On the Yiwei day, third arrangement: stem above Yin

課體：昴星，掩目，元胎。課義：元胎衰替，孟臨季位，支嗣空亡，長生無氣。

This lesson pattern remains "Mao Star" combined with a yin day's "Winter Snake Covering Eyes," also known as "Original Embryo." The lesson meaning indicates that this original embryo has already declined and deteriorated, because the four young gods are pressing upon the four seasonal positions of chen, xu, chou, and wei, cutting off the flow of qi; the巳 fire in the day branch, representing descendants and heirs, has fallen into the empty position of the ten-day cycle; although the long life of the yi wood, which is the亥 water, is present, it has no life qi and cannot support the day stem.

解曰：凡元胎卦，必四孟相加，故止有生胎、病胎、絕胎之名。此卦三傳，俱坐衰地，由孟臨季位而發傳。但取干支上神，不由地盤故也。巳為嗣息，臨支落空，徒為虛脫。亥雖長生，但昴星發用無力，兼人衰方，被丑土剋制，不足恃也。

All original birth courses must be formed by adding the four young months of寅, 申, 巳, and 亥. Therefore, there are only three types: birth, illness, and death. In this case, all three transmissions are seated on declining positions, which is caused by the four young months' spirits pressing upon the four seasonal positions and initiating the transmissions. This is because the昴 star course only takes the upper god from the day stem and day branch, without following the earth plate in order. The fire of巳 represents descendants and heirs, but it is seated on the day branch and falls into kongwang, resulting in emptiness and loss. The water of亥, although it is the long life of the wood of乙, is not strong enough since the initiating transmission of昴 star is weak, and the day stem is already declining. Moreover, the water of亥 is restrained by the earth of丑, making it unreliable.

斷曰：昴星之卦，柔日名為冬蛇掩目，主驚憂不定，進退無憑之象。始見順利，旋成乖隔。因三傳俱坐克脫之鄉，且自上生下，全無旺相也。喜初傳晝夜皆乘水將，可以助亥育干。

The interpretation states: The lesson of the昴 star occurs on a day of yin flexibility, known as Winter Snake Covering the Eyes, indicating fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and mental instability. Advancing has no basis, retreating has no support. At first it seems smooth, but soon things turn against each other, leading to separation. This is because all three transmissions fall in positions that are being restrained or drained, and the energy flows from above downward, gradually dissipating, with no signs of prosperity or strength. Fortunately, the first transmission, regardless of whether the divination is done in the day or night, is accompanied by a heavenly general of water, which can support the亥 water and nourish the day stem.

天時：久雨難晴，占雨即得。家宅：主虛耗，必為子孫喜事多費。婚姻：晝占吉而龍神空陷，主男家不孟就。胎產：孕婦多病，產速而不長進。功名：晝占或得父蔭，或文字之力。求財：不利。疾病：不安，久病忌。失脫：不獲。出行：有驚憂。行人：淹滯。爭訟：易解。兵戰：敵兵空營而去。

When asking about the weather, prolonged rain will not clear up soon; if the inquiry is about seeking rain, it will rain immediately. When asking about the household, it indicates unnecessary expenses, and certainly a lot of money will be spent on the joyous affairs of the descendants. When asking about marriage, the daytime divination shows auspiciousness from textbooks, but the Azure Dragon is in a bad position, indicating the male party is unwilling to proceed with this marriage. When asking about childbirth, the pregnant woman will suffer much pain, giving birth quickly but the child will not be strong. When asking about official rank, the daytime divination suggests either benefiting from the father's influence or achieving success through scholarly efforts. When asking about seeking wealth, it is unfavorable. When asking about illness, the condition is unstable, especially for those who are long-term sick, it is particularly dangerous. When asking about lost items, they cannot be recovered. When asking about travel, there will be fear and worries on the way. When asking about a traveler, he will be delayed halfway. When asking about disputes, it is easy to reach a reconciliation. When asking about military affairs, the enemy will abandon their camp and retreat.

畢法云：不行傳者考初時。指掌賦云：昴星陰陽無克，從至陰處討出消息來，俯視者憂近。古鑑：丑將占賊曰：元武剋日，必主破財。青龍克酉，賊本合敗，卻被旺亥反制巳火，賊得水中伏匿。戌為來路，亥為去方，皆在西北。酉為賊本家，必屬雞。酉六亥四，遁得乙八丁六。酉無氣不倍，當於二十四里外，門前有林木，屋後有水處捕之，果驗。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the three transmissions do not flow or progress in the course of the lesson, one should examine the first transmission and the time of divination. The "Zhipang Fu" says: In the lesson of the昴 star, if both yin and yang are not in conflict, one must seek information from the most hidden place; among those that look down, there is a sign of imminent trouble. Here is an old case: A person used the Chou general to set a lesson to catch a thief. The diviner said: Yuanwu (Black Tortoise) is in conflict with the day stem, so there will certainly be a loss of wealth. Qinglong (Azure Dragon) is in conflict with the You metal, which should mean the thief's defeat, but the strong and prosperous Wu water reverses and controls the Si fire, so the thief hides by the water. Xu is the path the thief came from, and Hai is the direction the thief went to, both in the northwest. You is the original place of the thief, so the person must be a rooster. The number of You is six, the number of Hai is four, the number of遁干 (hidden stem) Yi is eight, and the number of Ding is six; since You metal is without strength, it cannot be doubled, so take six multiplied by four to get twenty-four. The thief should be found twenty-four li away, where there is a forest in front of the door and water behind the house. Later, it turned out to be true.

課體：重審，稼穡，勵德，遊子。課義：干就支所，財宜急取，稍緩遭昏，丑辛可懼。

This divination lesson has the "Lesson Pattern" of "Re-examination." The three transmissions are all earth, yet they still form the pattern of "Cultivating Crops." It also combines the patterns of "Moral Cultivation" and "Wandering Child." The meaning of the lesson indicates that the Day Stem actively moves into the territory of the Day Branch, where wealth should be taken early. A slight hesitation will result in being covered by theTomb Spirit (mound spirit) of the Earthly Branch Wei, leading to confusion and obstruction. Moreover, the initiating transmission has the Earthly Branch Chou (Ox) escaping from the Heavenly Stem Xin (Metal), becoming an official ghost that suppresses the Wood of Yi (Ethereal). This is the most alarming aspect.

解曰：乙課在辰，辰就支上，是為人就財所，速取為佳。若就留連，則必為未所墓，而遭其昏滯也。況丑遁辛鬼，臨干發用，有因財致禍之象，可不懼乎。

The ethereal wood stem Yi is lodging in the palace of Chen, and Chen has moved to the position of the day branch. This is called a person actively going to where wealth is located, so it is best to take it quickly and leave. If one is greedy and does not leave, it will certainly be detained by the storage of Wei earth, leading to a state of confusion and blockage. Moreover, the earth branch Chou has hidden the metal stem Xin official ghost in this cycle, and it is also on the day stem initiating transmission, clearly indicating a situation where wealth brings misfortune. How can one not feel fear?

斷曰：此重審之卦，合稼穡之局。事非順利，多歷艱辛。循理則亨，犯上不吉。四課墓覆而不備，三傳恃勢而遞刑。晝占蛇乘遁鬼，大有驚恐不寧。賴末傳未虎沖破丑墓，是為以凶制凶，聊得其平耳。攜金告貴，納粟奏名則吉。

The divination indicates this is a case of re-examination, forming a pattern of cultivated land and grain soil. Affairs will not proceed smoothly, with a long and arduous journey; following conventional principles will lead to success, but acting against authority will bring misfortune. The four lessons are covered and suppressed by the tomb god and are incomplete. The three transmissions each rely on the power of earth and mutually attack and harm each other. During the day, the Teng Snake is mounted on a hidden official ghost, showing a very alarming and uneasy situation. Reliance is placed on the final transmission, where the earth of the hour is assisted by the White Tiger to break through the tomb of the ox earth, which is called using evil to control evil, achieving only a temporary balance. If one goes to appeal to a nobleman with money or offers grain and money to seek official status, it will instead be auspicious.

天時：溼蒸霾霧，晴陰不定。家宅：人往就宅，昏晦不寧。婚姻：夜占可合，亦見刑沖。胎產：不實。功名：夜戰利，宜捐貲而得之。求財：宜見機急取，戀則生災。疾病：求神則吉，但防尊長。失脫：難獲。出行：不果。行人：晝占至，夜占得空信。爭訟：主為妻財，或酒食起釁。兵戰：宜防伏兵。

When asking about the weather, the dampness rises and the sky is filled with heavy mist and haze, with the weather changing from clear to cloudy without a fixed pattern. When asking about the family home, it is a place where people move in, and the house is dark and unsettled. When asking about marriage, the course can be formed at night, but there is still punishment and clash. When asking about pregnancy, the fetal energy is not solid. When asking about official rank, it is advantageous to cast the course at night, and it is suitable to make donations and pay grain to achieve success. When asking about seeking wealth, one must seize the opportunity quickly and take it away; if one is greedy and does not let go, disaster will occur. When asking about illness, praying to deities is auspicious, but one must be careful of matters concerning the family elders. When asking about lost items, they are difficult to recover. When asking about travel, it cannot be accomplished. When asking about a person on the way, if the course is cast during the day, the person can arrive, but if cast at night, only an unreliable message will be received. When asking about disputes, the cause is often related to the wife and money, or quarrels arising from food and drink. When asking about military matters, one must be cautious of ambushes.

畢法云：賓主不投刑在上，傳財化鬼財休覓。課經云：三宮皆土，兄弟以力相傷，為恃勢刑。斷驗：庚辰生人，戊申戌將占財產，曰：日上見財乘龍，又臨行年，主進田產，不用錢買。中傳朱雀，有人爭競。末傳未作天后，應歸還內戚。日就支財，旋得眾貲。卻因門前有墳侵界興訟，財化為鬼。若非春占乙旺，則不惟破橫得之財。即在己者，亦須破盡也，皆驗。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the subject and the ruler do not harmonize, it is because the god of mutual punishment is present; if the wealth god in the three transmissions turns into the official ghost, there is no need to search for wealth. The "Ke Jing" says: If the three transmissions and three palaces are all earth, it is like brothers relying on their strength to fight each other, which is called "relying on power to cause punishment." The following is a practical case: A person born in the year Gengchen used the hour Xu to cast a divination in the year Wushen, asking about property. The diviner said: The day stem has the wealth god riding the Azure Dragon, and it is exactly the occupant's age, indicating that property will enter the house without any cost; the middle transmission is the Vermilion Bird, meaning someone will come forward to compete; the final transmission is the earth of Wei, acting as the Heavenly Empress, so in the end the property will be returned to the wife's family. Since the day stem moves directly to the day branch's wealth, the person soon received a large sum of money from many people, but later he got into a lawsuit over a graveyard encroaching on his land, and the wealth turned into official ghosts. If this had been cast in spring when the wood of Yi was strong, not only would this unexpected wealth be lost, but also his original property would be completely lost. Later, everything came true.

課體：元首，曲直，淫泆。課義：貴臨乙木，支乘干祿，仔細推之，無禮反目。

The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou" (Primordial Head). The three transmissions form the wood triad of Hai-Mao-Wei, indicating the "Qu Zhi" (Flexible and Straight) pattern. The Heavenly Empress and Liu He (Six Harmonies) are both present in the lesson and transmissions, suggesting improper behavior by a woman, which is termed "Yin Yu" (Lasciviousness). The lesson's meaning indicates that the day stem, which is Ji Mu (Ethical Wood), has the day's stem ruler, Zi Water, directly above it, and the day branch is occupied by Mao Wood, which is the禄 (favorable position) of Ji Mu. At first glance, this seems to be a favorable combination of prestige and fortune. However, upon closer examination, Zi and Mao are in conflict, resulting in the "Punishment of Impropriety." In the end, the two parties will turn against each other.

解曰：子為旦貴，臨於日干；卯為日祿，加干支上，乍視之可謂美矣。然細推之，干支上下，子未卯辰互作六害，又干上子，與支上卯，彼此相刑，無禮反目，甚可惡也。

Zi water is the nobleman for the Yi day stem during the day, and it is directly above the day stem; Mao wood is the禄神 for the Yi day stem, and it is also placed above the day stem and branch. At first glance, this is indeed a harmonious situation. However, upon closer examination, the Zi water above the day stem and the Chen earth below the day branch form a mutual six harms, and the Zi water on the day stem and the Mao wood on the day branch also mutually injure each other, which is exactly what is called the punishment of impropriety. This indicates that the two sides will turn against each other, which is truly unpleasant.

斷曰：元首之卦，局合曲直，以尊制卑。三傳比日，又且旦幕貴人，臨日陰陽。日祿長生，臨辰陰陽，宜無不吉。然交車六害，俯丘仰仇，子卯無禮，后合不正，往往自招悔吝，先吉後凶也。旺祿臨支，晝合夜鬼，會木傷支，人雖強旺，宅必傾頹。

The interpretation states: The initial chart forms a curved and straight wood pattern, indicating a structure where superiors suppress inferiors. The three transmissions and the day stem are of the same type and support each other. The day's noble and night's noble are respectively present on the day stem's yang and yin spirits; the禄神 (favorable spirit) and长生 (growth) are also present on the day branch's yang and yin spirits, which by nature should not be unfavorable. However, there is mutual conflict and harm, with looking up revealing a grave and looking down encountering enemies. The relationship between子 (rat) and卯 (rabbit) is injurious and disrespectful, while the Heavenly Empress and Liu He are in a harmonious but improper relationship, often leading to self-inflicted regret and disgrace, resulting in a transition from favorable to unfavorable. The strong禄神 (favorable spirit) falls on the day branch, making the day's chart a harmonious relationship and the night's chart an official ghost. The three transmissions form a wood pattern that harms the day branch: although the person's side is strong, the house's side will surely decline.

天時：多風有雨，長養禾稼，亦主蟲莠。家宅：防有奸私闇昧，及有伏尸。婚姻：不用。胎產：胎安，防難產。功名：得貴得祿，然美中不足。求財：有祿者不宜。疾病：不妨，然難全愈。失脫：在木器內，或在林中。出行：仕宦吉，宜用舟楫。行人：即歸。爭訟：難解。兵戰：勝，宜委糧誘敵。

When asking about the weather, there will be much wind and rain, which can nourish crops, but also lead to the growth of insects and weeds. When asking about the household, be cautious of secret affairs and also beware of buried unclaimed corpses beneath the house. When asking about marriage, this match should not be discussed further. When asking about pregnancy, the fetus is safe, but there is a risk of difficult labor at delivery. When asking about official rank, both the nobleman and the official god are favorable, but there is still some deficiency. When asking about seeking wealth, those who already have a salary should not seek more. When asking about illness, life is not in danger, but the illness is hard to cure completely. When asking about lost items, the item is inside wooden objects or in the woods. When asking about travel, it is favorable for officials, and it is suitable to travel by water by boat. When asking about a traveler, he will return soon. When asking about disputes, it is difficult to mediate. When asking about warfare, victory is possible, and it is suitable to use the method of abandoning supplies to lure the enemy into a trap.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，貴雖坐獄宜臨干，賓主不投刑在上，彼此猜忌害相隨，合中犯煞蜜中砒。指南：己丑年未將，占地方安否。曰：子為游都臨干，卯為賊符臨支，發用木局為舟楫，主有賊船東來。然初中休囚，末傳太陽月建，城邑無虞也。至己亥日，果有賊自東來，水陸並進，人民駭走，繫有奸人勾引。官兵一出，賊果奔潰。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the禄神 falls on the day branch, officials often serve as acting officials with unclear status; although the nobleman is sitting in a position of imprisonment, if it is adjacent to the day stem, it can still be used; if the host and guest do not match, it is because the god of mutual conflict is above; if there is mutual suspicion, it is because the god of mutual harm is accompanying; in a harmonious situation, if aInauspicious Sha is involved, it is like arsenic mixed in honey. The "A Guide to Great Liuren" records: In the year Jichou, using the hexagram of Wei as the general to cast the divination, to inquire about the safety of the region. The interpreter said: The water of Zi is the "You Du"Inauspicious Sha, located on the day stem; the wood of Mao is the "Zhe Fu"Inauspicious Sha, located on the day branch; the initiating transmission is also in the wood trigram, wood representing boats, indicating that there is a thief boat coming from the east. However, the first and middle transmissions are in the state of weakness and confinement, while the final transmission is ruled by the sun and the month builder, so the city will ultimately be safe. On the day of Jihai, indeed, thieves came from the east, attacking by both water and land routes, causing panic and flight among the people. It was found that there was a traitor inside who was guiding them. When the official army moved out, the thieves scattered and fled.

課體：重審，六儀，四絕。課義：守有生路，解憂散慮，晝貴空亡，夜貴臨墓。

The lesson pattern of this divination is "Chong Shen" (Re-examination); the Six Instruments, which are the spirits of the beginning of the ten-day period, initiate the transmission, and this is called "Liu Yi" (Six Instruments), indicating a transformation from misfortune to good fortune. The transmission of the lesson falls on the place of termination, so it is also known as "Si Jue" (Four Termination Points). The meaning of the lesson suggests: staying in one's original position brings a path to survival; when taking action, it is only suitable for relieving worries and dispelling doubts, and one should not expect to achieve success. This is because the nobleman is located in Kongwang (Void) during the day, and in the storage place (Mù Kù) during the night, making both noblemen unreliable.

解曰：亥為長生，臨於日上，守之則得其益。若動而之傳，午脫日氣，晝乘天空空脫之神，惟宜解憂散慮而已。中傳財丑遁辛鬼，亦不可取。末傳夜貴坐墓，晝貴坐空，皆不足恃也。

The water of the亥 is the long life of the wood of 乙, and it is directly above the day stem, thus naturally benefiting it. However, once it is activated and enters the three transmissions, the fire in the middle transmission specifically drains the vital energy of the day stem. In the daytime lesson, the position of午 is occupied by the sky void, which is associated with deceit, and the entire transmission consists of empty and draining spirits. Such a lesson is only suitable for relieving worries and dispelling doubts, but cannot accomplish real matters. Although the earth of丑 in the middle transmission is the wealth god, it also hides the metal of 辛, the official ghost, so it cannot be taken. The night nobleman sits in the storage place in the final transmission, while the day nobleman falls into the void, and both noblemen are unreliable.

斷曰：重審之卦，事多不順，起於陰小，喜三傳遞生以生日。又旬儀發用，支儀居末，亦可逢凶化吉，得意外之遇。但卦名四絕，止宜結絕舊事，不可妄作圖新。

The interpretation says: This divination lesson indicates a review of past matters, with things mostly going against expectations, and the cause often relates to a woman's words. Fortunately, the three transmissions form a continuous chain, with each supporting the next, and finally returning to support the day stem. There is also the ritual god (仪神) initiating the transmission from the beginning of the ten-day cycle, and the ritual god of the day branch falls in the final transmission, so it is still possible to turn misfortune into good fortune and gain unexpected opportunities. However, since this lesson is called "Four Isolated" (四绝), it is only suitable for settling old accounts and matters, and one should not rashly start new plans or initiatives.

天時：晴雨得宜，可望豐歲。家宅：主有老陰人作耗，或左旁小巷坍塌。婚姻：宜贅婿。胎產：主老婢孕。功名：主有異遇，孟冬占吉。求財：恐因財致患。疾病：主身弱，防飲食暗傷。失脫：晝夜賊神俱空，難獲。出行：不宜謁貴，餘亦未利。行人：即至。爭訟：此勝彼負。兵戰：意外得捷，宜慎其後。

When asking about the weather, it indicates that the weather will be evenly sunny and rainy, and a bountiful harvest is expected. When asking about the household, it suggests that there will be a loss of property due to an elderly woman in the family, or that there may be a collapse in the left alley. When asking about marriage, it is suitable to take in a son-in-law. When asking about pregnancy, it indicates that an old servant woman is pregnant. When asking about official success, there will be unusual opportunities, and it is favorable in the first month of the tenth lunar month. When asking about seeking wealth, there is a fear of bringing misfortune through money matters. When asking about illness, it indicates a weak body and a need to be cautious of hidden harm from food. When asking about lost items, it suggests that both the gods of theft during the day and night will be ineffective, and the lost items cannot be recovered. When asking about travel, it is not advisable to visit a nobleman, and there is no benefit in other situations. When asking about a traveler, he will arrive soon. When asking about a lawsuit, our side will win and the other side will lose. When asking about military affairs, there will be unexpected victories, but caution is still needed afterwards.

畢法云：前後引從升遷吉。古鑑：一縣令巳生，寅將占前程。曰：亥雖生干，有蛇擾之。功曹作太陰合亥，曹吏為奸。午火臨絕乘空，主妻子有災。申鬼數七，七個月被曹職羈滯，遇運使始得解去。子作貴，加本命巳上，以子為漕運故也。指南：一內監被逮，用戌將占，曰：日上皇恩，支見天赦太歲，貴人生日，子命初末引從，必轉禍為福。後果免罪，尋復原職。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: If there is a guide before the three transmissions and a follower after, it indicates good fortune of promotion and official appointment. Here is an old case: A county magistrate was born in the year of Si. He used the寅 (Yin) general to cast a divination for his career. The diviner said: The亥 (Hai) water can generate the day stem, but the Teng Snake is nearby causing disturbance; the Gongcao寅 (Yin) wood is acting as Tai Yin and combines with亥 (Hai), indicating secret corruption by clerks in the office. The午 (Wu) fire is in a state of decline and also occupies Kongwang, indicating misfortune for wife and children. The number of the申 (Shen) metal official ghost is seven, so he will be troubled by official affairs for seven months until he meets the granary commissioner and escapes; this is because the Zi (Zi) water acts as a nobleman, added on his birth year position of Si, and Zi water is the main indicator of granary transport. The "A Guide to Great Liuren" also records: A eunuch was arrested, and using the戌 (Xu) general to cast a divination, the diviner said: The day stem receives the god of imperial grace, the day branch sees Tian She and Tai Su, the nobleman generates and supports the day stem, and the original birth position of Zi water has the first and final transmissions guiding and following. He will certainly turn misfortune into good fortune. Later, he was indeed pardoned and soon restored to his original position.

課體：反吟，無依，稼穡，斬關。課義：滿目空財，往而不來，宅乘遁鬼，因妻致災。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Reverse Chant" combined with "No Dependence," and the three transmissions consist entirely of earth, forming "Cultivating Land." The Hekui (Xu) earth is added to the day's branch as the initiating transmission, forming "Cutting the Gate." The meaning of the lesson indicates that there are many wealth spirits in sight, but they are all empty, with departure but no return; the day's branch, representing the family dwelling, is occupied by the hidden outgoing Xin metal official ghost, thus causing disaster through the wife.

解曰：三傳俱財，然落空陷，不足用也。反吟主往來反覆，今俱空絕，則往而不來矣。丑財在支，旬遁辛鬼，反傷乙木。丑為乙妻，而晝乘天后，故當因妻致禍也。

The three transmissions are all the wealth gods of ethyl wood, but they all fall into the Kongwang trap and cannot be used. Reverse Chant usually indicates that affairs come and go, and are unstable. Now, since the three transmissions are both empty and cut off, only the aspect of going away remains. The wealth god of earthy soil is located on the day branch, and at the same time, a hidden metal official ghost of Xin metal appears in the current ten-day cycle, which turns around to harm the ethyl wood. Earthy soil originally represents the wife of ethyl wood day, and in the daytime divination, it is also occupied by the Heavenly Empress, so it is concluded that trouble will arise due to the wife.

繼曰：此反吟無依之卦，課傳純土，局合稼穡，於變動不寧之中，仍有艱難困苦之意。三傳皆落空陷，主事有聲無實。雖就必更，縱得還失。吉不成吉，凶不成凶。滿目皆財，取之不得，不取又貪，有身入寶山，空手而還之象。

This is a reverse chant lesson without support, with the four lessons and three transmissions entirely composed of earth deities, forming a situation of farming and harvest. Amidst turmoil and instability, there is also a layer of hardship. All three transmissions fall into the kongwang trap, indicating that matters will have only reputation without actual results: even if an agreement is reached, it will inevitably change; even if something is obtained, it will have to be lost. Good things cannot become good, and bad things cannot become bad. Everywhere there is wealth, but it cannot be obtained; if not taken, there is greed in the heart. It is like a person entering a mountain of treasures but leaving with empty hands.

天時：夜將乘龍，主有雨。家宅：主家道空乏，夫妻不睦。婚姻：不宜，亦不成。胎產：主雙胎。功名：無所就。求財：難得。疾病：主三消之症，久則凶。失脫：難尋。出行：不果。行人：未至。爭訟：為爭空財，旋各解散。兵戰：未利。

Inquiring about the weather, it indicates that the Heavenly General is riding the Azure Dragon at night, suggesting there will be rain. Inquiring about the household, it suggests the family is in a state of emptiness and lack, with the husband and wife not in harmony. Inquiring about marriage, it indicates that the match is unsuitable and cannot be realized. Inquiring about pregnancy, it suggests a twin pregnancy. Inquiring about official rank, it indicates no success. Inquiring about seeking wealth, it suggests difficulty in obtaining it. Inquiring about illness, it indicates a type of diabetes affecting upper, middle, and lower parts of the body, which can be dangerous if prolonged. Inquiring about lost items, it suggests difficulty in finding them. Inquiring about travel, it suggests that the journey cannot be made. Inquiring about a traveler, it suggests that the person has not yet arrived. Inquiring about a dispute, it indicates that both parties are fighting over phantom wealth, and they will soon part ways. Inquiring about military matters, it suggests that there will be no advantage gained.

畢法云：空空如也事休追，來去俱空豈動移。課經云：旬尾晝乘元，夜乘虎為祿作閉口，不必加旬首也。古鑑：丁丑亥將占會試，曰：三傳年命，魁罡俱空，如何敢許甲榜。丑年末日，合而為魁即中，後居官未久，即當丁艱。蓋傳課純財，印爻被克故也，後果驗。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If everything is empty and nothing remains, there is no need to pursue further; if both ends are empty, what is the point of changing or adapting. The "Ke Jing" says: The spirit at the end of the ten-day period rides on the Black Tortoise during the day and on the White Tiger at night, thus becoming a禄神 that is sealed up, and it is not necessary to add it to the beginning of the ten-day period. Here is an old case: In the year Dingchou, using the亥 general to cast the divination for the imperial examination. The diviner said: The three transmissions and the person's birth year and destiny are all in the empty position, both Hekui and Tiangang fall into Kongwang, how dare we predict he will pass the examination; he will pass only when the year Chou arrives on the day Wei, as Chou and Wei combine to form the number of Hekui, then he will pass. He also said that he would soon suffer the loss of his parents while in office—because the four lessons and three transmissions are all wealth gods, representing the official seal and documents, which are harmed by wealth. Later, it indeed came true.

課體：知一，鑄印，度厄，勵德。課義：丁雞抱蛇，初中虛花，卯雖是祿，元虎相加。

This divination lesson has the "Lesson Pattern" of "Zhi Yi", combined with "Zhu Yin" (the戌 represents the seal, and the巳 represents the furnace, indicating receiving an official seal and appointment), "Du E" (the three lower spirits are attacking the upper spirits, like crossing the sea without a boat, requiring to endure hardships), and "Li De" (cultivating virtue). The meaning of the lesson indicates that the酉 metal, which belongs to the chicken, has retreated and is attached to the Teng Snake; both the first and middle transmissions are empty and not substantial; although the final transmission is卯 wood, which is the禄 of the乙 day, it is unable to overcome the two凶 spirits, Yuan Wu and Bai Hu, which are above it.

解曰：酉為旬丁，又作日鬼。夜占乘螣蛇而臨干，為憂疑之象。初傳旬空，中傳坐空，凡事虛而不實。末傳卯雖日祿，然夜占元武，則為盜脫，晝占白虎，則為凶戰，寧可取乎，徒有鑄印之美名而已。

The metal of the酉 branch has hidden itself in the Ding stem within this ten-day cycle, and at the same time it is the official ghost that restrains the wood of the Yi stem. At night, when casting the divination, it rides upon the Teng Snake and rests upon the day stem, showing a state of worry and fear. The first transmission falls in the empty place, and the middle transmission also sits upon the empty place, making all actions empty and unsubstantial. The卯 wood in the final transmission, although it is the禄神 of the Yi day, when cast at night it is ridden by the Black Tortoise, leading to loss and leakage; when cast during the day it is ridden by the White Tiger, leading to danger and conflict. Such a禄神 can no longer be used, it is merely a name with the pleasant title of 'casting the seal'.

斷曰：知一之卦，格合鑄印。惜初中空陷，神將非佳，恩中有害，觸處驚疑。課名度厄，不利長上。在君子為虛聲無實，官祿不寧，馬空印破。在常人為孤獨無成，既防病訟，亦見別離也。惟巳年月占之，仕宦可卜亨利。干乘六合，支乘六害，外和而內不和。

The interpretation says: Knowing the first lesson, the structure matches the casting of an official seal, but unfortunately both the first and middle transmissions fall into empty and sinking positions. The heavenly general is not a good one. There is affection mixed with harm, and wherever one goes, there is suspicion and uncertainty. This lesson is called "Enduring Misfortune," which is unfavorable to the family elders. For those who study and seek official positions, it shows empty reputation without real benefits, and official positions and salaries are unstable. The post-horse falls into emptiness, and the seal is damaged. For ordinary people, it indicates loneliness and failure. They must beware of illness and legal troubles, and also face separation. Only if the divination is made in the year or month of巳, can those in official positions hope for success and benefit. The day stem is connected with Liu He, and the day branch is connected with Liu Hai, indicating an outwardly harmonious but inwardly discordant situation.

天時：主有風雷，而雨澤甚少。家宅：夜占人宅不寧。婚姻：不成，雖合不利，宜遲配。胎產：胎神坐空，利產不利胎。功名：考試遲鈍，宦途亦有未穩，巳年月吉。求財：往來無濟，靜守反得。投謁：晝貴坐害，夜貴在卯，不宜干貴。疾病：主驚癇風火，或噤口不食，久病大不利。失脫：難尋，見者不言。出行：改期。行人：久望不至。爭訟：防遭曲斷。兵戰：未利。

When asking about the weather, there will be wind and thunder, but very little rain. When asking about the household, if the divination is cast at night, both people and the house will be restless. When asking about marriage, it is not advisable to proceed; even if forced together, there will be no benefit, and it is better to delay the wedding. When asking about pregnancy, the fetal deity is sitting on Kongwang, which is favorable for childbirth but not for preserving the pregnancy. When asking about official rank, the examination is delayed and the official career is unstable; it will be favorable only in the year and month of Si. When asking about seeking wealth, traveling back and forth brings no benefit, and it is better to remain still and gain something. When asking about visiting a superior, the day nobleman is in a position of mutual harm, and the night nobleman is in the Mao position, so it is not advisable to seek the nobleman. When asking about illness, it indicates convulsions, epilepsy, or wind-fire diseases, or locked jaws making it difficult to eat; long-term illness will be very unfavorable. When asking about lost items, they are difficult to find, and those who see them will not speak. When asking about travel, the date should be changed. When asking about a traveler, they will not arrive soon. When asking about a lawsuit, one must beware of being judged in the wrong. When asking about military matters, there will be no advantage.

畢法云：害貴訟直遭曲斷，傳墓入墓分憎愛，常問不應逢吉象。訂訛云：夏月巳午時，或值蛇雀太旺，或值空亡，皆為破印損模。指掌賦云：三下賊上為長度厄，越海無舟楫之刑。

The *Bifa Fu* says: The deity of mutual harm injures the nobleman, and even if there is reason in a lawsuit, it may be judged as unreasonable; when the three transmissions pass from the tomb deity into another tomb deity, one must distinguish between what is disliked and what is loved; if an ordinary person's inquiry does not correspond, it is because they have encountered a favorable omen that benefits officials and nobles. The *Ding'e* says: In the summer months, when the class hour is in the hour of Si or Wu, or when the Teng Snake or Vermilion Bird are too strong, or when the Kongwang occurs, these are considered as breaking the seal and damaging the seal impression. The *Zhipang Fu* says: When the three lower deities overcome the upper deities, it signifies that the superior should face hardships, like being in a sea without a boat or raft.

課體：重審，曲直，狡童。課義：自生傳墓，先醒後霧，夜貴乘罡，晝貴保護。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Re-examination." The three transmissions,亥, 卯, 未, still form a Wood triad "Qu Zhí." The六合 and 天后 are both included in the transmissions, forming "Jiǎo Tóng." The meaning of the lesson indicates: the first transmission is the long life of 乙 wood, and the final transmission is the storage of 乙 wood. The energy flows from long life to storage, so it begins with clarity and then becomes confused. When the lesson is cast at night, the Nobleman is riding on the Tiangang position of 辰, and transforms into an official ghost. When the lesson is cast during the day, the Nobleman can generate and support the Day Stem, secretly providing protection.

解曰：亥為日之長生，未為日之墓庫。初亥末未，自生傳墓也。經曰：自墓傳生，先迷後醒，此則反是。兩貴俱臨日之陰陽，但夜貴乘罡作鬼，有傷乙木。賴晝貴生乙脫申，貴德相扶，大宜干貴求神，暗中保護也。

Heavenly Water in the亥 position is the growth of Ethereal Wood, and Earthly Soil in the未 position is the storage of Ethereal Wood; the first transmission is亥 and the final transmission is未, with the energy flowing from growth to storage, which is called "self-growth leading to storage." The classic text says "from storage and repository to growth is first confusion then clarity," but in this case it is reversed, first clarity then confusion. Both the day and night noblemen are present on the day stem's yang and yin spirits. However, the night nobleman, which is the metal of the申, is riding on the Tiangang position of the辰, and also acts as an official ghost, which may harm and restrain Ethereal Wood. Fortunately, the day nobleman, which is the water of the子, both nourishes Ethereal Wood and releases the metal of the申. With the nobleman and the day virtue supporting together, it is most suitable to seek help from the nobleman and pray to the gods for hidden protection.

斷曰：重審之卦，局合曲直，簾幕臨干，長生發用，更逢春占木旺，定主富貴榮華，官祿並至。但合中刑害，先阻後成，又防弟兄連累。干支值絕，止宜告貴，結絕舊事。

The divination indicates that the combined structure forms a Wood Bureau of curved and straight lines, with the Nobleman appearing both day and night over the Day Stem. The God of Growth also initiates the transmission. If this reading is obtained during the season when Wood is strong, great wealth and honor, along with official position and salary, will certainly come. However, within the harmonious structure there are hidden conflicts and harm, so the matter will first encounter obstacles before it can be completed. One should also beware of being involved with siblings. Since both the Day Stem and Day Branch are in the state of decline, it is most suitable to seek help from the Nobleman and settle old matters clearly.

天時：多風雨，草木繁。家宅：夜占宜慎閨門。婚姻：不用。胎產：胎坐空生，防不育。功名：春冬占大吉，晝占考試高第。求財：可得。投謁：兩處只有一處得力。疾病：主脾病少食，難愈。失脫：勾克元武，捕之必得。出行：宜從舟楫。行人：即至。爭訟：先直後曲，告貴求和。兵戰：夜占吉。

Inquiring about the weather, there will be much wind and rain, with abundant growth of grass and trees. Inquiring about the household, if the divination is cast at night, one must be careful to guard the inner doors and gates. Inquiring about marriage, this match does not need to be discussed further. Inquiring about pregnancy, the fetal deity is seated on the position of growth in the empty void, so there is a risk of not being able to raise the child. Inquiring about official rank, if divined in spring or winter, it is very auspicious; if the divination is cast during the day, it indicates success in exams. Inquiring about seeking wealth, one can achieve success. Inquiring about visiting someone, there are two paths, but only one is effective. Inquiring about illness, the illness affects the spleen and stomach, with reduced appetite, and is difficult to recover from. Inquiring about lost items, Gou Chen overcomes the Black Tortoise, so catching the thief will definitely result in recovery. Inquiring about travel, it is favorable to travel by water and take a boat. Inquiring about a traveler, he will arrive soon. Inquiring about disputes, the matter starts reasonable but later becomes unreasonable, so it is advisable to seek the help of a nobleman to mediate. Inquiring about warfare, if the divination is cast at night, it is favorable.

畢法云：貴雖坐獄宜臨干，彼此猜忌害相隨。課經云：自生傳墓，主初謀事時，如花似錦，後反迷惑。指南：戊子年亥將，一官占行藏，曰：木局茂盛，蛇化為龍，必是舟車之職，向後功名遠大。因幕貴坐空，故不由科第。而印爻發用，末傳皇恩，由門蔭出身。正官臨日，偏印居支，先升知府，後轉司道也。果現任工部，未幾升知府。

The "Bifa Fu" says: Although the Nobleman is sitting in the position of imprisonment, as long as he is adjacent to the Day Stem, he can still be used. Mutual suspicion arises because the harmful deity follows along the path. The "Ke Jing" says: If the transmission starts from Growth and goes into Storage, it indicates that at the beginning of planning matters, everything is like flowers and brocade, but later one ends up in confusion. The "A Guide to Great Liuren" records: In the year Wuzi, use the亥 general to cast the lesson. A official asked about his career advancement and retreat. The interpreter said: The wooden structure is flourishing, the Teng Snake transforms into the Azure Dragon, this person must certainly hold a position related to transportation by boat and cart, and his future fame and achievement will be great; because the night Nobleman is sitting in Kongwang, he is not of the imperial examination origin, but instead the official seal hexagram initiates the transmission, and the final transmission meets the imperial grace, thus entering officialdom through ancestral influence. The proper official is adjacent to the Day Stem, and the biased official seal is located at the Day Branch. He first was promoted to the position of prefect, and later transferred to a provincial official. This person is indeed currently serving in the Ministry of Works, and soon was promoted to the position of prefect.

課體：重審，稼穡，不備，贅婿。課義：辛鬼後墓，休買田土，循環三刑，因財受苦。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Re-examination," with the three transmissions all being earth, forming "Cultivation of Crops." The four lessons are incomplete, making it "Incomplete." The earth element in the辰 position is on the day stem and is actually being overcome, like a son-in-law who cannot be independent, hence called "Son-in-Law." The meaning of the lesson is: the hidden metal of the丑 position, which is the official ghost, is followed by the storage, so one must not buy land or property. The three transmissions are entangled in the three punishments, making escape impossible, and ultimately one will suffer greatly due to money matters.

解曰：丑為日財，其占為田上。然旬遁辛鬼，鬼墓在後，能傷乙干，又財化為鬼。若事涉田土，於中取財，則循環於三刑之中，纏繞不脫，必致因財起釁，受諸苦楚也。夜占初傳螣蛇，末傳白虎，其凶尤甚。

The earthy branch Chou (Ox) is the wealth god for the day stem Yi (Bamboo). In terms of divination, it represents land. However, within this cycle, Chou hides the metal stem Xin (Metal), which is the official ghost. The official ghost follows closely behind the storage (mùkù), and is capable of harming the day stem Yi (Bamboo), turning the wealth god into an official ghost. If the matter involves land and the intention is to gain profit, it will become entangled in the Three Punishments of Chou, Xu, and Wei, unable to escape. Eventually, it will certainly lead to disputes over money and bring about various hardships. If the initial transmission is occupied by Teng Snake and the final transmission by White Tiger at night, the danger becomes even greater.

斷曰：重審之卦，課傳皆季，局合稼穡。干支各遭墓覆，事多艱苦，境亦沉迷。雖滿目皆財，而妄求必招災悔。循理守順，利必自來。晝貴立酉，顯者增榮，下秩所忌。又支財就干。最宜速取，緩則化墓矣。

The divination states: This is a case of re-examination. All four lessons and three transmissions are composed of the gods of the four seasons, namely Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, forming a pattern of farming and harvest. The day stem and day branch are each covered by their respectiveTomb Spirit (storage gods), leading to difficulties in all endeavors and a confused and chaotic situation. Although there are many wealth gods visible, reckless pursuit will certainly bring disaster and regret; however, if one follows reason and maintains proper conduct, benefits will naturally come. The daytime noble stands at the You position, bringing glory to the prominent, but it is something to be cautious about for those of low status and minor positions. Also, the wealth of the day branch is moving towards the day stem, so it is most suitable to take it quickly. Any delay will cause the wealth god to enter the storage.

天時：陰溼不見日色。家宅：主宅來就人，買之不費力，又戌作朱雀加未，主有惡犬傷人。婚姻：主納妾，或婦人攜兒改嫁，晝占吉。胎產：胎神臨敗克，防有傷損。功名：用財可得，須歷艱辛，卑位防謫。求財：自來者急取，往求則致禍。疾病：中停飲食，寒熱不安。失脫：龍雀入墓，遺失文書之屬。出行：墓覆，必不成行。行人：在彼不能得意，未歸。爭訟：主因田財而發難端。兵戰：俟彼來侵，可勝，我動不吉。

When asking about the weather, it is gloomy and damp, with no sunlight. When asking about the house, the main house will come to you on its own, and you will not have to exert much effort to acquire it; however, because the earth dog (戌) is acting as the Vermilion Bird (朱雀) over the earth goat (未), there may be an incident involving a vicious dog injuring people. When asking about marriage, it indicates taking a concubine or a woman with children remarrying; if the lesson is cast in the daytime, it is auspicious. When asking about pregnancy, the fetal god is in a declining position and is being harmed, so there is a risk of harm to the fetus. When asking about official rank, one can obtain it by spending money, but it will require going through hardship; those in low positions should also beware of being demoted. When asking about seeking wealth, accept what comes to you on its own, but if you actively seek it, you may invite misfortune. When asking about illness, there is stagnation of food and drink in the middle part of the body, with alternating cold and heat and restlessness. When asking about lost items, both the Azure Dragon (青龙) and Vermilion Bird (朱雀) are in a state of burial, indicating that the lost item is likely documents or contracts. When asking about travel, the burial god is covering over, so the journey will definitely not happen. When asking about a person away, the person is not successful in the place they are and has not returned yet. When asking about disputes, the cause is mostly related to land or money. When asking about military matters, you can win if the enemy attacks first, but it is inauspicious if you attack first.

畢法云：華蓋覆日人昏晦，干墓並關人宅廢，虎乘遁鬼殃非淺，賓主不投刑在上。指要云：三傳稼穡，田土稽停，四季迎財，尚宜守舊。指掌賦云：辰臨日而受克，名為贅婿，不能自立其身。

The *Bifa Fu* says: "Huagai (another name for the墓神, tomb deity) covers and presses down on the day stem, causing people to be dull and obscure; if the day stem enters its tomb and meets obstruction, both the person and the house will decline; if the White Tiger rides on the escaping official ghost, calamity will be severe; if the host and guest do not harmonize, it is because the deity of mutual conflict is in a superior position." The *Zhiyao* says: if the three transmissions form a pattern of farming and harvesting, matters concerning land and property will necessarily be delayed and stagnant; if the four seasons deities all welcome the wealth deity, it is still advisable to maintain the existing business. The *Zhipang Fu* says: if the earth element of the辰 is on the day stem but is instead overcome by it, this is called "a赘婿," indicating that this person cannot establish their own household.