On Gengchen day, first arrangement: the stem is on Shen.

課體：伏吟，自任，元胎。課義：空祿宜舍，去乘財馬，官鬼長生，須分真假。

The lesson pattern is a hidden chant. On a yang day, the name of the god above the day stem is used as the initiating transmission. All three transmissions are within the four first months, and they are in the state of fetal origin. The lesson explanation says: the禄神 of the day stem falls into the empty position, which is not advisable to hold onto; one should abandon it and instead take the middle transmission, which is both the wealth god of the day stem and the post-horse of the day branch, making it suitable to use. The final transmission, which is巳, although it is in the state of growth, needs to be clearly distinguished whether it is a true growth or an official ghost.

解曰：申為日祿，既繫旬空，又乘晝虎，不宜守也。舍而之中傳，既為日財，又為辰馬，足可乘矣。末傳巳本長生，然夜乘朱雀，為克我之將，是長生而官鬼也。必晝乘勾陳，實有以生我者，方是長生。中有真假之分，可不辨乎。

Shen is the禄神 of Geng day stem, but since it falls in the empty term and rides the White Tiger during the day, it is not advisable to rely on it. Instead, we should shift to the Middle Transmission. The Middle Transmission is both the wealth of the day stem and the Post-horse of the day branch, making it suitable for use. The Final Transmission, which is the fire of Si, is originally the long life of Geng metal, but since it rides the Vermilion Bird at night, it becomes a general that overcomes me, thus turning the long life into an official ghost. It must ride the Gou Chen earth deity during the day to truly nourish me, only then can it be considered genuine long life. There is a distinction between true and false, so how can we ignore this difference?

斷曰：此伏吟自任之卦，三傳皆孟。利上不利下，利遠不利近。伏匿不動，觸則成咎。占者守正修德則亨。孤辰發用，多虛少實，改動為宜。虎旺金鄉，勾陳捧印，螣蛇生角，考試仕宦皆吉。

This is a case of hidden chant with the self as the subject, and all three transmissions fall in the first month. It is favorable for superiors but not for subordinates, favorable for distant matters but not for nearby ones. It is concealed and inactive, and any disturbance will lead to misfortune. If the person seeking divination maintains righteousness and cultivates virtue, success will follow. The isolated hour is the initiating transmission, indicating many illusions and few realities, so changing the original plan is advisable. The white tiger is strong in the metal region, the hook star holds the seal, the teng snake generates horns and transforms into a dragon, which is favorable for examinations and officialdom.

天時：有孟雨之狀，得風輒散。家宅：安靜，晝占防虛驚，夜占防婦女口舌。婚姻：不宜。胎產：占胎，日上神乘虎克胎神，防墮，占產即生。功名：申月巳將占者榮貴，餘不過虛喜。

Heavenly circumstances: It seems as if it is about to rain, but the wind blows it away. Family affairs: The house is quiet, but if divined during the day, there should be a false alarm; if divined at night, there should be disputes between women. Marriage: This marriage is not suitable. Pregnancy and childbirth: If asking about pregnancy, the day stem is occupied by White Tiger which harms the fetal god, so there should be a risk of miscarriage; if asking about childbirth, it should happen at the right time. Official rank: Those who divined in the month of Shen with the branch of Si will enjoy honor and prestige, while others will only have empty joy.

求財：所得細微。疾病：不妨，老人及小兒忌。失脫：難尋。出行：有阻。行人：近者即至，遠者回輪。爭訟：驚憂易解，患難易消。兵戰：有更變失眾之象。

Seeking wealth: the gains will be slight. Disease: no harm, but the elderly and children should be cautious. Loss: difficult to find. Travel: there will be obstacles on the way. Travelers: those nearby will arrive soon, while those far away will turn back. Disputes: worries and anxieties can be easily resolved, and difficulties can be dispelled. Military conflict: there is an image of change and alteration, and the people's hearts may be lost.

畢法云：賓主不投刑在上，后合占婚豈用媒。課經云：丑是旬丁，因父母之墓田而凶動。古鑑：丁巳生人，戊申年子將占武職曰：武職主兵，金旺為宜。今天地盤之申俱空，太常不上傳，武五位而祿虛，非吉占也。幸寅上青龍入廟，巳上朱雀為本命長生、官星學堂，改文必顯，果以己酉庚戌聯捷。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the guest and host do not harmonize, it is because of the刑克 (punishment and suppression) in the upper position; the Heavenly Empress and Liu He together indicate marriage, so there is no need for a matchmaker. The "Ke Jing" says: Chou is the Ding god of this ten-day cycle, and it will cause misfortune due to the parents' tomb and field. The "Gu Jian" records: Those born in the year of Dingsi, when the Zi general is used in the year of Wushen to inquire about military positions, the judgment says: Military positions focus on military affairs, and they are suitable only when the metal energy is strong; if both the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate have the position of Shen falling into the empty, Tai Chang is not in the three transmissions, and the position of Wuqu is empty with the禄神 (favorable god of fortune) also empty, it is not a good omen. Fortunately, the Qilong (Azure Dragon) is in its temple at寅, and the Zhuque (Vermilion Bird) at巳 is the long life and official star of the native's birth, so changing to study literature will certainly lead to success. Later, he indeed passed the exams in the years of Jiyou and Gengxu consecutively.

課體：元首，退茹，聯芳。課義：始貪貨財，丁馬隨來，詳分晝夜，冬雀火災。

The lesson pattern is the main subject. The three transmissions are卯寅丑 in reverse order, connected as Retreat and Consumption, also known as "Linked Fragrance." The meaning of the lesson says: Initially, one is greedy for the wealth on卯, then the ten-day丁 and the post-horse follow closely, and one should seize the opportunity to change. It is also necessary to distinguish between day and night: In the month of winter, if a daytime divination has the Vermilion Bird occupying卯 and approaching the dwelling, there is a risk of fire.

解曰：卯為日之財，臨宅發用，似乎可取，故人必貪之。然中傳寅為日馬，末傳丑為旬丁。方孟取財，而丁馬隨至，則宜相機而生變動。若株守初財，必無利也。卯乘朱雀臨宅克宅，冬月火鬼在卯，晝占主有火災也。

The trigram Mao is the wealth of the day stem Geng. It is located on the house and initiates the transmission, so people are naturally inclined to use it. However, the middle transmission's trigram Yin is the post-horse of the day stem, and the final transmission's trigram Chou is the spirit of the current ten-day period. When seeking wealth, the spirit of the ten-day period and the post-horse naturally follow. One should therefore be ready to change. If one clings stubbornly to the initial transmission's wealth, there will be no benefit. The wood of Mao is riding the Vermilion Bird and is attacking the house. In the month of winter, the fire ghost is located at the position of Mao. If this is divined during the day, it indicates a fire disaster.

斷曰：此元首之卦，占事多順，憂喜皆實。連茹逆傳，退中有進，和平安靜，自當化難為祥。用神與支作六害，又生鬼剋日。凡得利之地，須防暗侵常存，退步為佳。

This is a lesson concerning the sovereign, with many affairs proceeding smoothly, and both worries and joys materializing as expected. The connected trigrams are in reverse transmission, with retreat leading to advancement. As long as peace and quietness are maintained, difficulties can naturally be transformed into auspiciousness. The useful god and the day branch form the sixth harm, and an official ghost is generated to overcome the day stem. In all areas where benefits are gained, one should be cautious of potential hidden losses that may exist at all times, and it is advisable to yield a step back.

天時：風多雨少。家宅：防有口舌文書之事，或奴僕逃走，冬月防火災。婚姻：不利，或因妻而致訟。胎產：主有私娠，或涉口舌。功名：宜損財得官，或藉妻家之力。求財：有得，防致禍。

Heavenly circumstances: There will be much wind but little rain. Family affairs: Be careful of disputes over words and documents, or servants running away; in winter, especially be cautious of fires. Marriage: This marriage is unfavorable, and it may lead to legal troubles over the wife. Pregnancy: This indicates secret pregnancies, or disputes arising from this. Official position: It is suitable to spend money to obtain an official position, or to rely on the wife's family's influence. Seeking wealth: Wealth can be obtained, but be careful of trouble resulting from it.

疾病：主長上有災。失脫：難獲，主捕役受賄。出行：晝占為貴人差使。行人：在道。爭訟：為財起見，或至破家。兵戰：互有勝負。墳墓：末傳丑是旬丁，必因父母之墓田而凶動。

Disease: Indicates that the elder relatives will suffer misfortune. Loss: Difficult to recover, mainly because the officers responsible for capturing the person have accepted bribes. Travel: If the divination is done in the daytime, it indicates serving the nobleman. Messenger: The person is still on the way. Litigation: The dispute arises from money, and it may even lead to the ruin of the family. Military conflict: Both sides will have some victories and some defeats. Burial: The final transmission's Chou is the heavenly stem of the current ten-day period, and the凶动 (unfavorable movement) will definitely arise from the parents' burial land.

畢法云：金日逢丁凶禍動。課經云：冬占火鬼克宅，末傳又乘丁克日，必遭天火，宜以井底泥塗灶禳之。神應經云：丑是旬丁，旺相為田，囚死為墓。指掌賦云：逆傳連茹，卯寅丑聯芳悔吝，須知否極泰來。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When metal is encountered on a day with the upper jing (ding shen), calamity will arise. The *Ke Jing* says: In winter, if the fire ghost (huo gui) is found to be attacking the dwelling, and the final transmission (mo chuan) is also riding the ding shen to attack the day, one will certainly encounter heavenly fire, and it is advisable to take mud from the bottom of a well and smear it on the stove to ward off the evil. The *Shen Ying Jing* says: Chou is the ding shen of the current ten-day period; when it is prosperous and strong, it signifies land property, but when it is in captivity or death, it signifies a tomb. The *Zhi Zhang Fu* says: When the reverse transmission is connected in a chain, the卯 (mao), 寅 (yin), and 丑 (chou) are linked together and accompanied by regret and hardship, one must know that after extreme misfortune, good fortune will come.

課體：涉害，見機，間傳，顧祖。課義：彼此不和，寅來教唆，尊求卑下，莫被財魔。

The lesson pattern is "Involving Harm." The four first branches are equally affected by therestrain, and the initiating transmission is taken from the four middle branches, named "Seeing Opportunity." The three transmissions are spaced apart and called "Intermediate Transmission." The transmission from午 to辰 to寅 is called "Looking to Ancestors." The lesson meaning states: the day stem and day branch mutually suffer fromrestrain and are not harmonious; the寅 wealth assists the first transmission to克 the day, like a person inciting others; the transmission from stem to branch is from superior to inferior; the wealth in the final transmission should be regarded as a demon and should not be misled by it.

解曰：干被午克，支被寅克，彼此皆受剋制，不能和美。而寅為日財，乃助初剋日，有如教唆詞訟之人，若取此財，必生災悔矣。自干傳支，是謂以尊求卑，謙下乃宜也。末傳寅財來沖庚位，當視如魔怪，不可為其所惑。

The day stem is being overcome by the午 fire, and the day branch is being overcome by the寅 wood, so both are being restrained and cannot be harmonious. The寅 is the wealth for庚 day, yet it helps the first transmission to overcome the day stem, like a person instigating a lawsuit. If one takes this wealth, disaster and regret will surely follow. The transmission from the day stem to the day branch is called a superior seeking a inferior, which is suitable only when there is humility and retreat. The寅 wealth in the final transmission also冲 the position of庚 metal, which should be regarded as a demon, and should not be influenced by it.

斷曰：此見機之卦，事多阻滯，虛聲無實，吉不成吉，凶不成凶。改變動移，貴乎得中守正。又貴人立卯酉，大位者占之，必主升遷榮慶，常人則身宅不安也。

This is a divination lesson indicating the need to seize opportunity. Matters are often obstructed, with empty words but no real substance. Good outcomes cannot be achieved, and bad ones cannot be fully realized. Whenever there is change or movement, the key is to maintain the principle of uprightness and correctness. If the Nobleman is positioned at卯 or酉, and someone of high status draws this, it indicates promotion and honor. However, if an ordinary person draws it, both their body and their home will be unsettled.

天時：占晴未晴，占雨未雨，必待出旬。家宅：不安，宜謝土神，或有孕女借歇。婚姻：不宜。胎產：占胎安，占產不宜。功名：官祿空亡不利，惟五月晝占吉，可得科名。求財：防因財而致禍。

Heavenly conditions: Divination for clear weather shows that it will not clear up at once; divination for rain shows that it will not rain at once, and one must wait until after this week of the lunar calendar. Family affairs: The household is unstable, and one should offer a sacrifice to the earth god. Perhaps there is a pregnant woman staying temporarily. Marriage: This marriage is not suitable. Pregnancy: Divination for a safe pregnancy is favorable, but divination for childbirth is not suitable. Official rank: Official salary falls into kongwang, which is originally unfavorable. Only if divined during the day in the fifth month is it favorable, and one may obtain a name in the imperial examination. Seeking wealth: One should beware of troubles arising from this matter of money.

投謁：主賓客會集。疾病：月內見凶。失脫：宜尋，逃亡自歸。出行：不利。行人：即至。爭訟：主有教唆之人，或為吏曹，或為道士，或有鬍鬚人，或姓從木旁人，或屬虎人。兵戰：晝占大勝，夜占眾心不寧。

Meeting guests: indicates gatherings of visitors. Illness: there will be misfortune within this month. Loss: suitable for searching, those who have run away will return on their own. Travel: unfavorable. Travelers: will arrive soon. Disputes: there is a person who incites from the middle, this person may be an official, a Taoist priest, a man with a beard, someone whose surname contains the wood radical, or someone who belongs to the tiger. Warfare: if divined during the day, there will be a great victory; if divined at night, the people's hearts will be restless.

畢法云：干支全傷防兩損，我求彼事干傳支。精蘊云：末雖助初而坐空鄉，無力克干，為抱雞不斗之象。又午辰寅為顧祖格，蓋午為寅之子孫，寅乃午之長生，自午傳寅有復舊廬之象。凡謀皆吉，惟庚日占病凶也。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If both the day stem and day branch are harmed, one should beware of losses on both ends; for matters concerning seeking help from others, observe the transmission from the day stem to the day branch. The "Liu Ren Jing Yun" says: Although the final transmission supports the initial one, if it is located in the Kongwang position, it lacks the strength to restrain the day stem, like a mother hen that refuses to fight. It also says that the combination of午, 辰, and 寅 forms the Gu Zu pattern, because 午 is the son of 寅, and 寅 is the long life of 午. The transmission from 午 to 寅 indicates a return to the original place; all plans are auspicious, except when on a day with 庚, which is inauspicious for illness.

課體：元首，元胎。課義：夜巳鬼名，晝巳長生，亥分生克，能敗能成。

The lesson pattern is the sovereign, and the three transmissions all fall within the four initial phases of the cycle. The lesson meaning states: the same巳 fire, when divined at night with the Vermilion Bird, becomes the official ghost of the day stem; when divined during the day with Gou Chen, it becomes the growth phase. The final transmission's亥 water is crucial, as it may clash and control the巳 fire to save the day stem, or it may generate寅 and巳 in succession to assist the ghost, thus determining success or failure entirely through it.

解曰：巳也，晝占乘勾陳辰土，土能生金，則為長生矣。夜占乘朱雀午火，火能克金，則為日鬼矣。亥水居末，若徑沖剋巳火，則巳火不能傷干，而為救神。若作三傳遞生，則亥生寅，寅又生巳，反為助初而克干，是成敗皆在亥也。

The trigram Si (Snake) is discussed here. In daytime divination, if it is associated with Gou Chen (Earthly God) and the earth element, since earth generates metal, it indicates growth. In nighttime divination, if it is associated with Vermilion Bird and the fire element, since fire controls metal, it represents the official ghost of the day stem. The water in Hai (Boar) is in the final transmission. If it directly clashes with Si fire, the Si fire will not harm the day stem, making Hai the saving deity. However, if we consider the three transmissions in sequence, Hai generates Yin, and Yin generates Si, which actually helps the first transmission to control the day stem. Therefore, success or failure depends entirely on Hai.

斷曰：此元首之卦，三傳俱孟，亦名元胎。順利之中，多有隱伏。干支陰陽，俱帶刑煞，切不可妄動招悔。喜巳為長生，寅為驛馬，三傳遞生，官臨日上發用，又且勾陳捧印，螣蛇化龍。仕宦占之，更逢旺相，顯達何疑，常占不利。

This is a lesson of the sovereign, with all three transmissions in the first quarters, also called the original embryo. Smoothness is present, but there are hidden dangers. Both the yin and yang spirits of the day stem and day branch carry punishments. One must not act recklessly and invite regret. It is fortunate that the snake is in its place of growth and the tiger is the post-horse. The three transmissions mutually generate each other. The official star is on the day stem and initiates the transmission. There is also the image of Gou Chen supporting the seal and Teng Snake transforming into a dragon. Those who are officials and receive this divination, if they also meet the prosperous and strong condition, will certainly achieve success. However, for ordinary people, it is unfavorable.

天時：久旱得陰，出旬有雨；久雨得止，出旬大晴。家宅：宅吉人不旺，防有奴僕盜竊。婚姻：和合。胎產：胎神臨敗地，防損。功名：四七月占，大吉。求財：晝占不吉，夜占利。

Heavenly circumstances: After a long drought, the weather first turns cloudy, and rain falls only after the current ten-day period; after prolonged rain, the rain stops first, and then there is a clear spell after the current ten-day period. Family residence: The residence is auspicious, but the household population is not strong, so be cautious of servants stealing. Marriage: The two families are harmonious. Pregnancy and childbirth: The fetal god is in a declining position, so be careful of miscarriage. Achieving fame and status: Divination in April or July is very auspicious. Seeking wealth: Divination during the day is not auspicious, but divination at night is beneficial.

疾病：沉重纏綿。失脫：可獲，逃者自歸。出行：改期上官者吉。行人：在道，戌日至。爭訟：防有刑罪，和解則吉。兵戰：晝占防折傷士卒，夜占軍容不整。墳墓：元武臨墓，防水侵或賊損。

Disease: Heavy and lingering, difficult to recover from. Loss: Can be recovered, those who have run away will return on their own. Travel: It is auspicious for those who are to take office at a higher post to change their journey. A traveler: Still on the way, will arrive on the day of Xu. Disputes: Be cautious of legal punishment and responsibility, harmony will bring good fortune. Military conflict: If divined in the daytime, be careful of casualties; if divined at night, the military appearance will be disordered. Burial: The Black Tortoise is over the grave, be careful of water damage or theft.

畢法云：三傳遞生人薦舉。纂要云：夜占朱雀作日鬼，加干為雀鬼格。朝官防彈章，不利上書言事，臨年命可用。神將論云：勾陳在巳，金生火旺，故主遷拜。螣蛇在寅，旺則生角成龍，衰則失時，反為蜥蜴。

The Bi Fa Fu says: If the three transmissions mutually generate each other, it indicates that someone will recommend and introduce a person. The Zuan Yao says: When divining at night, if the Vermilion Bird is the official ghost of the day stem and is placed over the day stem, it forms the Què Guǐ pattern; an official in court should beware of impeachment petitions and it is not favorable for submitting memorials. However, if it is placed over the year or destiny, it can be used. The Shen Jiang Lun says: When Gou Chen is in Si, metal is generated and fire is strong, so it indicates promotion and appointment to an official position; when Teng Snake is in Yin, it is strong and transforms into a dragon, but when it is weak, it loses its season and becomes merely a lizard.

課體：重審，潤下，不備，斬關。課義：彼求於己，似乎不美，事到周全，致成迤邐。

The lesson pattern is a re-examination. The three transmissions form a water triad, creating the water pattern called "Runxia" (moistening and descending). The four lessons are incomplete, and the constellation魁 (Kui) added to the hour of Chen initiates the transmission called "Zhangguan" (cutting the gate). The lesson meaning says: the god above the day branch transmits to the god above the day stem, indicating that the other party is seeking me; Chen overcomes Zi, and Zi drains Geng, which seems unfavorable; but once the triple harmony is complete, it turns into a continuous, successive generation pattern.

解曰：自支上神傳至干上神，為彼求於己。辰既克子，子亦脫庚，似乎不美也。然及其周全合局之後，則末生中，中生初，初復受生干日干，致成迤邐遞生。傳課迴環，絕無間雜，謂之不美，不可得矣。

From the heavenly stem of the day to the heavenly stem of the day branch, the transmission is from the other side to me, indicating that the other party has a request. The hour of Chen overcomes the hour of Zi, and Zi drains the qi of the metal stem Geng. At first glance, this seems unfavorable. However, once the triple harmony is formed and everything is complete, the final transmission generates the middle transmission, the middle transmission generates the initial transmission, and the initial transmission then returns to nourish the day stem. This creates a continuous cycle of mutual generation, unending and flowing. The four lessons and three transmissions form a complete cycle, with no interference or mixture. To say it is not favorable would be impossible.

斷曰：此重審之卦，合潤下之局。占者當詳審而後行，流動而不息，以應其象。三傳不出四課，主謀望必成。親情和合，所謂三傳皆子孫，不求財而財自至也。凡三合成局，事主牽連，終見耗脫。中傳空陷，亦名折腰格也。

This is a lesson of re-examination, with the three transmissions forming a harmonious water pattern. The person consulting should carefully consider and deliberate before taking action, and act like water flowing continuously, in harmony with this image. The three transmissions do not go beyond the scope of the four lessons, indicating that whatever the person plans or hopes for will certainly succeed. Family relationships will be harmonious and pleasant, as the three transmissions are all related to the descendants' lines, so there is no need to seek wealth, and wealth will come naturally. However, whenever three elements combine to form a pattern, matters tend to involve continuous entanglements, and ultimately there will be some loss or dispersion. The middle transmission falls into an empty and weak position, which is called the "bent waist pattern."

天時：雨多，草木盛長。家宅：虛耗，主弟兄少，樹木多。婚姻：夜為子孫，占吉可用，主女家微賤。胎產：胎神臨墓，主產遲。功名：主有人推薦，卻見虛耗。求財：得不償費。

Heavenly circumstances: There is an excess of rain, causing the grass and trees to grow exceptionally lush. Family home: There is a waste of household expenses, indicating few brothers and many trees around the house. Marriage: At night, the divination shows the water trigram (Zi) as the grandson element, which is auspicious, so this marriage is suitable, but the bride's family is of low status. Pregnancy: The fetal god is located in the storage position, indicating a delayed childbirth. Achieving fame: Someone will recommend a person, but there will be some wasted effort. Seeking wealth: The gains will not compensate for the expenses.

投謁：和合而有不足。疾病：子蛇主婦人災哭，暴病即愈，申酉月占子孫病即愈。失脫：盜神臨空地，盜去可以復還。出行：有虛驚。行人：申戌日來。爭訟：和解。兵戰：晝占有驚，夜占大勝。

Meeting: Although both sides are compatible, there is still some deficiency. Disease: The water of the Zi branch is riding on the Teng Snake, indicating a disaster of weeping for women; sudden illness will recover immediately, and if the case is cast in the month of Shen or You, the illness of descendants will also recover immediately. Loss: The thief god is on an empty place, and the stolen things can still be recovered. Travel: There will be a false alarm on the way. Traveler: Will return home on the day of Shen or Xu. Dispute: The lawsuit can be settled. Military conflict: If cast for the day, there will be disturbance; if cast for the night, there will be a great victory.

畢法云：三傳遞生人舉薦，萬事喜忻三六合。課經云：未加亥為貴登天門，神藏煞沒。又支加干而生干，名自在格。訂訛云：水性就下，吉凶事皆下人當之。三傳喜順，元武並臨，定主盜脫。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: If the three transmissions mutually generate each other, it indicates that someone will recommend the person; if all matters bring joy, it is due to the Triple Harmony and Liu He. The *Ke Jing* says: When the hour is亥 and the day is未, the Nobleman ascends to the heavenly gate, and the spirits are hidden and the malevolent forces disappear. It also says that when the day branch is added to the day stem and generates the day stem, it is called the Free and Easy Pattern. The *Ding E* says: Water tends to flow downward, so good or bad fortune is borne by the lower people. The three transmissions prefer to proceed in a smooth order; if the Black Tortoise is present together, it definitely indicates theft or leakage.

課體：涉害，絕嗣，驀越。課義：四課犯上，祭祀絕享，中丑遁丁，動之災障。

The "lesson pattern" of this divination has three types: "involved harm" refers to more than one instance of mutual control among the four lessons, requiring a comparison of the depth of harm each deity suffers, and selecting the one suffering the most as the first transmission. It is like crossing a river with many difficulties. "Discontinued lineage" refers to all four lessons being instances of lower deities controlling upper ones, resulting in a bleak and lifeless situation, which ancient people regarded as a sign of the discontinuation of ancestral worship. "Sudden occurrence" refers to events happening abruptly without any prior signs. The "lesson meaning" is a four-character rhyming phrase summarizing the fortune and misfortune of the divination. This one describes: all four lessons involve lower forces controlling upper ones, with the hierarchy reversed; the life qi has been cut off, and there is no one to carry on the worship and incense offerings; the middle transmission, the earth deity "Chou," follows the ten-day cycle to emerge as the heavenly stem "Ding," which is active; once it starts moving, a series of calamities and obstacles will follow one after another.

解曰：四下賊上，為絕嗣卦，故曰祭祀絕享。守其干上固有之財，猶之可也。若動而之傳，初逢午鬼，顯而易知。中傳之丑，雖曰生干，卻是干墓，又旬遁為丁，亦作日鬼。末傳空陷，德祿無氣，重重災障，何可當哉。

The four lessons are all occupied by lower spirits harming the upper spirits, which is exactly the lesson indicating no descendants. Therefore, the rhyme says that worship is cut off and there is no one to carry on the lineage. The day stem is Geng metal, with the卯 wood sitting on top of it. The卯 wood is the wealth star of Geng metal, so keeping this existing wealth is still manageable. However, once it moves into the three transmissions (first, middle, and final transmissions), the calamity becomes clear. The first transmission is午 fire, which overcomes Geng metal, clearly indicating an official ghost. The middle transmission is丑 earth, which although it can generate Geng metal, is actually the tomb and storage of Geng metal. Moreover, according to the ten-day cycle, the heavenly stem is丁, which is also a ghost that overcomes the day. The final transmission falls into the empty旬, with no strength in the day's virtue or day's fortune. The calamities pile up layer by layer, how can one bear them?

斷曰：此涉害之卦。課經訂訛謂四下犯上，被上奪祿，應名無祿。占主孤獨失業，小人無禮，橫災暗禍，事起驀然。利主不利客，宜後不宜先，靜而必動，守正則吉。

The interpretation states: This is a lesson of involvement in harm. The "Lesson Classic: Corrections and Clarifications" considers that all four lessons are cases of subordinates offending superiors, with the day's official salary being taken by the superior deity. It should properly be named "No Salary." This lesson often indicates being alone and without support, losing one's livelihood, and subordinates being disrespectful and rebellious, with sudden misfortunes and hidden calamities occurring unexpectedly. This situation is favorable for the main party but unfavorable for the opposing party; it is better to act later rather than to act first. Although the surface appears calm, there will eventually be movement. As long as one remains on the right path, good fortune can be turned around.

天時：風雷電閃，孟雨還止。家宅：午乘虎加亥，防火災；亥乘朱加辰，主小兒哭泣。婚姻：合而不合。胎產：亥日生，防損墮。功名：始利終鈍。求財：宜守己財，妄求反失。投謁：見喜，有相助之意。疾病：主血妄行，或寒熱，或癆瘵危篤。失脫：難尋，主婦女拐逃。出行：不利遠行。行人：亥日至，或當日至。爭訟：主橫逆之事，易結。兵戰：不利，防中變。

Heavenly signs indicate wind, thunder, and lightning, with rain expected but then stopping. For the household, the fire of the hour of Wu is combined with the White Tiger (one of the Twelve Heavenly Generals, governing weapons, illness, death and loss) on the hour of Hai, so beware of fire disasters. The water of the hour of Hai is combined with the Vermilion Bird (governing speech, documents, and fire and candles) on the hour of Chen, indicating crying from a young child in the family. Marriage seems to be able to succeed but ultimately fails. Pregnancy should be cautious on the day of Hai, as there is a risk of miscarriage. In matters of official rank, there is initial success but later stagnation. In seeking wealth, it is best to keep existing resources and avoid seeking more, as this may lead to loss. Seeking an audience with others brings good news, and the person involved has a helpful intention. In illness, there is a problem with blood not following its proper course, or alternating chills and fever, or a serious illness like consumption. Lost items are difficult to find, and they are likely taken away by a woman. Travel is not suitable for long distances. A traveler will arrive on the day of Hai or the same day. Disputes arise from rude and rebellious matters and are likely to be resolved quickly. In military affairs, there is an unfavorable situation, and there is a risk of unexpected changes in the middle of operations.

畢法云：金日逢丁凶禍動，胎財生氣妻懷孕，胎財死氣損胎推。訂訛云：此課神將凶，骨肉分離。神將吉，來意主分財異居。曾門云：此占利居家，不利為客，宜訓教子弟。指掌賦云：初生中，中生末，名遺失而事久陵夷。凡發用之氣要聚於干上，初生中末，則益我之氣薄矣。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When a day with庚 or 辛 metal meets the hidden 丁 spirit in the first ten days, misfortune will arise; if the fetal spirit and the wealth spirit are together and ride on life qi, it indicates the wife is pregnant; if the fetal and wealth spirits ride on death qi, it suggests the pregnancy is harmed. The *Ke Jing Ding E* says: If the heavenly general in this divination isvicious, it indicates separation among family members; if the heavenly general is吉善, then the intention of the questioner is likely about dividing the family property and establishing a new household. The *Zeng Men* says: This divination is suitable for staying at home and not going out to visit, and is appropriate for educating and supervising the younger generation. The *Zhi Zhang Fu* says: If the first transmission generates the middle transmission, and the middle transmission generates the final transmission, it is called "loss," indicating that matters will gradually decline over time. Generally, the qi of the initiating transmission should gather towards the day stem; if the qi flows from the first to the middle and then to the final transmission, it flows outward, and the benefit to oneself becomes weak.

課體：反吟，無依，元胎。課義：動意雖切，滿目空絕，夜逢五虎，驚不可說。

This lesson has three patterns: "Reverse Chant," where the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate differ by six positions and oppose each other, indicating that matters will be reversed and unstable; "No Support" (also called "No Kin"), which refers to the Day Stem and Day Branch having no support above or below in the Reverse Chant pattern; and "Original Embryo" (also written as "Xuan Tai"), meaning the beginning of an embryo, indicating that matters are in their initial stage and the outcome is yet to be determined. The four-character verse says: Although the desire to act is urgent, everything in sight is empty and barren; and when divined at night, it coincides with five White Tigers, causing a fear that is hard to describe.

解曰：遍地祿馬，往來沖激，動意可云切矣。然申乃旬空，寅臨絕地，雖孟動而不可得也。申本虎也，夜占白虎在寅。三傳及日上陰陽之神，共為五虎，逢此豈非至驚至危乎。幸其俱空，或虛驚多而實禍少耳。

The chart is full of禄神 andThe Post-horse, constantly interacting and clashing, showing that the desire to move is indeed very strong. However, the metal in the position of申 is exactly in the「旬空」of this旬 (on a day of庚辰, which belongs to the甲戌旬, the空亡 is in申 and酉). The wood in寅 is also in a state of绝, so although there is a desire to move, it cannot be realized. 申 is originally the position ofWhite Tiger, and when asking about the night, White Tiger falls on寅; adding the three transmissions and the阳神 andYin Spirit on the day stem, there are five layers ofWhite Tiger. Encountering this situation is extremely dangerous. Fortunately, all these divine positions fall intoKongwang, so it is mostly just a false alarm, and actual misfortunes are not many.

斷曰：此反吟無依之卦，三傳皆孟，四孟臨絕，為絕元胎之格。凡事無成，況中傳旬空，初末坐空，日上兩神元不空者，營營擾擾，真如捕風撈月。惟遇難逢凶，雖驚危之至，卻得消解，反為福也，宜靜以待動。

The interpretation states: This is a reverse chant lesson without support. All three transmissions are occupied by the four beginning spirits (寅, 申, 巳, 亥), and these four beginning spirits are all in the place of extinction, forming the pattern of "extinction origin and embryo." Thus, nothing can be accomplished. Moreover, the middle transmission falls into the empty period, and both the first and final transmissions are seated in empty places. Only the yin and yang spirits on the day stem are not empty. Therefore, there is constant busyness and disturbance, like grasping at shadows and catching nothing. However, when encountering danger or peril, although extremely dangerous, it can be resolved and turned into good fortune. This lesson is suitable for remaining still and waiting for the right opportunity to act.

天時：久雨難晴，久旱未雨。家宅：貧耗勞苦，防婢僕奸私逃盜之事。婚姻：不宜。胎產：防損。功名：難成。求財：徒費奔波，反多折耗。投謁：十五一遇。疾病：夜占極凶，暴病瘥，久病危。

Heavenly conditions have been rainy for a long time without clearing up, and even during a prolonged drought, rain has not come. The family is poor and suffering losses, working hard all day. One should be cautious of servants or maids committing adultery, running away, or stealing. Marriage is not advisable. Childbirth should be guarded against injuries. Achieving official success is difficult. Seeking wealth leads only to wasted effort and further losses. When seeking an audience with others, only a few out of ten attempts will be successful. If illness is divined at night, it is extremely dangerous. Sudden severe illnesses may be cured, but long-term illnesses are dangerous.

失脫：主宅內人盜，反覆不一次，失散難追。出行：防驚恐失脫，往而復返。行人：在路，或別有所往。爭訟：不利，若在刑獄，卻得即釋。兵戰：彼此虛作聲勢，若被圍困，即解。墳葬：屢遷不寧，防水防賊。

Lost items are mostly stolen by people within the household, and the thefts happen repeatedly without stopping. Once lost, it is difficult to recover. When traveling, be cautious of fright and theft, often having to turn back. Travelers are still on the way or may have gone somewhere else. Litigation is unfavorable, but if already involved in legal trouble, it may be resolved quickly. In military situations, both sides pretend to be strong, and even if surrounded, the situation will be relieved quickly. Burial sites are frequently changed and remain unsettled; precautions should be taken against floods and thieves.

畢法云：后合占婚豈用媒，晝夜貴加求兩貴，來去俱空豈動移。袖中金云：寅申乘龍，隔牆有禍。指掌賦云：年臨孤寡，自甘半世孤燈；日遇空亡，多主首陽餓死。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When the Heavenly Empress and Liu He appear together, they indicate a marriage without the need for a matchmaker, which will naturally succeed. If both day and night Noblemen are present, one can simultaneously seek the help of two Noblemen. If both the coming and going are in Kongwang, then what is the point of moving or changing places? The *Xiu Zhong Jin* says: The two spirits of Yin and Shen riding the Azure Dragon will bring misfortune even if they are separated by a wall. The *Zhi Zhang Fu* says: If the year pillar is occupied by Guchen and Guasu, one can only endure a lifetime of solitude with a single lamp. If the day pillar meets Kongwang, the outcome is likely to be like Bo Yi and Shu Qi starving to death on Shouyang Mountain.