On the seventh arrangement of Jiawu day, the stem is on the寅 position.

課體：反吟，無依，涉害，元胎。課義：支干俱傷，又坐克方，舍就不可，彼此匪良。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Reverse Chant" — the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate each have pairs of trigrams that clash, indicating all kinds of reversals and disturbances; the upper gods of the Day Stem and Day Branch both come to attack their respective positions, leaving no place to rely on, hence called "No Support"; since there are many instances of mutual attacks among the four lessons, one must compare the depth of each attack to determine the outcome, which is called "Involvement in Harm"; additionally, the combined forces of the four young trigrams form "Original Fetus." The meaning of the lesson is that the Day Branch and Day Stem are both injured on both sides, and each is seated in a position that attacks me; whether to abandon one for the other or vice versa, neither is a viable option, as neither side offers a good place to go.

解曰：甲被申克，午被子克，彼此俱傷也。寅又坐申上，午又坐子上，俱坐克方也。在此在彼，無一善地；或就或舍，無一可安。易所謂不能退，不能遂者也。

Jia Wood is overcome by Shen Metal, and Wu Fire is overcome by Zi Water, which means both sides are harmed at the same time. Jia's lodgment palace, which is Yin Wood, is sitting on top of Shen Metal, and the day branch Wu Fire is sitting on top of Zi Water. Both positions are where the elements that overcome me are located. Whether staying here or moving there, there is no place that is secure. Whether seeking nearby support or abandoning and seeking another path, there is no way to find a stable position. This is exactly what the sixth line of the upper trigram in The Zhou Changes (I Ching) says: "Unable to retreat, unable to advance"—unable to retreat back, and unable to move forward.

斷曰：無依之卦，反覆不寧，多涉艱辛，人情不協。三傳祿馬俱動，似可有為。然皆臨於絕地，長生又坐空方，干支上下皆克，惟杜門靜守，庶免災生。勉強營求，大非吉兆。若秋占，子為火鬼傷支，更防火燭之災。

The interpretation says: This is a lesson without support, with matters fluctuating and uncertain, and the path is full of hardship. People also do not get along with each other. Among the three transmissions, the禄神 andThe Post-horse both become active, seeming to indicate some potential for action. However, they all fall in the绝 position. The long life of the Jia wood is亥 water, which is also sitting in Kongwang. Moreover, the day stem and day branch are in mutual control and conflict, so the only way to avoid disaster is to remain closed and quiet. To force oneself to take action is not a good omen. If this is divined in autumn, the Zi water is strong and becomes the official ghost that controls the day branch's Wu fire, so one should be especially cautious of fire and candle-related dangers.

天時：風雨無常，時作時止。家宅：人衰宅廢，宜與人兌換結絕。婚姻：晝占可成，然多反覆。胎產：不安。功名：換職易位。求財：徒勞無得。投謁：不合。疾病：主非一症，時愈時發。失脫：難尋，逃亡遠去。出行：既出，旋歸。行人：孟近還遠。爭訟：彼此俱傷，不如止息。兵戰：不利。

When asking about the weather, there is no certainty of rain or wind; it comes and goes in fits. When asking about the household, the population is declining and the foundation is abandoned; it is advisable to exchange it with another person and end the matter. When asking about marriage, it can be said to be possible during the day, but the process is full of changes and uncertainties. When asking about pregnancy, the fetus is unstable. When asking about official positions, it indicates a transfer of duty. When asking about seeking wealth, it is a waste of effort with nothing gained. When asking about a meeting, the two parties cannot agree. When asking about illness, there are multiple symptoms, with the condition fluctuating between improvement and relapse. When asking about lost items, they are difficult to find, and the thief has already fled far away. When asking about travel, after leaving home, one will return soon. When asking about a traveler, it seems close, but in reality, he is still far away. When asking about a lawsuit, both sides suffer losses, and it is better to stop the dispute. When asking about military affairs, it is unfavorable.

畢法云：支干全傷防兩損，晝夜貴加求兩貴。課經云：申加甲，庚加支，為明暗二鬼。又陽日反吟，為德喪祿絕。反吟四孟，為四絕元胎。袖中金云：反吟陰陽，各易其位。天地乖隔，南北暌違。子午乘蛇，官病災凶。寅申乘龍，隔牆有禍。指掌賦云：寅功曹，主木器文書。申傳送，主行程消息。傳送上會青龍，子孫財損。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: If both the day stem and day branch are harmed, one should beware of mutual defeat between self and others; if both the day nobleman and night nobleman are present, one should seek help from both noblemen at the same time. The "Ke Jing" says: When metal of the hour of Shen is placed on the stem of Jia, and metal of the hour of Geng is placed on the day branch, it indicates a double attack from both visible and hidden ghosts; on a yang day, if reverse chant occurs, the day virtue is lost and the禄神 is cut off; if reverse chant falls in the position of the four beginning months, it is called "four absolute origins of the embryo." The "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: In a lesson of reverse chant, the yin and yang spirits have exchanged positions, the heavens and earth are separated, and the north and south are in discord; when the Zi and Wu spirits ride the Teng Snake, lawsuits, illness, and misfortune follow one after another; when the Yin and Shen spirits ride the Azure Dragon, misfortune is just a wall away. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: Yin represents Gongcao, governing wooden objects and documents; Shen represents Chuansong, governing travel and messages; when Chuansong (Shen) is on the position of Shen and meets the Azure Dragon, it indicates damage to descendants and loss of wealth.

課體：知一，三奇，鑄印，引從。課義：交互彼己，兩皆不利，夜害貴人，訟遭官制。

This divination lesson has a "Lesson Pattern" of "Knowing One" — there are two or more instances of mutual overcoming among the four lessons, so the one that shares the same type as the day stem is used to initiate the transmission; in all matters, one must remain steadfast on a single point. The three transmissions conceal the three marvels, which are auspicious deities that resolve misfortunes. The戌 represents the seal and the巳 represents the furnace, forming the "casting the seal" pattern, indicating receiving an official appointment and a seal. The first transmission is in front leading the way, and the final transmission is behind following, forming "guidance and accompaniment," indicating promotion. The meaning of the lesson suggests: both sides are interwoven and appear close, but in reality, neither side benefits. The nobleman during the night is harmed by a harmful deity, so even if there is reason in a lawsuit, the court will suppress it and rule against the party.

解曰：午未寅亥，干支上下交車相合。然未墓覆日，亥水克辰，彼此兩無所利也。夜貴臨身，而初傳之子害之，訟雖理直，必遭曲斷，況不直乎。

The stems Wu and Wei are in a harmonious relationship, and the stems Yin and Hai are also in a harmonious relationship. The day stem and day branch form a cross with the four divine spirits, appearing harmonious on the surface. However, the earth of Wei is the storage for the wood of Jia, and now it is pressing down on the day stem. Meanwhile, the water of Hai is turning back to harm the branch of Chen. Therefore, both sides actually gain nothing. When the lesson is cast at night, the nobleman is present, but the first transmission of Zi water is in conflict with it. This is like a lawsuit where even if the reason is on one's side, one may still be ruled as having the wrong reason. And何况 the person is already in the wrong.

斷曰：知一之卦，恩中有害，合中有離。日遭墓覆，辰被水克。貴人為用神所穿，格雖鑄印，遇空不成也。幸奇神獨發，支上神得初引末從，天獄解散，為逢凶化吉之象。

The interpretation states: In this divination, affection is mixed with harm, and harmony contains separation. The day stem is covered by theTomb Spirit (burial deity), and the day branch's position is attacked by water. The nobleman is pierced by the initiating transmission deity. Although the structure is casting an official seal, the seal mold falls into the empty void, so the seal cannot be cast. Fortunately, the three marvels deity initiates on its own. The deity above the day branch is guided by the first transmission in front and followed by the final transmission behind. Thus, the prison calamity is dispersed, and overall, it is a case of turning misfortune into good fortune.

天時：有雨而不沾足。家宅：支上引從，主遷修屋宅。婚姻：孟合還離。胎產：胎防不實，產即下。功名：主有遇合，而無實際。求財：始雖有利，終歸虛耗。投謁：外合而情不親。疾病：暴病吉，久病凶。失脫：難尋。出行：不果。行人：先得空信。爭訟：防曲斷有屈。兵戰：小心則吉。

Inquiring about the weather, although there is rain, it does not penetrate. Inquiring about the household, the day branch indicates that there will be a need for relocation or renovation of the house. Inquiring about marriage, it seems about to be settled, but in the end it will still break apart. Inquiring about pregnancy, one must be cautious as it may be a false pregnancy; if the time has come for delivery, it will happen immediately. Inquiring about official rank, there will be opportunities for favorable encounters, but they will not materialize. Inquiring about seeking wealth, it seems initially advantageous, but in the end it will result in loss. Inquiring about a meeting, it will appear to be a superficial courtesy, but there will be no genuine connection. Inquiring about illness, an acute illness is favorable, but a long-term illness is ominous. Inquiring about lost items, they will be difficult to recover. Inquiring about travel, the journey will not take place. Inquiring about a traveler, one will first receive an untrue message. Inquiring about disputes, one must beware of being judged unjustly and suffering injustice. Inquiring about military action, one must be cautious for good fortune.

畢法云：前後引從升遷吉，害貴訟直遭曲斷。指掌賦云：三奇發用，疑惑解而喜氣生；引從日辰，家必興而人必旺。占驗：壬午年十二月一司馬占出師。曰：初傳歲破內戰，卯命上龍馬克下，功名非久遠之象。必因宰執不悅，自孟請退。來年秋初，當去任矣。且斗繫日本，墓貴臨干，為仰丘俯仇。干墓支絕，種種不佳。幸奇神天赦發用，朱雀皇詔作恩，可得溫旨歸里也，後果如所占。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: If there is a guide in front and a follower behind, it indicates good fortune of promotion and official advancement; if the harmful deity harms the nobleman, even if there is reason for litigation, it will be judged as unjust. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: When the three marvels initiate the transmission, doubts will be resolved and joy will arise; when the three transmissions lead before and follow after, and correspond with the day stem and day branch, the family will certainly flourish and the population will certainly increase. The following is a real case record: In the Renwu year, the twelfth lunar month, a military affairs official from the Ministry of War inquired about military operations. The diviner said: The first transmission is exactly the year's breaking force, which conflicts with the sovereign's year, indicating internal disputes will first arise; the azure dragon on the卯wood of the native's birth chart also conflicts with the post-horse and the lower deity, showing that fame and status will not last long, and it is certainly due to the dissatisfaction of the prime ministers, who will voluntarily request to resign, and he will resign by early autumn of the next year. Moreover, the star of the battlefield is connected with the main day, the tomb deity and the nobleman both appear on the day stem, forming "looking up at a mound and looking down at an enemy." The day stem is buried and the day branch is in decline, everything is unfavorable. Fortunately, the three marvels and heavenly pardon are both initiating the transmission, and the decree of the vermilion bird is transformed into an imperial favor, allowing the person to receive a gentle imperial decree and return home safely. The outcome was indeed as predicted.

課體：元首，炎上，勵德，泆女。課義：循環脫耗，秋冬急暴，身位頻災，家庭累盜。

The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou," and the three transmissions, Yin, Wu, and Xu, form a fire triad, so it is also called "Yan Shang" (fire ascending). The day stem is supported by the nobleman, so it is advisable to cultivate virtue and maintain self-discipline, which is called "Li De" (cultivating virtue). The heavenly empress and Liu He are included in the transmission, indicating improper behavior by women, which is called "Yu Nu" (licentious woman). The meaning of the lesson is that the three transmissions generate each other in a cycle, yet they continuously drain the day stem. If this occurs in autumn or winter, the fire deity is hungry, leading to particularly urgent and severe consequences. The day stem itself is repeatedly afflicted, and the day branch, representing the family, is trapped by the tomb deity and draining energy, resulting in repeated thefts at home.

解曰：三傳會火，循環脫干，耗費甚矣。晝午夜寅，皆乘白虎。春夏木旺火相，猶之可也。秋冬遇之，即為餓鬼餓虎，為惡尤暴。身既受災，而支亦墓脫，必頻頻招盜也。

The three transmissions form a fire pattern, with fire generated from the wood of Jia. This creates a continuous cycle of draining the day stem, leading to significant losses. In daytime divination, the fire of Wu is occupied by the White Tiger, and in nighttime divination, the wood of Yin is also occupied by the White Tiger, both sides encountering thisInauspicious General. If the divination is done in spring or summer, when wood is strong and fire is in its phase, the vitality can still support it, and it can still hold on. However, if it is done in autumn or winter, both wood and fire are out of their seasons, resulting in a situation like a hungry ghost facing a hungry tiger, making the evil effects even more severe. The day stem itself has already suffered damage, and the day branch is simultaneously covered by theTomb Spirit and drained of its energy, inevitably leading to repeated thefts in the family.

斷曰：元首之卦，局合炎上，事多利順，像亦光明。但脫上逢脫，虛詐多端。幸脫氣生戌，可取還魂之債。然勵德則陰小有災，泆女則奸私可丑，占者尚其慎諸。

The interpretation states: The first lesson forms a fiery upward fire pattern, indicating general smoothness in affairs and a bright atmosphere. However, there is a repeated leakage on top of leakage, with many deceptive and fraudulent schemes in between. Fortunately, this outflow eventually turns back to generate the final transmission's戌 earth wealth god, which is like reviving a dead debt, allowing the recovery of some "reincarnated debt." However, since it is named "Lide" (virtuous), there is inevitably some misfortune involving hidden people and small mouths; since it is named "Yunü" (excessive woman), there will certainly be some disgraceful private affairs within the family. Those who cast this divination should be cautious about this.

天時：晴多雨少。家宅：防有耗損，及婢僕奸私。婚姻：不正，大忌。胎產：胎安，產不利。功名：無益。求財：不利交易，得不償費，止宜索取償負。疾病：主虛症、火症。失脫：屢見難獲。出行：宜投親訪故。行人：遲至。爭訟：彼此多耗，彼來求和。兵戰：多耗軍儲，宜慎重。

When asking about the weather, there will be many sunny days and little rain. When asking about the household, one should beware of financial loss and also be cautious of secret dealings among servants. When asking about marriage, this match is improper and is greatly to be avoided. When asking about pregnancy, the fetus is stable, but labor will be difficult. When asking about official success, there is no benefit. When asking about seeking wealth, it is not advisable to engage in trade or business, as the profit will not compensate for the loss; it is better to collect old debts. When asking about illness, it indicates symptoms of weakness and internal heat. When asking about lost items, although the item is often seen, it cannot be retrieved. When asking about travel, it is suitable to visit relatives or old friends. When asking about a traveler, the person will arrive after some delay. When asking about disputes, both parties will incur significant expenses, and the other party will actively seek reconciliation. When asking about military matters, there will be excessive consumption of supplies and resources, and great caution is required.

畢法云：脫上逢脫防虛詐，后合占婚豈用媒。課經云：支加干為宅來就人，買屋不費力。古鑑：辛酉生人，己酉年寅將占謁縣令，曰：三合盜氣，支又來脫干，遠涉徒費。泆女淫蕩，末財坐墓，縱有厚贈，旋以狎邪耗盡。行年螣蛇銜劍，貴人在後，被克而怒，必主後來嫌怨不足。其人曰：彼有札召我，何為不去。及至，初相見，款洽厚贈。尋因遇友引入妓家，遂傾所有。令知之，果見誚讓，情禮頓疏，潦倒而歸。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If there is another leakage and consumption on top of leakage and consumption, one must beware of false and fraudulent acts; when the Heavenly Empress and Liu He combine to predict marriage, the man and woman have already had private relations, so there is no need for a matchmaker. The "Ke Jing" says: When the day branch is placed above the day stem, it indicates that the house is actively coming to meet the person, so buying a house requires no effort. The following is an old case: A person born in the year Xinyou consulted a divination to ask whether it was advisable to visit the county magistrate. The diviner said: The three harmonies form a group of thieves and leakage, and the day branch again consumes the day stem. Traveling a long distance will only result in wasting money. A lesson about a promiscuous woman indicates licentiousness; the wealth god in the final transmission is seated in the grave, so even if the other party gives a large gift, it will be spent quickly on visiting prostitutes. The person's age is occupied by the Teng Snake with a sword in its mouth, and the nobleman retreats behind, being attacked and angry, so there will certainly be disputes and mutual dissatisfaction later. The person did not accept this, saying: He has invited me with an invitation, why not go. When he arrived there, he was indeed warmly received and given generous gifts; soon he met a friend who led him to a brothel, and all his money was spent at once. When the county magistrate found out, he scolded him in front of everyone, and the relationship and etiquette became distant, so he had to return home in poverty.

課體：知一，元胎。課義：脫空破碎，丁鬼宅內，初馬鬼馳，生祿後泰。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Zhi Yi" and "Yuan Tai" appearing together, indicating that in all matters one can only hold to one side, and start anew from the beginning. The meaning of the lesson is that the fire in the position of the day stem, which is巳, is draining my energy, is in the empty term of the ten days, and carries the凶煞 of fragmentation; the hidden dry stem丁's酉 metal official ghost is occupying the home within the day branch's domain; the first transmission is the official ghost riding the post-horse and rushing in; until the middle transmission meets the long life亥 water of the jia wood, and the final transmission meets the virtue god and禄 god寅 wood of the jia wood, the situation then turns peaceful.

解曰：巳乃旬空，又為破碎煞，今臨干上，脫干之氣，不可守也。酉為日鬼，又遁旬丁，今臨支上，不可就也。遂投初傳，則逢鬼乘驛馬。幸坐空方，不為大害。進而中末，始遇亥之長生，寅之德祿，蓋至是而後泰然也。

The fire in the snake hour is exactly at the empty position of this ten-day cycle, and also serves as a breaking and damaging evil star. Now it is positioned on the day stem, specifically draining the vital energy of the Jia wood. It is not safe to keep it there. The酉 metal is the official ghost for the Jia day, and it has also emerged from the stem of the current ten-day cycle, the Ding stem. Now it is positioned on the day branch, and it is not safe to rely on it either. Thus, it turns to the first transmission, but encounters the official ghost riding on the post-horse rushing forward. Fortunately, it is seated at the empty position, reducing the severity of the evil influence, and not causing major harm. Moving further to the middle and final transmissions, it finally meets the亥 water, which is the long life of the Jia wood, and the寅 wood, which is the virtue and禄 god. At this point, the situation becomes stable.

斷曰：知一之卦，長生元胎，凡事先難後易。巳雖空破，卻能制鬼。遂使三傳遞生，助起末傳德祿，故巳火不作空論，實為救神。但貴人皆受囚辱，貴不治事，不可干謁妄動。

The interpretation states: Knowing that the first divination includes both growth and original vitality, all matters will first be difficult and then become easy. Although the巳 fire is both empty and broken, it can control the酉 metal official ghost with fire; precisely because of this, the three transmissions form a continuous chain, lifting up the virtue, spirit, and fortune of the final transmission. Therefore, this巳 fire should not be regarded as empty, but rather as the saving deity of the chart. However, the two noblemen of day and night are in a state of captivity and disgrace, and the noblemen themselves are unable to manage affairs, so one should not visit powerful people or act rashly.

天時：求晴未晴，求雨未雨。家宅：不寧，防有爭鬥口舌，火燭虛驚，人亦不旺。婚姻：晝占可合，然龍神坐空，主男家改悔。胎產：胎神臨空敗，防損。功名：官爻落空，主遲得，或有改調。求財：未見利益。投謁：貴人不悅。疾病：暴病易愈，久病不吉。失脫：元武克勾，難獲。出行：須改期。行人：寅日至。爭訟：不利投托勢要，宜解。兵戰：先難後易，宜慎。

When asking about the weather, you seek sunshine but it does not come, and you seek rain but it does not arrive. When asking about the household, the home is not peaceful, and there is a risk of disputes and arguments, as well as unexpected fire accidents. The family is not thriving. When asking about marriage, if you consult during the day, it may be successful, but the Azure Dragon is sitting in Kongwang, indicating that the male partner may change his mind later. When asking about childbirth, the fetal deity is located in Kongwang and the败地, so there is a risk of injury to the fetus. When asking about official rank, the official star is in Kongwang, indicating that success will be delayed or that the position may be changed to another. When asking about wealth, there is no tangible benefit. When asking about meeting someone important, the nobleman is not in a good mood. When asking about illness, acute illnesses may recover easily, but chronic illnesses are unfavorable. When asking about lost items, the Black Tortoise (representing thieves) is opposing the Gou Chen (representing the captor), so the item cannot be recovered. When asking about travel, you need to change the date. When asking about a traveler, he will arrive on the day of寅. When asking about disputes, it is not advisable to rely on powerful people, and reconciliation is better. When asking about military matters, it will be difficult at first but easier later, so caution is necessary.

畢法云：貴人蹉跌事參差。纂要云：干上巳，晝占乘太常，干生上神，上神又生天將。凡占盡被脫耗，多虛詐不實，又白虎入喪車。惟申加巳發用為的，占病可畏。匯函云：甲日申為青龍，主財帛出其道路，或主遠信寄物。又申作龍，加孟為銀匠、鐵匠、僧人。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the Nobleman is in a fallen position, affairs become uneven and incomplete. The "Lunin Zuan Yao" says: When the Day Stem is in the position of Si fire, and during daytime divination it is accompanied by Tai Chang, the Day Stem generates the upper god, which in turn generates the Heavenly General, and this transmission continues outward; such a lesson is characterized by continuous leakage and consumption, and is mostly false and unreliable. Moreover, if the White Tiger enters the position of the funeral carriage, it becomes even more ominous. Among these, the case where Shen metal is applied to Si and initiates the transmission is the most accurate, and when used to divinate illness, it is very dangerous. The "Lunin Hui Han" says: On the day of Jia, Shen metal is the Azure Dragon, indicating wealth coming from the road or messages and items arriving from afar; when Shen metal acts as the Azure Dragon and is placed in the position of the first third, the person referred to is a silversmith, blacksmith, or monk.

課體：涉害，間傳，斬關，登三天，狡童。課義：空財動取，馬載鬼虎，貴坐天門，罡塞鬼戶。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Involving Harm" — there are many instances of conflict, but it is impossible to determine superiority, so the one that has suffered the deepest harm is used as the initiating transmission. The three transmissions are at the positions of Chen, Wu, and Shen, which are connected by intervals, forming "Intermediate Transmission." The sequence from Chen through Wu to Shen is known as "Ascending Three Heavens," like climbing a heavenly ladder, requiring passage through three dangerous levels. The Tiangang (Chen) earth is added to the day and used as the initiating transmission, which is called "Cutting the Gate." The Liu He and Heavenly Empress are both present in the transmissions, forming "Cunning Boy." The meaning of the lesson is that although the wealth god is empty, one must seek it in motion; the post-horse carries the official ghost and White Tiger rushing in; fortunately, the nobleman is sitting at the亥 position, the heavenly gate, and the Tiangang (Chen) earth blocks the ghost gate, preventing the凶鬼 from escaping.

解曰：辰為日財，既值旬空，又被夾克。雖臨干發用，然動而取之，無所得也。中傳午脫干氣，末傳日鬼，晝乘白虎，加以驛馬載之而行，其動必速也。雖貴登天門，罡塞鬼戶，仕宦最為吉兆。常人終畏虎鬼，不宜冒昧前行。

Chen earth is the wealth god for Jia day stem, but it lies in the旬空, and is sandwiched between two spirits that come torestrain it. Although it is located on the day stem and initiates the transmission, once one tries to take it, nothing can be obtained. The middle transmission, Wu fire, specially drains the original energy of the day stem. The final transmission, Shen metal, is the official ghost for Jia wood. During the day, the lesson starts with the superior White Tiger, and the post-horse carries it along, so when it moves, it will certainly be very quick. In this lesson, the nobleman is on the Hai position, the heavenly stem blocks the ghost door, which is the best omen for someone in official position; but for ordinary people, they cannot resist the power of the White Tiger and the official ghost, so they should not rush forward recklessly.

斷曰：涉害之卦，間傳順進，號登三天，多歷艱危，全無憑藉。又斗罡加日發用，格合斬關，龍合入傳，神藏煞沒，宜逃災避難，默干陰謀。又孤辰發用，惟利僧道。自干傳支，當虛己就人，然亦有聲無實也。

The interpretation states: In a divination chart involving harm, the three transmissions proceed in a sequential manner through the trigrams, known as "ascending to the Three Heavens." The path is filled with repeated difficulties and dangers, yet there is no support to rely upon. Furthermore, since the star of the battlefield and the earth element are added to the day stem to initiate the transmission, the pattern matches "cutting the gate." The Azure Dragon and Liu He are both present in the three transmissions; auspicious spirits are hidden and malevolent influences are concealed. At this time, it is advisable to escape from calamity and avoid difficulties, and to plan secretly. Moreover, when Guchen initiates the transmission, it is only beneficial for monks and Taoists. The three transmissions proceed from the day stem to the day branch, and the diviner should humbly seek others' help. However, even if one goes, it will bring only a false reputation without real benefits.

天時：孟雨不雨。家宅：主人出外，兼防陰私逃失之事。婚姻：不宜，亦不成。胎產：主逾期，主難產。功名：先難後易，無中生有。求財：主非光明之財，且歸烏有。疾病：肝經受傷，久病及小兒病凶，藥宜瀉肺。失脫：難尋，逃亡不獲。出行：利逃災避難，然不果行。行人：失約未來。爭訟：必得於遠方，然消解不成訟。兵戰：季春吉，餘不利。

When asking about the weather, it appears that rain is coming but does not actually fall. When asking about the household, the male head of the family is away, and there should be caution against private affairs, fleeing, and theft. When asking about marriage, it is not suitable and the relationship cannot be formed. When asking about childbirth, the delivery will be overdue and difficult. When asking about official success, it will be difficult at first but easy later, and something may be achieved from nothing. When asking about seeking wealth, the money obtained is not legitimate and in the end will disappear. When asking about illness, the liver meridian is injured, and both the sick person and children are in danger; treatment should focus on draining the lung metal to save the liver wood. When asking about lost items, they are hard to find, and the person has already fled, so they cannot be recovered. When asking about travel, it is only favorable for escaping disasters, but in reality, the journey cannot be made. When asking about a person's arrival, the person has missed the appointment and has not come. When asking about disputes, the matter will certainly involve distant places, but eventually it will be resolved without going to court. When asking about military actions, it is favorable in the third lunar month, but unfavorable at other times.

畢法云：我求彼事干傳支，虎臨干鬼凶速速，罡塞鬼戶任謀為。類神云：六合與天后同入傳，謂之狡童卦。占人多不正，所為奸弊，兼防有失。六合臨辰主宰殺，又曰違禮，又曰持巾。括囊賦云：內出外而己求。陽人陰而彼索。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the three transmissions proceed from the day stem to the day branch, it indicates that I am seeking someone else; when the White Tiger is seated on the official ghost position of the day stem, misfortune comes quickly and urgently; when the Tiangang blocks the ghost gate, malevolent spirits cannot cause harm, and no matter how one plans, it will be successful. The "Lei Shen" says: When the Liu He and the Heavenly Empress both enter the three transmissions, it is called the "Jiaotong Gu" divination, and the person asking the question is mostly engaged in improper behavior, with hidden evils, and should also beware of losses; when the Liu He is at the Chen position, it indicates slaughter and killing, also called "Weilǐ" and "Chijin." The "Kuanang Fu" says: When the three transmissions proceed from inside to outside, it indicates that I am seeking someone else; when they proceed from a yang position into a yin position, it indicates that others are seeking me.

課體：重審，進茹，孤辰。課義：支干拱傳，空脫雙全，孟進不進，耗盜憂煎。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Re-examination." The three transmissions are in the branches of Chen, Si, and Wu, which follow each other in sequence from beginning to end, forming a "Progressive Transmission." The Useful God also falls in the position of Guchen, indicating loneliness and lack of support. The meaning of the lesson states that the卯 (Mao) on the Day Stem and the未 (Wei) on the Day Branch are positioned before and after, enclosing the three transmissions in between. However, these three transmissions are both in Kongwang and are泄气 (leaking energy), thus suffering from two bad conditions. Therefore, although there is a desire to move forward, it cannot be achieved, resulting in loss, theft, and deep anxiety.

解曰：干上卯，支上未，拱夾三傳辰巳午在內，聯珠合璧，凡事可成。但初傳空財，引入中末，空脫破碎，毫無利益耳。辰未皆為墓神，又皆為日財。今未覆支而辰發用，所謂支墳財並也。雖號進茹，而難於進，進則逢空被脫，能免憂煎乎。

The day stem is卯 wood and the day branch is未 earth, with the three transmissions of辰,巳, and午 sandwiched in between. This forms a favorable pattern where things can be accomplished. Unfortunately, the first transmission is a fallen wealth god, which leads the middle and final transmissions into emptiness, resulting in a situation of complete void, leakage, and fragmentation, with no real gains. Both辰 and未 areTomb Spirit and also the wealth gods for甲 day. Now, the未 earth is covering the day branch, and the辰 earth is initiating the transmission. This is called 「支坟财并」—the house is occupied by a grave and the wealth god is buried at the same time. Although it is called advancing, in reality, it is difficult to move forward. As soon as it advances, it meets the void, suffers leakage and loss, how can one avoid worry and distress?

斷曰：重審之卦，順進連茹，一下賊上，多逆少順。龍戰主乎狐疑，孤辰不免煢獨。若有僥倖之得，必有無意之失。網刃坐於干支，虎鬼臨於墓上，進而得尺，不如退而守寸。如在外經商，必然折本傷財，致有羈旅之嘆。

The divination states: This is a case of re-examination, with the three transmissions connected in a continuous sequence moving in order. It indicates that the lower deity is overcoming the upper deity, thus leading to many difficulties and few favorable circumstances. The卯 position is the "Dragon Struggle" place, indicating uncertainty in the mind. The Guchen is present in the chart, inevitably leading to loneliness and lack of companionship. If oneby chance gains something, there will surely be unexpected losses afterwards. The Heaven Net and Earth Net, along with the Yangren malevolent stars, are seated upon the day stem and day branch. The White Tiger and official ghost spirits are also present on the tomb deity. It is better to retreat a little and hold on than to advance a little and gain. If a person is engaged in business away from home, they will certainly suffer losses and financial setbacks, ending up in a situation of being a stranger in a foreign land, with no way to advance or retreat, leading to sighs of regret.

天時：求雨無雨，求晴難晴。家宅：主虛耗，兼防口舌。婚姻：不成。胎產：占胎不宜，占產立下。功名：無成，夜占貴臨宅上，墓神未中藏申，官主門蔭或誥封。求財：中末助初財，似可有得，然初空，屢有改變。疾病：墓臨宅，未中申為家鬼，名曰墓呼；占病凶，宜禱家神保佑。失脫：主奴婢盜竊，夜占勾臨日克元，可獲。出行：主驀然遠出，孤客傍徨。行人：稽遲在彼。爭訟：主以下抗上，不利，宜解。兵戰：宜慎。

Inquiring about the weather, seeking rain fails to bring rain, and seeking clear weather also fails to clear. Inquiring about the household, it indicates great losses with no gain, and one should also beware of disputes and gossip. Inquiring about marriage, it suggests the relationship will not succeed. Inquiring about childbirth, if one is pregnant, it is not suitable; if one is about to give birth, delivery can happen immediately. Inquiring about official rank, there is no achievement; however, when the divination is cast at night, the nobleman is present at the house, and the tomb god is hidden in the earth with the metal of the monkey, officials may hope to obtain status through ancestral favor or imperial appointment. Inquiring about wealth, the middle and final transmissions both support the initial transmission of the wealth god, seemingly promising success, but the initial transmission is empty, and there are frequent changes in the hexagram. Inquiring about illness, the tomb god is pressing on the house, and the hidden metal of the monkey in the earth is the family ghost, which is called "tomb call"; the illness is dangerous, and it is advisable to pray for the protection of the household gods. Inquiring about lost items, it indicates theft by servants or maids; when the divination is cast at night, the Gou Chen is on the day stem and overpowers the Yuan Wu, and the item can still be recovered. Inquiring about travel, it suggests a sudden long journey, and being alone outside with confusion. Inquiring about a traveler, the person is delayed at the destination. Inquiring about disputes, it indicates subordinates acting against superiors, and the situation is unfavorable; it is better to resolve the dispute. Inquiring about military matters, one must be cautious.

畢法云：進茹空亡宜退步，所謀多拙遭羅網。纂要云：三傳皆是空亡，便宜退步。庶甲木不為火爐，奈支干前後夾定空脫，盡被耗散，無有窮期。如遇丑為年命，即當退就祿神。玉華略云：木遇三孤，乃寡婦之煞。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the three transmissions fall into empty positions in a lesson of advancing and consuming, one should retreat; the affairs one seeks to accomplish are mostly clumsy and will end up trapped in a net. The "Lun Yin Zuan Yao" says: If all three transmissions are in empty positions, it is most suitable to retreat and withdraw, so that the jia wood does not become fuel in a furnace and be burned up; but unfortunately, the day stem and day branch before and after tightly enclose the empty positions and leaking energy, causing everything to be consumed and there is no end. If the person's year of birth and true destiny happen to be the chou earth, then one should retreat and rely on the禄神 yin wood. The "Yuhua Lue" says: When the wood deity meets three times the Guchen, it is aInauspicious Sha indicating loneliness and isolation.

課體：伏吟，自信，斬關，稼穡，遊子。課義：三傳日辰，總數財神，丑未白虎，大吉乘辛。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Hidden Chant" — the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate are completely overlapping, so all matters are hidden and motionless; "Hidden Chant" on a yin day is also called "Self-Confidence," meaning that everything depends on oneself. The Tiangang (Chen) is on the day's initiating transmission, forming "Cutting the Gate"; the three transmissions are Chen, Wei, and Chou, all earth deities, forming "Cultivating and Harvesting"; the three transmissions are also the deities of the four seasons, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, so it is called "Wanderer," indicating being away from home. The lesson's meaning is that the three transmissions together with the upper deity of the day's stem and branch are all the wealth deities of Jia Wood; Chou and Wei both ride the White Tiger, and the final transmission Chou (which is called "Daji") further hides the official ghost of Xin Metal.

解曰：三傳純土，及日辰陰陽，皆為日財。總而數之，遍地財神，宜若取之不窮矣。然發用空亡，已為虛而不實之象。又晝未夜丑，皆乘白虎。末傳大吉，旬遁辛鬼。鬼乘夜虎，其凶彌甚。孰謂財多無害也哉。

The three transmissions are all of the earth element, and when combined with the yang and yin spirits of the day stem and day branch, they are all wealth that can be overcome by the wood element 乙. Thus, all over the chart there are wealth spirits, which should be inexhaustible. However, the initiating transmission, which is the earth element 辰, falls into the empty旬, starting off as empty and not substantial. Now looking at the heavenly general: in the daytime lesson, the earth element 未 is riding on the white tiger, and in the nighttime lesson, the earth element 丑 is also riding on the white tiger, both ends being this凶 general. The final transmission, which is the earth element 丑, is named Daji (Chou), but in this旬 it has hidden out the metal element 辛, becoming an official ghost that overcomes the wood element 乙. The official ghost then rides on the nighttime white tiger, making the danger even more severe. Who would dare say that having abundant wealth is without harm?

斷曰：自信之卦，局合稼穡，斗罡臨日發用，既號斬關。三傳俱屬季神，亦名遊子。靜則伏匿而未發，動則艱阻而不寧。末傳虎乘遁鬼，占者必因財致訟，因食傷身。知幾君子，能遠棄其財，急流勇退，乃可永貞而無咎。

The divination states: This hexagram forms a cultivated land earth pattern, with the star of the constellation and the earth element approaching the day and initiating the transmission. Hence, it is called cutting the gate. All three transmissions belong to the four seasons deities, so it is also called the wanderer. When it is in a still state, it is a latent and unmanifested condition. Once it is activated, there will be difficulties everywhere and no peace. The final transmission has the white tiger riding on the hidden metal official ghost of the hidden metal, indicating that the person will certainly involve in legal disputes over money and suffer physical harm from food and drink. Those who understand the subtle signs can distance themselves from this money and withdraw from the turbulent situation, thus maintaining the right path and avoiding misfortune.

天時：溼蒸而無雨，後有風雷。家宅：晝占主宅有伏尸，夜占多蛇鼠穴。婚姻：不成。胎產：主胎伏不動，後忽動不安，防損漏。功名：宜捐財得微職，或屯田開墾效力。求財：始無得，終有禍。疾病：主脾病，初起不妨，久者不吉。失脫：難獲。出行：猶豫未定。行人：流落未歸。爭訟：主為田土之事，宜解散。兵戰：宜屯田固守，交鋒無利。

Inquiring about the weather, the dampness rises but no rain falls, followed by wind and thunder. Inquiring about the household, if the divination is cast during the day, it indicates that there are buried unclaimed corpses beneath the house; if cast at night, there are often snake dens and rat holes. Inquiring about marriage, it indicates that the marriage will not succeed. Inquiring about pregnancy, it indicates that the fetus is dormant and not moving, but later suddenly becomes restless, requiring caution against miscarriage and injury. Inquiring about official rank, it is advisable to obtain a small position by contributing money or to serve through reclaiming wasteland for farming in order to advance. Inquiring about seeking wealth, initially nothing is gained, but eventually misfortune is brought about. Inquiring about illness, it indicates illness of the spleen and stomach; at the beginning of the illness, there is no great harm, but if prolonged, it is not auspicious. Inquiring about lost items, they are difficult to recover. Inquiring about travel, there is hesitation and indecision, and the decision cannot be made. Inquiring about a traveler, they are stranded outside and have not returned. Inquiring about disputes, the cause is mostly related to land or property, and it is advisable to mediate and resolve the dispute. Inquiring about military affairs, it is advisable to cultivate farmland and hold a defensive position; going out to fight will not bring advantage.

畢法云：傳財化鬼財休覓，支乘墓虎有伏尸，干支乘墓各昏迷。課經云：此卦不宜求財，為借錢還債不明。訂訛云：遊子並斬關為絕跡課。指竅云：四季稼穡，辰為五陽之促，又為更新。白虎主喪服，惟乙日不妨。虎蛇主虛耗。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the wealth god in the three transmissions transforms into the official ghost, then this wealth should not be pursued anymore; if the day branch is occupied by the tomb god and the white tiger, there must be unclaimed corpses beneath the house; if both the day stem and day branch are occupied by the tomb god, both parties are confused and unclear. The "Ke Jing" says: This hexagram is not suitable for seeking wealth, because it resembles borrowing new debts to repay old ones, with unclear accounts. The "Ding'E" says: If a traveler's hexagram is combined with a cutting gate, it becomes the "Jue Ji Ke," indicating the master has completely vanished. The "Zhi Qiao" says: The gods of the four seasons, chen, xu, chou, and wei, form the harvest and cultivation; chen is the conclusion of the five yang energies and signifies renewal; the white tiger usually indicates mourning, but it is not harmful on the yi day; when the white tiger and teng snake appear together, it indicates loss without gain.

課體：昴星，掩目，勵德。課義：支上旬首，干上旬尾，首尾紆迴，虎視可畏。

The "Lesson Pattern" of this lesson is "昴星" (昴 Star). Since there is neither mutual overcoming nor remote overcoming among the four lessons, the god is taken from the You Palace (the position of昴 Star) to initiate the transmission. On a yin day, the昴 Star is also called "冬蛇掩目" (Winter Snake Covering the Eyes), which signifies darkness and confusion. The three transmissions and the day branch are in harmony and without conflict, so this lesson is also called "励德" (Encouraging Virtue), which is suitable for cultivating virtue and maintaining righteousness. The meaning of the lesson is that the day branch is the beginning of the current ten-day period, which is the "午" (Wu) of the current ten-day period, and the day stem is the end of the current ten-day period, which is the "卯" (Mao) of the current ten-day period. The beginning and the end are connected in a circular manner, continuing without interruption. This lesson is also called "虎视" (Tiger Watching), which is like a fierce tiger watching from the side, which is very frightening.

解曰：午為旬首，臨干支上；卯為旬尾，臨於干上，首尾紆迴不斷。倘逢災難，未易解脫也。況卦名虎視，所投不利。閉口之祿不可守，昴星之財不可取，歸干支上，坐墓守困而已。

The stem Wu is the beginning of the Jiawu decade, and it appears above the day stem and day branch; the branch Mao is the end of this decade and also appears above the day stem. The beginning and end connect in a circular manner, forming a loop that cannot be escaped. Once a disaster occurs, it is difficult to escape. Moreover, this divination is called "Tiger's Gaze," which is unfavorable regardless of which direction one turns. Although Mao Wood is the禄神 (favorable god) for the day stem Yi, it has become the "closed mouth" pattern, which cannot be held onto. The wealth god derived from the昴星 (a star) also cannot be approached. In the end, one can only return to the day stem and day branch, sitting in theTomb Spirit (burial god) and enduring thepredicament (困境).

斷曰：昴星之卦，亦名冬蛇掩目，乃闇昧憂驚之象。春日占之，卯祿正旺，宜守分知足，自見安寧。又干支互乘死氣，卯雖旺祿，名為閉口，變而為六害。晝乘六合，當主自己煎熬。所喜末助初財，然亦不宜妄動。

The divination says: The course of the昴 star is called Winter Snake Covering the Eyes on a yin day, indicating a state of darkness, confusion, fear, and anxiety. If this course is taken in spring, the卯 wood is the official star which is prosperous and strong. As long as one remains content and does not overstep, safety can be ensured. However, the day stem and day branch are both riding on death qi; although the卯 wood is prosperous, it is called closed mouth, and this turns into the sixth harm. During the day, the course starts on卯 with theLiu He, indicating inner turmoil. Fortunately, the final transmission can support the first transmission's wealth god. Even so, one should not act recklessly.

天時：陰晦沉寒，久而得霽。家宅：主家有土工，廳堂多塵埃，或有怪異官非。婚姻：有阻不成。胎產：主婢妾私孕。功名：有官者轉職增俸，餘無利。求財：有得，得力於奴僕，終防有耗。疾病：主傷腰膂，或中虛。失脫：可獲。出行：驛馬臨第四課，主忽有遠行。行人：即至。爭訟：有解。兵戰：少利，遇辰則吉。

Inquiring about the weather, it indicates that the sky is gloomy and dark, with cold air not dissipating, and it will take a long time before the weather clears. Inquiring about the household, it suggests that there is construction work going on in the house, dust accumulating in the hall, or strange occurrences and legal disputes. Inquiring about marriage, there are obstacles in the middle, making it difficult to succeed. Inquiring about childbirth, it indicates that a servant or concubine is secretly pregnant. Inquiring about official positions, those who already hold an official post may be transferred and receive a higher salary, while others will not benefit. Inquiring about wealth, there will be some gain, and it will be aided by servants, but one should still be cautious of losses. Inquiring about illness, it suggests injury to the waist or spine, or weakness in the vital energy. Inquiring about lost items, they can be recovered. Inquiring about travel, the post-horse is in the fourth lesson, indicating a sudden need to travel far. Inquiring about a traveler, they will arrive soon. Inquiring about disputes, they can be resolved. Inquiring about military matters, the benefits are not great, but it is favorable on the day of the day branch and the month of the day branch.

畢法云：首尾相見始終宜，人宅皆死各衰羸，旺祿臨身徒妄作，魁度天門關隔定。斷驗：丁丑六月未將，代占一職方請開邊。曰：昴星雖無蛇虎入傳，只宜靜守。貴居本位，驛馬旬空，天門魁隔，中傳斷橋。凡事有阻，不利舉動。況朱雀犯歲君，必攖上怒。日臨死地，辰臨敗地，後必有禍。疏上果謫戍，壬午歲起，任邊事以失機典刑。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the first and last days of a ten-day period meet, the situation is still appropriate; when both the person and the house are afflicted by death qi, both are in a state of great decline; when a strong禄神 is present on one's own day stem, it only leads to unnecessary movement; when the Hekui (Xu) crosses over the亥 position of the heavenly gate, the path ahead is blocked and determined. The following is a practical case: In the year Dingchou, during the sixth lunar month, using the Wei as the starting point, a lesson was cast for an official in the Bureau of Military Affairs to inquire about submitting a memorial requesting the expansion of the border. The interpreter said: Although the昴 star lesson lacks the Teng Snake and White Tiger in the transmission, it is only suitable for quiet defense. The nobleman remains in his original position without movement, the post-horse falls into the旬空, the heavenly gate is blocked by Hekui, and the middle transmission is subject to the "broken bridge" taboo: all affairs face obstacles, and it is not favorable to take action. Moreover, the Vermilion Bird conflicts with the sovereign, inevitably angering the sovereign; the day stem is in the death position, and the day branch is in the defeat position, so misfortune is certain to come later. After submitting the memorial, the person was indeed demoted and exiled to the border. In the year Renwu, he was reinstated and took charge of border affairs, but was later executed for military negligence.