On the day of Guisi, third division, the heavenly stem is on the亥 branch.

課體：重審，間傳，極陰。課義：初鬼末敗，丁馬獨在，千里之行，獲財十倍。

The lesson pattern has three types: Re-examination; Intermediate Transmission; and 'Extreme Yin'. The three transmissions proceed from Chou, Hai, and You, moving into the Yin positions, indicating a state of being secluded and uncomfortable. The lesson meaning states: the first transmission is a ghost, and the final transmission is a defeated energy, both of which are ineffective. Only the middle transmission has both the hidden Ding and the post-horse; having Ding indicates movement of wealth, and having the post-horse indicates a long journey, which can bring ten times the profit.

解曰：初傳之丑土，乃是日鬼。末傳之酉金，又是水之敗氣，俱無所用矣。唯存中傳之亥水，上乘旬丁，且繫日馬。丁見則財動，馬見則遠行。雖去而之千里，有不獲財十倍乎。

The first transmission's Chou earth is the ghost of Gui water, and the final transmission's You metal is the bath and decline of water, so both ends are of no use. Only the middle transmission's Hai water is usable, which is riding on the hidden Ding of this ten-day cycle and itself is the post-horse for Gui day. Seeing Ding indicates movement of wealth, and seeing the post-horse suggests a long journey; thus, even if traveling a thousand miles, there is no worry of not gaining tenfold profit.

斷曰：極陰之課，間隔而退，有抑塞不舒之象。初傳鬼坐克地，末傳酉坐脫鄉，惟取亥上暗財而已。然家居亦不利也。宅有卯貴脫干，防有貴人脫賺，或施舍神佛功德。

The interpretation says: This is a very yin divination, with the three transmissions separated and retreating, showing a situation of suppression and blockage, where things cannot be fully expressed. The ghost in the first transmission is seated in a position that is being overcome, and the final transmission's You is seated in a place where its energy is being drained. The only thing that can be obtained is the hidden wealth on Hai. However, staying at home is also unfavorable: there is a nobleman with卯 wood present in the house, which drains the energy of the day stem. One should beware of being deceived by the nobleman, or of spending money on offerings to gods and buddhas.

天時：畢宿臨於末傳，亥水加於日上，濃陰密雨之象。家宅：夜占貴人生宅，主有薦拔之事。求財：水日逢丁，外財大獲。仕宦：晝夜貴加，必主逢貴，然繫脫氣，不無所失。婚姻：干上克支，支上脫干，未見甚美。胎產：極陰之課，妊是女胎，產亦不吉。疾病：胸脅多風，或腎水不足，然鬼坐克鄉，不久自愈。出行：從陸路而去，必獲財歸。行人：天罡加仲，尚在中途。兵戰：課名極陰，未見其利。

When asking about the weather, the Net mansion is in the final transmission, and亥 water is placed on top of the day stem, indicating a situation of thick clouds and heavy rain. When asking about the household, if the nobleman appears to support the house position at night, it indicates that someone will recommend and promote the household. When seeking wealth, on a water day encountering丁, one will gain a lot of external wealth. When asking about the career path, both day and night have the nobleman added, indicating that one will certainly meet a nobleman, but since the nobleman is accompanied by a weakening energy, there will be some loss. When asking about marriage, the day stem overcomes the day branch, and the day branch drains the day stem, indicating that the relationship is not very harmonious. When asking about pregnancy and childbirth, this is an extremely yin course, indicating a female fetus, and the childbirth is not auspicious. When asking about illness, it indicates wind in the chest and ribs, or insufficient kidney water, but the ghost is sitting on the position that is overcome, so the illness will recover soon. When asking about travel, going by land will certainly return with money. When asking about distant people, the Tiangang is added to the four central branches, and they are still on the way. When asking about military affairs, the course name is extremely yin, and there is no indication of benefit.

畢法云：水日逢丁財動之，閉口卦體兩般推（夜占），晝夜貴加求兩貴。精蘊云：卯為夜貴，加臨巳上，兩貴相加於極陰之課。惟宜兩處暗求，卻得貴人周濟。課經云：倘立秋前一日是壬，為火絕之日，壬寄在亥，癸日占得丑上見亥，為天禍課。

According to the "Bifa Fu" there are three rules: "When water day meets Ding, wealth moves," meaning that on a water day encountering Ding brings movement of wealth; "Closed mouth divination requires both interpretations," meaning that when divining at night, the outcome should be considered from both favorable and unfavorable perspectives; "Day and night nobleman should be sought at two noblemans," meaning that when both day and night nobleman are present, one can seek help from both places. The "Liu Ren Jing Yun" states that卯 is the nobleman of the night, and when it is placed on巳, two noblemen overlap in a very yin situation, and it is suitable to seek help secretly from both places, thereby receiving assistance from the nobleman. The "Ke Jing" says that if the day before the beginning of autumn is a Ren day, it is a day of fire's extinction, and Ren is located in亥; if a Gui day is divined and亥 appears on丑, it is a heavenly misfortune lesson.

課體：元首，稼穡，閉口。課義：干及三傳，凶禍難言，宅中寅木，可敵仇冤。

The lesson pattern has three types: Yuan Shou, Jia Se, and Bi Kou. The lesson meaning states: both the day stem and the three transmissions are filled with malevolent spirits and evil ghosts, leading to numerous misfortunes that are endless. Fortunately, there is a寅wood tree at the day branch's dwelling position, which can resist these enemies and grievances.

解曰：晝占白虎乘戌，臨干克干，已見凶徵。三傳又皆凶鬼，其病訟之患，自當不一而足。幸賴支上之寅木，可以敵鬼，不為凶咎，當有同居之人，力為解救也。

In the daytime divination, the White Tiger is riding on the earth branch Xu (戌), and it is sitting on the day stem, thus attacking the day stem, indicating an ominous sign. The three transmissions are all凶鬼 (malevolent spirits), leading to continuous troubles of illness and legal disputes. Fortunately, there is a wood branch Yin (寅) on the day branch, which can resist these malevolent spirits, so disaster does not occur. According to the divination image, a family member living together will provide assistance to relieve the situation.

斷曰：元首之課，雖曰順征，但干支交互相脫，有彼此懷詐之象。所喜中末傳空，先凶後吉。夜占申乘白虎，沖支上寅木之蛇，宅中當有怪異不寧，然亦虛驚而已。

The interpretation says: The textbook of the ruler is a favorable omen, but the interaction between the heavenly stems and earthly branches causes mutual depletion of energy, and both parties are hiding deceitful intentions. Fortunately, both the middle transmission and the final transmission fall into kongwang, so there will be initial misfortune followed by good fortune. When divining at night, the metal of the hour (shen) is riding the white tiger, going to clash with the day branch's wood (yin) that is riding the teng snake. There will be strange and restless events at home, but it will only be a false alarm.

天時：箕宿臨支，風而不雨。家宅：家有子弟，力能禦侮，宅賴以安。仕宦：催官符發用，得官甚速。求財：夜占財可得。婚姻：支干相剋，兩各平平。胎產：男喜，產易。疾病：白虎臨戌，病乃干表，或眼目疼痛之症，末空白愈。出行：水陸二路，俱未見利。行人：天罡加季，可以立至。兵戰：眾鬼全消，出兵大利。

When asking about the weather, the mansion of Winnowing Basket is present in the day branch, indicating wind but no rain. When asking about the family, there are sons and daughters in the family who can defend against external troubles, and the house is secure because of them. When asking about official career, the official symbol is initiated, indicating a quick appointment. When seeking wealth, getting fortune by night is possible. When asking about marriage, the day stem and day branch are in mutual control, indicating both sides are average. When asking about childbirth, it is a joyful sign of a male child, and the delivery is easy. When asking about illness, the White Tiger is present on the戌 position, indicating illness on the skin or eye pain; if the final transmission falls into an empty position, the illness will heal by itself. When asking about travel, neither land nor water routes show favorable signs. When asking about distant people, the Tiangang is added to the four seasons' branches, indicating they will arrive soon. When asking about military matters, all ghosts are eliminated, indicating a greatly advantageous military action.

畢法云：虎臨干鬼凶速速，不行傳者考初時，眾鬼雖彰全不畏。觀月經曰：此課白虎若帶死神死氣，謂之魄化，又名旱苗無雨。如正月癸巳日亥將寅時，戌加癸發用，白虎乘死氣來克癸水。課傳又見天羅地網，末傳復為日干之正墓，將乘螣蛇。占若得此，必主有死亡之事。

The Three Rules from the "Bi Fa Fu" state: "White Tiger Approaching the Day Stem's Ghost is Extremely Harmful," meaning if the White Tiger is on the Day Stem's ghost, the harm comes very quickly; "If the Three Transmissions Do Not Move, Examine the Initiating Transmission and the Time of Divination," meaning if the three transmissions do not change, look at the initiating transmission and the time of the divination; "Although Many Ghosts Are Manifest, They Are Not Feared," meaning if there is a saving deity, even though many ghosts are present, there is no need to fear. The "Guan Yue Jing" says: if the White Tiger in this divination also carries the Death Deity and Death Qi, it is called "Spirit Transformation," also known as "Dry Seed Without Rain." For example, on theGuisi day in the first lunar month, with the亥 as the Month General and the寅 time for the divination, the戌 is added to the癸 and initiates the transmission, the White Tiger rides the Death Qi to attack the癸 water, and the transmission also shows the Heaven Net and Earth Net, the final transmission is still the original tomb of the Day Stem, and the Heavenly General rides the Teng Snake. If such a divination is made, it certainly indicates an event of death.

課體：元首，從革。課義：人就財鄉，傳課循環，晝將土神，憂變怡顏。

The lesson pattern has two types: the head and the 'From Reform'. The three transmissions form the metal triad of Si, You, and Chou, symbolizing metal that can be forged and reshaped. The lesson meaning states that the person seeking divination is moving towards where wealth is located. The four lessons and three transmissions form a cycle, with each element connected and not escaping the circle. During the day, all the heavenly generals riding the sky are earth deities that harm the day stem, which seems worrying, but ultimately transforms worry into joy and brings a smile to the face.

解曰：日干為人，而癸寄於丑，丑即人也。支神之巳，乃是癸水之財，今以丑干加巳，是人就財鄉也。四課不離於三傳，三傳不出乎四課，謂之循環格。晝將皆土傷干，宜乎可畏。幸三傳之金，竊土生身，是憂變怡顏矣。

The day stem represents the person being divined. The lodgment palace of Gui is in Chou, so Chou represents this person. The day branch's Si is the wealth that Gui water overcomes; now placing Chou on top of Si indicates that the person is moving toward the location of wealth. The four lessons are not separate from the three transmissions, and the three transmissions cannot escape the four lessons; this is called a cyclic pattern. The heavenly generals accompanying the day are all of earth type, which would normally harm and overcome the day stem, which should be alarming; fortunately, the three transmissions are metal, which take the earth energy and transform it to benefit the day stem, turning worry into joy.

斷曰：從革之課，段煉相從。占主變動，有革故鼎新之象。但干乘敗氣，又為破碎，所謂破敗神者是也。或家有不肖子弟，以酒色敗家者。又三合金局，干上見酉為自刑，名金剛格。緣巳刑申，丑刑戌，惟酉不能刑，故自刑其西方也。有氣則革而進，無氣則革而退。

The divination indicates: This is a lesson of transformation, like metal undergoing forging and shaping according to human will, suggesting that the matter at hand involves change, with an image of removing the old and establishing the new. However, the day stem is riding on the bathing and declining energy, and also encounters fragmentation, which is commonly known as the god of ruin. This may indicate that there is an unproductive son in the family who squanders the family's wealth through alcohol and indulgence. Furthermore, the triple harmony forms a metal pattern, and the day stem appears at酉, which is called the diamond pattern. Since巳 is in conflict with申 and丑 is in conflict with戌, only酉 has no conflict, so it must conflict with itself in the west. When the metal energy is strong, it transforms forward; when the metal energy is weak, it transforms backward.

天時：畢宿發用，必雨。家宅：支陰乘破敗之神，宅必難守。仕宦：最吉。求財：家財不得。婚姻：課曰從革，最不相宜。胎產：課傳皆陰，妊乃成女。疾病：病在肺經，或筋骨脾胃膀胱，並腎虛之症。出行：水陸二路，皆不云吉。行人：天罡加孟，尚未起身。兵戰：晝占吉，夜占凶。

When asking about the weather, the Net mansion initiates the transmission, indicating it will certainly rain. When asking about the family home, the hidden spirit of the day branch rides upon the broken god, meaning the house will certainly not be secure. When asking about career prospects, it is most auspicious. When asking about wealth, one's own money will not be obtained. When asking about marriage, the lesson name is from revolution, indicating a need for change, which is most unsuitable. When asking about pregnancy, all four lessons and three transmissions are yin, indicating the child is female. When asking about illness, the illness is in the lung meridian, or there may be problems with the tendons and bones, the spleen and stomach, or the bladder, along with kidney deficiency. When asking about travel, neither land nor water routes are auspicious. When asking about distant people, the Tiangang is added to the four young branches, meaning they have not yet started. When asking about military matters, it is auspicious during the day but inauspicious at night.

畢法云：三傳遞生人舉薦。課經云：此課叢雜不一，夥眾共謀，或兩處託人幹事。凡謀必遂，大都三合成局，是無己之象。一事方去，一事又來。若遇吉將，必有先容引進之人。惟恐不利占解散等事。

The "Bifa Fu" says, "Three Transmissions mutually generate, indicating someone will recommend and support you." When the three transmissions are interrelated and generate each other, it suggests that someone will recommend or support you. The "Ke Jing" states: This divination has complex and varied threads, often indicating a group of people working together on a matter, or people handling affairs in two different places. Whatever plan is made will likely succeed. Generally, when the Triple Harmony is formed, it signifies entrusting oneself to others and a lack of personal control. One matter just ends, and another follows quickly. If a favorable general is present, it means someone will recommend or introduce you beforehand. However, this is unfavorable for matters involving separation or parting.

課體：重審，斫輪。課義：交朋合美，財神已矣，生虎鬼龍，一悲一喜。

The Lesson Pattern has two types: Re-examination and Carving the Wheel. The meaning of the Lesson says: The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches intersect and combine, indicating very harmonious relationships between friends; however, the wealth has already been exhausted, so there is nothing to rely on. Now looking at the Heavenly Generals, the one that naturally generates me, the metal of the monkey (申), is riding the White Tiger, which is ominous. The earth of the dog (戌), which is usually considered a day ghost, instead rides the Azure Dragon, which is auspicious. Thus, there is both sorrow and joy.

解曰：支上之子，與干丑相合。干上之申，與支巳相合，上下交合，朋情自然和美。但巳為癸水之財，既被旺祿所克，又被戌虎所墓，則此財止宜棄之而已。如夜將申金，本能生我，而乘白虎；戌土本作日鬼，而乘青龍，悲中有喜，喜中有悲，非一悲一喜而何。

The day branch's Zi water combines with the day stem's Jiu (which is in the lodging palace of Chou), and the day stem's Shen metal combines with the day branch's Si fire, forming a cross combination, indicating harmonious relationships among friends. However, Si fire is the wealth of癸 water, which is both overcome by the strong Zi water (the stem's own luck) and taken away by Xu earth (the storage). This wealth can only be abandoned. Now looking at the night's heavenly generals: Shen metal is naturally able to generate and assist癸 water, but it is riding on the White Tiger; Xu earth is naturally the ghost of癸 day, but it is riding on the Azure Dragon. There is both sorrow and joy, and joy mixed with sorrow, which is exactly one sorrow and one joy.

斷曰：斫輪之卦，大利占官。但晝占貴人入獄，不宜妄干當事，所謂咄目煞者是也。旺祿臨支克支，宅中不甚安妥。若有喜事破耗則吉。

The interpretation says: The divination for cutting a wheel is most suitable for predicting official positions. However, if the divination is done in the daytime and the nobleman falls into the prison position, it is not advisable to hastily seek favor from those in power, which is called the 'dǔ mù shā' (dull eye煞). If the prosperous guardian god is present in the day branch and also overcomes the day branch, the family situation is not stable; if one can use the occasion of a celebration to spend extravagantly, it can turn into good fortune.

天時：水母臨干，青龍臨支，天罡指畢，必然有雨。家宅：青龍與六合，晝夜加干支上，必多喜合之事。仕宦：課名鑄印，占官最吉。求財：財爻雖見，恐取之生患。婚姻：交車相合，秦晉可諧。胎產：私胎生男，產期尚遠。疾病：傷風腎竭之症，喜得貴醫治之，不日可愈。出行：水陸俱佳，但行人戀宅，行期遲滯。行人：天罡加仲，尚在中途。兵戰：美中不足，更宜慎之。墳葬：龍神甚旺，發財發貴。

When asking about the weather, the water mother (亥) is on the day stem, the Azure Dragon is on the day branch, and the Tiangang points to the Net mansion, which indicates rain is certain. When asking about the household, the Azure Dragon and Liu He are present both day and night over the stem and branch, indicating many joyful gatherings in the family. When asking about official career, the lesson is called "casting the seal," which is most auspicious for official positions. When seeking wealth, although the wealth element appears, there is a fear that it may bring reverse fortune and misfortune. When asking about marriage, the meeting of the carriage is harmonious, which can lead to a union like the states of Qin and Jin. When asking about pregnancy, it is a child conceived without clarity, and the time of birth is still far off. When asking about illness, it is a case of cold and kidney qi exhaustion, but there is joy in having a skilled physician, and recovery is expected soon. When asking about travel, both land and water routes are favorable, but the traveler is attached to home, causing the journey to be delayed. When asking about distant people, the Tiangang is on the four middle branches, meaning they are still on the way. When asking about military matters, it is almost perfect but still needs caution. When asking about burial, the dragon spirit is very strong, indicating wealth and high status.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，課傳俱貴轉無依，晝夜貴加求兩貴。課經云：卯加申發用，夜占必因貴人而作內亂，緣貴人內戰故也。心印賦云：子來加巳為極陽，戊癸合時大吉昌。

Three rules from the "Bi Fa Fu" state: "The authority is not proper, and the official's fortune is on the day branch," meaning the day's fortune is located in the day branch, taking charge of affairs on behalf of others but without proper name or title; "Both the lesson and transmission are with noblemen, yet there is no support," meaning both the lesson and transmission involve noblemen, but there is no place to rely on; "In day and night, noblemen are added, and one can seek support from both sides," meaning noblemen are present both in day and night, allowing support to be sought from both sides. The "Ke Jing" says: When卯 is placed on 申, if the divination is done at night, it will surely lead to internal disputes due to the nobleman being involved in internal conflict. The "Xin Yin Fu" says: When 子 is placed on 巳, it is called extreme yang, and when 戊 and 癸 combine, it brings great auspiciousness.

課體：反吟，勵德。課義：皆馬皆丁，不容少停，貴雖難靠，財卻豐盈。

There are two types of lesson patterns: reverse chant, where the branches of heaven and earth are in mutual conflict; and励德, where the禄神 and 德神 are present on the person and it is suitable to be cautious. The lesson meaning says: the heavenly stem and earthly branches and the three transmissions are all filled withThe Post-horse and遁丁, the movement is very intense, and there is no moment of rest; although the two noblemen are both subject to harm and are unreliable, wealth is everywhere and very abundant.

解曰：亥為丁神，又為驛馬。未中亦有丁寄，是支干三傳皆逢丁馬，至動至速，豈容少停乎。晝貴巳火臨於亥地，受水所克，夜貴卯木臨於酉方，受金所克，是皆不可倚靠者也。巳為財神，丁亦財神，則遍地皆財，非豐盈而何。

The Heavenly Stem丁 is hidden in the亥 position, and the day stem is癸, which also has the Post-horse. The branch未 also contains丁. Thus, both the day stem and day branch, along with the three transmissions, are all connected to丁 and the horse, indicating extremely rapid and urgent movement, leaving no room for a moment's rest. During the day, the nobleman is巳 fire located at the亥 position, which is overcome by water; at night, the nobleman is卯 wood located at the酉 position, which is overcome by metal. Both are unreliable.巳 is the wealth for癸 water, and丁 is also wealth, so there is wealth everywhere, and it cannot be called anything but abundant.

斷曰：無依之課，支干各自相剋，彼此皆防有損。貴登天門，宜動達天庭，上章奏事。又雀鬼加干，構訟最忌，惟占功名考試最吉。凡事人情不定，亦有重求輕得之象。

The interpretation states: This is a lesson without support, with both the day stem and day branch being overcome. Both sides should be cautious to avoid injury. The nobleman is stationed at the heavenly gate position of亥, which is favorable for rushing upwards to the court and submitting petitions. Also, the Vermilion Bird accompanied by a ghost is placed on the day stem, which most strongly warns against litigation. However, it is extremely auspicious for official examinations and achievements. In all matters, human relationships are fluctuating and uncertain, and there is also an indication of great effort leading to minimal results.

天時：課傳皆陰，水運乎上，火居於下，晴而復雨，雨而復晴。家宅：丁馬相加，恐非安居之象。仕宦：貴登天門，占官甚利。求財：滿目皆財，何患不得。婚姻：支干各自相傷，男女總非吉象。胎產：課傳皆陰，女胎，產速，須防墮胎。疾病：有頭風顛斜之疾，或寒熱往來，須防反覆。出行：丁馬甚多，來去甚速。行人：天罡加季，丁馬重重，行者立至。兵戰：情態多變，出兵宜慎。

Inquiring about the weather, all four lessons and three transmissions belong to the yin, with water qi above and fire qi below, resulting in clear skies followed by rain and rain followed by clear skies. Inquiring about the household, the hidden jing and the post-horse are combined, indicating an unfavorable sign for settling down. Inquiring about official career, the nobleman is on the heavenly gate, which is favorable for officialdom. Inquiring about wealth, there is an abundance of wealth, so there is no worry about obtaining it. Inquiring about marriage, the day stem and day branch are both injured, indicating an unfavorable sign for both parties. Inquiring about childbirth, all lessons and transmissions are yin, indicating a female child, who will be born quickly, and there is a need to be cautious of miscarriage. Inquiring about illness, there is a condition of headache, crooked mouth and eyes, or alternating chills and fever, requiring caution of recurring symptoms. Inquiring about travel, the hidden jing and the post-horse are numerous, indicating quick travel. Inquiring about distant people, the tiangang is added to the seasonal branches, and the jing and post-horse are repeated, indicating that the traveler will arrive immediately. Inquiring about warfare, the situation is changeable, and military action should be cautious.

畢法云：兩貴受克難干貴，干支全傷防兩損。訂訛云：午馬胎財，夜占乘元，占孕者必係私胎。神將論云：夜占太常加干，二月占防有孝服。三車一覽云：水日反吟，動獲資金。中黃經云：馬見巳亥在路歧。

Two passages from the "Bi Fa Fu" state: "When both noblemen are harmed, it is difficult to achieve success," meaning that both day and night noblemen are being attacked, making it hard to rely on them for help; "When both the stem and branch are injured, both sides should be cautious of losses." The "Ding E" says: "When the hour is午 (Wu), it is the post-horse and also the fetal deity and wealth oracle. If one divines at night with the Black Tortoise, the pregnancy must be an illicit one." The "Shen Jiang Lun" says: "When the Tai Chang is placed on the day stem in a night divination, one should be cautious of mourning clothes in the second month." The "San Che Yi Lian" says: "When water days meet reverse chant, one can quickly gain wealth." The "Zhong Huang Jing" says: "When the post-horse meets巳 (Si) or亥 (Hai), the person is running on a crossroad."

課體：重審，斬關，孤辰。課義：夜占被盜，錢財累耗，名值元辰，俱懷兇暴。

The Lesson Pattern has three types: Re-examination; Cutting the Gate, suitable for long-distance travel; and Guchen, indicating loneliness and lack of support. The Lesson Meaning states: if divined at night, it indicates theft, with continuous loss of wealth; the Final Transmission coincides with Yuan Chen, a malevolent spirit that causes loss, and both upper and lower aspects harbor violent and harmful intentions.

解曰：發用財空，夜將乘元，上下夾克，午宮又被亥克，迴歸又受癸克，是錢財被盜而累耗也。陰日支後一辰名元辰，今末傳之辰，既脫干上之午，復沖支上之戌，是見傷於元辰，而俱懷兇暴之情矣。

The fire of the Initiating Transmission is originally a wealth element, but it falls into Kongwang, the void. At night, the Heavenly General is riding on the Black Tortoise, a thief deity, surrounding it from above and below. The fire of the Initiating Transmission, which is the Wu element, is attacked by the亥 water on the Heaven Plate, and when it returns to its own palace, it is further attacked by the癸 water. Therefore, wealth is stolen and repeatedly lost. On a yin day, the Yuan Chen is determined by the next element after the Day Branch. Now the final transmission is the辰, which is exactly the Yuan Chen. It drains the Wu element on the Day Stem and collides with the戌 on the Day Branch, showing that it is harmed everywhere by the Yuan Chen, with hostility from all directions.

斷曰：斬關之課，中乘丁馬，利於遠行。但孤辰發用乘元，不免走失之患，亦主孤煢。惟青龍帶官臨宅，宜於仕宦。

The interpretation states: A lesson of cutting through the gate indicates that the middle transmission is accompanied by Dùn Dīng and the Post-horse, which is favorable for traveling far away. However, Guchen is initiating the transmission and is accompanied by the Black Tortoise, which inevitably leads to the risk of losing things and indicates the person is lonely and lacks support. Only the Azure Dragon brings the official star to the dwelling position, which is beneficial for those in official positions.

天時：午火受克，水運乎上，出旬必雨。家宅：晝夜皆乘青龍，宅中必多喜慶之事。仕宦：官星作墓，不甚通利。求財：財爻落空，恐不能得。婚姻：課名孤辰，占婚不吉。胎產：二陽包陰，產必成女。疾病：腹痛脾洩，腎水不足。出行：陸路不吉，水路可行。行人：天罡加孟，尚未起行。兵戰：晝夜皆不利。

When asking about the weather, the fire of Wu is weakened, and water is present above, so rain is certain after this week. When asking about the household, both day and night are governed by the Azure Dragon, indicating many joyful events in the family. When asking about career prospects, the official star is transformed into a storage place, suggesting limited success. When seeking wealth, the wealth element falls into an empty position, implying difficulty in obtaining wealth. When asking about marriage, the lesson name is Guchen, indicating an unfavorable marriage. When asking about childbirth, two yang elements surround one yin, meaning the child will be female. When asking about illness, it is likely abdominal pain and diarrhea, along with spleen deficiency and insufficient kidney water. When asking about travel, land travel is unfavorable, but water travel is possible. When asking about distant people, Tiangang is placed on the four young branches, meaning they have not yet started. When asking about military matters, both day and night divinations are unfavorable.

畢法云：水日逢丁財動之，空上逢空事莫追。邵公占驗，戊申五月申將卯時，一婦人己卯生占身命，曰：為不正婦人，遇飢則氣攻胸臆，以致眼目昏暗。子不多存，足生小趾。後有血癭之疾，破潰而死，必因養蠶而致。蓋午空為不正陰人，又為目，被水所克，故主昏暗。本命祿空，故主飢。戌為足，加巳乘龍，為添足之象，故有小趾。亥為血海，乘不堅之辰土。天后厭穢，癸見厭穢，則成血癭而死也。

Two passages from the "Bi Fa Fu" state: "When water days meet Ding, wealth moves," meaning that on days of water, encountering Ding will surely bring about wealth; "When emptiness meets emptiness, do not pursue matters," meaning that if the position of emptiness is also empty, there is no need to pursue the matter further. A divination case from Zhao Gong: In the year of Wushen, in the fifth lunar month, with the month general being Shen, at the hour of Mao, a woman born in the year of Jimao was consulted about her entire life. The divination concluded: This is a woman who behaves improperly, when she is hungry, she feels her qi rising to her chest, causing her eyes to become dim; she will not be able to keep many children, and she will have an extra small toe on her foot; later in life she will suffer from a blood cyst, which will ulcerate and lead to death, and the cause will certainly be related to raising silkworms. This is because the position of the day is empty, indicating an improper woman, and the position of the eyes is also empty, being overcome by water, hence the dim eyes; the person's destiny is also empty, indicating hunger; the position of the foot is Wu, which is placed on Si and is accompanied by the Azure Dragon, indicating an additional toe; the position of the blood sea is Hai, which is accompanied by the weak Chen earth; the Heavenly Empress is also in a state of disgust, and on the day of Gui, encountering disgust leads to a blood cyst and death.

課體：涉害，從革，不備，贅婿。課義：財來就我，循環相鎖，將克傳生，眾口傳播。

The Lesson Pattern has four types: Involving Harm; Transformation; Incompleteness; and the赘婿 (a term without a direct English equivalent, transliterated as Zhuexu). The Lesson Meaning says: Wealth comes to me on its own; the巳 (Si) is the end of the ten-day period, connecting to the beginning of the next period, so the start and end are like a ring linked together; although the Heavenly General comes to harm the body, the three transmissions turn back to nourish me; if a government official divines this, it indicates that many people will praise him and recommend him enthusiastically.

解曰：巳為日財，加於干上，且三傳自支傳干，是財來就我也。巳為旬尾，循環相鎖，若求解釋憂疑，非所占矣。土將克身，似乎可憂。然生起傳金，反來育身，是憂變為喜。且自末傳之巳火，迤邐生干。仕宦得此，必有眾口推薦之者。

The branch Si is the wealth for the day stem Gui. Now it is placed above the day stem, and the three transmissions proceed from the day branch to the day stem, which means wealth comes to me on its own. The branch Si is also the last position of this ten-day cycle, forming a loop with the first position of the cycle, thus locking the beginning and end. If one seeks to resolve worries or end entanglements, this divination is not suitable. The earth that rides on the Si branch will later overcome the day stem, which seems worrying, but the earth generates the metal in the three transmissions, and the metal returns to nourish the day stem. Therefore, worries turn into joy. Moreover, starting from the final transmission Si fire, it gradually generates up to the day stem. A person in official position who divines this will surely receive widespread recommendations from others.

斷曰：從革之體，有革故鼎新之象。三傳火土生金，金來生水，有官有印，可為要地樞機。但才乘官貴，必當獻納殷勤，方為得力。且合中犯殺，亦防有笑裡藏刀之人。支乘破敗，不能安享。又名贅婿，進退不能自由。

The interpretation states: This is a form of metal, indicating the image of removing the old and establishing the new. The three transmissions are generated from fire and earth to produce metal, and metal then generates water. Both the official star and the ministerial star are complete, suggesting the person holds a key position and controls the central mechanism. However, the wealth hexagram is occupied by the official and noble stars, meaning one must diligently offer gifts and tribute to get things moving. Additionally, there is a conflict with aInauspicious Sha (evil killer), so one must beware of people who smile but intend harm. The day's branch is occupied by the broken-down deity, indicating that the household cannot enjoy peace. This lesson is also called the赘婿 (stepson-in-law), meaning that one cannot act freely in either advancing or retreating.

天時：畢宿發用，全金生水，必有大雨。家宅：敗神臨宅，不無耗散之事。仕宦：晝占貴人臨身，又係三傳遞生，占官最吉。求財：財來就人，坐享其利。婚姻：三合相連，有必成之勢。胎產：課傳無陽，妊乃成女，但課皆合，產必遲延。疾病：咳嗽勞傷，腎水涸竭，醫不得力，難以速瘥。出行：陸路甚好，然傳逢三合，行期必愆。行人：天罡加仲，尚在中途。兵戰：先凶後吉，防敵有詐。

Questioning about the weather, the Net mansion initiates the transmission, with all the metal energy generating water, indicating there will certainly be heavy rain. Questioning about the household, the ruined spirit is present above the house, inevitably leading to losses and financial setbacks. Questioning about the official career, the nobleman is present during the day, and the three transmissions are interrelated through mutual generation, which is most auspicious for officialdom. Seeking wealth, the wealth comes to oneself, and profit can be obtained while sitting. Questioning about marriage, the triple harmony connects the beginning and end, showing a definite success. Questioning about childbirth, there is no yang in the transmission, indicating a female child; however, since all the transmissions are harmonious, the delivery will certainly be delayed. Questioning about illness, it is coughing and physical strain, with the kidney water depleted, making it difficult for the doctor to help and the illness will not recover quickly. Questioning about travel, the land route is good, but the three transmissions meet the triple harmony, causing delays in the journey. Questioning about distant people, the Tiangang is added to the fourth quarter branch, and they are still on the way. Questioning about warfare, it starts off凶 and turns吉, and one must be cautious of the enemy's deception.

畢法云：合中犯殺蜜中砒，三傳遞生人舉薦。纂要云：財神閉口，占病皆凶。辨惑云：午加寅上為胎坐長生，不利占產，大宜占孕。指掌賦云：酉丑巳為獻刃，遠近皆受其傷。

Two passages from the "Bi Fa Fu" state: "When the middle term combines with a killing star, it is like砒霜 mixed in honey," meaning that when the middle term is accompanied by a killing star, the outcome is extremely harmful. "When the three transmissions mutually generate, it indicates someone will recommend the person," meaning that if the three transmissions are in a cycle of mutual generation, it suggests that someone will recommend the person. The "Zuan Yao" says: When the wealth god is in a closed mouth formation, the divination about illness is ominous. The "Bian Huo" says: When the hour of午 is placed on the hour of寅, it is the birth god sitting in the growth position, which is unfavorable for divination about childbirth, but most suitable for divination about pregnancy. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: When the three transmissions include酉, 丑, and巳, it is called presenting a blade, causing harm to people both near and far.

課體：重審，元胎，六儀，斬關。課義：墓克其身，倚賴於寅，不甘之者，初支兩申。

The lesson pattern has four types: Re-examination, Original Fetus, Six Instruments, and Cutting the Gate. The lesson meaning says: the spirit of the tomb comes down and harms the self, and can only rely on the final transmission's寅wood to save; but the first transmission and the day branch's two申metals are不服, turning back to restrain the寅wood.

解曰：墓神覆日剋日，賴末傳寅木剋制辰土為救。奈初傳與支上之兩申，情有不甘，反克寅木，不能制辰。所謂遇救不救，災須自受也。

Chen is the storage for Gui water, and it covers the day stem and further restrains it. The only hope is the final transmission's Yin wood, which can restrain Chen earth and act as a rescue force. Unfortunately, the first transmission and the day branch both have Shen metal, which are unwilling to yield, and they turn around to restrain Yin wood. As a result, Yin wood cannot be free to restrain Chen. This is what is called encountering a rescuer but failing to be rescued, and the calamity has to be borne alone.

斷曰：元胎之卦，宜新不宜舊。但干乘墓克，支乘長生六合，有自己昏迷他人逸樂之象。且六合發用內戰，事雖垂成，亦防破敗。三傳乘后合元武，占婚者先有私情。

The divination says: This lesson indicates a situation where new beginnings are favorable, but maintaining old situations is not. However, the day stem is riding on the tomb god and is being attacked, while the day branch is riding on growth and Liu He. This results in the person being confused and disoriented, while others are at ease and happy. Furthermore, since Liu He initiates the transmission, there is internal conflict within oneself, and the matter seems to be about to succeed, but one should also beware of failure in the middle. In the three transmissions, the heavenly empress, Liu He, and the black tortoise appear. For matters of marriage, it suggests that the man and woman have already had private feelings.

天時：墓神覆日，恐不能晴。家宅：青龍相合，宅多喜慶。求財：宅中自有。婚姻：可成。胎產：女胎，產順。疾病：腎虛發昏，速醫尚效。出行：水路甚佳。行人：可以立至。兵戰：美中不足。墳葬：吉，阡有益。

Questioning about the weather, the tomb spirit covers the day stem, and it is feared that it will not be clear. Questioning about the family residence, the Azure Dragon harmonizes with it, indicating many joyful events at home. Questioning about seeking wealth, there is already wealth within the house. Questioning about marriage, it can be successful. Questioning about pregnancy, it is a female fetus, and the delivery will be smooth. Questioning about illness, it is kidney deficiency causing dizziness, and seeking medical treatment promptly can still be effective. Questioning about travel, traveling by water is good. Questioning about distant people, they will arrive soon. Questioning about military affairs, it is somewhat lacking. Questioning about burial, it is auspicious, and relocating the grave here is beneficial.

畢法云：后合占婚豈用謀。古鑑：寅將亥時占婚，曰：巳申寅亥相合，其婚必成。申為長生學堂，其婦必輕盈清白，善能書算。亥中有丁，婚後當丁母艱。子息乘於丁上，便當有子。三傳無空，享福綿遠，果驗。邵公占驗：戌將未時占宅，曰：墓作天后主遲鈍，天后為滯神，見墓愈滯。喜旬首引出長生，乘合制元，且首尾相見，主進人口及懷妊之事。又寅為風，武為水，主子息得風溼之症。又行年在身，主內爭訟，必有道土講和也，皆驗。

The "Bifa Fu" says, "When the Heavenly Empress and Liu He appear together, there is no need to make efforts in predicting marriage." If the Heavenly Empress and Liu He appear together in a divination for marriage, it is unnecessary to make efforts to arrange the match. The "Gu Jian" records a case: using the Yin as the month general and the亥 hour for a marriage divination, the interpretation said: "The pairs of巳 and申, and寅 and亥 are mutually harmonious, so this marriage will certainly succeed. The申 is the place of growth and also represents the school, indicating that the bride will certainly be slender, virtuous, literate, and skilled in writing and arithmetic. The亥 contains the Ding, meaning that after marriage, the mother will pass away. The offspring爻 is on the Ding, indicating that there will be a son. The three transmissions do not fall into emptiness, so the couple will enjoy long-lasting happiness. Later, it was indeed fulfilled. Another case from Zhao Gong's divination: using the Xu as the month general and the Wei hour for a house divination, the interpretation said: "The tomb god acts as the Heavenly Empress, indicating delay and dullness. The Heavenly Empress is originally a stagnant deity; when combined with the tomb, it becomes even more obstructed. Fortunately, the beginning of the ten-day period brings the place of growth, and the六合 restrains the Yuan Wu, with the beginning and end looking at each other, indicating that the family will have an increase in population and the woman will become pregnant. Moreover, the Yin represents wind and the Yuan Wu represents water, indicating that the children may suffer from rheumatic diseases. Furthermore, the year of the person is exactly on the self, indicating internal family disputes, and a Taoist priest will certainly intervene to mediate. Later, all these predictions were indeed fulfilled."