On Guiwei day, the twelfth section: the stem is on Yin.

課體：昴星，掩目。課義：元盜晝乘，滿目空神，守棄不可，身若浮萍。

This lesson has two types: "昴星" is formed when there is no mutual control among the four lessons, and it does not belong to the eight specializedHidden Chant. Therefore, we have to use the酉 position. There isHairy Head mansion on the酉 position, hence the name. On a yin day, the heavenly plate's酉 position is used with the earth plate's deity as the initiating transmission, resembling a winter snake closing its eyes and hiding, hence it is also called "掩目". The meaning of the lesson states: during the day, the Black Tortoise is on the deity that leaks my strength, and everything seen is empty deities. It stays in place but cannot hold on, abandons moving forward yet meets emptiness everywhere, like floating duckweed with no place to take root.

解曰：寅木臨干，本脫癸水，晝將又乘元武，盜脫更甚。初末俱申，皆係旬空，癸於孟守，恐被寅木盜脫。若棄而前行，皆又逢空，是守既不能，棄又不可，身若浮萍飄蕩而已。此為似反吟課，雖非反吟，而三傳往來，皆在支千，與反吟相類也。

The explanation says: The wood of寅 is on the day stem, originally draining the癸 water, and during the day, it is accompanied by the Black Tortoise, which is associated with theft, making the leakage of stolen goods even worse. Both the first and final transmissions are申, and申 is exactly in the empty position of this cycle. If the癸 water remains in the young position without moving, it is afraid of being drained by the寅 wood. If it moves forward from its original position, the front is also all empty positions. Thus, it cannot stay in place and cannot be abandoned, so the person is like a floating duckweed, drifting around. This divination seems like reverse chant, but it is actually not reverse chant, because all three transmissions are back and forth on the day stem and day branch, which only resembles reverse chant.

斷曰：柔日昴星，昴星者，酉中有昴宿，故以酉下為用。如冬蛇之掩目，藏蟄不動，宜防闇昧之憂。若晝占將乘元后，則陰私萬狀，更有不可告人者矣。

The interpretation says: This is anHairy Head mansion lesson on a yin day. The termHairy Head mansion refers to the mansion of Hairy Head, which is located at the position of You. Therefore, the Heaven Plate You is used with the Earth Plate god initiating the transmission. This image is like a snake in winter closing its eyes and remaining still, warning of hidden troubles that may arise from the shadows. If the divination is done during the day and the Heavenly General is riding the Black Tortoise along with the Heavenly Empress, then secret matters will emerge, and there will be hidden affairs that are not to be seen.

天時：柔日昴星　天罡指陰，若待出旬，必然大雨。家宅：支之陰陽盡空，有室如懸罄之象。求財：青龍已空，財爻不見，難必其有。婚姻：支干相沖，宅上空陷，占婚不吉。功名：官祿不見，青龍又空，占官不吉。胎產：柔日昴星，孕必成女，兒實母空，占產甚吉。疾病：病空人實，不久自愈。出行：驛馬不見，伏匿之象，及春始行。行人：天罡加仲，恐在中途。兵戰：晝占有獲，夜占大勝。

Questioning the weather: On a cloudy day, the star昴 is visible and the Tiangang points to the Yin position. One must wait until the end of this ten-day period before there will certainly be a heavy rain. Questioning about a residence: Both the Yang and Yin spirits of the day branch are empty, making the house seem as empty as a hanging bell. Questioning about wealth: The Azure Dragon has fallen empty, and the wealth爻 is not visible, making it difficult to say there is any wealth. Questioning about marriage: The branches and stems are in conflict, and the residence is also empty and陷, indicating an unfavorable marriage. Questioning about official rank: The official star and the禄神 are not visible, and the Azure Dragon has also fallen empty, indicating an unfavorable prediction for official rank. Questioning about childbirth: On a cloudy day with the star昴 visible, the child must be female; the fetus is solid on one side while the mother's side is empty, indicating a very favorable childbirth. Questioning about illness: The illness energy is empty while the person is solid, and the illness will soon be cured. Questioning about travel: The post-horse is not visible, indicating a hidden and inactive situation, and travel can only be completed in spring. Questioning about a missing person: The Tiangang and the辰 are at the Zhong position, indicating the person is still on the way. Questioning about warfare: During the day, there is a capture and killing; at night, there is a great victory.

畢法云：所謀多拙逢羅網，虎視逢虎力難施。纂要云：干上寅，支上申，初傳申為虎之本家。中傳寅亦是虎，末傳又是申虎，所謂虎視逢虎者也。凡值此課，必驚天動地，不能免禍。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When encountering the Luo Wang (Net), most plans are clumsy and difficult to achieve; "Tiger Watching Meets a Tiger" means that even if one has ability, it cannot be fully utilized. The *Zuan Yao* states: If the day stem is寅 and the day branch is申, the first transmission is申, which is the original home of the White Tiger; the middle transmission is寅, which also belongs to the Tiger in the zodiac; and the final transmission is again申, the White Tiger. This is called "Tiger Watching Meets a Tiger." Whenever this type of divination occurs, there will certainly be a major disturbance, and misfortune is unavoidable.

課體：伏吟，自任，元胎。課義：行人到戶，來必欺侮，晝祿遁庚，末逢眾虎。

This lesson has three patterns: "Hidden Chant" occurs when the month general is directly placed on the time of divination, and the heaven plate and earth plate completely coincide, so all matters are hidden and remain still. For a yang day, the "Hidden Chant" uses the god on the day stem to initiate the transmission, called "self-reliance," meaning that everything depends on oneself. "Original Fetus" is when all transmissions fall on the four young positions of寅, 申, 巳, and 亥. It is like the initial formation of the fetal energy, hidden and not yet visible. The lesson interpretation says: a person who is away has already reached the doorstep; but when the other party comes, they will surely bully me. For a daytime divination, the day stem's禄 (favorable position) is寅, which in this旬 (ten-day cycle) hides out as庚 metal, transforming into official ghost. The final transmission 申 collides with a group of White Tigers.

解曰：伏吟驛馬發用，行人即歸。支神陰陽皆金，干神陰陽皆木。自干傳支，動必受其欺侮也。寅為日祿，旬遁庚鬼。夜猶得青龍相助，晝則蛇火脫氣，必成災咎。寅祿既不可守，中傳巳又脫日，孟投末傳，遂逢眾虎。蓋申固虎也，又乘晝虎，支神陰陽，眾虎為群，胡可當哉。

The divination shows that aHidden Chant lesson with theThe Post-horse starting as the first transmission indicates that someone going out will return home immediately. The yang and yin spirits on the day branch are all metal, and those on the day stem are all wood; metal directly overcomes wood. The three transmissions proceed from the day stem to the day branch, so when I move, I will be bullied by the other side.寅 is the禄 of 甲, and in this cycle, the hidden庚 metal is revealed;庚 is the official ghost of 甲. In a night divination, there is assistance from theAzure Dragon, but in a day divination, it rides on theTeng Snake, which is fire, thus leaking the original energy and inevitably leading to misfortune. The禄 of寅 is unable to be held, the middle transmission巳 fire further drains the day stem, and the path leads to the final transmission where it meets a group of tigers—申 is originally associated with the tiger, and it also rides on theWhite Tiger of day divination. The yang and yin spirits of the day branch combine to form a tiger group; how can it be resisted?

斷曰：此自任之卦，課傳皆孟，名曰元胎，乃隱伏未發之象，靜以待時則吉。發用祿馬俱全，螣蛇生角，勾陳捧印，官上催官。仕宦占之，顯達可必，尤喜見水，若年命逢申者不利。

The interpretation states: This is a self-occupied lesson, with all transmissions falling in the positions of the first quarters. It is called the original embryo, indicating a hidden and unmanifested situation. If it becomes quiet and waits for the right time, it will be auspicious. The first transmission initiates with both the禄神 (lucky god) andThe Post-horse (post-horse) present. Additionally, there is 「螣蛇生角」—the Teng Snake gains strength and will transform into a dragon; 「勾陈捧印」—the Gou Chen supports the seal, and with the official star further promoting the official star. For those seeking official positions, success can be determined. Especially favorable is the presence of water in the lesson to nourish wood, but those whose birth year falls on the hour of Shen (申) are not favorable.

天時：風多雨少，夜占有雨。家宅：干支互絕，宜與人兌換房屋。婚姻：夜占可用，但防刑剋。胎產：胎旺或主婢孕。功名：夜占龍馬駕德祿，科名大利，惟申巳午命者不足。求財：難得。投謁：利見貴求名。疾病：主見血光甚凶，幸有解神，不妨。失脫：近處尋獲。出行：宜遠行。行人：即至。爭訟：不利，宜靜以待動。兵戰：晝占不寧，夜占大勝。

Questioning about the weather: there is much wind and little rain; if divined at night, there may be rain. Questioning about a residence: the day stem and day branch are on the绝 (terminal) position, which is not favorable; it is better to exchange houses with someone else. Questioning about marriage: it is suitable to divinate at night, but one should beware of conflicts and punishments. Questioning about childbirth: the fetal energy is strong, possibly indicating that a servant in the family will become pregnant. Questioning about official rank: if divined at night, the Azure Dragon and the Post-horse carry the day virtue and day fortune, which is very favorable for academic success; only those whose birth year belongs to the Monkey, Snake, or Horse will be somewhat less fortunate. Questioning about seeking wealth: it is not easy to obtain. Questioning about visiting officials: it is suitable to seek fame by consulting a nobleman. Questioning about illness: it indicates a possibility of blood-related incidents, which is very dangerous; fortunately, the divination includes the Relief Deity, so there will be no actual disaster. Questioning about lost items: they can be found nearby. Questioning about travel: it is suitable for long journeys. Questioning about a traveler: they will arrive soon. Questioning about disputes: it is unfavorable; one should remain calm and wait for the other party to act first. Questioning about warfare: if divined during the day, there will be unrest; if divined at night, there will be a great victory.

畢法云：賓主不投刑在上，我求彼事干傳支，信任丁馬須言動。袖中金云：元胎見祿馬龍雀，大利占試。如常人見勾陳白虎，必有訟事或病人也。亥月占主胎產，行年見龍生男，見后生女。螣驚虎傷勾有厄也。

The *Bifa Fu* says: If the upper deity is accompanied by punishment, the host and guest cannot agree; if the three transmissions proceed from the day stem to the day branch, it indicates that I am seeking the other party; if the lesson contains the deity Ding and the post-horse, it indicates that there must be change. The *Xiu Zhong Jin* says: In a lesson of original birth, if the禄神 (favorable deity), post-horse, azure dragon, and vermilion bird are present, it is most favorable for predicting exams; if ordinary people see Gou Chen and white tiger, there will be lawsuits or illness. In the month of亥, predicting childbirth, if the year pillar has the azure dragon, it indicates a boy; if it has the heavenly empress, it indicates a girl. Teng snake indicates alarm, white tiger indicates injury, and Gou Chen indicates misfortune.

課體：知一，退茹，重陰。課義：遞相蒙蔽，兩貴恃勢，生計雖榮，子息廢棄。

This lesson has three patterns: first, knowing one; second, "retreating with the root," which refers to the three transmitters being Zi, Hai, and Xu, each one following the other backward, like pulling out a bundle of reeds but moving in the opposite direction; third, "heavy yin," meaning the path of Zi, Hai, and Xu is dark and gloomy, with layers of darkness. The lesson's meaning says: the day stem and day branch are each other's storage, covering and being covered by each other, thus mutual obstruction; the day nobleman and night nobleman each rely on their power, but Chou and Wei mutually harm each other, and the two noblemen cannot come together; all water energy comes to birth the day stem, so the livelihood is not without prosperity, but the excessive water overcomes fire, and the sons of Jia wood are immediately abandoned.

解曰：干墓復支，支墓復干，彼此遞相蒙蔽也。晝貴在干，夜貴在支，而丑與未為恃勢之刑，兩貴亦不相能也。子亥，水也。戌乘雙武亦水也。全水生干，生計可謂榮茂矣。然制火太甚，為日干之子孫者，不幾廢棄乎。

The day stem's墓神 is covering the day branch, and the day branch'sTomb Spirit is covering the day stem, with both mutually obstructing each other. For daytime divination, the nobleman is on the day stem side, while for nighttime divination, the nobleman is on the day branch side. The combination of chou and wei indicates a situation of mutual oppression and punishment. The two noblemen also do not get along with each other. Zi and hai are both water, and xu is occupied by the black tortoise both day and night, as the black tortoise also belongs to water. A full array of water is generating the day stem jia wood, indicating prosperity and flourishing in matters of livelihood. However, excessive water overpowers fire, and fire is the offspring of jia wood. If the offspring aspect is weakened, then this aspect is not favorable.

斷曰：此知一之卦，連茹逆傳，退中有進，恩中生害。事起同類，和衷則吉，疑貳則凶。後陰元武，一片奸私。子未丑午，四神交害，人旺宅衰，主賓不合。百凡謹慎防閒，免受暗中侵損也。陰貴相助，秋冬占之大吉。

The interpretation says: This is a case of knowing one lesson. The three transmissions are connected and moving in reverse, with retreat containing advancement, and blessings giving rise to misfortune. The matter is initiated by people of the same class and kind. If they unite in harmony, it is auspicious; if they suspect each other, it is ominous. The Heavenly Empress, Tai Yin, and the Black Tortoise, these officials of secrecy, are gathered together, full of deceit and hidden affairs. The Zi and Wei, Chou and Wu, four divine spirits, are mutually harmful. The person is strong but the dwelling is weak, and the host does not get along with guests. In all matters, one must be cautious and vigilant to avoid being secretly harmed by others. Fortunately, the nobleman of the shadow is willing to help, and this is a great blessing in autumn and winter.

天時：淫雨連旬不止。家宅：不和，防損小口，夜占天空，主屋上獸頭落。婚姻：不宜。胎產：胎安產易，防不育。功名：有人暗中默助。求財：得後亦防耗失。疾病：夜占主鬼為殃，可禳，若占子孫病凶。失脫：宜尋。出行：遲疑不決。行人：遲歸。爭訟：可解，防暗害。兵戰：少利，秋冬吉。

Questioning the weather: Continuous rain has been falling for several weeks. Questioning the house: There is disharmony at home, and there is a risk of injury to the child; if divined at night under the 'Tian Kong' (sky), it indicates that the beast's head on the roof may fall off. Questioning marriage: Not advisable. Questioning pregnancy: The fetal condition is stable and delivery will be smooth, but only fear that the child may not grow up. Questioning fame and status: Someone will secretly help. Questioning wealth: Even if you obtain it, be cautious of loss and waste. Questioning illness: If divined at night, it indicates supernatural interference, which can be resolved by prayer and ritual; if it concerns the illness of children, it is ominous. Questioning lost items: You should search for them. Questioning travel: Uncertain, unable to make a decision. Questioning a traveler: He will return late. Questioning disputes: It can be mediated, but beware of hidden schemes. Questioning warfare: The benefits are not great, and it is only favorable in autumn and winter.

畢法云：晝夜貴加求兩貴，干支乘墓各昏迷。課經云：干支見晝夜貴人，事須兩貴周全，方得成合。袖中金云：子亥戌為重陰，安嘉遁之貞，寧甘沒齒。指掌賦云：三傳純父母，勿慮身而身自安。畢法云：六爻現卦防其克，此為父母現卦，子孫憂也。

The "Bifa Fu" says: Both day and night noblemen appear together, so when doing things, one must seek the assistance of both noblemen at the same time; the day stem and day branch each ride on theTomb Spirit, causing both sides to be obscure and unclear. The "Ke Jing" says: If both the day stem and day branch show day and night noblemen, the matter must be fully supported by both noblemen to succeed. The "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: The hours of Zi, Hai, and Xu are called "Chong Yin," which are suitable for retreating and maintaining righteousness, preferring to be buried for life. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: If the three transmissions are entirely the spirits of parents that nourish me, there is no need to worry about oneself, as one will naturally be safe. The "Bifa Fu" also says: Among the six relations, if a particular line appears in the divination, one should beware of it harming other lines; if this chart shows the parents' line, then one should be concerned about the children's line.

課體：涉害，間傳，顧祖，勵德。課義：宅內脫空，嗣息飄蓬，庚賴此制，然后尊崇。

This divination lesson has four patterns: Shè Hài, Jiān Zhuàn, Lì Dé, and an additional "Gù Zǔ" — the three transmissions are Wu, Shen, and Wu, which are in reverse order and separated by positions, like looking back to the origin, implying returning to the old path. The meaning of the lesson states: the fire at Wu in the house both drains my energy and falls into Kongwang, indicating the house is empty and desolate; Wu is the son of Jia wood, so the son appears to be wandering without support; the hidden庚 gold in Yin originally is the official ghost that restrains me, but it is entirely controlled by this fire at Wu, thus the official position is preserved and people can speak of respect.

解曰：午為甲之子，今居宅上，脫干之氣，又值旬空，既脫且空，嗣自有飄蓬之象矣。寅旬遁為庚，是謂祿旁有鬼，祿不可就，全賴午火剋制庚金。然後祿為我享，而成其尊崇也。五月占之，月建填實，方符此淪。

It is explained that the fire of Wu is the son and grandson of the wood of Jia. Now it is sitting on the house, both draining the vital energy of the day stem and coinciding with the empty void of this ten-day cycle. Since it is both draining and empty, the descendants naturally appear to be wandering without support. The寅 is hidden by the庚 metal in this ten-day cycle, which is called "the ghost is beside the禄"—the禄 god is accompanied by a ghost that harms me. Thus, the禄 dare not approach, relying entirely on the fire of Wu to restrain the metal of庚. Only then can this禄 be enjoyed by me, and I am thus respected. If this is divined in the fifth month, the month builder is Wu, filling the empty void, and this explanation is fully realized.

斷曰：此涉害見機之卦，凡事留連遲滯，進退不定，格名顧祖，有復舊之象。貴臨卯酉，大吏升遷，微員降斥，亦主陰小有災。凡百謀望，宜進不宜退，退則遇空也。

The interpretation says: This is a lesson of "Shè Hài Jiàn Jī," indicating that all matters will be entangled and delayed, with indecision in advancing or retreating; the pattern is called "Gù Zǔ," meaning returning to old paths and restoring old occupations. Two noblemen are respectively located on the positions of卯 and酉. A high official who divines this will experience promotion, while a low-ranking official will face demotion or dismissal; it also indicates misfortune for women and young children in the family. Whenever there is a plan, one should advance rather than retreat, for a retreat will meet with kongwang.

天時：求晴未晴，求雨戌日可得。家宅：主屋舍傾頹，家業衰替，宜復舊廬，春夜占防火災。婚姻：成合美中不足。胎產：占胎吉，占產不宜。功名：仲夏占吉，餘恐虛聲無實。求財：來處不正，防人竊耗。疾病：主氣血衰敗，新病不妨，久病凶。失脫：不獲，防再失。出行：宜慎，恐遇小人。行人：在途，出旬必至。爭訟：驚憂反覆，後有解。兵戰：有失眾之象，宜慎。

Questioning the weather: seeking clear skies will not be achieved, seeking rain must wait until the day of Xu before it can fall. Questioning the house: indicates the house is in disrepair and the family's affairs are declining, it is advisable to move back to the old residence; during spring nights, beware of fires. Questioning marriage: the marriage can be successful, but there is some lack of perfection. Questioning pregnancy: indicates a good pregnancy, but not favorable for childbirth. Questioning official rank: favorable in midsummer, but in other times, there is fear of having a false reputation without real benefits. Questioning wealth: the source of money is improper, and there is also a need to guard against theft and loss. Questioning illness: indicates decline of qi and blood, new illness is not serious, but long-term illness is ominous. Questioning lost items: cannot be found again, and there is also a fear of losing them again. Questioning travel: be cautious, for there is a fear of encountering petty people on the way. Questioning a traveler: still on the way, will arrive after the current ten days. Questioning disputes: there is worry and repeated troubles, but eventually it can be resolved. Questioning warfare: there is an indication of losing troops, so caution is needed.

畢法云：干支皆敗勢傾頹，腳踏空亡進用宜。指南：未將射覆，袁天罡斷法。青龍子孫主文書，午為易氣，當是易經。又用東方朔斷法，本課三傳純陽，取遁甲丁卯，仰視得丑，陰神是亥，取亥發用。三傳亥酉未，亥主圖籍，又為日干文書。未數八，亥數四，發之果易書一冊，八十四頁。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When both the day stem and day branch fall into a losing position, the momentum is weak; standing on an empty void, it is suitable to move forward and use the initiative. The "Liu Ren Zhi Nan" states: To use the method of the Month General "Wei" to guess an object, first apply Yuan Tiangang's method— the Azure Dragon belongs to the son and grandson branches, governing documents; since "Wu" represents change, the hidden meaning is a book of the "Yijing". Then apply Dongfang Shuo's method— if all three transmissions are yang branches, take the Dun Jia Dingmao, look up to find "Chou", whose hidden spirit is "Hai", so take "Hai" as the initiating transmission, forming the three transmissions of "Hai", "You", and "Wei"; "Hai" governs books and documents, and for the day stem, it also represents documents. "Wei" has the number eight, "Hai" has the number four, and upon opening it, it is indeed a book of the "Yijing", totaling eighty-four pages.

課體：元首，元胎。課義：自支傳干，彼來相向，丁馬交橫，閉口為上。

This lesson has two patterns: the original head and the original embryo. The meaning of the lesson states: the three transmissions start from the day branch and fall to the day stem, indicating that the other party is approaching me and seeking my help; the heavenly stem Ding is hidden on the亥 position, and寅 is the post-horse, with Ding and the horse intersecting and arriving together, indicating a strong movement that cannot be stopped for a moment; while the end of the ten-day cycle is placed on the day branch to initiate the transmission, forming an image of closing the mouth. At this time, keeping silent is the best strategy.

解曰：初傳支上神，末傳干上神，自支傳干，為彼來求我之事也。寅為驛馬，亥遁旬丁，交橫而至，勢處極動，不容少停矣。旬尾加支發用，為閉口之卦，必須謹言，乃為上策。

The first transmission is the heavenly god on the day branch, and the final transmission is the heavenly god on the day stem. The three transmissions proceed from the day branch to the day stem, indicating that the other party is coming to request something from me.寅 is the post-horse of this day, and亥 emerges in the ten-day cycle as the丁 god. The丁 and the horse intersect, and the movement has reached its peak, unable to stop for a moment. The end of this ten-day cycle is added to the day branch to initiate the transmission, forming a closed mouth hexagram. At this time, it is essential to be cautious with words, which is the best course of action.

斷曰：此元首之卦，課傳皆孟，格合元胎。以尊制卑，凡事順利，起於男子。然君子占之，則合元首之象，而正大光明。小人占之，財合元胎之象，而闇昧隱伏。仕宦則有勾陳捧印，螣蛇生角之祥。常人則有爭鬥官非，火燭驚怪之咎。又支干各乘長生，而互相脫盜，為樂里生憂格。

The interpretation says: This is a lesson of the sovereign, with all the transmission falling within the four beginning months. The structure matches the beginning of life. With respect governing the lower, all matters proceed smoothly, and things often originate from the male side. However, if a gentleman divines this, he takes the aspect of the sovereign, which is bright and upright; if a petty person divines this, he takes the aspect of the beginning of life, which is dark and concealed. Officials who divinate this will encounter auspicious signs such as "Gou Chen holding the seal" and "Teng Snake generating horns"; common people will face misfortunes such as disputes, legal troubles, fires, and sudden disturbances. Moreover, the day stem and day branch each ride upon the god of growth, yet they consume and drain each other, forming the pattern called "Joy Leading to Worry," where happiness gives rise to sorrow.

天時：忽晴忽雨。家宅：主有爭奪田房，口舌文書之事。婚姻：不宜。胎產：主喑□，胎神臨敗脫，防損墮。功名：考試得科第，仕宦得遷擢，惟忌申害年命。求財：輕微。疾病：主心腹咽喉，或中風不語。失脫：難得，見者亦不肯說。出行：不利。行人：即至。爭訟：防刑責，忌多言訐人陰事。兵戰：互有勝負。墳葬：吉，樹木茂盛，然防伏根侵壙，又兩空夾墓，防有孔穴。

Questioning the weather: it will be suddenly clear then suddenly rainy. Questioning the residence: there will be disputes over land and property, and disputes over documents and words. Questioning marriage: not suitable. Questioning childbirth: the child born will be mute (the original text lacks one character here), the fetal god is located in a place of failure, absence, and leakage of energy, be careful of miscarriage or abortion. Questioning officialdom: examination will pass, promotion in office is possible, but beware of the hour of Shen harming the person's destiny year. Questioning wealth: the gain will be slight. Questioning illness: the illness is in the heart, abdomen, or throat, or stroke causing inability to speak. Questioning lost items: difficult to recover, even if someone sees it, they will not say. Questioning travel: not favorable. Questioning a traveler: will arrive soon. Questioning disputes: beware of being punished by law, avoid revealing others' private matters. Questioning warfare: both sides will have victories and defeats. Questioning burial: favorable, the trees on the tomb will be flourishing, but beware of tree roots secretly invading the tomb; also, two kongwang are surrounding the tomb god, beware of holes in the tomb.

畢法云：上下俱合兩心齊，彼此猜忌害相隨，閉口卦體兩般推。袖中金云：旬尾加旬首發用，為閉口卦。凡占多主秘密，不能測其機關。上乘朱雀，占訟，枉者不伸。指掌賦云：上下六合，主客和同，上下刑害，冤仇相見。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the upper and lower parts are in harmony, both sides are united; if both sides are accompanied by harmful influences, suspicion and discord will follow; the closed mouth hexagram has two situations, which should be analyzed separately. The "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: When the end of the current ten-day period is placed on the beginning of the same period and initiates the transmission, it is called a closed mouth hexagram; in general, when this occurs, the matter is usually secret and difficult to understand. If the upper part is occupied by the Vermilion Bird, it indicates that in cases of litigation, the wronged party cannot seek justice. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: When the upper and lower parts form Liu He, the host and guest are in harmony; if the upper and lower parts are accompanied by punishments and harmful influences, enemies will meet each other.

課體：涉害，炎上，狡童，斬關。課義：魁罡並臨，中末空沉，若當寅月，虎馬庚侵。

This lesson has four patterns: "Involved in Harm," "Inflaming Upward," "Cunning Youth," and "Breaking the Gate." "Inflaming Upward" refers to the three transmissions being戌, 午, and 寅, forming a fire trinity, which represents the nature of fire to rise upward. "Cunning Youth" refers to the first transmission starting from "Liu He" and the final transmission falling on "Heavenly Empress," symbolizing the private interaction between men and women. "Breaking the Gate" refers to 戌 added to the day stem initiating the transmission, breaking through the gate and causing movement. The lesson's meaning states that Hekui 戌 and Tiangang 辰 both appear on the person, and once they move, the situation becomes serious. The middle transmission 午 and the final transmission 寅 both fall into Kongwang, making them powerless. If it is the寅 month and Kongwang is filled, then Baihu, Yimashu, and Geng metal official ghosts will all come to harm.

解曰：斗魁臨日，大罡臨辰，動作非常也：戌加干發用，名曰斬關：中傳午值旬空，末傳寅坐空地，沉淪無氣矣：寅為日馬，旬遁庚鬼，夜乘白虎克日，其勢凶惡。若非空陷，則侵害堆免。可不畏哉、

The main star is at Wu, pressing upon the day stem, and Tiangang at Chen is pressing upon the day branch. Once it moves, the consequences are serious. Wu is placed upon the day stem and initiates the transmission, which is called cutting the gate. The middle transmission is at Wu, which is exactly the empty position of this ten-day cycle, and the final transmission is at Yin, also sitting on an empty position. Both ends are submerged and lack strength. Yin is the post-horse of the day, and within the cycle, the hidden metal official ghost is also revealed. At night, it is accompanied by the White Tiger to attack the day stem, with a very fierce and evil atmosphere. If they were not all trapped in the empty positions, this attack would be unavoidable, how could it not be frightening?

斷曰：此涉害見機之卦，合炎上之局。占主顧盼遲疑，多虛少實，九合後散，遇明成暗。又木日盜氣，戊加寅為以墓臨生，掩其虛靈之體。罡加日建，得驛馬貞神。更值年命，仕人得美差。常人不利。

The interpretation says: This is a lesson of "Involving Harm and Observing Opportunity," and it forms a pattern of fiery upward fire. The matter in question indicates hesitation and indecision, looking left and right, with more emptiness than reality, gathering first and then dispersing. What was originally clear becomes unclear. On a day with the heavenly stem Jia (Wood), and the three transmissions forming fire, it is draining my energy. The earthy branch戌 (Earth) is placed on the position of寅 (Longevity), which is like covering the source of life with a tomb, blocking the brightness. The Tiangang (Chen) is placed on the day's branch, obtaining the virtuous god of the post-horse. If it falls exactly on the person's own year, officials may receive a good post, but ordinary people will be unfavorable.

天時：雲合無雨，日孟現而不現，風孟起而不起。家宅：不安，防陰小有越理之事。婚姻：不宜。胎產：主婢妾孕，或不實。功名：未得遂意。求財：可得，宜與下隸私謀，但不由己用。投謁：未遇。疾病：主熱病，或在心及婦人血病。失脫：主奴婢竊逃。出行：利於避難。行人：立至。爭訟：利見官，必能辨雪。兵戰：不利。墳葬：不吉，主墳墓破壞。

Inquiring about the weather: clouds gather but no rain falls, the sun seems about to appear but does not, and the wind seems about to rise but does not. Inquiring about the house: it is not peaceful, beware of women or young children in the family committing improper actions. Inquiring about marriage: not suitable. Inquiring about pregnancy: the pregnant woman is a servant or the situation is not genuine. Inquiring about official rank: not to one's satisfaction. Inquiring about seeking wealth: it can be obtained, suitable to consult with lower servants privately, but once obtained, it is not under one's control. Inquiring about visiting officials: one cannot meet anyone. Inquiring about illness: it indicates a fever, or a disease affecting the heart, or a condition related to blood in women. Inquiring about loss: a servant has stolen something and run away. Inquiring about travel: favorable for avoiding danger and disaster. Inquiring about a traveler: he will arrive soon. Inquiring about disputes: suitable to go to court, definitely clearing the matter. Inquiring about warfare: unfavorable. Inquiring about burial: not auspicious, the tomb will be destroyed.

畢法云：初遭夾克不由己，不行傳者考初時。課經云：寅遁旬庚日鬼，而乘夜虎遙傷日子，至凶至危，縱空亡不能解救。袖中金云：天后厭翳，六合私門，用起六合，終於天后，曰狡童。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the first transmission is sandwiched between two others, the matter is beyond one's control; if the three transmissions do not move, one should re-examine the first transmission and the time of divination. The "Ke Jing" says: If the rat (寅) escapes from the middle of the ten days to the metal (庚), it is the official ghost of the day stem (甲), and if it is accompanied by the white tiger (白虎) of night divination, it attacks the son of the day stem from a distance, indicating extreme danger, and even if it falls into kongwang, it cannot be saved. The "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: The heavenly empress (天后) is a covering deity, and liuhe (六合) is a private gate. If the first transmission starts from liuhe and the final transmission falls on the heavenly empress, this is called "jiao tóng," indicating private affairs between men and women.

課體：知一，羅網，鑄印。課義：交互乘旺，各臨墓上，動遭羅網，中傳懊喪。

This lesson has three patterns: Knowing One, Net, and Casting Seal. The meaning of the lesson says: the day stem is riding on You, and the day branch is riding on Mao, so metal and wood each occupy their own strong positions, indicating mutual strength between the two sides; however, Yin is sitting on Wei and Shen is sitting on Chou, each resting on their own storage places. This pattern is only suitable for quiet waiting, as any movement would be caught in a net; the middle transmission, which is Si fire, originally intended to control the ghost, fails to exert force, resulting only in frustration and disappointment.

解曰：木旺於卯，金旺於酉。今干上乘酉，支上乘卯，為干支交互乘旺也。然寅坐未亡，申坐丑上，又為干支各坐墓庫，自招昏滯；若靜以守之，則為旺來就我，倘妄相投奔，則旺變為羅網矣。中傳巳火制鬼，卻被戌墓子克，與我全無情況也。

It is explained that wood is most vigorous in the卯 (Mao) position, and metal is most vigorous in the酉 (You) position. Now, the day stem is riding on You and the day branch is riding on Mao, which means the day stem and day branch are mutually reinforcing in their strength. However, theLodging Palace (Lodging Palace) of Jia (Jia) is寅 (Yin) sitting on未 (Wei), and the day branch申 (Shen) is sitting on丑 (Chou). Wei is the墓 (mound) of wood and Chou is the墓 (mound) of metal, so both are standing on their ownStorage (storage places), which is like inviting confusion and stagnation. At this time, if one remains calm and still, the prosperity will naturally come to oneself; but if one acts recklessly and seeks external support, the prosperity will immediately turn into a trap. The Middle Transmission (Middle Transmission)巳 (Si) fire could originally control the official ghost, but it is suppressed by the戌 (Xu)墓 (mound) and further weakened by the子 (Zi) water, thus offering no help at all.

斷曰：此知一之卦，事起同類，進退狐疑，恩中有害，合中有離。雖巳戌相加，亦有鑄印之象。然戌下巳上，金火反位，子又臨巳滅火，不得以正格論。

The interpretation says: This is a case of knowing one lesson, where the matter is initiated by peers or similar people, and there is hesitation in moving forward or backward. There is affection mixed with harm, and union containing separation. Although the巳 and 戌 combine, there is a slight appearance of casting a seal, but since 戌 is below and 巳 is above, the positions of metal and fire are reversed. Also, the water of 子 is present above 巳, extinguishing the fire, so it cannot be considered as a proper case of casting a seal.

天時：雲蒸電掣，必雨。家宅：興旺中防晦滯災咎。婚姻：和合中有刑破。胎產：胎神作鬼臨絕，不吉。功名：必得，三月占更吉，但非正印官。求財：可得。投謁：美中有詐。疾病：有解。失脫：主在親鄰處。出行：不得出，出亦不利。行人：占幼輩至。爭訟：難結。兵戰：吉。

Questioning about the weather: clouds are rising and electricity is flashing, rain is certain. Questioning about the residence: although prosperous, there is a need to beware of dullness, blockage and misfortune. Questioning about marriage: harmony is present but with hidden punishment and destruction. Questioning about childbirth: the fetal spirit turns into a ghostly official and is located in a dead position, which is not auspicious. Questioning about official rank: it is certain to be obtained, more favorable in the third lunar month, but the result is not a real official with a proper seal. Questioning about seeking wealth: it can be obtained. Questioning about visiting someone: benefits contain deceit. Questioning about illness: there is a way to be saved. Questioning about lost items: the things are mostly with relatives or neighbors. Questioning about travel: cannot go, even if forced to go, it is not favorable. Questioning about a traveler: if the person questioned is a younger relative, the person will arrive. Questioning about disputes: difficult to resolve. Questioning about warfare: favorable.

畢法云：互旺皆旺坐謀宜，人宅坐墓甘招晦。古鑑：一縣令已未生，戊申年申將，占身命，得比用。日上乘破碎雀鬼，官位不明。初傳戌財，並臨六合，主私門受財。陰神化羅網，酉鬼傷身，明年八月事發遭勘。寅為功曹坐墓，當謫為曹屬。行年在巳，子克戌墓，巳為旬尾陽極，庚戌年當得暴疾，閉口而終矣。前後俱驗。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When both sides are mutually beneficial and strong, it is most appropriate to remain seated and maintain stability; when both person and dwelling are on the墓 position, one can only accept the darkness and confusion. The *Gu Jian* records: There was a county magistrate born in the year Jiwei. In the year Wushen, he used the month general of Shen to divinate his personal fortune and family destiny, obtaining a ratio lesson. The interpretation states: The day stem is occupied by the broken and the Vermilion Bird transformed into official ghosts, indicating unclear official status; the first transmission is Xu, which is the wealth trigram, and it is combined with Liu He, indicating receiving money from private sources; the hidden spirit transforms into a net, and You also acts as an official ghost to injure the body, leading to exposure and trial in August of the next year;寅 is the position of Gongcao but is on the墓 position, leading to demotion as a subordinate official; the year of the person falls on Si, with Zi water overcoming Xu墓, and Si is the end of the ten-day cycle, with yang energy reaching its peak, resulting in a sudden illness in the year Gengxu, where the person becomes unable to speak and dies. All the predictions made were verified one by one.

課體：反吟，元胎，亂首。課義：緣不自尊，凶猶可言，若逢夜卜，八虎攢吞。

This lesson has three patterns: Reverse Chant, Original Womb, and Disordered Beginning. The meaning of the lesson says: misfortune arises from not valuing oneself, running to interfere with the other side and being overcome by it, so although it is凶, there is still something to say; but if the lesson is cast at night, with寅 and申 moving back and forth to form eight layers of tiger and elephant, a gathering of tigers devouring, there would be no way to resist.

解曰：干往加支，卻被支克，不自尊重，以取亂首之侮。支亦來加干克干，並見上門亂首之咎，其像甚凶，然猶可言也。若夜占則凶又甚焉。寅坐申上，申坐寅上，傳課寅申，共為八虎。往來沖突，孰能御之。靜以觀變，尚且至驚至危。況往而自取，能免吞噬之患耶。

The day stem's heavenly stem went to join the day branch, only to be overcome by it, indicating a lack of self-respect and inviting disgrace from below. The day branch's heavenly stem also came to join the day stem and overcame it, adding another layer of external oppression. The situation is very dangerous, but still somewhat bearable. If it is a night divination, the danger becomes even greater. The寅 is seated on the申, and the申 is seated on the寅. With the four lessons and three transmissions combined, the寅 and申 together form eight layers, all representing tigers, constantly colliding with each other. Who can stand against such a force? Even if one remains calm and observes the situation, it is still extremely perilous, and how could one avoid being consumed by such calamity when actively inviting it?

斷曰：此反吟無依之卦，又名亂首。干支互加，而日干獨被支克，無往而非橫逆也。況干支皆臨絕地，祿馬俱盡，何適而可。晝占尚有龍神解救，夜占極凶。

The interpretation states: This is a lesson of reverse chant known as "Disoriented Lesson," where the day stem and day branch mutually influence each other, but the day stem is solely overcome by the day branch. No matter where one goes, there will be obstacles and adversities. Moreover, both the day stem and day branch are on the absolute decline, with the luck god and the post-horse reaching their limits, leaving no direction to go. In daytime divination, the Azure Dragon may offer some relief, but in nighttime divination, the situation is extremely dangerous.

天時：狂風驟雨，時作時止。家宅：人口不安。婚姻：晝占反覆，夜占不宜。胎產：胎神遇胎，又坐旺地，主有雙孕，夜占即產。功名：宜引退。求財：無得有失。疾病：晝占可愈，夜占大凶。失脫：雖有窩藏，必致敗露。出行：不利。行人：在路，晝占主有信息文字遠來。爭訟：凶，防遭刑險。兵戰：不利，春占稍吉。

Questioning the weather: there is a strong wind and sudden rain, which comes and stops intermittently. Questioning the house: the people in the family will not be at peace. Questioning marriage: if divined during the day, the situation is uncertain and fluctuating; if divined at night, it is inauspicious. Questioning pregnancy: the fetal deity meets the fetal qi, and the position is strong, indicating a twin pregnancy; if divined at night, childbirth will happen immediately. Questioning official rank: it is advisable to know when to retreat from difficulties. Questioning wealth: one will not gain anything but will suffer loss. Questioning illness: if divined during the day, recovery is possible; if divined at night, it is very dangerous. Questioning lost items: although someone may be hiding them, they will eventually be revealed. Questioning travel: it is unfavorable. Questioning a traveler: he is still on the way; if divined during the day, there will be news or documents coming from afar. Questioning disputes: it is凶, beware of being punished or facing danger. Questioning warfare: it is unfavorable, but slightly better if divined in spring.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，干支值絕凡謀決，晝夜貴加求兩貴。課經云：申加甲為明鬼。寅加支，遁旬庚為暗鬼。又絕神作鬼，止宜結絕凶事，釋解官訟。觀月經云：亂首卦名白虹貫日，或主他姓亂宗。若係本支，亦主卑幼無禮。若又上下和順，必遭官司。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When the official star falls on the day branch, it indicates a temporary appointment with an improper status; when both the day stem and day branch fall on the绝地 (a place of decline), any plans should be decisively concluded; when both day nobleman and night nobleman appear together, one should seek the assistance of both noblemen at the same time. The *Ke Jing* says: When the hour of Shen is placed on the stem of Jia, it represents an official ghost in an open position; when the hour of Yin is placed on the day branch, and the stem of Geng metal escapes during the ten-day cycle, it represents an official ghost in a hidden position. Also, the绝神 (a declining god) transforms into an official ghost, which is suitable for concluding misfortunes and resolving legal disputes. The *Guan Yueling* says: A chaotic initial lesson is also called "White Rainbow Piercing the Sun," which may indicate interference from a different clan disturbing the main clan; if it is about matters within the same clan, it may indicate disrespect from the younger generation; if there is also discord between superiors and subordinates, legal troubles are certain.