矣。三傳作寅午戌，脫干而生支，未免人衰宅廣也。干為夫，支為妻，干加支上是以夫就妻，如贅婿然。但寅被午脫，午被戌耗，展轉相脫，縈迴不已甚乎。

On a day with the stem Jia, the Lodging Palace is in Yin. Yin is equivalent to Jia itself. Now, the stem Jia is placed on top of the branch Xu, in order to take the wealth represented by Xu. However, Xu is being attacked by theLiu He, which is sandwiching and attacking it from both sides, so obtaining this wealth requires great effort. The three transmissions are arranged as Yin, Wu, and Xu, which gradually drain the energy of the day stem and nourish the day branch. Therefore, the person's side naturally becomes weak, while the house's side naturally becomes prosperous. The day stem represents the husband, and the day branch represents the wife. When the day stem is placed on top of the day branch, it symbolizes the husband accommodating the wife, like a man marrying into another family. However, Yin is drained by Wu, and Wu is consumed by Xu, leading to a continuous cycle of leakage and entanglement, resulting in significant loss.

斷曰：支干皆是一氣，類成二合，事干眾人，共干同謀，有成而不成，脫而不脫之象，亦須防人脫賺。

The day stem and day branch belong to the same energy, forming two layers of Liu He. This indicates that the matter at hand involves many people, and everyone is involved in discussing and working on it together. The situation is such that it seems possible to succeed but may not actually succeed; it seems as if someone is deceiving others, but it is not necessarily true deception. In the end, one must still be cautious of others trying to deceive or mislead.

天時：課傳盡火，亢旱之象。家宅：財不由己，且多虛耗。仕宦：脫氣甚盛，功名無望。求財：艱辛可獲。婚姻：三合多成，子孫甚眾。胎產：男喜，易產。

Heavenly Conditions: The four lessons and three transmissions are all fire, indicating a long period of drought with no rain. Family Residence: Wealth is not under one's control and there is much wastage. Official Career: There is too much loss of energy, and there is no hope for official rank. Seeking Wealth: Although hard work is required, it can still be obtained. Marriage: With triple harmony appearing together, it is likely to succeed, and there will be many descendants in the future. Pregnancy and Childbirth: It indicates the birth of a boy, which is a good omen, and the delivery will be easy.

謀望：多虛少實，事干闇昧。疾病：極虛之症，恐是怔忡。出行：恐不起身。行人：天罡加孟，尚未起程。出師：防奸人脫賺，恩化為怨。

Fortunes of scheming and aspirations: there are many empty things and few real ones, indicating that the matter involves hidden secrets that should not be exposed. Diseases: it is a very empty condition, possibly heart palpitations or anxiety. Travel: one might not be able to move. Travelers: the Tiangang is placed on the position of the four young ones, meaning the person has not yet started the journey. Military expeditions: beware of deceitful people who may cause good intentions to turn into resentment and enmity.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支。精蘊：五月未將加卯，婦人占婚，曰：課得不備，兩夫之象。青龍為正夫，乘申金克之，又屬空亡，必逃亡而去。青龍之陰為偏夫，臨子乘蛇，子陰又乘元武，已人群盜矣。甲戌日，法取午為媒人，午上見河魁為奴僕，干支在傳為鄰近，當有鄰僕作媒。炎上夏旺為新事，當再嫁。發用天后，與日相生，三傳交合，姻事必成。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "The authority is not properly held, and the official salary is on the day branch," meaning the official salary is located on the day branch, and the authority is held by someone else, making the title improper. The "Jingyun" records an ancient example: in the fifth month, using the hexagram of Wei as the starting point placed on Mao, a woman consulted about marriage. The judgment said: the lesson pattern is incomplete, indicating the appearance of two husbands. The Azure Dragon represents the official husband, but it is on Sheng metal and is being overcome, and it is in Kongwang, meaning this person must have already fled. The hidden spirit of the Azure Dragon represents the secondary husband, located on Zi with Teng Snake, and the hidden spirit of Zi is on Yuanwu, indicating this person has already become a bandit. On Jiaxu day, according to the method, Wu is taken as the媒人 (matchmaker), and Wu sees Hekui Xu soil, symbolizing a servant; the day stem and day branch are both in the three transmissions, symbolizing neighbors, so there should be a neighbor's servant acting as the matchmaker. The three transmissions form a fire rising pattern, which is strong in summer, indicating a new matter, meaning she should remarry. The initiating transmission god rides on the Heavenly Empress and generates the day stem, and the three transmissions also mutually harmonize, so this marriage will definitely succeed.

課體：重審，元胎。課義：生鬼皆空，祿被虎攻，宅逢丁馬，動意尤濃。

The lesson pattern is about re-examining and the original embryo. The lesson meaning states: the god of growth and the official ghost both fall into Kongwang; the禄 god is attacked by the White Tiger; the position of the residence meets the Ding god and the Post-horse; thus the desire to move is especially strong.

解曰：申為甲木之日鬼，既遇旬空，亥為甲木之長生，亦臨空陷，禍福不實之象。寅為日祿，卻被夜虎沖剋，不可守矣。申為驛馬發用，丑為旬丁臨辰，所以動意尤濃也。

Shen is the official ghost of Jia wood, but it is now in the empty space; Hai is the long life of Jia wood, yet it also lies in an empty and fallen position. One is a harmful influence and the other a beneficial one, both empty and not real, so neither misfortune nor good fortune can take effect. Yin is the禄神 of Jia day, but it is attacked by the White Tiger in a night divination, and cannot be held onto. Shen is both the post-horse and the initiating transmission, while Chou is the spirit of the current ten-day period and is located on Chen. The horse of the heavenly stem and the transmission both move, so the desire to go out is especially strong.

斷曰：重審之課，以下逆上，豈無憂驚。初中空陷，虛花過半。末傳日祿尚旺，亦苦去甘來之象也。

This is a "Chong Shen" divination case, where the lower deity is opposing the upper deity, which can hardly avoid some worries and disturbances. Both the first and middle transmissions fall into empty and barren places, indicating mostly empty appearances without real results. Fortunately, the final transmission is the stem of the day and has strong energy, which can be considered as a sign of hardship followed by sweetness.

天時：水神則空，火神則實，傳餘風伯，風而且晴。家宅：財氣盡有，子孫亦多，有改造創新之意。功名：官星落陷，虛而不實。求財：晝占主得貴入宅內之財，夜占主得奴僕宅內之財。婚姻：晝占亦可，夜占不吉。胎產：二陽包陰，孕必成女。

Heavenly conditions: The water deity is in an empty position, the fire deity is in a solid position, and the three transmissions have residual energy returning to the wind deity, so there will be wind and clear weather. Family home: All wealth signs are present, there are many descendants, and there is a plan for renovation and innovation in the family. Official rank: The official star is in a fallen position, which is empty and not substantial. Seeking wealth: If asked during the day, it indicates receiving wealth brought into the home by a nobleman; if asked at night, it indicates receiving wealth handled by a servant within the home. Marriage: Asking during the day is favorable, but asking at night is inauspicious. Pregnancy: Two yang deities envelop one yin deity, so the fetus must be female.

疾病：乃脾洩之疾，或肝脾受傷，久病則危。謁貴：貴人坐獄，干之不利。出行：干支上乘了馬，有躍躍孟行之狀。行人：天罡加季，行者速歸。出師：壁壘甚堅，但游都在支，恐有虛約盜營之變。

Disease: This is a condition of spleen deficiency with loose stools, or damage to the liver and spleen, which can become dangerous if left untreated. Seeking the Nobleman: The Nobleman is in the position of imprisonment, so seeking his help will not be beneficial. Travel: The day stem and day branch are both occupied by the spirit of Ding and the Post-horse, showing a readiness and eagerness to travel. A missing person: The Tiangang is placed in the position of the four seasons, indicating that the person who has left will return soon. Military campaign: The camp is very strong, but the spirit of Youdu is located on the day branch, suggesting there may be treachery, broken agreements, or an attack on the camp.

畢法云：喜懼空亡乃妙機。秘要云：干上巳，晝占乘太常。日干生巳火，巳火又生太常，謂之睨上逢脫，當防虛詐。又酉加午為損孕格。蓋子為甲乙之胎神，乃作空亡，又被下神酉金所脫。占孕必損，占產即日便生。纂義云：天罡乘武臨丑，主遺亡走失事。指掌賦云：酉加午上，為寵婢登堂。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "Joy and fear in Kongwang are wonderful opportunities." If a favorable god falls into Kongwang, hope becomes like a bubble; if an ominous god falls into Kongwang, disaster disappears. The subtle distinction lies here. The "Miyao" says: If the Day Stem is巳, during the day, it is favorable with Tai Chang. The Day Stem Jia Wood generates巳 Fire, which in turn generates Tai Chang Earth, and this gradual release is called "Ni Shang Feng Tuoe," and one should beware of deceit and falsehood. It also says: When酉 is added to午, it forms the "Sun Yun Ge." Zi is originally the nurturing god of Jia and Yi Wood, but now it falls into Kongwang and is drained by the酉 Metal below, so if one asks about pregnancy, it will result in a miscarriage; if one asks about childbirth, it will result in delivery on the same day. The "Zanyi" says: When Tiangang Earth is ridden by Yuanwu and rests on Chou, it indicates loss and dispersion. The "Zhipang Fu" says: When酉 is added to午, it signifies a favored servant entering the hall.

課體：涉害，斬關，間傳，泆女，登三天。課義：晝虎空亡，臨危弗殃，財乘遁鬼，申命全傷。

The lesson pattern is involved with harm, cutting the gate, intermediate transmission, and the wandering woman, combined with the "ascending to the three heavens" pattern—meaning the nobleman is at the heavenly gate, the nobleman is present at the亥 position as if ascending to the heavenly palace, which is most favorable for meeting superiors. The lesson meaning says: during the day, the white tiger is in the empty void; although in a dangerous situation, it does not lead to calamity; the wealth line is occupied by the official ghost derived from the ten-day cycle; the metal of the申 and the original destiny are both injured.

解曰：申乃日鬼，晝占乘虎來傷甲木，以其空亡不畏，故曰臨危弗殃也。辰土為日干之財神，遁出庚金作日之暗鬼，且又生起申金，併力傷日，是此財斷不可取，攖禍不小也。

Shen is the official ghost of Jia wood. When asking about it during the day, it comes with the White Tiger to harm Jia wood; fortunately, it falls in Kongwang, so it is not to be feared, hence the meaning of the divination suggests though in a dangerous situation, no calamity will result. Chen earth is originally the wealth god of the day stem, but according to the ten-day cycle, it turns out to be Geng metal, becoming a hidden official ghost. It also turns back to assist Shen metal, and together they attack the day stem. Thus, this wealth should certainly not be pursued, as taking it would bring great trouble.

斷曰：貴登天門(晝將)，罡塞鬼戶，利於天庭奏對及功名殿試，並謀望事務，無不相宜。又須占人年命，有生無克。乘干旺相，方為全吉。

The Nobleman ascends the Heavenly Gate (indicating the Heavenly General for the day), and the Tiangang blocks the Ghost Door. This configuration is favorable for presenting petitions to the court, answering questions, taking the palace examination to achieve official rank, and all endeavors seeking success, with no inappropriateness. However, one must also consider the superior spirits of the person's birth year. It must be that these spirits only mutually generate and do not attack or overcome, and the Day Stem is riding on a prosperous and strong force, only then can it be completely auspicious.

天時：課傳六陽，水母空陷，天罡指陽，本當大晴，然天將盡屬雲水，陰雲之象也。家宅：財受夾克，財不由己，喜虎鬼空陷，病訟皆安。仕宦：催官已空，功名不吉。求財：合夥交關，似有利益。婚姻：有必成之勢。

Heavenly conditions: The four lessons and three transmissions occupy all yang positions, and the metal deity that generates water is located in kongwang. The tiangang points to a yang position, which should indicate clear weather; however, all the heavenly generals involved are of the cloud and water type, resulting in a cloudy sky. Family home: The wealth爻 is sandwiched between upper and lower, so wealth is not under one's control; fortunately, the white tiger and official ghost are both in kongwang, so illness and legal troubles can be avoided. Career: The deity that promotes official status has fallen into kongwang, indicating bad fortune for official position. Seeking wealth: Engaging in trade with others seems to have some profit. Marriage: There is a definite tendency for the marriage to succeed.

胎產：課傳六陽，妊必生男。疾病：肝經之病，或腎水不足，虎鬼既空，可以不藥而癒。出行：究竟馬空，行期未定。行人：天罡加孟，尚未起程。出師：行軍甚利，恐進中有阻。

Talent and childbirth: All six positions of the four lessons and three transmissions are yang, so the child must be male. Disease: It is a disease of the liver meridian or insufficient kidney water; since the white tiger and official ghost are in the empty position, the illness can recover without medication. Travel: The post-horse is in the empty position, so the day of departure is not yet determined. Traveler: The tiangang is placed on the four young positions, so the person has not yet started the journey. Military campaign: The military expedition is very favorable, but there might be obstacles on the way forward.

畢法云：初遭夾克不由己，后合占婚豈用媒。精蘊：三月酉將未時占何日升遷，曰：到任後第三年七月戊寅日辰時得升信。蓋青龍乘午加辰，與甲隔三位，故曰三年(視青龍下神與日隔幾位而定其年)。戌與辰隔七位，故云七月(視青龍下神與支隔幾位而定其月)。午火生寅，寅中有戊，故曰戊寅(視天盤長生之神，以定其日)。青龍所乘之下是辰，故曰辰時(視青龍之地盤而定其時)。至於武官之占，則視太常。

The "Bifa Fu" says: "At the beginning, being sandwiched between Jia and Ke, one cannot act freely," meaning that the first transmission is sandwiched between Jia and Ke, and the matter is not under one's control. "Later, when the Heavenly Empress and Liu He appear together, marriage does not require a matchmaker," meaning that when the Heavenly Empress and Liu He are both present, marriage divination does not need a matchmaker. The "Jingyun" records an ancient example: in the third lunar month, using the You general, at the Wei hour, asking about which day one would be promoted. The divination states that one will receive the news of promotion on the fifth day of the seventh lunar month, three years after taking office. The method is: the Azure Dragon rides on Wu and is placed on Chen. Wu and the lodgment palace of Jia (Yin) are three positions apart, so it is three years (determine the number of years by the distance between the Azure Dragon's lower god and the day stem). Xu and Chen are seven positions apart, so it is the seventh month (determine the month by the distance between the Azure Dragon's lower god and the day branch). Wu fire generates Yin wood, and Yin contains Wu earth, so it is the day of Wu Yin (determine the day by the long life god on the heavenly plate). The Azure Dragon's god is on Chen, so it is the Chen hour (determine the hour by the Azure Dragon's position on the earth plate). As for divination about the promotion of a military officer, one should instead look at Tai Chang.

課體：知一，進茹。課義：晝傳盜休，賴爾亥水，末助初財，交居和美。解曰：三傳皆火，盜甲木之氣，難免休囚。幸賴支上之亥水，足以治之。初傳辰土，下被卯克，上被合傷，財非己有。幸末傳之午火，生起初傳之辰土，亦可以復作我家之財矣。干支上下卯與戌合，寅與亥合，交車作合，可謂和美之甚也。斷曰：知一之卦，事有兩歧，孕或奇偶。賓主既合，事罔不濟，但不免有進寸退尺之象。

The "lesson pattern" refers to the overall structure of the divination. In this case, it is "Zhi Yi" and "Jin Ru": both lessons are instances where the lower god overcomes the upper god, and the one with the same yin-yang relationship as the day stem is chosen for the initiating transmission, called "Zhi Yi"; the "three transmissions" (initial, middle, and final transmissions) proceed in sequence as Chen, Si, and Wu, which is called "Jin Ru." The "lesson meaning" is a four-line rhyming passage that describes: the divination was cast during the day, and the three transmissions, which are all fire, consume the day stem Jia Wood, causing it to become weak and confined. However, the亥 water in the day branch rescues it. The final transmission then supports the initial transmission's wealth god, resulting in a harmonious combination of the heavenly stem and earthly branch. Detailed explanation: the three transmissions are very fiery, completely draining the original strength of Jia Wood, making the day stem inevitably weak. Fortunately, the亥 water in the day branch nurtures the wood, providing sufficient relief. The initial transmission, Chen earth, is originally the wealth god of Jia Wood, but it is attacked by卯 wood below and restrained by the combined god above, so this wealth is not truly belonging to the person. Fortunately, the final transmission, Wu fire, supports the initial transmission, Chen earth, so the wealth will eventually return to the person. The Jia stem is located in the palace of寅, with卯 on top of寅, and卯 combines with the day branch戌. On戌, there is亥, which combines with寅. The two combinations form a harmonious and beautiful pattern. Overall conclusion: "Zhi Yi" indicates that the matter has two possible paths, and if asking about pregnancy, it is difficult to determine the gender. The host and guest have already combined, so all matters can be accomplished, but there is inevitably a situation where one step forward leads to one step back, and the gains do not outweigh the losses.

天時：天罡指卯，龍神飛天，主雨。家宅：子息既多，家亦富饒。求財：大有生意。婚姻：旺夫益子。疾病：不過虛脫之疾，家有良醫，手到病瘥。出行：水路甚吉。行人：尚在中途。出師：持久和解。

Divination on weather: The Tiangang (Chen) is located at the卯 position, and the Azure Dragon (a heavenly general associated with rain, wealth, and auspiciousness) soars upwards. These signs indicate rain. Divination on the household: There will be many children, and the family will become prosperous. Divination on seeking wealth: Business will thrive, and there is great potential. Divination on marriage: The wife will support her husband and benefit the descendants. Divination on illness: It is merely a condition of depleted vital energy, and there is a good physician at home who will cure it with one visit. Divination on travel: Traveling by water is most auspicious. Divination on a person away: The Tiangang is at the仲 position, indicating that the person is still on the way. Divination on military affairs: A prolonged war is advisable, and it will ultimately end in reconciliation.

畢法云：初遭夾克不由己。指南：申將加未占雨曰：龍神飛天，貴人居子，皆行雨之象。神后加亥，明日必雨。中傳辛巳，巳中丙火與辛金化水，又辛壬上見亥子加臨，六日後當連雨。又：丁丑七月午將加巳，占何日大拜。曰：目今尚未可得，且有丁艱之事。蓋仕宦逢羅網，主有此應。目下未得者，緣初傳辰卯相害，勾陳與青龍脫氣也，後俱驗。

The *Bifa Fu* says: If the first transmission is restrained by the two heavenly spirits above and below, then the matter is beyond one's control. The *Liu Ren Zhi Nan* records two examples. The first example uses the month general of Shen added to the hour of Wei to cast a divination about rain. The interpretation states: The Azure Dragon is flying in the sky, and the Nobleman (Tianyi, the first among the Twelve Heavenly Generals) is seated at the position of Zi water, both indicating signs of rain; the Shenhou (Zi spirit) is added on Hai, so rain will certainly come tomorrow. The middle transmission is Si, and the hidden heavenly stem in the ten-day cycle is Xin metal. The hidden stems within Si include Bing fire and Xin metal, which combine to form water. Moreover, the positions of Xin and Ren also see Hai and Zi added upon them, so there will be continuous rain six days later. The second example is from the year Dingchou, seventh month, with the month general of Wu added to the hour of Si to cast a divination about when one can receive a high official position. The interpretation states: One cannot obtain it at present, and there will be the death of a parent. Officials encountering the "Heavenly Net and Earthly Trap" pattern are precisely in such situations. The reason for not being able to obtain it now is because the first transmission, Chen, is harmed by Mao. The Gou Chen and Azure Dragon are also weakened. Both examples were later verified.

課體：伏吟，自任，斬關。課義：支夜三武，三勾可慮，末馬遁辛，特來相苦。解曰：支乘三武，既防其盜干矣，干又乘三勾以克支，豈不可慮乎。末傳巳乃驛馬，旬遁乘辛，又來傷干，則所以苦我者，非一端而矣。

The lesson pattern is "Hidden Chant," "Self-Assignment," and "Cutting the Gate." When the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate are completely overlapping, it is called "Hidden Chant." Taking the heavenly general on the day stem to initiate the transmission is called "Self-Assignment." If the three transmissions include the buried spirit and the post-horse, and the main spirit indicates separation and movement, it is called "Cutting the Gate." The four lines of the lesson meaning say: At night, the lesson is started, and the day branch is occupied by three layers of Black Tortoise (a heavenly general associated with theft and secret matters). The day stem is also occupied by three layers of Gou Chen (a heavenly general associated with conflict and detention), which attacks the day branch. This is indeed concerning. The final transmission is in the hour of Si, which is the post-horse, and the hidden metal (metal hidden in the ten heavenly stems) emerges from the ten-day cycle, specially coming to injure the day stem. Detailed explanation: The day branch being occupied by Black Tortoise already requires vigilance against theft of the day stem. The day stem is also occupied by Gou Chen, which attacks the day branch. How can there not be worry? The final transmission in Si is both the post-horse and the hidden metal, which comes to injure the day stem. This shows that the troubles coming my way are not from a single source.

斷曰：自任之卦，占靜則宜，占動則滯。甲而未圻，屈而未伸。又名斬關，有隱遁之形，無安貞之象。伏吟有馬須言動，今末傳之馬，遁辛傷廠，又不利於動也。末助初財，卻遁庚鬼又乘勾陳，必有爭鬥之事，或因財涉訟，致起禍端。

Total interpretation: This is a "Self-Responsibility" divination chart. It is suitable for static matters but indicates obstruction for dynamic matters; it is like a seed whose shell has not yet split, bent but unable to stretch out. This chart is also known as "Cutting the Gate," which shows a form of concealment and concealment, yet lacks the appearance of stability and firmness. In aHidden Chant (Hidden Chant) chart, theThe Post-horse (Post-horse) should be considered in terms of movement, but now theThe Post-horse in the final transmission has escaped toXin Metal (Xin Metal) to injure the day stem, which is actually unfavorable for reckless movement. The final transmission supports the initial transmission's wealth爻 (wealth element), but the initial transmission's辰旬 (Chen旬) has escaped toGeng Metal (Geng Metal), which is the official ghost ofYi Wood (Yi Wood), and it is also riding onGou Chen (Gou Chen), indicating disputes or litigation over wealth, which may lead to trouble.

天時：日上乘土神土將，陰而不雨。家宅：有一好子，未免勞碌。求名：不利。求財：防起爭端。婚姻：闇昧不吉。胎產：女孕。疾病：初末傳遁得庚辛二鬼，必係肝經受病，然人克病症，不久自痊。出行：青龍乘馬，一路平安。行人：久於稽留，近日將至。出師：尚無吉兆。

Divination on the weather: The day stem is accompanied by the Earth god and Earth general, indicating only clouds but no rain. Divination on the family home: There is a good son, but the person themselves will not be free from toil. Divination on official rank: Unfavorable. Divination on seeking wealth: Be cautious of disputes over money. Divination on marriage: Hidden and unfavorable. Divination on pregnancy: The child to be born is a girl. Divination on illness: Both the first and final transmissions of the ten days' cycle show the officials and ghosts of the metal element, indicating damage to the liver meridian, but the person's energy can overcome the illness, and it will soon recover. Divination on travel: The Azure Dragon is riding the post-horse, indicating a safe journey. Divination on a missing person: The person has been detained for a long time, and will arrive soon. Divination on military affairs: There is still no favorable sign.

畢法云：支墳財並旅程稽。纂義云：自高自大，自逞自是，稜角太過，由此誤事。勾留不快，屈而未伸。自家不是，反怨別人。秘要云：乙亥日見丑為財，上乘旬丁，夜乘白虎，必出入求財，或因妻妾而動。心印賦云：乙庚用起見天罡，地上同辰亦此方，預防爭奪見乖張。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the day branch is in the墓 position and wealth is also present, the person's journey will certainly be delayed. The "Liu Ren Zuan Yi" says: This type of divination indicates that the person is self-important, arrogant, and overly assertive, leading to mistakes due to excessive exposure. They are constantly hindered and unable to proceed smoothly, remaining in a lower position without room to expand. They know their own faults but blame others instead. The "Liu Ren Mi Yao" says: On an Yihai day, if the丑 is seen as the wealth hexagram, and it is occupied by the Ding spirit of the current ten-day cycle, and if it is also occupied by the White Tiger in a night divination, it indicates that the person will certainly be traveling back and forth in pursuit of wealth, or will take action regarding matters related to wife or concubine. The "Xin Yan Fu" says: On a Yi day or a Geng day, if the initiating transmission meets the Tiangang, and the Earth Plate is also in the position of Chen, one should be cautious of disputes and discord.

課體：元首，斬關，勵德，閉口。課義：退入鬼藩，幸而空焉，病防再至，煞號銷魂。解曰：初財兩陰相夾，乙不敢取，次第退歸於酉申，是入於鬼域也。幸申酉皆空，不能為害。倘遇出旬，鬼復填實，安知病癒者，不再發也。乙日金鬼本空，出旬則實，謂之銷魂煞。遇年命有救，乃可無妨。斷曰：旺祿臨身，宜占食祿。凡百所占，咸宜守舊。但踏腳空亡，當奮力前進，方為有功。苟首鼠兩端，即陷於空敗之鄉，禍且不測矣。

The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou," "Zhan Guan," "Li De," and "Bi Kou." "Yuan Shou" refers to the first transmission where the upper god overcomes the lower god and initiates the transmission. "Zhan Guan" is when the three transmissions include the tomb and horse, indicating separation and escape. "Li De" means the day's stem is in the position of the day's fortune, suggesting the need to maintain integrity and self-discipline. "Bi Kou" means the path is blocked by kongwang, and communication is cut off. The four lines of the lesson meaning state: the wealth爻 retreats step by step, eventually entering the territory of the official ghost. Fortunately, the ghost falls in "Xun Kong" (a branch without a matching heavenly stem in the current ten-day cycle, thus being empty and ineffective), so it cannot cause harm for now. However, the illness should be guarded against as it may recur. ThisInauspicious Sha is called "Xiao Hun." Detailed explanation: the first transmission is戌土, which is the wealth of Yi Wood. It is surrounded by two yin gods, so Yi Wood does not dare to use it and retreats step by step to酉 and申, entering the territory of the ghost. Fortunately, both申 and酉 fall in the旬空, so they cannot harm for now. However, once the current ten-day cycle is over, the ghost becomes real and effective. Those who have recovered from illness cannot be sure they will not relapse. The 金鬼 of 乙 day originally falls in the旬空, but once the cycle ends, it becomes real, hence called "Xiao Hun"煞. It is necessary for the person to have a saving god in their birth year and destiny to avoid harm. Overall conclusion: the day's fortune is on the day's stem, which is most suitable for asking about salary and food. All matters should be based on maintaining the old ways. However, standing on kongwang, one must strive forward to achieve success. If hesitating between two options, one will fall into a place of emptiness and failure, leading to unpredictable misfortunes.

天時：畢宿與水母皆空，龍神與六合相併，出旬大雨。家宅：卯與戌合，宜室宜家之象。仕宦：申酉之歲，或三秋之月，必能遂意。求財：戌上加陰，未免從驚危中得來。婚姻：干支相合，洵是佳婦佳兒。胎產：上強下弱，男妊產速。求謀：凡事俱有關隔，必待成後獲利。疾病：課體關格，恐是隔食氣阻之疾，或肝脾受病，速治可愈；若至出旬，病必有加。出行：支干相合，不能速行，出旬有實，沖卯乃行。行人：天罡加孟，尚未啟行。出師：和解為上，防有損失。

Divination on weather: The mansion of Bi Xu (which governs rain) and the position of Shen (which governs water) are both empty, while the Azure Dragon is combined with Liu He (a harmonizing general). There will be heavy rain only after the current ten-day period. Divination on the household: The branch of Mao combines with Xu, indicating a favorable sign for a harmonious home. Divination on career: In the years of Shen or You or during the three months of autumn, one will certainly achieve one's wishes. Divination on wealth: The position of Xu has the Tai Yin (a general governing secrecy), meaning wealth must be obtained through some risk. Divination on marriage: The heavenly stem and earthly branch combine, indicating a good wife and a good husband. Divination on pregnancy and childbirth: The upper is strong and the lower is weak, indicating a male child and a quick delivery. Divination on planning matters: There are many obstructions everywhere, and profit can only be gained after the matter is completed. Divination on illness: The lesson pattern indicates a blockage, possibly a choking or obstruction of qi, or damage to the liver and spleen. If not treated promptly, the illness may worsen after the current ten-day period. Divination on travel: The combination of heavenly stem and earthly branch creates a hindrance, making quick travel impossible. One should wait until the ten-day period is over, and when the卯 wood is filled and opened, then depart. Divination on a missing person: The Tiangang (a general) is placed in the first position, indicating that the person has not yet started the journey. Divination on military matters: Peaceful resolution is the best strategy, and one should be cautious to avoid losses.

畢法云：旺祿臨身徒妄作，鬼乘天乙乃神祇，踏腳空亡進用宜。課經云：乙亥日戌加亥為用，為魁度天門。凡占皆被阻格。纂義云：占產在甲申旬中生，盜逃在甲申旬中獲。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When the day's禄 is strong and present at the self's position, it tends to lead to reckless actions; when the official ghost is riding on the nobleman, it indicates that household deities are causing disturbances. Standing on the empty and lost position, one should strive forward. The *Liu Ren Ke Jing* says: On the Yihai day, with the戌 added to the亥 for the initiating transmission, it is called "Kui Du Tian Men" (Hekui crossing over the Tianmen at the亥 position), and whatever is questioned will be obstructed. The *Liu Ren Zuan Yi* says: For this type of divination regarding childbirth, the child will be born within the Jiashen decade; for divination regarding thieves or fugitives, they will be captured within the Jiashen decade.

課體：遙克，蒿矢，泆女，寡宿。課義：交車雖美，所畏蒿矢，熟視初傳，全無威勢。解曰：干上寅木與支神亥水作六合，支上酉金與干寄辰土作六合，交車相合，凡事皆美。所畏者蒿矢帶金為有鏃，力足以傷人。細觀發用之酉，已作旬空，又謂之遺鏃。矢既無鏃，又何威勢之足畏哉。三傳乃三旬空亡，凡事散亂。斷曰：遙克蒿矢，已屬疏遠。今又空亡，是毫無影響。喜既虛聲，憂亦泡影。止宜交關財利，及合本經營，或有俾益。課體泆女、寡宿，大不宜占婚姻。

The lesson pattern is "remote control," "hao shi," "yi nu," and "guasu": since there is no mutual control among the four lessons, only the distant controlling deity is taken as the initiating transmission, called "remote control." Among these, if a deity controls the day, it is like an arrow made of reed stalks shooting from afar, called "hao shi." When the Heavenly Empress and Liu He appear together, it signifies private affairs between men and women, called "yi nu." If the day branch is alone without a match, it is called "guasu." The four lines of the lesson meaning say: the day stem and day branch cross and form a harmonious relationship, which is a good thing, but what is feared is this "hao shi." Upon closer examination of the first transmission, it actually has no power. Detailed explanation: the寅 wood on the day stem combines with the亥 water on the day branch, and the酉 gold on the day branch combines with the乙 wood in the辰 soil, forming a cross combination, which brings good fortune in all matters. What is feared is the "hao shi" with metal, as the arrow has an iron tip, which is strong enough to harm. Upon closer examination, the initiating transmission of酉 gold has fallen into the empty旬, which is like the arrow tip falling off; since the arrow has no tip, what power is there to fear? All three transmissions fall into the empty旬, so all matters are scattered and unproductive. Overall conclusion: "remote control" and "hao shi" are already distant and powerless, and now they also meet the empty旬, which is even more without effect. Joy is empty talk, sorrow is a mirage. It is only suitable for trade and profit-making, or business ventures, which may bring some benefit. Since the lesson pattern is "yi nu" and "guasu," it is most unsuitable for inquiries about marriage.

天時：日上晝乘朱雀，夜乘天空，畢宿落陷，晴而有風之象。家宅：室內空虛，必居嫠婦；財爻雖現，取之攖禍。功名：官星落空，填實可望。求財：財乘墓虎，不取免患。婚姻：支上乘空，占婚不吉。胎產：妊恐成女，母空兒實，孕凶產吉。求謀：凡占皆無倚靠。疾病：晝占是積塊之疾，或腎水虛涸之症，雖不能即愈，亦不致大害。逃盜：難獲。出行：從陸路去。行人：天罡加仲，尚在中途。出師：鬼空防詐，不可因糧於敵。

Divination on weather: The day stem is accompanied by the Vermilion Bird (a fire nature heavenly general associated with speech and documents) during the day, and by the Heavenly Void (a heavenly general associated with deceit) at night. The Net mansion is also in a fallen position, indicating clear weather with wind. Divination on the household: The house is empty, mostly occupied by a widow; although wealth signs appear, taking them may bring misfortune. Divination on official rank: The official star is in the void, so one must wait until it is filled to have hope. Divination on seeking wealth: The wealth sign is accompanied by the White Tiger, which is the tomb god; not taking it will avoid misfortune. Divination on marriage: The day branch is in the void, indicating an unfavorable marriage. Divination on pregnancy: The child is likely to be a girl, as the mother is in the void while the child is real; the pregnancy is ominous but childbirth is favorable. Divination on affairs: The matters being divined lack support. Divination on illness: The daytime course indicates a disease of masses or kidney water deficiency; although it cannot be cured immediately, it will not lead to serious harm. Divination on escape and thieves: It is difficult to capture them. Divination on travel: Travel by land. Divination on a traveler: The Tiangang is in the middle position, indicating the person is still on the way. Divination on military affairs: The official ghost is in the void, so one must beware of enemy deception and not expect to take enemy supplies locally.

畢法云：后合占婚豈用媒。秘要云：遙克、昴星、別責，遇發用空陷，將乘元武，定主失脫，此法極驗。又課經云：乙亥日干上寅，支上酉，為交車脫，緣寅木脫亥水，酉金脫辰土。雖相交涉，主彼此各懷脫賺之意。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the Heavenly Empress and Liu He appear together, the marriage will naturally succeed, and there is no need for a matchmaker. The "Liu Ren Mi Yao" says: If the lesson pattern involves remote overcoming, "Mao Star," or "Different Responsibility," and if the initiating transmission god falls into an empty or afflicted position, and the Heavenly General is riding the Black Tortoise, it will certainly indicate theft or loss of property. This method is extremely effective. The "Liu Ren Ke Jing" also says: On Yihai day, if the day stem is寅 and the day branch is酉, it is called "Jiao Che Tuo." This is because the寅 wood drains the亥 water, and the酉 gold drains the辰 earth. Although both sides have communication and dealings, in reality they each have the intention of deceiving the other.

課體：重審，稼穡，蕪淫，勵德。課義：遞互克伐，不相顧接，財化為鬼，求貴事捷。解曰：干上丑土克支，支上申金克干，不相顧接，而互相剋伐也。三傳皆土，生起支上之申金剋日，是傳財化鬼，財必難取，取必得禍。夫申為夜貴，又為官爻。而三傳財神生之，故求貴之事甚捷也。如病則禱神，訟則求貴，或納粟得官，或乞恩補授。總之利於有官，不利於平人。斷曰：晝占為勵德，利君子而不利小人，更不宜問父母之事，緣三傳克父母爻也，幸賴支上申金，竊土氣而生父母，又遇空亡，仍為不吉。此亦見救不救之例也。

The lesson pattern is "Chong Shen," "Jia Se," "Wu Yin," and "Li De." "Chong Shen" refers to when the lower god controls the upper god and initiates the transmission. "Jia Se" is when all three transmissions are earth. "Wu Yin" means both men and women have outside intentions. The four lines of "Ke Yi" say: the heavenly stem and earthly branch mutually attack each other, not supporting each other; the wealth hexagram transforms into the official ghost; but seeking the nobleman is smooth. Detailed explanation: the earth stem on the day stem, the earth branch on the day branch, attacks the day stem, and the day branch's metal attacks the day stem. Neither supports the other, only attacking each other. All three transmissions are earth, generating the metal on the day branch to attack the day stem. This is called "Chuan Cai Hua Gui": wealth is difficult to obtain, and forcefully obtaining it will bring disaster. However, the metal is the night nobleman and also the official hexagram, and the wealth god in the three transmissions supports it, so seeking the nobleman and seeking official positions is very smooth: if sick, pray to gods; if in litigation, seek the nobleman; or donate grain to obtain an official position, or beg for favor to fill a vacancy. In general, it benefits those with official positions but not common people. Overall conclusion: daytime divination is "Li De," benefiting gentlemen but not commoners, especially not suitable for asking about parents' matters, because the three transmissions attack the parents' hexagram. Although the metal on the day branch steals earth energy to support the parents, it falls into kongwang and remains inauspicious. This is an example of having a remedy being as good as having none.

天時：三傳全土，水母又空，雖則夜有青龍，或待出旬始雨。家宅：財旺生官，只宜出仕之家，常人占之，訟病相擾。功名：不無所費。求財：財多反虧。謁貴：貴人在牖，遇之極易。謀望：耗財無益。婚姻：晝占平平，夜占甚吉。胎產：下強上弱，妊必成女，交車相剋，必有所傷。疾病：晝占乃腎水虛耗，或繫積塊之症。出行：課名遊子，定有所往。行人：天罡加季，行者立至。出師：晝占凶，夜占吉。

Divination on weather: All three transmissions are earth, and the position of metal which governs water is empty. Although there is the Azure Dragon in the night divination, it is likely to rain only after the end of the ten-day period. Divination on the household: Wealth is strong and generates official status, which is suitable only for those with official status. Common people who divinate this will be troubled by lawsuits and illness. Divination on official rank: There will be unavoidable expenses. Divination on seeking wealth: Too much wealth will result in loss. Divination on meeting a nobleman: The nobleman is right by the window, and meeting him is very easy. Divination on plans: Expenses will be incurred without benefit. Divination on marriage: The daytime divination is average, but the nighttime divination is very auspicious. Divination on pregnancy: The lower is strong and the upper is weak, so the child must be female; if the heavenly stem and earthly branch cross and mutually control, there will be some damage during childbirth. Divination on illness: The daytime divination indicates kidney water deficiency or a mass disease. Divination on travel: The lesson is called 'Wandering Child', so one will definitely travel. Divination on a traveler: The Tiangang is added to the season position, so the traveler will arrive immediately. Divination on military matters: The daytime divination is凶, but the nighttime divination is吉.

畢法云：傳財化鬼財休覓，閉口卦體兩般推。三車一覽云：乙上丑，亥上申，不可執，為蕪淫。但先有人相許，後卻不顧耳。秘要云：傳財化鬼，其禍必自宅中發出。唯行年本命上神，能制其鬼，庶無深害。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When wealth in the chart transforms into official ghosts, there is no need to seek for wealth; when the卦 body is "closed mouth," it should be analyzed in two different situations. The "Sancheshiyilan" says: When the ethereal wood (Yi) is in the lodging palace (Jiugong), and there is a丑 on the辰, or a申 on the亥, both situations are unreliable, which is called "Wuyin," meaning that someone previously promised but later turned back on their word. The "Lunin Miyaos" says: When wealth transforms into ghosts, the misfortune will certainly originate from within the family; only when the person's current year and birth year's god can control this ghost will the harm be avoided.