On the Guiwei day, fourth arrangement, the stem is on the戌 position.

課體：元首，斬關，稼穡，遊子。課義：自干歸家，我求於他，滿地鬼賊，閉口為嘉。

This lesson has four patterns: "Original Head" refers to a situation where among the four lessons, there is only one instance where the upper god overpowers the lower god, and this is taken as the initiating transmission, like the original head governing subordinates, with affairs proceeding smoothly; "Cutting the Gate" refers to the use of gate gods such as Chen or Xu, indicating breaking through barriers and movement, with no place for rest; "Cultivating Land" refers to the three transmissions all belonging to the earth element, like farming which is slow and heavy; "Wandering Child" indicates unstable movement and drifting. The lesson meaning says: the three transmissions start from the day stem and fall to the day branch, indicating that I am seeking the other party; the two lessons on the day branch are both gods that harm the self, with enemies everywhere; and the end of the ten-day period is placed on the beginning, forming a closed mouth image, suggesting that it is best to keep silent about matters.

解曰：初傳乃干之上神，末傳乃支之上神。自干而傳及干支，正所謂我求彼事干傳支也。支上兩課盡皆鬼賊，又旬尾加於旬首，謂之閉口卦。凡事閉口，可以免禍。

The first transmission is戌, which is the heavenly plate god on the day stem. The final transmission is辰, which is the heavenly plate god on the day branch. The three transmissions start from the day stem and fall onto the day branch, which is exactly what is called "I seek the matter from the self to the other," meaning I am seeking something from the other side. The third and fourth lessons on the day branch are both ghosts that harm the self, and they are constantly restricted. Also, the end of the current ten-day period, 未, is added to the beginning of the period,戌, which is called a "closed mouth hexagram." Anything that is like closing one's mouth and speaking little can avoid misfortune.

斷曰：稼穡斬關，有沉滯之象。惟利逃亡，又為脫難格。一水五土，制克已極。物極則變，變則通。久厄者占之，反可散解。常人遇此，更名鯨鯢歸澗。凡事逼迫，不能由己。若遇雷神(太沖六合)，方能變化。占者多係田宅耕農，土工築室之事。

The interpretation says: Harvesting and farming meet the cutting gate, indicating heavy and delayed affairs, which are only favorable for fleeing or avoiding difficulties, hence it is also called the "Escape from Disaster" pattern. In the transmission of the hexagram, one癸water is opposed to five earth deities, and the suppression has reached its extreme; when extremes meet, they reverse, thus allowing a way through. Therefore, those long trapped in hardship who divinate this pattern may find their misfortunes dissipating. If an ordinary person divines this pattern, it is also called "Whale and Eel Returning to the Stream"—a big fish trapped in a small ditch, facing all kinds of pressure, with no freedom, and must meet the Thunder God, which is the earth branch Taichong卯 and the Heavenly General "Liu He," to bring about change. Those who divinate this pattern usually inquire about land, property, farming, and construction.

天時：課傳皆土，亢旱之象。家宅：墓神覆日，支陰乘丁，昏晦不寧之象。功名：發用催官，得之必速。求財：晝占不利，夜占財險。婚姻：支干相沖，終難得就。胎產：陽支包陰，產必生女。疾病：占病大凶，或年命有寅卯相加，庶幾有救。出行：課名斬關，雖無丁馬，亦可云動。行人：支干之陰陽皆沖，行者不歸。盜逃：必能尋獲。兵戰：晝占不利，不能取勝。

Questioning the weather: The entire divination consists of earth deities, showing a dry and drought-like situation with little rain. Questioning the residence: The ancestral deity is pressing on the day stem, and the fourth lesson is accompanied by the decanal Ding, indicating a dark and unstable home environment. Questioning official rank: The initiating deity is exactly the deity that promotes official status, meaning the pursuit of official position will be very quick. Questioning wealth: Divination during the day is unfavorable, but during the night suggests danger to wealth. Questioning marriage: The day branch and day stem are in conflict, ultimately making it difficult to succeed. Questioning childbirth: A yang branch is wrapped around a yin branch, indicating the child will be a girl. Questioning illness: The divination shows great danger, unless the native's birth year or current year has the wood of Yin or Mao to assist and save, there is only a small chance of survival. Questioning travel: The lesson name cuts through the gate, although there is no deity Ding or post-horse, it still indicates the need to move. Questioning a missing person: The yang and yin deities of the day branch and day stem are all in conflict, indicating the person who left will not return. Questioning theft: The thief will certainly be found. Questioning warfare: Divination during the day is unfavorable, indicating the battle will be lost.

畢法云：干乘墓虎毋占病，鬼臨三四訟災隨，我求彼事干傳支。指南：丑將加辰，占被參吉凶，曰：最難辨雪，太歲歲破剋日，主君相見責，卻喜虎頭蛇尾，先重後輕。又支乘皇恩，命乘天赦，，初末傳以凶制凶，反無凶矣。至明春太歲作救，方能脫難，俱驗。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: If the day stem is riding on theTomb Spirit (mound spirit) and also on the White Tiger, one should not predict illness; if the official ghost is in the third or fourth lesson, lawsuits and calamities will follow; if the three transmissions go from the day stem to the day branch, it indicates that I am seeking help from others. The *Liu Ren Zhuan Nan* states: Take Chou as the month general placed on the hour of Chen. Someone predicted the good or bad outcome of being impeached, and the judgment was: This matter is very difficult to clear up; the year ruler and the year destruction both attack the day, indicating that the king and the ministers will come to question together; fortunately, the matter starts strong but ends weak. Initially, the force is heavy, but later it gradually becomes lighter. Also, if the day branch is riding on the imperial grace and the personal destiny is riding on the Heavenly Pardon, and the first and final transmissions useInauspicious Spirit (evil spirits) to controlInauspicious Spirit, it actually turns into a non-calamity. One must wait until next spring when the year ruler changes to the saving spirit, then one can be freed. Later, this prediction was fully verified.

課體：涉害，從革，勵德。課義：三傳育身，晝將生金，有官有印，俗庶難勝。

This lesson has three patterns: "Involvement of Harm" occurs when the four lessons are mutually controlling in more than one place and share the same type. One must compare the depth of each heavenly general's being controlled, and use the one that is most harmed to initiate the transmission, hence the matter is delayed and difficult to decide. "Reform through Metal" occurs when the three transmissions,巳, 酉, and 丑, form a metal trinity, symbolizing metal's ability to reform and renew, indicating the removal of the old and the introduction of the new. "Cultivating Virtue" occurs when the official ghost god is present, allowing the gentleman to use it to cultivate his virtue. The lesson's meaning states that the three transmissions form a metal trinity which then turns back to support and nourish the day stem,癸 water. For a daytime divination, the heavenly general is entirely earth, which generates metal, creating a layered generation. 酉 represents the official seal, and 丑 represents the official star. Having both official seal and official star is suitable only for those in official positions; common people cannot bear such noble status.

解曰：晝將純土生傳，三傳金局生干，併力育身，生旺極矣。又兼酉為印綬，丑為官星，富而且貴，仕宦所宜。若庶俗平民，豈能勝此印累累而綬若若哉。

The explanation says: When divining during the day, the heavenly generals riding on the three transmissions are all of earth type. Earth generates the metal in the three transmissions; the three transmissions form a metal formation which then returns to nourish the day stem癸water. This combined nourishment reaches its peak, both life qi and prosperity qi are at their highest. Moreover, the酉metal is the official star of癸water, and the丑earth is the minister star of癸water. Thus, both wealth and status are achieved, which is exactly suitable for officials. If an ordinary person were to receive such a divination, they would not be able to bear the heavy burden of so many official stars and hanging sashes of noble qi.

斷曰：涉害之卦，事主遲疑。類成金局，又主革故從新之象。但末傳空亡，獨留中傳丑土克干，而旦將又克之，此亦生空鬼實之例。

The statement says: The lesson of involvement and harm indicates that matters are delayed and difficult to determine. The three transmissions form a metal formation, which also implies renewal and replacing the old. However, the final transmission, which is酉 metal, falls into Kongwang, making the part that supports me become ineffective. Only the middle transmission, 丑 earth, comes to overcome the day stem. For a daytime divination, the heavenly general also joins in to overcome. This is exactly an example of "the thing that supports me falls into emptiness, while the thing that overcomes me is real."

天時：天罡指陽，畢宿空亡，水將全無，占天不雨。家宅：貴人臨宅，夜占乃吉。功名：晝占貴人發用，日祿臨支，求官最吉，但嫌權攝不正。求財：丑中有丁，水日逢之，求財必獲。

Questioning about the weather: The Tiangang points to the Yang position, and the Mansion of Net (Bixu) falls into Kongwang, with no water general in the divination, indicating that it will not rain. Questioning about a residence: The Nobleman is present over the house, and it is favorable if divined at night. Questioning about official rank: During the day, the Nobleman is initially activated in the first transmission, and the stem of the day is located in the branch of the day, which is most auspicious for seeking official position, though it is regrettable that it is a temporary appointment and not properly established. Questioning about wealth: The hidden god Ding is concealed in Chou, and a water day meets it, ensuring that wealth will certainly be obtained.

婚姻：支干上神，陰陽互沖，男女雖佳，朱陳難締。胎產：六陰相繼，胎必成女，支干相沖，占產必速。疾病：人與病沖，三傳生日而克支，不藥可愈。出行：貴人乘馬發用，出行最吉。行人：支干相沖，天罡加孟，行者未歸。兵戰：晝占甚吉，夜占最凶。盜賊：元武晝夜皆空，謂之打洞，占捕難獲。

Inquiring about marriage: The heavenly stem and earthly branch of the day are in yin and yang opposition, indicating both parties are of good condition, yet they cannot form a union. Inquiring about pregnancy: If the yin branch continues for six layers, the child must be female; if the branch and stem are in opposition, delivery will be imminent. Inquiring about illness: If the afflicted person and the illness are in opposition, and the three transmissions are born to the day stem and overcome the day branch, the illness will recover without medication. Inquiring about travel: If the nobleman is riding the post-horse and initiates the transmission, the journey is most auspicious. Inquiring about a traveler: If the branch and stem are in opposition and the tiangang is in the young position, the traveler has not yet returned. Inquiring about warfare: If the divination is done in the daytime, it is most auspicious; if done at night, it is most inauspicious. Inquiring about thieves: The main thief, represented by the black tortoise, is found in both day and night divinations to be in the kongwang position, which is called "digging a hole," making it difficult to capture the thief.

畢法云：空上逢空事莫追(夜占)，費有餘而得不足；萬事喜欣三六合，合中犯殺蜜中砒，三傳遞生人舉薦。課經云：卯加未，晝將乘雀克宅，主遭火災。指掌賦云：巳丑酉為反射，懷殺伐以酬恩。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: If Kongwang appears again on top of Kongwang, there is no need to pursue further (this refers to night divination); there is excessive expenditure but insufficient gain; if Triple Harmony and Liu He are both complete, then all things bring joy, but if among the harmonies there areInauspicious Sha (evil killing), it is like arsenic mixed into honey; if the three transmissions are interrelated through mutual generation, there will certainly be someone who recommends the matter. The "Ke Jing" says: If卯 (Mao) is placed on 未 (Wei), during day divination the Heavenly General rides the Vermilion Bird to attack the dwelling, indicating a fire disaster in the family. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: The three transmissions of巳 (Si), 丑 (Chou), and 酉 (You) are called "reflection," carrying a spirit of killing to repay kindness.

課體：重審，斫輪，羅網，勵德。課義：虛生實盜，貴多難告，朽木難雕，妻財怎靠。

This lesson has four patterns: "Chong Shen" refers to a situation where the lower god conquers the upper god among the four lessons, indicating a violation of hierarchy, requiring careful reconsideration before taking action; "Zhuo Lun" refers to a wooden god in the transmission falling into emptiness, becoming rotten wood, like a craftsman encountering decayed material while making a cart wheel, making it impossible for even a skilled craftsman to work; "Luowang" refers to being trapped by an ominous influence, where any movement leads to being bound; "Li De" refers to the official ghost being present, allowing a gentleman to refine his virtue. The meaning of the lesson states: the metal born from me, the monkey metal, is in emptiness, which is "xu sheng" (empty birth); the wood that drains me, the rat wood, is in authority, which is "shi dao" (real theft); although there are many noblemen, the day nobleman is in prison and the night nobleman is being conquered, so appeals are useless; the rat wood has become rotten, and cannot be carved into useful objects; the fire wife wealth is seated in the tomb and falls into emptiness, relying on it entirely is unreliable.

解曰：金乃生水之神，申加癸上生干，今作旬空，是生我者空也。寅木乃癸水之盜氣，今臨支而脫干，是盜我者實也。課傳之中，晝貴入獄，夜貴受克，貴人雖多，告之何益。又巳為癸之妻財，坐墓而落空，取之必有禍矣，尚可倚靠乎。卯木落空，木空則朽，朽則難雕，不能成器矣。凡遇斫輪課者，例皆同。

It is explained that metal is the god that generates water. The metal of Shen is placed above the water of Gui and should generate me, but unfortunately Shen is in the empty position of this ten-day cycle, which is called "the one that generates me falls into emptiness." The wood of Yin is something that drains and consumes the energy of the water of Gui. Now it is located on the day branch and directly drains my energy, which is called "the one that steals from me is actually strong." In the course of the divination, the nobleman for daytime divination is trapped in a prison, and the nobleman for nighttime divination is injured by being attacked. Although there are many noblemen, they are of no use when one seeks help. Moreover, the fire of Si is the wife and wealth of the water of Gui, but it is sitting on a tomb and also falls into emptiness. Trying to take it forcefully will certainly bring misfortune, and there is no reliability. The wood of Mao also falls into emptiness. When wood falls into emptiness, it becomes rotten wood, which cannot be carved and cannot be made into objects. All cases of the lesson of cutting a wheel should be examined in this way.

斷曰：斫輪遇朽，巧術難施，必宜改圖易轍，事乃有成。凡占盡是虛名，惟驚憂可解耳。

The interpretation says: When carving a wheel, encountering rotten wood, even the most skillful hands cannot perform well. One must change plans and take a different approach to achieve success. Those who receive this divination usually gain little more than empty reputation, but worries and anxieties can be resolved.

天時：天罡加酉，箕畢相會，出旬大雨。家宅：人宅沖剋，不寧之象。求財：財爻已空，焉能得有。仕宦：貴多不貴，兼之入獄受克，占官不吉。婚姻：支干相沖，恐不能就。胎產：以子損母，占產不吉。疾病：人空病實，尊長難痊。出行：晝占雖吉，防驚防失。行人：天罡加仲，必在中途。兵戰：晝占凶，夜占吉。墳葬：不吉。

Questioning the weather: The Tiangang (Chen) is on You, with Ji and Bi constellations meeting. Once the current ten-day period is over, there will be heavy rain. Questioning about a residence: The person and the house mutually clash and control, so the family cannot be at peace. Questioning about seeking wealth: The wealth element has already fallen into Kongwang, where can money be obtained? Questioning about officialdom: There are many noblemen, but they are not actually beneficial, and with imprisonment and being controlled, it is not auspicious for official positions. Questioning about marriage: The branches and stems clash, fearing that the marriage will not be successful. Questioning about childbirth: The child's energy harms the mother's energy, making childbirth inauspicious. Questioning about illness: The person is in Kongwang while the illness is real, making it difficult for the family elders to recover. Questioning about travel: Although it is auspicious during the day, still be cautious of fright and loss. Questioning about a missing person: The Tiangang (Chen) is at Zhong position, so the person must be on the way. Questioning about warfare: It is inauspicious during the day but auspicious at night. Questioning about burial: It is inauspicious.

畢法云：所謀多拙逢羅網，費有餘而得不足，將逢內戰所謀危。纂要云：癸未日干上申，乃支之網。支上寅，乃干之羅。凡占必是他孟網羅我，我孟網羅他，互相闇昧。凡仕宦占者，值干之羅網，主丁父服。值支之羅網，主丁母服。秘要云：申為長生，夜占乘虎，坐於丑墓，必父母墳中生白蟻，否則疾病。

The Bi Fa Fu says: When encountering the net, the affairs one plans are mostly clumsy and difficult to carry out; there is more expenditure than gain; the Heavenly General and the deity it rides upon are fighting internally, and the plans will certainly be dangerous. The Zuan Yao says: On a Guiwei day stem, if the day branch has Shen, this is the net of the day branch; if the day branch has Yin, this is the net of the day stem. Whenever this lesson appears, it is either that he is trying to net me or I am trying to net him, with both parties secretly competing. For officials, if they encounter the net on the day stem side, it indicates mourning for the father; if they encounter the net on the day branch side, it indicates mourning for the mother. The Mi Yao says: Shen is the place where water is born, and if it is night and one rides the White Tiger while sitting on Chou, it must be that there are white ants in the parents' graves, or there is a sick person in the family.

課體：反吟，稼穡，亂首，遊子。課義：俱丁俱鬼，加臨不美，暗以財交，訟論遂止。

This lesson has four patterns: "Reverse Chant" occurs when the month general and the time of divination are in conflict, and the heaven plate and earth plate are in opposition everywhere, indicating that matters will go back and forth; "Cultivation and Harvest" is when all three transmissions belong to earth; "Disorder at the Beginning" happens when the god on the day branch is placed on the day stem and then attacks the day stem, reversing the hierarchy, indicating that outsiders will come to bully; "Wandering Child" indicates unstable movements. The meaning of the lesson says: both the branches of "Wei" and "Chou" carry the god of the tenth day, and both are officials that control the癸 water, opposing each other, which is not a good omen; but each branch secretly contains the god of wealth, so if money is secretly used to smooth things over, the legal dispute can be stopped.

解曰：未丑俱丁，俱作日鬼，彼此加臨，不為美也。丑未相刑，俱乘朱雀，爭訟諒不免矣。而又各帶暗財，若以財暗交，訟必可止。倘在朝官員，凡有彈章獻策之事，必遭責黜。緣六陰相繼，惟利陰謀故也。

The explanation says: Both Wei and Chou carry the ten-thousand-li official, and they are both officials that restrain the day stem Gui water. The two branches opposing each other are not a good sign. Originally, Wei and Chou are in mutual punishment, and now they share the Vermilion Bird, so disputes and lawsuits are likely to occur. Fortunately, each branch contains a hidden wealth god. If private wealth is used to smooth things over, the dispute can be resolved. However, if a government official divines this, any matters involving submitting memorials for impeachment or offering strategies will surely result in criticism and dismissal. This is because there are six layers of yin branches connected, which are favorable for secret actions but unfavorable for public involvement.

斷曰：此無依之卦，又逢稼穡，凡百遲疑，作事必多阻滯。又帶刑沖，有起復不寧之象。若秋冬占此，或占人年命，上乘金木，方為吉兆，可以化孽成祥。

The interpretation says: This is the "No Dependence" aspect of reverse chant, where the upper and lower parts oppose each other and lack support, and it coincides with the situation of crops and fields, leading to hesitation in all matters and many obstacles in doing things. Moreover, with punishment and conflict present together, affairs will fluctuate up and down, and stability cannot be achieved. If this is divined in the autumn or winter seasons, or if the person's native year or age is governed by the metal or wood deities, it will be a favorable omen, transforming misfortune into good fortune.

天時：課傳上下，盡皆火土，天罡指戌，不能有雨。家宅：人宅相沖，又復相刑，事多不寧。功名：貴登天門，晝占甚吉。求財：財多鬼多，取之費力。婚姻：支干相沖，多不能就。胎產：課傳純陰，胎必成女，支干相沖，產必甚速。疾病：渾身皆病，良醫難得；年命有木，方能有救。出行：課名遊子，行蹤不定。行人：天罡加季，行人立至。兵戰：晝占不佳，夜亦欠美。

Questioning the weather: The course and transmission are entirely fire and earth, the Tiangang points to the Xu position, and it will not rain. Questioning the residence: The person and the house both conflict and injure each other, there will be many troubles in the family. Questioning official rank: The nobleman reaches the Heaven Gate at the Hai position, and it is very auspicious for daytime divination. Questioning wealth: There are many wealth spirits but also many official ghosts, making it difficult to obtain wealth. Questioning marriage: The branches conflict, and it is likely to fail. Questioning childbirth: The course and transmission are entirely yin branches, the child must be female; the branches conflict, and childbirth will be very quick. Questioning illness: The whole body is ill, it is hard to find a good doctor; if there is a wood spirit in the person's year, there is hope. Questioning travel: The course is for a traveler, the whereabouts are uncertain. Questioning a missing person: The Tiangang points to the season position, the missing person will arrive soon. Questioning warfare: It is not good for daytime divination, and not good for nighttime either.

畢法云：兩貴受克難干貴，水日逢丁財動之。觀月經云：壬癸日巳加亥，卯加酉，貴人皆立於受克之方，切不可告貴用事，不論在傳不在傳，俱如此說。精蘊：酉年二月，丑為年命，妻占夫病。曰：妻之年命，上乘華蓋，鬼乘太常，又是死氣為弔客，此為孝帛蓋妻頭，必不可救。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If two noblemen are both harmed, it will be difficult to rely on them for affairs; if a day of water meets the spirit of Ding, there will certainly be changes in wealth. The "Guan Jingxue" says: On days of Ren and Gui, if Si is placed on Hai and Mao is placed on You, the two noblemen are both in positions of being harmed, and one should not seek the nobleman's help for affairs; regardless of whether the nobleman is within the three transmissions or not, the judgment is the same. The "Jing Yun" records: In the year of You, during the second month, with Chou as the native destiny, when predicting the husband's illness based on the wife's destiny, it is said: The wife's native destiny has Huagai above it, and the official ghost is riding on Tai Chang, and it is dead qi transforming into a mourning guest, which is like a mourning cloth covering the wife's head, indicating the husband's illness is certainly incurable.

課體：知一，鑄印，度厄。課義：彼己唇吻，相交和順，末助初財，宜講秦晉。

This divination lesson has three types: "Zhi Yi" also known as "Bi Yong," which refers to when the four lessons have multiple instances of mutual control, and one is selected based on the same yin-yang relationship as the day stem to initiate the transmission, emphasizing singularity; "Zhu Yin" occurs when the third transmission includes the combination of Xu and Si, where Xu represents the seal and Si represents the furnace fire, and the fire refines the seal, indicating promotion and advancement in official rank; "Du E" signifies the ability to overcome difficulties. The lesson interpretation states: I and the other party first clash with words, then cross and harmonize, turning into a peaceful relationship. The final transmission of卯 wood generates the initial transmission of巳 fire, and巳 fire is the wealth deity of癸 water, leading to substantial wealth sources. This pattern is most suitable for discussing marriage and forming alliances.

解曰：干上午與支上子相沖，支辰與日干丑未相沖，口舌難免。既而干上之午與支辰相合，支上之子與日干相合；是交車相合，豈非交相和順之象乎。末傳卯木，助起初傳之巳火，作日之財神，是財甚厚也。支干上下，先則相沖相害，後則相合相和，有類乎秦晉，仇敵而作婚姻也。

It is explained that the stem Wu on the day stem conflicts directly with the branch Zi on the day branch, and the branch Wei on the day branch also conflicts with the branch Chou where the day stem is lodging. Disputes and arguments are inevitable. However, later on, the stem Wu on the day stem combines with the branch Wei on the day branch, and the branch Zi on the day branch also combines with the branch Chou where the day stem is lodging. This mutual combination forms a harmonious relationship, indicating a transformation into harmony. The final transmission, which is the wood of Mao, nurtures and supports the initial transmission, which is the fire of Si. The fire of Si is the wealth deity of the day, showing an abundant source of wealth. Between the day stem and day branch, they first conflict and cause harm, but later combine and harmonize, resembling the relationship between the states of Qin and Jin during the Spring and Autumn period, which were once enemies but later formed a marital alliance.

斷曰：此知一之卦，又名鑄印，有加官進級之象。人有未和，事有未順，切須堅心忍耐，後必成功。

The interpretation says: This is a case of "Knowing One," also known as "Casting the Seal," which implies promotion and advancement in official rank. At present, interpersonal relations are not yet harmonious, and affairs are not proceeding smoothly. As long as one remains steadfast in one's mind and endures patiently, success will surely come later.

天時：水運乎上，天罡指亥，占天有雨。功名：旺神臨支，初末乘貴，課名鑄印，占官最吉。求財：財爻臨身又發用，財神作貴人，主得貴人之財。婚姻：先難後易，終必成就。胎產：下強上弱，胎必成女，支干相沖，產必易速。疾病：白虎乘支克干上神，主得心疾，不久可愈。出行：貴人乘馬，出行最宜。行人：天罡加孟，尚未起程。兵戰：干被支克，利主不利客。

Questioning about the weather: Water qi is moving above, the Tiangang (Chen) points to the Hai position, indicating rain in the sky. Questioning about official rank: The strong god is present on the day branch, both the first and final transmissions are occupied by the nobleman, the lesson is called casting the seal, which is most auspicious for seeking official position. Questioning about wealth: The wealth element is both on the self and the first transmission is activated, the wealth god is the nobleman, indicating gaining money from the nobleman. Questioning about marriage: It is difficult at first but easy later, eventually leading to success. Questioning about pregnancy: The lower is strong and the upper is weak, the fetus must be female; the branches and stems are in conflict, indicating a quick and smooth delivery. Questioning about illness: The White Tiger is on the day branch and attacks the day stem's heavenly element, indicating a heart and chest illness, which can be cured soon. Questioning about travel: The nobleman is riding the post-horse, making travel most suitable. Questioning about a missing person: The Tiangang (Chen) is in the Meng position, the person has not yet started moving. Questioning about warfare: The day stem is attacked by the day branch, benefiting the host side but not the guest army.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，課傳俱貴轉無依；胎財生氣妻懷孕(七月占)，胎財死氣損胎推(正月占)。秘要云：初傳巳加子，末傳卯加戌，宜告貴成事，謂之末助初財初德，乃貴人助貴人也。又是交車合，宜交關取財，合本營運之事。纂義云：年命在亥，為前後引從，必得兩貴成就。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When the official star falls on the day branch, it indicates a temporary appointment with an improper status; when the transmissions are everywhere occupied by noblemen, it results in a lack of support; when the fetal god and wealth god carry life qi, it indicates the wife is pregnant (as in the seventh month); when the fetal god and wealth god carry death qi, it should be interpreted as a loss of the fetus (as in the first month). The *Mi Yao* says: When the first transmission is in巳 placed on子, and the final transmission is in卯 placed on戌, it is suitable for seeking help from noblemen to accomplish matters, called "the final transmission assists the first transmission's wealth and virtue," equivalent to a nobleman helping another nobleman. This lesson also involves a mutual combination of the car and the exchange, suitable for traveling and trading for profit, and joint business ventures. The *Zuan Yi* says: When the native's destiny and age fall on亥, with preceding and following supports, it is certain to receive assistance from two noblemen and accomplish matters.

課體：涉害，從革。課義：人豐宅墮，我福他禍，晝將生傳，傳金生我。

This divination lesson has two patterns: involvement in harm and transformation through change. The three transmissions are巳, 酉, and 丑, forming a metal trinity, which disperses the energy of the day branch and benefits the day stem癸 water. The lesson interpretation says: the population is thriving but the houses are in disrepair; I gain blessings while the opposite side suffers. When divining in the daytime, the heavenly general is entirely earth, which generates the metal in the three transmissions. The metal in the three transmissions then generates the day stem, creating a chain of generation. All the benefits return to oneself.

解曰：全金脫支生干，若占人宅，必主人口豐盈，居宅傾墮也。倘占人己，必主我福他禍。晝將皆土，盡生三傳。三傳皆金，又生癸干。則慮始保終，概可知矣。

The three transmissions are all metal, which drain the energy of the day branch and benefit the day stem. If this is used to divinate about people and houses, it indicates that the family has many people but the house is in disrepair; if used to divinate between two parties, it suggests that I will gain benefit while the other side suffers misfortune. In the daytime divination, the heavenly general is entirely earth, which generates all three transmissions; the three transmissions are metal, which in turn generate the癸 water day stem. Thus, there is a layered mutual generation, from the beginning to the end, making the whole matter clear and known.

斷曰：見機之卦，傳逢從革。凡有所占，皆宜見機革舊，擇善從新。先俱起於虛聲，終必歸於有濟。其三傳自末遞生，必主多人舉薦，愈久而愈吉之象也。

The interpretation states: This type of divination is called "Seeing Opportunity" or "Involving Harm." The three transmissions of this chart form a pattern of transformation. Whenever one seeks divination, they should act according to the opportunity, abandoning the old and adopting the good. At the beginning, everything is based on empty words and reputation, but eventually it will result in tangible success. The three transmissions are generated from the final transmission back to the first, indicating that many people will recommend and support, and the longer the time, the more auspicious it becomes.

天時：畢宿發用，全金生水，但遇酉空，出旬有雨。家宅：人多屋狹。功名：貴人臨干，占命屬子，必貴無疑。求財：主得貴人、文書之財。婚姻：晝占男吉，夜占女吉，干支相沖，恐不能就。胎產：下強上弱，又是六陰，產女無疑；支干相沖，產必易速。疾病：腎氣大虛，急宜峻補，久病則凶。出行：支干相沖，馬已臨身，必定速行。行人：天罡加仲，必在中途。兵戰：晝占則凶，夜占稍吉。

Questioning the weather: The mansion of Net (Bi Su) is at the first transmission and initiates rain, with full metal energy generating water. However, the酉 (you) is in the empty position, so rain will come only after the current ten-day period. Questioning about a residence: Many people but narrow rooms. Questioning about official rank: The nobleman is on the day stem. If the person being questioned is born under the Zi (子) branch, he will certainly achieve high status. Questioning about seeking wealth: The fortune comes from both the nobleman and the documents. Questioning about marriage: Day divination is favorable for the man, night divination is favorable for the woman; if the heavenly stem and earthly branch conflict, there is fear that the marriage will not be concluded. Questioning about childbirth: The lower part is strong and the upper part is weak, and it is full of yin branches, so it is certain to be a female child; if the heavenly stem and earthly branch conflict, the childbirth will certainly be quick and smooth. Questioning about illness: The kidney energy is greatly deficient, so it is necessary to use strong medicine to urgently replenish it, otherwise if it becomes a chronic illness, it will be dangerous. Questioning about travel: The heavenly stem and earthly branch conflict and the post-horse is already on the person, so the person will definitely leave soon. Questioning about a missing person: The Tiangang (天罡) is at the middle position of the Chen (辰), so the person is certainly on the way. Questioning about warfare: Day divination indicates bad fortune, night divination indicates slightly better fortune.

畢法云：三傳遞生人舉薦，傳墓入墓分憎愛；水日逢丁財動之，眷屬豐盈居狹宅。指南：丁丑二月戌將午時占會試，曰：貴德財馬臨身，且居太歲之位，必應今年甲榜。況年上乘月將青龍，主片言人相。又旬首河魁為官星，乃文明之宿。二者會於行年，未有不捷者，果應。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the three transmissions turn around and mutually generate, there must be someone recommending; if the three transmissions fall into the墓 or the birth star enters the墓, one must distinguish whether it is attracting favor or disfavor; if a water day meets the Ding god, there will certainly be changes in wealth; the family is prosperous but living in a narrow house. The "Liu Ren Zhi Nan" records: In the Dingchou year, in the second month, taking the戌 as the month general and the午 time for the imperial examination divination, the judgment says: the nobleman, the day virtue, the wealth god, and the post-horse all appear on the self, and it is exactly at the position of the sovereign's year, so this year must certainly pass the examination and be listed in the first class. Moreover, the self's year is riding on the month general and the "Azure Dragon", indicating that one's words will be appreciated by others; also, the first day of the current ten-day period has the Hekui戌 as the official star, which is a star mansion indicating civilization. These two things gathering on the year's position, there is no reason not to pass, and later it indeed came true.

課體：元首，斬關，稼穡。課義：眾情皆惡，宜自相度，閉口居中，免被凌虐。

This lesson has three patterns: the original head, the cutting gate, and the farming and reaping. The meaning of the lesson states that all four lessons and three transmissions are things that overcome me, and everyone's thoughts are not favorable to me, so I should weigh things carefully and act according to the situation. The middle transmission is exactly the spirit of closing the mouth in the center; as long as I speak cautiously and act carefully, I can avoid the suffering of being bullied and mistreated.

解曰：三傳四課，無一非鬼，且重值魁罡，極凶極惡。宜深思曲慮，相機而動，方能免患。若不度量而疏忽乘之，必罹其禍也。中傳閉口，必須謹言，庶可免凌虐之患。

The three transmissions and four lessons contain no element that does not harm the self and bring official ghosts, and the two ominous signs, Hekui in Xu and Tiangang in Chen, appear repeatedly, indicating extreme misfortune. At this time, one must think repeatedly and carefully calculate, determine the right moment before taking action, in order to avoid calamity; if one acts carelessly without consideration, certain disaster will surely befall. The middle transmission is the god of closed mouth, so one must be cautious with words, in order to avoid suffering from being bullied.

斷曰：墓神覆日，闇昧不明，凡占不免阻滯。夜虎臨宅克干，至驚至危。尚喜凶神沖戰，能使大事化小，此亦以凶制凶之道也。

The interpretation states: The tomb deity is covering the day stem, causing a dark and unclear situation; all divinations will inevitably face obstructions. When divining at night, the White Tiger is present over the house and attacks the day stem, leading to extreme danger. Fortunately, severalInauspicious Spirit (malevolent spirits) are conflicting with each other, which can instead reduce major issues into minor ones. This is a method of usingInauspicious Spirit to control otherInauspicious Spirit.

天時：墓神覆日，占天不晴，課傳皆土，陰而不雨。家宅：晝占猶可，夜占至凶。功名：官鬼太多，反不為貴。求財：一點丁財，恐不敢取。婚姻：男不中和，女不柔順，兼且不就。胎產：晝則易產，夜則憂驚。疾病：土克水之象，年命若臨木神，尚可救。出行：課名遊子，豈得家居。行人：天罡加季，行者立至。兵戰：晝夜俱凶。

Questioning the weather: The tomb god is covering the day stem, indicating the sky will not clear; the entire divination consists of earth deities, showing a gloomy situation but no rain. Questioning about a residence: During the day it is still acceptable, but at night it is extremely ominous. Questioning about official rank: There are too many official ghosts, which actually prevents the attainment of noble status. Questioning about seeking wealth: There is only a small amount of wealth associated with the Ding deity, and one is afraid to take it. Questioning about marriage: The man is not gentle, the woman is not compliant, and the marriage cannot be formed. Questioning about childbirth: Divination during the day suggests an easy birth, but at night indicates worry and alarm. Questioning about illness: A strong earth element is suppressing the water element; if the person's destiny and age are influenced by the wood deity, there is still hope. Questioning about travel: The divination name is "wandering child," indicating one cannot stay in one place. Questioning about a missing person: The Tiangang deity is at the season position, so the person who has left home will arrive soon. Questioning about warfare: Both day and night divinations indicate misfortune.

畢法云：鬼臨三四訟災隨，干墓並關人宅廢。古鑑：七月午將加卯占前程，曰：官不遷轉，止宜治生。又一人占病課同，曰：命不長久。或問其故，曰：前是乙未生人，中傳臨未為命，自墓中引出，末傳見旬首，周而復始。官方初起，如何遷轉。旬遁癸未，未克癸水為財，又三傳全鬼化財，故可治生。後是丙辰生人，本命自來墓身，是添一墓神在其身上，如何得以長久，後二人皆驗。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: If the official ghost is in the third or fourth lesson, lawsuits and misfortunes will follow; if the day stem's tomb god coincides with a harmful star, both person and dwelling will decline. The *Gu Jian* records: In July, take the hour of Wu as the month general placed on the卯 hour to predict future prospects, and the judgment is: official position cannot be promoted, only suitable for managing daily affairs. Another person consulted about illness with the same lesson pattern, and the judgment was: short lifespan. Someone asked about the reason, and the answer was: the first person was born in the year of Yiwei. The middle transmission was on the hexagram of Wei, which was his true birth year. It came from the tomb, and the final transmission again saw the beginning of the current ten-day period, forming a circle and returning to the original place. The official career had just begun, how could promotion be possible? The hexagram of Wei in the ten-day cycle concealed the stem of Gui. The earth of Wei overcame the water of Gui to form wealth. All three transmissions were official ghosts transformed into wealth, so only managing daily affairs was suitable. The second person was born in the year of Bingchen. His true birth year already carried a tomb, equivalent to adding another tomb god on his body. How could he last long? Later, both cases were verified.

課體：遙克，彈射，勵德，間傳。課義：傳及支干，總下生上，銷根斷源，凡謀惡況。

This lesson has four patterns: "Remote Control" refers to a situation where there is no direct mutual control between the four lessons, and only the initiating transmission is taken from a distant position, which in this case is a type of remote control where the day stem controls the upper god; "Moral Cultivation" refers to the situation where an official ghost is present and a gentleman uses it to cultivate virtue; "Intermediate Transmission" refers to the three transmissions proceeding in a staggered manner. The meaning of the lesson states: the three transmissions fall on the day stem and day branch, and everywhere there is generation from below to above, my original energy is continuously leaking out, just like branches decaying the root and water flow cutting off the source; whatever plans are made, are all in extremely bad conditions.

解曰：四課三傳，皆下生上也。脫盜滋甚，乃為枝銷其根，流斷其源。凡有所謀，俱繫極惡景況，緣皆脫騙，使人不及知覺，不及防閒故也。

The explanation says: In the four lessons and three transmissions, there is nowhere that the lower is not generating the upper. My original energy is constantly leaking out, and the loss is becoming increasingly severe, just like branches and leaves draining the tree roots dry, or the lower reaches cutting off the source. Any endeavor is in an extremely bad situation, because this leakage comes from secret deception. By the time people realize it, it is too late, and there is no way to guard against it.

斷曰：彈射間傳，美惡俱輕，事中多阻，主失多而得寡。利於尊長，不利於卑幼。初實末虛，亦有始無終之象。

The interpretation states: A shooting action combined with an intermediate transmission indicates that good outcomes are limited and bad ones are not severe. There are many obstacles in the middle of things, with more losses than gains. This situation benefits elders and superiors but is unfavorable for younger people. The first transmission is solid while the final one is empty, suggesting a beginning without an end.

天時：天罡加寅，畢宿落空，晴而有風。家宅：宅上乘空脫宅，虛耗百出；支於相剋相沖，居亦不安。求財：己財難保，何暇他求。婚姻：干實支空，晝占皆凶；倘若占男，夜將則吉。功名：貴人發用，又與朱雀驛馬相併，求官可許。胎產：課傳皆陰，胎必成女；母空兒實，產必甚吉。疾病：必是虛弱之症，然實病空，不久自愈。出行：宅空人實，驛馬發用，必行之象。行人：天罡加孟，尚未啟行。兵戰：晝占則吉，夜占則凶。

Questioning the weather: The Tiangang (Chen) is placed on the寅 (Yin), indicating rain. The Net mansion (Bi Su) falls on the Kongwang, and although the sky is clear, there is wind. Questioning the residence: The residence is occupied by the Kongwang, which drains the residence's energy, causing visible losses everywhere. The day stem and day branch both harm and conflict, making the residence unstable. Questioning about wealth: One cannot even keep their own money safe, how can they seek more? Questioning about marriage: The day stem is solid while the day branch is empty, and daytime divination is unfavorable. If it is for the man, using the night general instead brings good fortune. Questioning about official rank: The nobleman (Guiren) initiates the first transmission, and is joined by the Vermilion Bird (Zhu Que) and the post-horse (Yi Ma), indicating that seeking official position is acceptable. Questioning about childbirth: All the transmissions are yin branches, indicating a female child. The mother's side is empty while the fetus's side is solid, resulting in a very favorable birth. Questioning about illness: The illness is of a weak nature, but the body is solid while the illness is empty, so it will soon recover. Questioning about travel: The residence is empty but the person is solid, and the post-horse is in use, indicating that one must go. Questioning about a traveler: The Tiangang (Chen) is in the beginning position, indicating the person has not yet started. Questioning about warfare: A daytime divination is favorable, while a nighttime one is unfavorable.

畢法云：晝夜貴加求兩貴，三傳遞生人舉薦，六陰相繼盡昏迷。秘要云：源消根斷格，占病者必因不攝而致疾。課經云：三傳遞生，必有人推薦。如值空亡者，雖有舉薦之心，終無成就之實，乃閒話多而赤心少也。玉成歌云：水乘火將皆驚恐，勾雀同傳主訟傷。又云：地足天頭加酉卯，將乘蛇虎遠行遊(戌亥為天頭，辰巳為地足，加酉卯乘蛇虎，主有遠行)。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When both the daytime nobleman and the nighttime nobleman are present together, one should seek the help of both at the same time to accomplish a task; if the three transmissions are interrelated through mutual generation, there will certainly be someone who recommends; if six yin branches are connected, all matters will be obscure. The "Miyao" says: This is called the "Source Consumed and Root Cut Pattern," and those who are ill must have gotten sick due to lack of restraint and improper care. The "Ke Jing" says: If the three transmissions are interrelated through mutual generation, there will certainly be someone who recommends; but if it meets kongwang, then although there is a desire to recommend, there will be no actual success, with many idle words but little genuine action. The "Yucheng Ge" says: When the water deity is accompanied by the fire general, it indicates fear and alarm; when "Gou Chen" and the Vermilion Bird appear together in the three transmissions, it indicates legal disputes and injuries. It also says: When the earth foot and the sky head are placed on You and Mao, and the heavenly general is accompanied by "Teng Snake" or the White Tiger, it indicates a journey away from home (Xu and Hai are called the sky head, Chen and Si are called the earth foot; when they are placed on You and Mao and accompanied by snake and tiger, it indicates a long journey).