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On the Yiwei day, the eleventh section: dryness in the morning.

Qing (清) · anonymous (佚名) · Volume 47 / 85

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課體:重審,涉三淵,間傳。課義:丁鬼入宅,費用不一,尚可交關,貴不見恤。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Re-examination"; the three transmissions are Shen, Xu, and Zi, which are connected by skipping one position and descending step by step, known as "Involving Three Depths," resembling a step-by-step descent into a deep abyss. This pattern of transmission with one position skipped is generally called "Intermediary Transmission." The meaning of the lesson indicates that the酉 metal official ghost from the stem丁 has entered the family, leading to numerous expenses; fortunately, the day stem and day branch are in mutual harmony, making business dealings acceptable; however, the nobleman himself is in trouble and cannot be relied upon for support.

解曰:酉為日鬼,又為遁丁,今居宅上,盜未之氣,多緣有所動變,遂致費用甚多。辰與酉合,午與未合,日辰上下交車相合,尚可利於交關。但晝貴入獄,夜貴受克,貴人自顧不給,焉能望其恤我,則干之無益也明矣。

The metal of You is the official ghost for Yi day, and it also emerges as Ding stem. Now it is located on top of the house ruled by the day branch, stealing the vital energy of Wei earth. This is mostly due to some changes within the family, leading to unexpectedly large expenses. Chen and You combine, and Wu and Wei also combine. The upper and lower four spirits of the day stem and day branch cross and connect, which is still favorable for trade. However, the nobleman is in the position of imprisonment during the day and is harmed during the night. The nobleman cannot even take care of himself, how can he be expected to care for me? It is clear that seeking help from the nobleman is useless.

斷曰:重審之卦,順進間傳,日辰皆受脫耗,兩貴受制蹉跌。凡所謀為,皆難遂志。有心無力,外美中暌。好事遲成,見災難散。申子與日課,合為水局。中傳戌土,有山之象。又皆入夜方,幽人貞守,山水怡情,為葉其吉。

The divination states: In this case of re-examination, the course proceeds by moving forward in sequence through the positions. Both the day stem and day branch are drained and consumed. The noblemen in the day and night positions are also restrained and lose their footing. Any plans or endeavors will find it difficult to meet expectations; there is intention in the mind but lack of ability in the hands, with an outward appearance of brightness but inner inconsistency. Good things will take a long time to come to fruition, while misfortunes are not easily resolved. The three transmissions include the metal element of Shen and the water element of Zi, which together with the day course form a water pattern. The middle transmission includes the earth element of Xu, which has the image of mountains. Moreover, Shen, Xu, and Zi all fall in the northern direction of the night. Therefore, a person who lives in seclusion, following the right path and finding joy in mountains and rivers, is exactly in harmony with the auspicious aspects of this course.

天時:久暢得雨。家宅:主多變動耗費,兼防婢僕奸私。婚姻:主養媳養婿,先情後禮。胎產:主非正妻孕,或媵婢,又主女胎。功名:多費難成,三月占可以有得。求財:所得不償所費。投謁:見貴無益。疾病:主上部虛,宜祈禱鬼神。失脫:勾生元,防捕人縱盜。出行:利北方及巳月。行人:到家,恐復出。爭訟:此多脫耗,彼有挑唆,易結難解。兵戰:無益,春月吉。墳墓:辰方出水則吉,或辛龍人首可阡。

Questioning about the weather, after a long period of clear skies, rain will come. Questioning about the household, it indicates frequent changes and great expenses, and also beware of servants or maidservants communicating secretly. Questioning about marriage, it indicates adopting a young wife or a son-in-law, with affection first and then formalities later. Questioning about pregnancy, the pregnant woman is not the main wife, but more likely a concubine or maid, and it indicates the birth of a girl. Questioning about official rank, there will be great expenditure and difficulty in achieving success, but if divined in the third month, some benefit may be obtained. Questioning about seeking wealth, the income will not match the expenditure. Questioning about meeting someone, meeting a nobleman will not bring benefit. Questioning about illness, it indicates weakness in the upper part of the body, and it is advisable to pray to ghosts and spirits. Questioning about lost property, Gou Chen moves against the direction of the Black Tortoise, and one must beware of the police intentionally letting thieves go. Questioning about travel, it is favorable to go north, and also favorable to start the journey in the fourth month. Questioning about a traveler, the person has arrived home, but perhaps will have to go out again. Questioning about disputes, our side will spend a lot, and the other side has someone inciting matters, it may be easily settled but difficult to truly resolve. Questioning about military affairs, it is unbeneficial, but favorable in the spring month. Questioning about burial grounds, water flowing out from the辰 direction is favorable, or the dragon coming to the beginning at the辛 mountain can be used for burial.

畢法云:空上逢空事莫追,鬼乘天乙乃神祇;交車相合交關利,人宅受脫俱招盜。課經云:自刑之中,午酉又為四勝煞。凡占自逞其能,各懷邀功逞俊之意。指掌賦云:申戌子名涉三淵,當隱於山林。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If Kongwang appears again on top of Kongwang, there is no need to pursue the matter further; when the official ghost rides on Tianyi Guiren, it indicates divine interference; when the day stem and day branch mutually combine, it is favorable for trade and business dealings; when both person and dwelling are drained, both sides will suffer theft. The "Ke Jing" says: Among the self-punishing deities, the combination of Wu and You also serves as the "Sishi Sha"; whenever this appears, both parties will be stubborn and competitive, with everyone harboring ambitions for merit and victory. The "Zhipang Fu" says: The three transmissions of Shen, Xu, and Zi are called "Shi San Yuan," and the diviner should retreat to the mountains and forests.

On the Yiwei day, the twelfth section: stem on Si, dry branch on巳.

課體:遙克,蒿矢,進茹。課義:空脫實鬼,庶俗深畏,仕宦宜占,三奇並值。

This lesson pattern remains "remote control" under the category "Hao Shi," with the three transmissions continuing in consecutive forward order of the earthly branches, which is also "Jin Ru." The meaning of the lesson indicates that the fire in the approach day, which is巳, is both empty and drained, while the metal in the approach hour, which is申, is a real ghost that does not fall empty. Therefore, ordinary people would find this very frightening. However, for officials, the metal in申 is actually the post-horse and official star. Combined with the hidden heavenly stems in the three transmissions forming the three marvels of yi, bing, and ding, it becomes a rare good lesson.

解曰:巳為空脫而臨日,申乃實鬼而臨辰,主有病訟耗費,故庶俗畏之。仕宦則為驛馬官星,況三傳元遁,得乙丙丁三奇,尤上吉之課也。

The fire in the Si branch has fallen into Kongwang and also drained the energy of the day stem, and it is precisely above the day stem. The metal in the Shen branch is a real official ghost that does not fall into Kongwang, and it is also above the day branch. This configuration indicates illness, legal troubles and financial loss, so ordinary people who divinate this are very afraid. However, for someone with an official position, the Shen metal is exactly both a post-horse and an official star. Moreover, the heavenly stems originally hidden in the three transmissions happen to form the three marvels, Yi, Bing, and Ding, making this an excellent fortune.

斷曰:遙克之課,順進連茹,禍福俱輕,事主牽連不決,謀望未成。獨連珠三奇,幕貴入宅,大利科第。仕宦必有奇遇,富貴非常也。家有客來不可留,西南方防有口舌。

The divination says: A distant and restrictive reading shows that the three transmissions follow each other in sequence, and neither misfortune nor fortune is significant. The matter is likely to be entangled and unresolved, and the plans and hopes cannot be realized for now. However, if the three marvels appear together like a chain, and the night noble enters the family residence, it is highly beneficial for the imperial examination. Officials will certainly encounter extraordinary opportunities, and the wealth and honor they gain will be exceptional. Additionally, if there are guests staying over, they should not be allowed to stay overnight. The southwest direction should be guarded against verbal disputes.

天時:多雨而寒。家宅:多賓孟之費,防婢妾奸私。婚姻:不用。胎產:生女。功名:主有遇奇,榮貴可期。求財:耗折。疾病:不吉,不止一症。失脫:必係婢僕。出行:赴試上官吉,餘不利。行人:忽然而至。爭訟:難解,兩家俱耗。兵戰:秋冬不利。

Inquiring about the weather, there will be much rain and cold. Inquiring about the household, there will be great expenses from guests and relatives, and one should be cautious of servants committing secret affairs. Inquiring about marriage, this match should not be discussed. Inquiring about childbirth, a girl will be born. Inquiring about official success, there will be an unusual encounter, and one can expect honor and wealth. Inquiring about seeking wealth, there will be only losses and expenses. Inquiring about illness, it is not auspicious, and the illness will have multiple symptoms. Inquiring about lost items, it is certainly due to the servants. Inquiring about travel, going to take an exam or to take up an official post is favorable, but other situations are unfavorable. Inquiring about a traveler, he will arrive suddenly. Inquiring about disputes, it will be difficult to resolve, and both parties will incur expenses. Inquiring about warfare, it is unfavorable in autumn and winter.

畢法云:鬼臨三四訟災隨。指南:丁丑年亥將占會試,曰:日鬼皇恩發用,中傳河魁天喜。末傳長生太陽,支見幕貴官星。又雀生太歲,文字華藻,高捷無疑。嫌干支互絕,官難通顯。果舉進士以主政終。又:甲申年申將,縣令占行止,曰:歲貴劫賊臨支,賊符驛馬加干,地有兵擾。幸干網逢空,必得解脫,往水鄉安穩。又:己丑年午將占病,曰:身加卯為棺,又乘驛馬,干支互絕,青龍太常為孝服。戌加酉為紙錢煞,九月節盡矣,皆驗。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: If the official ghost is in the third or fourth lesson, lawsuits and misfortunes will follow. The *A Guide to Great Liuren* records three cases. The first case: In the year Dingchou, using the亥 (Hai) general to cast a lesson for the imperial examination. The diviner said: The day ghost and imperial grace both initiate the transmission, the middle transmission is Hekui and Heavenly Joy, the final transmission is Growth and the Sun. The day branch also shows night dignity and official stars, plus the Vermilion Bird generating and supporting the sovereign, the article is eloquent and refined, and passing the examination is certain. Only the day stem and day branch are in the state of decline, so official rank is difficult to achieve. Later, this person indeed passed the imperial examination, but finally only reached the position of chief clerk. The second case: In the year Jiashen, using the申 (Shen) general to cast a lesson, a county magistrate asked about his staying or leaving. The diviner said: The sovereign and noble god are with the劫贼 (plunderer) andInauspicious Sha (evil spirits) on the day branch, the thief symbol and post-horse are on the day stem, there will be military disorder in the locality. Fortunately, the heavenly net and earth net on the day stem are empty, so he will certainly escape. Going to a water area will be safe. The third case: In the year Jichou, using the午 (Wu) general to cast a lesson for illness. The diviner said: The person's birth star is on the卯 (Mao), the卯 wood is like a coffin, and it is also accompanied by the post-horse. The day stem and day branch are in the state of decline, the Azure Dragon and Tai Chang are transformed into mourning clothes. The戌 (Xu) is added to酉 (You), which is the paper money evil, and the life is destined to end in the autumn equinox. All three cases later came true.

On the Bingshen day, first arrangement: stem on Si

課體:伏吟,元胎,勵德,寡宿。課義:德空祿亡,中財晝元,末生夜虎,壬遁寅邊。

This divination lesson has a "Lesson Pattern" of "Hidden Chant," and a "Hidden Chant" on a yang day is also called "Self-Responsibility," meaning that all matters can only rely on oneself. It also includes three other patterns: "Original Embryo," "Cultivating Virtue," and "Guasu," which refers to the Useful God falling into the position of Guasu. The meaning of the lesson indicates that on a Jia day, the virtue god and the fortune god are both in Si. Now, Si has fallen into Kongwang and is also occupied by Tian Kong, so both virtue and fortune are lost. The middle transmission, although it is the wealth god, is occupied by Yuanwu during the day. The final transmission,寅 wood, can naturally benefit the day stem, but during the night it is occupied by Baihu. Moreover, the寅 wood has retreated into Ren water in this旬, which is the official ghost that controls Jia.

解曰:巳乃日之德祿,既作空亡,又乘天空,是德空祿亡也。中傳雖為日財,晝乘元武,反主耗失。幸末傳寅為日之長生,似可依附。奈夜占乘虎,旬遁得壬,是生中反有所傷,不如坐守宅上虛耗之財,猶愈於妄動也。

The fire in the Si position is both the moral strength and the禄 of the Bing day. Now that it has fallen into Kongwang and is overlaid by Tian Kong, which signifies deception, both its moral strength and禄 are lost. Although the Middle Transmission is the wealth god of the Bing day, it is associated with Yuanwu, which signifies theft and loss, leading to loss and dispersion. Fortunately, the寅 wood in the Final Transmission is the long life of the Bing fire, so it seems somewhat reliable. However, in the night lesson, it is overlaid by Baihu, and in this旬, it also hides the壬 water official ghost, so within the supportive aspect there is actually hidden harm. Therefore, it is better to remain seated and guard the small, illusory wealth at home, which is better than taking unnecessary risks.

斷曰:自任之卦,支干上下陰陽,皆作六合,格名和美,主有將伯相助,合謀成事。但合中有刑破,美中不足之象。

The interpretation says: This is a "self-assumption" lesson of a yang day with hidden chant. The yang and yin spirits of the day stem and day branch are aligned in a completeLiu He, forming a pattern called "harmony and beauty." This indicates that someone will come to help, like the one mentioned in the Book of Songs who "will assist me," enabling the accomplishment of matters together. However, within this abundance of harmony, there is also the presence of punishment and destruction, making it somewhat lacking in perfection.

天時:日上巳火空陷,又作天空,萬里無雲。家宅:支干作合,人宅相安,宅上乘元,防有失脫。仕宦:德祿空亡,占官不吉。求財:己財防失,何暇他求。婚姻:上下相合,占婚可就。胎產:母實兒空,占產不吉。疾病:肺氣不足,醫不得力。出行:速行可去,遲則難行。行人:馬居末傳,行者立至。兵戰:未見其利。

When asking about the weather, the fire in the day stem falls into an empty and weak position and also serves as Tian Kong, indicating clear skies with no clouds. When asking about the household, the day stem and day branch are in harmony, indicating peace between people and the house, but since the house is under the influence of Yuan Wu, there is a need to be cautious about theft or loss. When asking about official positions, both the day virtue and day luck fall into Kongwang, indicating an unfavorable official career. When asking about wealth, even the existing money needs to be guarded against loss, let alone seeking additional wealth. When asking about marriage, the upper and lower elements are in harmony, suggesting that this marriage can be arranged. When asking about childbirth, the mother's side is strong while the fetus's side is weak, indicating an unfavorable childbirth. When asking about illness, it indicates insufficient lung energy, making medicine ineffective. When asking about travel, it is better to leave quickly as travel is possible, but if delayed, it becomes difficult. When asking about a traveler, the post-horse is in the final transmission, meaning the traveler will arrive immediately. When asking about military matters, there is no apparent advantage.

畢法云:空上逢空事莫追,虎乘遁鬼殃非淺。指南:酉加酉占,不言所事,曰:命居太陽貴人之上,必居相位。然伏吟遞克,定有參劾行動之事。太陽墜酉,必不久留。後知代占柄國者,果被論歸。又巳加巳,占兩人枚卜,曰:兩人皆不入相,且被彈劾而歸。緣三傳遞互刑剋,全無和洽之氣。剛日伏吟見馬,歸像已兆矣,果皆不拜。一人被參,一人下獄者,命見地網,是以罹禍尤重也。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: If an empty void appears again on top of another empty void, there is no need to pursue the matter further; if the White Tiger rides on a hidden official ghost, the calamity will be severe. The "A Guide to Great Liuren" records: Someone used the method of adding You to You to cast a divination, but refused to reveal the question. The diviner said: His true destiny is exactly under the Sun and Nobleman, so he must certainly hold a high official position; however, because of the hidden chant and the three transmissions mutually controlling each other, there will certainly be disturbances such as accusations and impeachments; the Sun falling in the You position indicates that his official position will not last long. Later it was found out that he was actually casting the divination on behalf of the current ruling official, and that official was indeed impeached and dismissed. Another case involved using Si added to Si to cast a divination to inquire whether two candidates could enter the cabinet and become prime ministers. The diviner said: Neither of them will become prime ministers, and both will be impeached and dismissed; because the three transmissions mutually attack and harm each other, there is no harmony, and with a yang day and hidden chant, along with the post-horse, the sign of returning home is already evident. Later, both of them indeed did not become prime ministers; one was impeached, and the other was imprisoned; the one who was imprisoned had the earth net in his destiny, so his misfortune was especially severe.

On the Bingshen day, the second arrangement: the stem is on the Chen position.

課體:元首,退茹,斬關。課義:退逢生處,進入空所,事到中門,馬載虎鬼。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Original Leader"; the three transmissions move continuously in reverse through the earthly branches of Chen, Mao, and Yin, which is called "Retreating Vegetables"; the Tiangang (Chen) earth is added to the day and initiates the transmission, which is called "Cutting the Gate." The meaning of the lesson indicates: retreating backwards leads exactly to the Yin and Mao branches, which are the places that nourish me; advancing forward, however, leads into the Kongwang (empty) place of Chen earth. The initiating transmission's Mao wood is the gate deity, indicating that the matter concerns the gate; the final transmission's Yin wood is theThe Post-horse (post-horse) for the propitious day Ji, and also hides the壬 water official ghost and the superior rider White Tiger (White Tiger), equivalent to the post-horse carrying the tiger and ghost rushing in.

解曰:進則人辰之空所,退則逢寅卯之生地。卯為門戶,今作發用,主門戶中事也。寅為日馬,遁得壬水為鬼,是馬載虎鬼。其凶禍之發,必甚迅速矣。仕宦宜占,常人則否。

Proceeding forward leads into the Kongwang of the Chen earth; retreating backward, one can instead encounter the Yin and Mao, which support the day stem. The wood of Mao represents the gate and door, and since it is the initiating transmission, it indicates that the matter in question relates to the gate and door. The wood of Yin is the post-horse for the Bing day, and in this cycle it is hidden as the water of Ren, becoming the official ghost that overcomes Bing. This is the post-horse carrying the white tiger and the official ghost; once it acts, misfortune will come very quickly. This type of divination is suitable for officials but not for ordinary people.

斷曰:退茹之課,事不宜進,發用陷空,止有虛聲。支干之陰神,作旬首旬尾,亦謂之首尾相見,凡謀皆可成就。干上二課皆空,支上二課皆實,大抵外事虛而內事實也。又干支皆乘墓神,凡事昏沉,不能全體通快。

The interpretation says: This divination indicates that matters should not proceed forward; the initiating transmission falls into the void, resulting only in empty reputation. The day stem and day branch have their hidden spirits, one being the beginning of a ten-day period and the other the end, which is called "meeting at the beginning and end." Any plan made can be accomplished. However, both lessons on the day stem fall into the void, while both lessons on the day branch are actual. Generally speaking, external matters are empty while internal matters are real. Furthermore, since both the day stem and day branch are riding on the tomb spirit, all affairs are murky and unclear, unable to be fully smooth and comfortable.

天時:日上乘龍,天罡指巳,但支干皆土,有雨不多。家宅:宅中相合生支,有和氣致祥之象。求財:青龍作脫氣,無得有失。仕宦:青龍臨身,遁官乘虎,功名大利。婚姻:日上皆空,男占不吉。胎產:上強下弱,二陰包陽,妊是男喜,母實兒空,占產不利。疾病:遁鬼乘虎,脾胃受傷之症,春冬占可畏。出行:水陸二路,皆不吉利。行人:天罡加孟,尚未啟行。兵戰:夜占甚凶,大宜謹慎。

Inquiring about the weather, the day stem is covered by the Azure Dragon, the Tiangang points to the Si position, but both the day stem and day branch are occupied by earth deities, so although there is rain, it does not fall heavily. Inquiring about the household, all the deities in the house are harmonious and support the day branch, showing a peaceful and harmonious situation that brings good fortune. Inquiring about wealth, the Azure Dragon acts as a draining deity, leading to no gain and possible loss. Inquiring about official positions, the Azure Dragon is present on the day stem, and the hidden official star is accompanied by the White Tiger, indicating great benefit for official status. Inquiring about marriage, both lessons on the day stem are empty, and if the man asks, it is inauspicious. Inquiring about pregnancy, the upper deity is strong while the lower deity is weak, with two yin deities surrounding one yang deity, indicating a male fetus which is good news, but the mother's side is solid while the fetus's side is empty, suggesting difficulties in childbirth. Inquiring about illness, the hidden official ghost is accompanied by the White Tiger, indicating an ailment affecting the spleen and stomach, which is particularly alarming in spring and winter. Inquiring about travel, both water and land routes are unfavorable. Inquiring about a person's whereabouts, the Tiangang is placed on the four beginning positions, meaning the person has not yet started moving. Inquiring about military matters, the divination performed at night is extremely凶, and one must be especially cautious.

畢法云:虎乘遁鬼殃非淺,空上逢空事莫追。課經云:白虎加臨於旬內之干,為日鬼者,凡占皆畏,其咎彌深,縱空亡亦不能為救。指掌賦云:卯寅丑聯芳悔吝,須知否極泰來。括囊賦云:木逢勾虎,必棟折於三刑。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the White Tiger is riding on the hidden official ghost, calamity will not be light; if empty void is again on top of empty void, there is no need to pursue further. The "Ke Jing" says: When the White Tiger is placed on the heavenly stem that has hidden away in this ten-day period, and this heavenly stem is exactly the official ghost of the day stem, then whatever is divined will be ominous, and guilt will be especially severe, even if it falls into empty void, it cannot be saved. The "Zhipang Fu" says: When卯,寅, and丑 are connected in sequence and retreat, there will first be regret and shame, but one should know that when darkness reaches its extreme, brightness will come. The "Kuanang Fu" says: When the wood god meets Gou Chen and the White Tiger, the beams will certainly be broken under the three punishments.

On the Bingshen day, third arrangement: the stem is on the卯 (Mao) branch.

課體:重審,逆間,極陰。課義:干上旬尾,支上旬始,干謁貴人,最宜啟齒。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Rechecking"; the three transmissions are Chou, Hai, and You, moving in reverse order with intervals, which is called "Reverse Interruption"; this sequence retreats to the most阴暗 place, hence named "Extreme Yin." The meaning of the lesson indicates: the Day Stem is the last卯 of this ten-day period, and the Day Branch is the first午 of this ten-day period, with the beginning and end both present; this is the most appropriate time to visit the Nobleman and directly ask for help.

解曰:干上之卯,乃是本旬之尾,支上之午,乃是本旬之首,名周而復始格,又名一旬周遍格。凡值此者,占事不脫,所謀皆成。晝夜貴加,並臨於中末,告貴最宜。

The stem on the day,卯, is exactly at the end of the Jiawu decade; the branch on the day,午, is exactly at the beginning of this same decade. Thus, both the start and the end are complete, and the cycle repeats itself, which is called the 'Cyclic Reiteration Pattern,' also known as the 'Complete Decade Cycle Pattern.' Whenever this pattern occurs, the matters being divined will not fall through, and all endeavors will succeed. Moreover, both the daytime nobleman and the nighttime nobleman are present, both falling into the middle transmission and the final transmission. Therefore, this pattern is especially favorable for seeking the help of a nobleman.

斷曰:間退之課,進步艱難,又係極陰,凡占昏滯。惟二貴入傳,赴試最吉。干謁必涉二貴交加,用事去而復來,但不宜占解散憂疑之事。且支之陽神,晝乘白虎克支;支之陰神,夜乘白虎脫支,宅內有不寧之象。與支乘墓虎,有伏尸同論。

The interpretation states: A lesson with the position separated and retreated indicates great difficulty in moving forward; it also belongs to extreme yin, so all divinations will be obscure and obstructed. However, the two noblemen have entered the three transmissions, making it most auspicious for taking exams. If one seeks favor or petitions people, it is certainly necessary to have the two noblemen recommend each other, with matters going and then returning. It is not suitable for divining the resolution of worries and doubts. Furthermore, the yang spirit of the day branch rises with the white tiger to attack the day branch during the day; the yin spirit of the day branch rises with the white tiger to drain the day branch at night: this indicates unrest within the household. It can be interpreted similarly to the day branch riding the white tiger as the tomb spirit and the presence of unclaimed bones beneath the house.

天時:天罡指陽,畢宿居未,課曰極陰,占晝則晴,占夜則雨。家宅:宅臨羊刃,防有刑傷,夜占更防失脫。仕宦:兩貴入傳,功名可望,然支干皆敗,後必難保。求財:宜得貴人之財。婚姻:干上落空,占婚不吉。胎產:下強上弱,課又極陰,妊乃成女,母實兒空,占產不吉。疾病:此係火症,病實人空,若無年命相救,恐不能起。出行:路陸稍吉,水路大凶。行人:天罡加仲,尚在中途。兵戰:仲春乃吉,餘時欠利。

When asking about the weather, the Tiangang points to the Yang position, indicating rain, and the Net mansion falls on Wei. The name of the lesson is called Extreme Yin, so if the lesson is cast during the day, it indicates clear weather, but if cast at night, it indicates rain. When asking about the household, the house is afflicted by Yangren, aInauspicious Sha, so there should be caution against injuries; even more so at night, there should be caution against theft. When asking about officialdom, two Noblemen are in the Three Transmissions, indicating prospects for official rank, but since the Day Stem and Day Branch are in a defeated position, it is certain that they will not be able to maintain their position in the future. When asking about seeking wealth, it is advisable to take money from the Nobleman's hand. When asking about marriage, the Day Stem is occupied by an empty position, so the marriage is not auspicious. When asking about pregnancy, the lower god is strong and the upper god is weak, and the lesson is of the Extreme Yin type, indicating a female fetus; the mother's side is solid while the fetus's side is empty, so the birth is not auspicious. When asking about illness, this is a fire illness, with the pathogen being strong and the body weak; if there is no saving from the person's birth year and destiny, it is feared that the patient will not be able to get up. When asking about travel, traveling by land is somewhat auspicious, but traveling by water is very inauspicious. When asking about a missing person, the Tiangang is added to the position of the four quarters, indicating that the person is still on the way. When asking about military affairs, it is only auspicious in the second month of spring, and at other times it is not favorable.

畢法云:鬼乘天乙乃神祇,支乘墓虎有伏尸,干支皆敗勢傾頹,一旬周遍始終宜。干上卯,支上午,支干皆乘敗氣,是為破敗神臨宅,必宅中有人不利,漸致家道衰殘。壬髓經云:當門臺土,所行見阻。指掌賦云:丑亥酉極陰,無出潛之意。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: If the official ghost is riding on Tian Yi GuRen, it indicates that divine spirits are causing trouble; if the day branch is occupied by theTomb Spirit and the White Tiger, there must be unclaimed corpses beneath the house; if both the day stem and day branch are in a declining position, the family's fortune will decline; if the ten days' beginning and end are fully covered, then everything will be appropriate throughout. In this case, the day stem is卯 and the day branch is午, both the day stem and day branch are in a declining state, which means the spirit of decline is present over the house, causing some people in the family to be affected, gradually leading to the family's decline. The "Ren Mei Jing" says: If there is a pile of soil at the entrance, the path taken will encounter obstacles. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: The three transmissions of Chou, Hai, and You are called extreme yin, indicating that the person involved has no prospects and should only remain hidden.

On the Bingshen day, the fourth arrangement: the stem is on the寅 position.

課體:元首,元胎,寡宿,不備。課義:人往就財,傳課縈迴,所孟未得,所畏須來。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Original Head," combined with the patterns "Original Fetus," "Gusu," and "Incompleteness." The meaning of the lesson indicates that the Day Stem actively moves towards wealth; the three transmissions do not go beyond the characters in the four lessons, circling around without escaping the circle; the desired wealth is always out of reach; the feared official ghost cannot be avoided and will inevitably come.

解曰:申為日財,巳加於申,是人往就財也。三傳不離子四課,縈迴不斷,不能解散憂疑。所孟者申財,今坐於鬼方,取則有禍不可得也。末傳亥水克干,是其所畏,無所剋制,勢所必來矣。

Shen metal is the wealth god for Bing day. Bing's lodging palace is Si fire, which is placed upon Shen metal. This represents a person actively moving towards wealth. The three transmissions keep circling within the scope of the four lessons, forming a continuous loop, so the mind remains unsettled. The desired wealth is Shen metal, but it is now located in the position of official ghosts. Trying to obtain it would bring trouble, and ultimately it cannot be obtained. The final transmission, Hai water, directly attacks the day stem, which is exactly what the diviner fears. There is no deity in the chart that can restrain it, so according to this situation, it is inevitable that it will come.

斷曰:元胎之課,事從新起。巳加申作合,謂之干支相會,宜占交加會合之事。巳為旬空,晝將天空,循環空回,求望皆難如意。支乘六合,干乘六害,而官鬼又在末傳,主自己煎熬,他人逸樂。青龍乘寅,若作月內生氣,謂之龍加生氣,當徐徐發福。

The divination states: This is a new beginning, with matters starting from the beginning. The巳 (Si) is added to申 (Shen) to form Liu He (六合), which indicates the day stem and day branch are in harmony, making it suitable for matters related to social interactions, partnerships, and collaborations. Unfortunately, the巳 fire is in the旬空 (decade void), and the day's heavenly general is Tian Kong (sky), so after going around, it still remains empty. Therefore, the desired outcomes are difficult to achieve. The day branch is occupied by Liu He (六合), while the day stem is occupied by Liu Hai (六害), and the official ghost is in the final transmission, indicating that the person is suffering internally while others are enjoying themselves externally. The Azure Dragon is riding on寅 (Yin) wood; if this寅 wood happens to be the current month's life qi, it is called "Dragon added to life qi," and good fortune will gradually appear.

天時:日上龍合皆空,晝占乃晴,末傳朱雀投水,夜占乃雨。家宅:人宅皆空,不能驟發。仕宦:填實支干,富貴可得。求財:龍空財薄。婚姻:下合上害,自己有阻。胎產:二陰包陽,妊乃成男,母子俱空,母吉兒凶。疾病:齒痛嘔血,或心經受病,可以速愈,冬占不吉。出行:水陸皆吉。行人:天罡加季,行者立至。兵戰:祿馬皆空,未見其利。墳墓:當是金局,甲寅落脈,壬丙作向為佳。

When asking about the weather, if the Azure Dragon and Liu He are both in Kongwang on the day stem, it indicates clear weather during the day; if the Vermilion Bird is submerged in water in the final transmission, it suggests rain at night. When asking about the household, if both the person and the house are in Kongwang, there will be no prosperity. When asking about official position, when the day stem and day branch's Kongwang are filled, wealth and honor can be obtained. When asking about wealth, if the Azure Dragon is in Kongwang, the wealth will be weak. When asking about marriage, if the lower spirits are harmonious but the upper spirits are harmful, the obstacles come from one's own side. When asking about childbirth, if two yin spirits are surrounding one yang spirit, it indicates a male child; but if both the mother and child are in Kongwang, the mother is auspicious while the child is inauspicious. When asking about illness, it indicates toothache and hemoptysis, or illness in the heart meridian, which can recover quickly, but it is inauspicious in winter. When asking about travel, both water and land routes are favorable. When asking about a traveler, if Tiangang is placed at the position of the four seasons, the traveler will arrive immediately. When asking about military affairs, if the禄神 and the Post-horse are in Kongwang, there is no obvious advantage. When asking about a grave, one should take the metal formation, with the pulse coming from the Jiayin direction and the grave facing north-south with the ridge facing south.

畢法云:富貴干支逢祿馬,權攝不正祿臨支,彼此猜忌害相隨。課經云:干上寅為驛馬,支上巳為日祿,初傳巳為相氣,加申為用。末傳亥為貴人,年命再逢祿馬貴人者,謂之榮華課。主人宅俱利,出入俱亨。倘用兵征討,有得地千里之象。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When the day stem and day branch encounter the禄神 andThe Post-horse, it indicates a prosperous and wealthy fate; if the禄神 is located in the day branch, officials are often acting in an interim capacity with an improper status; mutual suspicion arises because harmful spirits accompany them throughout. The *Ke Jing* states: The寅 wood on the day stem is theThe Post-horse for丙 day, and the巳 fire on the day branch is the禄神 for丙 day. If the initial transmission is巳 fire, which is in harmony, and it is placed on申 to initiate the transmission; the final transmission is亥 water, which is theNobleman for丙 day. If the person seeking the divination also encounters禄, 马, and Nobleman in their birth year's destiny, this is called the "Rong Hua Ke," indicating benefits for both the person and their residence, smoothness in going out and staying at home. If used to predict military campaigns, it suggests the potential to expand territory by thousands of miles.

On the Bingshen day, fifth arrangement: the stem is on the Chou position.

課體:重審,潤下。課義:事雖難行,亦反可成,惟宜姑待,三六合並。

This lesson pattern is "Chong Shen" (Re-examination). The three transmissions are Shen, Zi, and Chen, which form a water pattern, indicating "Run Xia" (moistening downward). The meaning of the lesson suggests that all three transmissions are water elements that overcome the fire of Bing. The matter seems difficult to advance; however, in reality, it can succeed, but one must wait temporarily and not rush to achieve results—because the triple harmony and Liu He are both present in the chart. Whenever triple harmony and Liu He appear together, even if there is misfortune, it will turn into good fortune.

解曰:三傳全水,來傷日干,事若難行。殊不知申子辰為三合,干上見丑,又為六合。巳申亦合,辰酉亦合。經云:三六相呼見喜忻,縱然帶惡不成嗔。況干上丑土,亦足敵其傳水,凡謀皆有成就。惟不宜欲速成功,徐以待之可也。

The three transmissions are all water, and together they attack and overcome the Bing fire day stem, making the situation seem difficult. But one does not realize that Shen, Zi, and Chen form the triple harmony of water. On the day stem, there is also Chou earth, which forms the six harmony with Zi; Si harmonizes with Shen, and Chen harmonizes with You. The harmonious relationships are layered and complex. The classic text says: the triple harmony and six harmony support each other, indicating joy and happiness. Even if there is some evil, it cannot manifest as anger. Moreover, the Chou earth on the day stem is sufficient to resist the water of the three transmissions. Therefore, any plan can be realized, but one should not rush for success and should wait patiently instead.

斷曰:潤下之課,三傳全鬼,唯利占官,病訟最忌。自支陰之鬼發用,謂之家鬼取家人。賴干有救,可以弭患。又當察救神為何等之神。如朱雀必得文書之力,如貴人必得官長之力也。

The interpretation states: This divination indicates a situation of moistening and descending. All three transmissions are official ghosts, which is only beneficial when predicting official affairs. It is most inauspicious for predicting illness or legal disputes. The official ghosts arise from the hidden spirit of the day branch, which is called "family ghost binding the family members," meaning calamity arises from within. Fortunately, the day stem has another saving deity that can mitigate the disaster. At this time, one should carefully examine which deity is the saving one: if it is the Vermilion Bird, salvation comes through documents; if it is the Nobleman, salvation comes through officials.

天時:晝占朱雀臨干,早必見日;三傳潤下,午后陰雨。家宅:晝占見喜,夜占見憂。仕宦:三傳皆是官星,功名甚利。求財:危中取財。婚姻:事在必成,神空不吉。胎產:女孕易產。疾病:腎水不足,或脾洩之疾,不久自愈。出行:陸路平安。行人:天罡加孟,尚未啟行。捕獲:賊在東南屠宰之家,與女人相合。兵戰:結連眾敵,謹慎則吉。

When asking about the weather, if the lesson is cast in the daytime and the Vermilion Bird is positioned over the day stem, the sun will definitely come out in the early morning; if the three transmissions form a water pattern of moistening and descending, it will turn to rain and clouds in the afternoon. When asking about the household, if the lesson is cast in the daytime, good things will happen, but if cast at night, worries will arise. When asking about official positions, if all three transmissions are official stars, there will be great benefit in terms of achievements and reputation. When asking about seeking wealth, one must obtain wealth in dangerous situations. When asking about marriage, the matter will certainly be settled, but if the useful god falls into an empty position, it will be inauspicious. When asking about pregnancy, it is a female fetus, and delivery will be easy. When asking about illness, it indicates a deficiency of kidney water or spleen weakness leading to diarrhea, which will soon recover. When asking about travel, traveling by land will be safe. When asking about a missing person, if the Tiangang is placed in the position of the four young months, the person has not yet started to move. When asking about capturing a criminal, the thief is hiding in the southeast direction, in the home of a butcher, and is in a relationship with a woman. When asking about military affairs, the enemy will form alliances, and if our side is cautious, it will be auspicious.

畢法云:眾鬼雖彰全不畏,萬事喜忻三六合,傳鬼化財財險危。纂要云:三傳俱鬼,則能去比肩,而無奪財之神。如三合課全作日鬼,兩課俱空,獨存一字為財,乃是全鬼變財也。終是危險,總得之亦不甚穩。若年命上乘日鬼,其禍仍發,終不為財也。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: Although many ghosts are apparent, if there is a rescue, they are not to be feared; when Triple Harmony and Liu He appear together, all matters can bring joy; when the official ghost in the three transmissions turns into a treasure god, this treasure is dangerous. The "Liu Ren Zuan Yao" says: If all three transmissions are official ghosts, they can eliminate the rival brothers who compete with me, so no one will take my treasure. For example, if all the Triple Harmony lessons become daily ghosts, and two of the four lessons fall empty, leaving only one character as the treasure god, this is called "full ghost turning into treasure"; this kind of treasure is ultimately dangerous, and even if obtained, it is not secure. If the person being divined has the year and birth sign also occupied by the daily ghost, misfortune will still occur, and that money will still not become real treasure.

On the Bingshen day, sixth arrangement, the stem is on the zi branch.

課體:知一,四絕,鑄印。課義:彼己無禮,閉口為美,各自昏迷,病絕藥餌。

The lesson pattern of this divination is "Zhi Yi", combined with "Si Jue" and "Zhu Yin" categories. The meaning of the lesson indicates that the day stem and day branch are in a mutual "Wu Li Xi Xing" (Punishment of Impropriety) due to the subjugation of Zi and Mao. At this time, it is best to remain silent. Both the day stem and day branch are seated in their respectiveStorage (storage), leading to confusion and lack of clarity. If the question is about illness, the patient will be unable to take medicine or food.

解曰:干支子卯相刑,彼己無禮。卯乃旬尾,臨於宅上,居家者閉口可也。巳臨戌上,申臨丑上,各自坐墓,甘於昏迷矣。病絕藥餌者,緣卯為閉口,不能飲食及藥餌也。

The water of the day stem (Jia) meets the wood of the day branch (Mao) and they mutually harm each other, which is called the Punishment of Impropriety. Both sides lose their balance. The Mao wood is at the end of the current ten-day cycle and is located over the family palace. Those living at home should remain silent. The fire of the巳, where the Jia stem is temporarily located, falls on the戌 earth, and the metal of the day branch,申, falls on the丑 earth. Each sits in its own storage place, and thus must accept confusion and ignorance. This is called 'disease, decline, and medicine', because the Mao wood signifies closing the mouth. The patient cannot eat or take medicine.

斷曰:知一之課,首尾兩端,下合上刑,夫妻反目之象。墓神發用,舊事復興。課名鑄印,傳入空亡。中傳祿神,逢空入墓,又被子克戌掩,全然無氣,大不利於仕宦。

The interpretation says: Knowing the first lesson, the beginning and end each hold an extreme, the lower god agrees while the upper god is in conflict, resembling a couple turning against each other. The spirit of the tomb is initiating the transmission, causing old matters to resurface. Although the lesson is called Casting the Seal, the three transmissions fall into Kongwang. The middle transmission's禄 god meets Kongwang and enters the storage, and is further overcome by子 water and covered by戌 earth, having no life qi at all, which is extremely unfavorable for someone in official position.

天時:水神空陷,朱雀受克,陰而不雨。家宅:卯為閉口臨宅,防門戶是非。仕宦:官祿皆空,求官不吉。求財:己財難守,外財難得。婚姻:支干相刑,日上又空,占婚不吉。胎產:二陽包陰,妊女之象,母實兒空,占產不利。疾病:心家、肝家受病,或閉口不食,年命有救,方可言生。出行:陸路不吉,水路可行。行人:天罡加仲,尚在中途。遺失:在西方尋。兵戰:支干各自相刑,未見其利。

Inquiring about the weather, the water deity is in an empty and trapped position, the Vermilion Bird is also being overcome, yet the sky is cloudy but no rain falls. Inquiring about the household, the wood of the卯 branch is in a closed position, and a spirit of closure is present over the house, so be cautious of disputes at the entrance and doors. Inquiring about official positions, the official star and the禄 deity are both in an empty position, so seeking an official position is not auspicious. Inquiring about wealth, one's own money is hard to keep, and external wealth is difficult to obtain. Inquiring about marriage, the day stem and day branch are in conflict, and the day stem is also in an empty position, so marriage is not auspicious. Inquiring about childbirth, two yang deities are surrounding one yin deity, indicating a female fetus; the mother's side is solid while the fetus's side is empty, so childbirth is unfavorable. Inquiring about illness, both the heart and liver meridians are affected, or the teeth are clenched and one cannot eat; only if there is a saving deity on the person's birth year can one hope for survival. Inquiring about travel, traveling by land is inauspicious, but traveling by water is possible. Inquiring about a missing person, search to the west. Inquiring about warfare, the day stem and day branch are in conflict with each other, and there is no clear advantage to be found.

畢法云:賓主不投刑在上,不行傳者考初時,人宅坐墓甘招晦,干墓並關人宅廢。三車一覽云:胎神在子,加於干上,若正月占,非妻有孕,即偏室懷胎。但逢空陷,必係鬼胎,否則胎墜。心鏡云:卯加申,戊加卯,占病必手足不舉,或手足受傷之類。原纂義云:戌加卯為歸課,占小人即到。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: When the guest and host do not harmonize, it is because the god of mutual punishment is above; if the three transmissions do not flow smoothly in terms of movement and progression, then one should examine the first transmission and the time of divination; if both person and dwelling are in the storage (mùkù), it is equivalent to willingly inviting misfortune; if the day stem enters the storage and encounters obstruction, both person and dwelling will decline. The "San Che Yi Lian" says: If the fetal god falls on the Zi (mouse) and is placed upon the day stem, and if it is divined in the first month, it is either the main wife who is pregnant or the concubine who is with child; but if it encounters emptiness or decline, it must be a false pregnancy or ghostly pregnancy, otherwise there will be a miscarriage. The "Xin Jing" says: If卯 (rabbit) is added to申 (monkey) or戊 (wu) is added to卯 (rabbit), divination regarding illness indicates that the person will be unable to move their hands and feet, or suffer from injuries to the hands and feet. The "Yuan Zuan Yi" says: If戌 (dog) is added to卯 (rabbit), it is called "guikè" (returning to the lesson), and when divining about whether small people will come, they will arrive immediately.

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