On the Gengzi day, the ninth division: the stem is on the child branch.

課體：元首，潤下，斬關，勵德。課義：彼來投己，脫耗無禮，盜賊之徒，不出邑里。解曰：日為己，支為彼，以支加干，豈非彼來投己。又日為尊長，支為卑幼，以卑幼加干尊長之上，且來相脫，無禮之甚也。發用元武三合相連，三傳不出四課，倘占盜賊，不止一人，且不出鄉邑之外也。

This lesson pattern is called Yuan Shou, Run Xia, Zhan Guan, and Li De. The lesson meaning says: the other party comes to rely on oneself, yet continuously consumes and lacks propriety; if asking about thieves, the people are within their own hometown and cannot escape. The explanation is: the day stem represents oneself, and the day branch represents the other party. Adding the day branch to the day stem clearly indicates that the other party is coming to rely on oneself. The day stem also represents the superior, and the day branch represents the inferior. Placing the inferior above the superior and consuming the superior's energy is extremely disrespectful. The initiating transmission is Yuan Wu, which connects with the triple harmony water pattern, and the three transmissions do not go beyond the four lessons. If asking about thieves, there are not just one person involved, and they have not escaped from their hometown or county.

斷曰：干上既乘盜氣，夜將復乘青龍，又脫干上，是脫上逢脫，事必虛詐，言必空妄。且四課三傳，無非盜脫之神，有耗盡精神，費盡財帛之象。

The interpretation states: The day stem is already subjected to a leaking and draining influence, and during the night the heavenly general also takes the Azure Dragon, which belongs to wood. This further drains the spirit on the day stem, resulting in a situation of double depletion. Therefore, the matter is certainly false and deceptive, and the words are certainly empty and not genuine. Moreover, among the four lessons and three transmissions, there is not a single god that does not represent leaking or draining energy, indicating an image of exhausting spirit and spending all wealth.

天時：晝夜青龍昇天，課傳皆水，陰雨連綿。家宅：宅內空虛，盜賊屢見。仕宦：官貴不見，龍神逢空，占名不利。求財：財氣全無，求亦不得。婚姻：恐被妻家耗脫，亦非吉象。胎產：俯首見兒，產必易速。疾病：虛脫癆損之症，病空人實，治之可瘥。出行：夜占陸路可行。行人：不久即至。遺失：元武乘空，已無蹤跡。兵戰：全然虛詐。

On the weather: both day and night the Azure Dragon rises to heaven, and all four lessons and three transmissions belong to water, indicating continuous rain and clouds. On the household: the house is empty and vulnerable, with thieves frequently visiting. On officialdom: the official star and nobleman do not appear, the dragon god falls into Kongwang, which is unfavorable for fame and status. On seeking wealth: there is no sign of wealth, and even if you seek it, you will not find it. On marriage: it is feared that the wife's family will take advantage, which is not a good omen. On childbirth: the fetus is head-down, indicating a quick and smooth delivery. On illness: it is a condition of exhaustion and weakness, with the illness element falling into Kongwang while the person element becomes solid, so treatment can lead to recovery. On travel: traveling by land at night is feasible. On a traveler: he will arrive soon. On lost items: the Black Tortoise is in Kongwang, meaning the lost item has already disappeared without a trace. On warfare: the entire situation is full of deceit and falsehood.

畢法云：脫上逢脫防虛詐，避難逃生須棄舊。課經云：子加申，課傳皆係水局。天將復乘青蛇元武，俱是水獸，來蝕庚金，脫耗之至。幸庚干坐於辰土之上受生，子水坐於長生之上受生，亦為避難逃生格也。鬼撮腳云：空妄發動乘元，定主失脫，辰加子乘元發用，為真盜。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the upper element is again detached, one must be cautious of false and fraudulent matters; if one wishes to avoid danger and escape, one must abandon everything old. The "Ke Jing" says: When the Zi (Water) is placed upon the Shen (Metal), the four lessons and three transmissions all form a water pattern, the heavenly generals also ride the Azure Dragon, Teng Snake, and Black Tortoise, all of which are aquatic creatures, coming together to erode the Geng (Metal) day stem, exhausting it to the extreme. Fortunately, the Geng day stem sits on the Chen (Earth) and gains life, and the Zi water also sits on its place of growth, thus forming again a pattern of avoiding danger and escaping. The "Gui Cuo Jiao" says: When the empty and false god is activated and rides the Black Tortoise, it certainly indicates loss and theft; when the Chen is placed upon the Zi and rides the Black Tortoise as the initiating transmission, that is truly the case of thieves.

課體：遙克，蒿矢，六儀，三交，龍戰。課義：蒿矢三交，晝虎難逃，干上及末，少解煎熬。解曰：午火發用克干，課名蒿矢。三傳俱仲，謂之三交。皆因交合之中，致生不交。晝將上乘白虎相射，凶惡難逃。幸干上乘亥，末傳見子，能制虎鬼，可以稍解熬煎也。

This lesson pattern is characterized by remote overcoming, arrow shooting, six instruments, three intersections, and dragon battle. The lesson interpretation states: since it is arrow shooting and also three intersections, the white tiger during the day cannot be avoided; fortunately, the day stem's superior deity and the final transmission can somewhat alleviate this suffering. The explanation is: the午 fire serves as the initiating transmission to overcome the day stem, hence the name arrow shooting. All three transmissions fall on the positions of子, 午, 卯, and 酉, which are called three intersections, as they produce discord despite being in mutual generation. During the day, the heavenly general is accompanied by the white tiger, like an arrow shooting, which is ominous and unavoidable. Fortunately, the day stem is accompanied by亥 water and the final transmission also sees子 water, which can control the ghost generated by the white tiger, thus somewhat reducing the suffering.

斷曰：四上脫下，根斷源竭，尊上則利，卑下難堪。午沖子，沖神乘破發用，為之沖破格。主道路驅馳，男女爭構。射神臨於閉口，不宜一切求謀。又午加卯為用，託人多失節難成。

The interpretation states: The upper spirits of the four lessons are all dispersing the energy of the lower spirits, cutting off the roots and draining the source. Those in high positions benefit, while those in low positions find themselves in difficult situations. The hour of午 confronts the hour of子, and the confronting spirit is also riding on the breaking spirit as the initiating transmission, forming a pattern of confrontation and destruction. The owner is likely to be constantly traveling and奔波, with disputes and lawsuits between men and women. The shooting spirit falls in a position of closed mouth, making all endeavors unsuitable. Furthermore, the hour of午 is placed on the hour of卯 as the initiating transmission, and when entrusting others to handle matters, they often change midway and fail to succeed.

天時：水運乎上，天罡指陰，子克午火，不能即晴。家宅：日漸破敗，傷脫難免。仕宦：白虎作催宮使者，功名指日可得。求財：財爻臨宅，財可坐致。婚姻：課名三交，占婚不吉。胎產：胎與支刑，必有所傷。疾病：肝膽受病，中傳酉金作羊刃，乘丁傷干，或為金刃所傷，冬占即愈。出行：水陸兩途皆不吉。行人：可以立至。兵戰：師勞財匱，未見其利。

On weather: Water vapour moves upon the Heaven Plate, the Tiangang points to the yin position, and the Zi water overcomes the Wu fire, so the weather will not clear up for a while. On the household: The family's fortune is gradually declining, and damage and loss are inevitable. On official career: The White Tiger acts as a messenger to promote officialdom, so official success is imminent. On seeking wealth: The wealth element is located on the house element, so wealth will come directly. On marriage: The lesson name involves three intersections, which is not auspicious for marriage. On childbirth: The fetal god is in conflict with the day branch, so the fetal energy will be harmed. On illness: The illness is in the liver and gallbladder; the Middle Transmission You metal acts as the Yangren, and also uses the Ding god to harm the day stem, which may be an injury from a knife or metal tool; the illness can be cured in winter. On travel: Both water and land routes are inauspicious. On a person on the way: The person will arrive soon. On warfare: The army is exhausted and the supplies are insufficient, so there is no apparent benefit.

畢法云：人宅受脫俱遭盜。占驗：甲申五月申將巳時占兵困，曰：城必無虞，不日圍解，蓋因支干休囚，旺氣在內，用時同剋日干，格合羅網。初傳魯都作虎鬼，彼兵雖凶無害。緣末傳游都將星，沖剋初傳，以凶制凶故也。

The "Bifa Fu" states: Both people and the dwelling are drained and consumed, and both sides will suffer theft. The "Zhanyan" records: In the Jiashen year, fifth lunar month, with Shen as the month general and starting the calculation at the巳 hour, a question about the situation of an encircled army was asked, and the divination concluded: The city will certainly remain unharmed, and the encirclement will be resolved soon. This is because the day stem and day branch are both in a weak and confined state, while the strong energy is concentrated within the city; the initiating transmission and the time of divination both overcome the day stem, forming a pattern of a net. The first transmission is Lu Du, transforming into the White Tiger ghost, although the enemy troops are fierce, they cannot harm people. The reason is that the final transmission's wandering general star turns back to overcome the first transmission, thus using evil to control evil.

課體：涉害，斬關，登三天，寡宿，間傳。課義：四課三傳，俱處六陽，晝虎丙申，庶俗難當。解曰：四課三傳之中，無一陰相雜，最宜公用。申上遁出丙火，作日干之鬼。晝乘白虎，仕宦得之，有進秩遷官之喜，常人豈能免於官事乎。

This lesson pattern is characterized by involvement, cutting off the gate, ascending to the three heavens, solitude of the host, and intermediate transmission. The interpretation states that all four lessons and three transmissions fall entirely on the six yang branches, with the white tiger occupying the Bingshen position, which is beyond the means of ordinary people. The explanation is that there are no yin branches among the four lessons and three transmissions, making it most suitable for matters concerning the government. The丙 fire emerges from the申, becoming the ghost yao of the day stem, and the white tiger is present during the day; if an official takes this divination, he will experience joy from promotion and advancement, but ordinary people cannot escape legal troubles.

斷曰：六陽之課，登於三天。貴登天門，罡塞鬼戶，可以利有攸往也。但嫌初中空亡，階級有損，力為之減耳。干上乘生，所當坐待。支上寅被申虎沖制，須防宅舍不寧。

The divination states: A lesson of six yang elements ascends to the third heaven, the nobleman reaches the heavenly gate, and the tiangang blocks the ghost's entrance, which is favorable for going somewhere. However, the first and middle transmissions both fall into kongwang, leading to a reduction in official rank and a weakening of strength. The day stem rides on life qi, so one should remain seated and wait. The day branch's寅wood is attacked and restrained by申metal and white tiger, so one should beware of domestic unrest.

天時：課傳皆陽，天罡加寅，青龍無氣，恐不能雨。家宅：財爻脫宅，室內空乏，不足之象。仕宦：官爻俱空，填實方吉。求財：可求宅內之財。干謁：貴人蹉跌，事必參差。婚姻：官星落陷，占男不吉。胎產：下強上弱，陽極陰生，孕乃成女。疾病：肝經受病，晝占患重。遺失：元乘脫氣，外盜難防，課名斬關，賊必遠去。出行：水路可行。行人：在路。兵戰：罡塞鬼戶，算多必勝。

On weather: All four lessons and three transmissions are yang branches, the tiangang is on yin, the azure dragon has no strength, so rain is likely to be absent. On the household: The wealth yao drains the household energy, the house is empty, indicating a deficiency. On officialdom: The official yao falls on kongwang, so it is not auspicious until real branches are filled. On seeking wealth: Wealth can be sought within the household. On petitioning: The nobleman's foot is in trouble, so matters will be disordered. On marriage: The official star is in decline, so for the male it is inauspicious. On pregnancy: The lower god is strong and the upper god is weak, yang reaches its peak and yin arises, so the fetus is likely female. On illness: The illness is in the liver meridian, and the condition is severe during the day. On lost items: The black tortoise is on a declining branch, so thieves from outside are hard to guard against; the lesson name is cutting the gate, so the thief has already fled. On travel: Traveling by water is possible. On a traveler: The traveler is still on the way. On warfare: The tiangang blocks the ghost's gate, and with careful planning, victory is certain.

畢法云：罡塞鬼戶任謀為，六陽數足須公用，貴人蹉跌事參差，虎乘遁鬼殃非淺。課經云：辰加寅為罡塞鬼戶，不論在傳不在傳，能使眾鬼潛蹤，所作任意，謀為無阻。倘遇辰為月將，尤的尤妙也。三才賦云：魁罡臨處，多生詞訟。申午並交，常有狐疑。指掌賦云：辰戌上乘空武，奴婢逃亡。又云：辰午申登三天，得雲雨之蛟龍。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: When Tiangang blocks the ghost gate, no matter how you plan, it is of no use; when the six yang numbers are full, it must be used for official matters; when the nobleman loses his footing, the matter becomes disorderly; when the White Tiger rides the hidden stem and ghost爻, the calamity is severe. The "Ke Jing" says: When the辰 is placed on the寅, it is called Tiangang blocking the ghost gate, regardless of whether it enters the three transmissions, it can make all ghosts disappear, and whatever you do will be easy and your plans will have no obstacles; if the辰 is exactly the month general, it becomes even more effective and skillful. The "San Cai Fu" says: Where Tianguai and Tiangang are present, there are often lawsuits; when Shen and Wu meet, there is often suspicion and uncertainty. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: When the辰 and Xu are occupied by Tian Kong and Yuan Wu, servants will run away; it also says that the three transmissions of Chen, Wu, and Shen are called ascending to the three heavens, like a dragon receiving clouds and rain.

課體：知一，進茹。課義：馬載錢財，身動方來，支干羅網，宅晦人災。解曰：寅為驛馬，又為日財，故曰馬載錢財。然必須動以求之，方能有得。但干支皆乘羅網，支上之丑為墓，干上之酉乘丁，所以宅則昏晦，而人則災迍也。

This lesson pattern is known as "Zhi Yi" and "Jin Ru." The interpretation states: The post-horse carries wealth, but one must move about to obtain it; however, both the day stem and day branch are covered by nets, leading to a dark dwelling and misfortune for the person. The explanation is: Yin is both the post-horse and the wealth element of the day, so the horse carries wealth; but one must take action to gain it. However, both the day stem and day branch are under the influence of heaven and earth nets. The day branch's Chou is a storage place, and the day stem's You is accompanied by the Ding spirit, so the dwelling is dark and the person suffers misfortune.

斷曰：進茹之卦，三傳木局，脫支之氣，作干之財。多取貪取，恐入於羅網而不覺也。干上酉金，雖生支而敗支。支上丑土，雖生干而墓干，占者於取益之地，痛宜猛省，方無後悔。

The interpretation says: The course of events progresses step by step, with the three transmissions forming a wooden structure. This disperses and consumes the energy of the day branch, transforming it into wealth for the day stem. If one is overly greedy for more, one might unknowingly fall into a trap. Although the酉 metal on the day stem can nourish the day branch, it is also the place where the day branch is weakened. The丑 earth on the day branch can nourish the day stem, but it is also the storage place for the day stem. Those who are divining should be highly alert when there is potential for profit, to avoid regretting afterwards.

天時：畢宿作羅臨日，大陽被掩，風伯發用，夜乘青龍，日風夜雨。家宅：室必塵晦，謹守稍可。仕宦：丁神作官臨干，占官大利。求財：傳財大旺，春占無得。婚姻：晝占平平，夜占乃吉。胎產：女孕，即產。疾病：脾胃受病，占父病不吉。干謁：貴人臨支合支，必受貴人之益。求謀：干支皆羅網，凡事難遂。出行：陸路可行，水路欠利。行人：尚在中途。兵戰：晝占則凶，夜占則吉。墳墓：晝占大吉。

On weather: The Net mansion transforms into a net over the day stem, the sun is obscured, and the wind god takes the initiating transmission. At night, it is accompanied by the Azure Dragon, indicating wind in the day and rain at night. On the household: The house is certainly dusty and dim, but being cautious and maintaining the status quo is still acceptable. On officialdom: The Ding god acts as the official star over the day stem, which is highly favorable for official matters. On seeking wealth: The wealth in the three transmissions is extremely strong, but starting a course in spring will not yield results. On marriage: A course started in the day is mediocre, but one started at night is favorable. On childbirth: The fetus is female and will be born soon. On illness: There is illness in the spleen and stomach; if this is for the father's illness, it is unfavorable. On seeking favor: The nobleman is present over the day branch and combines with the day branch, indicating sure help from a nobleman. On seeking strategies: Both the day stem and day branch are nets, making it difficult to achieve one's wishes. On travel: Traveling by land is feasible, but traveling by water is less favorable. On a traveler: The person is still on the way. On warfare: A course started in the day is unfavorable, but one started at night is favorable. On graves: A course started in the day is very favorable.

畢法云：所謀多拙逢羅網，進茹空亡宜退步，傳財太旺反財虧(春占)。課經云：酉加申，丑加子，干上神生支，支上神生干，為互生格。主兩相有益，各有生意。指掌賦云：順連茹空，名曰聲傳空谷，退吉而進則不宜。又云：三傳純妻財，而父母克害。又云：寅卯辰為正和，展經略而果沐恩光。纂義云：初來克末事不成。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When encountering the net ( Luo Wang ), the matters intended are mostly clumsy and difficult to achieve; when the course of action meets Kongwang, it is advisable to retreat and defend; if the wealth in the three transmissions is too strong, it will result in loss of wealth ( referring to courses started in spring ). The *Ke Jing* says: When you have the酉 ( You ) added on the申 ( Shen ), or the丑 ( Chou ) added on the子 ( Zi ), and the god above the day stem benefits the day branch, and the god above the day branch benefits the day stem, this is called mutual generation ( Hu Sheng Ge ), indicating mutual benefit between both sides, with each having opportunities. The *Zhi Zhang Fu* says: When the three transmissions follow in sequence and fall into Kongwang, it is called sound echoing through an empty valley ( Sheng Chuan Kong Gu ), retreat leads to good fortune, but advancement is not advisable; it also says that if the three transmissions are all wife wealth, the parents' hexagram is harmed; it also says that the three transmissions of寅 ( Yin ),卯 ( Mao ), and辰 ( Chen ) are called proper harmony ( Zheng He ), and the implementation of strategies will surely receive the grace of the superior. The *Zuan Yi* says: When the first transmission回头克 ( turns back to harm ) the final transmission, the matter cannot be accomplished.

課體：伏吟，稼穡，斬關。課義：宅上初傳，墓居兩邊，舍此而動，眾力生焉。解曰：丑乃日干之墓神，一居於宅上，一居於初傳，皆主昏滯。凡用墓者，吉事阻而凶亦不發也。倘舍此而動，中傳戌土，與末傳之未土，併力來生，可謂多助之至矣。

This divination case has a lesson pattern of Hidden Chant, Cultivation of Crops, and Cutting the Gate. The lesson meaning states: the tomb spirits are each occupying one side, one on the dwelling yao and one in the first transmission. If we ignore them and make other considerations, many helpful forces will emerge. The explanation is: the earthy branch Chou (丑) is the tomb spirit of the day stem Xin metal. One is located on the dwelling yao, and the other is in the first transmission. Both indicate confusion and obstruction. Whenever the tomb spirit is used as the initiating transmission, good fortune is blocked and bad fortune cannot manifest. However, if we disregard them and proceed, the earthy branch Xu (戌) in the middle transmission and the earthy branch Wei (未) in the final transmission will combine to nourish the day stem. This would result in an abundance of assistance.

斷曰：自信之課，支干相刑，三傳復迤邐相刑，是主客之間，始終前後之際，全無和氣矣。雖曰斬關，卻無丁馬，終是伏匿之象。凡占皆宜靜守，自能獲助也。

The interpretation states: A lesson of self-reliance indicates that in all matters one can only depend on oneself. However, the day stem and day branch mutually harm each other, and the three transmissions also proceed through continuous mutual harm. This shows that there is no harmony at all between the main and the guest, or throughout the beginning and the end. Although the lesson is named "Cutting the Pass," there is no Ding God or Post-horse to promote it, so it remains a hidden and concealed image. Whatever one divines about, it is advisable to remain quiet and wait, naturally receiving assistance.

天時：三傳皆土，水氣全無，不能得雨。家宅：純是墓神，總未亨快。仕宦：官貴不見，未見其利。求財：財爻雖則不見，青龍晝居宅上乘庫，家財自饒。婚姻：干支相刑，占婚不吉。胎產：二陰包陽，男孕產順。疾病：脾胃受病，賴末傳未土沖開，不久能痊。遺失：物非賊竊，覓之可獲。逃亡：自回。出行：斬關課，陸路可行。行人：近者立至。兵戰：晝占則吉，夜占無威。墳墓：辛龍落脈，丑方出水，利於子孫。

On weather: All three transmissions are earth, with no trace of water, so rain will not come. On the household: The entire chart is full ofTomb Spirit (storage deities), which indicates overall discomfort. On officialdom: The official star and nobleman do not appear, so there is no indication of benefit. On seeking wealth: Although the wealth爻 (wealth element) does not appear, during the day the azure dragon is located above the home爻 and is riding on the wealth storage, so the family's wealth will naturally be abundant. On marriage: The day stem and day branch are in conflict, so the fortune for marriage is unfavorable. On pregnancy: Two yin爻 are wrapping around one yang爻, indicating a male fetus, and the delivery will be smooth. On illness: There is illness in the spleen and stomach, but the final transmission of earth will break open the storage, so the illness will soon be cured. On lost items: The item was not stolen by a thief, so it can be found. On someone who has run away: The person will return on their own. On travel: The lesson name is 斩关 (cutting the gate), so traveling by land is possible. On a traveler: If the distance is short, they will arrive immediately. On warfare: A lesson cast in the daytime is favorable, but one cast at night lacks strength. On graves: The azure dragon falls on the pulse, and there is water flowing from the丑 (ox) direction, which is beneficial for descendants.

畢法云：干墓並關人宅廢(春占)，賓主不投刑在上。課經云：辛丑日伏吟，作交車刑。如交結友朋，正在和美之中，忽生爭競，各無禮也。神應經云：辛丑伏吟，丑墓發用，雖云昏晦，幸末傳見未，為破墓之神，能使暗者明而昏者醒。占病雖篤，必能起死回生。纂要云：父母現卦子孫憂。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the day stem's burial place and the separating sign appear together, both people and the house will be abandoned (referring to a class lesson started in spring); the guest and host cannot agree, and the root cause lies in the two heavenly stems being in conflict. The "Ke Jing" says: On the Xinchou day, the hidden chant lesson forms an intersecting conflict, like making friends and being in harmony when suddenly a quarrel arises, and both sides lose decorum. The "Shen Ying Jing" says: On the Xinchou hidden chant, the丑 (Chou) burial place serves as the initiating transmission, although it is dark and stagnant, fortunately the final transmission shows the 未 (Wei) earth, which is the god breaking the burial place, allowing darkness to turn bright and confusion to turn clear; even if the illness is severe, it will surely be revived. The "Zu Yao" says: When the parents' hexagram appears in the divination, the children will have worries.

課體：重審，退茹　勵德。課義：夜祿難守，遂投賊寇，自身熬煎，他人財厚。解曰：酉乃辛金之祿，晝則乘元，夜則乘虎，是不可守也。進而投諸三傳，盡屬脫氣，猶之乎投賊而已矣。不得已而歸守驚耗之祿，奈酉上乘丁，又與戌作六害，是自身必受其熬煎也。干為己身，支為他人。初傳之子，與支之丑土作合，且三傳皆水，盡是丑土之財，非他人之財厚而何。干支拱傳，事難解散。

This lesson pattern is called Reexamining, Retreat of Vegetables, and Cultivating Virtue. The lesson meaning says: The禄神 (lucky god) of the night cannot be held, it goes straight into the den of thieves, causing oneself great suffering, while others gain wealth. The explanation is: The酉 metal is the禄神 of 辛 metal. During the day it is ridden by Black Tortoise (Black Tortoise), and at night by White Tiger (White Tiger), showing that it cannot be held. It moves forward to the three transmissions, which are all gods that discharge energy, equivalent to surrendering oneself to thieves. In the end, one has no choice but to return and guard this禄 which is both alarming and draining. Unfortunately, the酉 is ridden by 丁 god, and also forms the sixth harm with 戌, so oneself must surely suffer. The day stem represents oneself, and the day branch represents others. The first transmission's 子 water combines with the day branch's 丑 earth, and since all three transmissions are water, they all become the wealth of 丑 earth. This is nothing other than others having abundant wealth. The day stem and day branch enclose the three transmissions in the middle, making it difficult to resolve the matter.

斷曰：退茹之卦，不宜妄動。旺祿臨干，夜虎乘丁克干，常人占之，必因財而致禍。惟仕人乃作官星，仍為吉象。

The interpretation says: The divination shows a continuous retreat, and it is not advisable to act recklessly. Although a strong禄神 (favorable official star) is present on the day stem, the White Tiger appears at night to attack the day stem through the丁神 (Ding god). If a common person divines this, they are likely to suffer misfortune related to money. However, for an official, theDing Fire (Ding fire) here transforms into an official star, which still counts as a favorable omen.

天時：畢宿臨干，三傳皆水，當有雨。家宅：妻財甚旺，籍之可以解患。仕宦：得之甚速。求財：己財難守，何暇他求。婚姻：子加丑用，占婚則吉。胎產：女孕產難。疾病：腎經受病，或心虛肺燥之症，可治。出行：水路防失。行人：尚未啟行。遺失：婢女竊去。兵戰：晝行夜止，冬占則吉。

On weather: The mansion of Net (毕宿) is on the day stem, and the three transmissions are all water, indicating rain. On the household: The wife's wealth is very strong, relying on it can resolve troubles. On officialdom: One will get an official position very quickly. On seeking wealth: One cannot even keep their own money, how can they seek others' wealth? On marriage: The son is on the ox (丑) and acts as the initiating transmission, indicating a favorable marriage. On pregnancy: The fetus is female, and the delivery will be difficult. On illness: The illness is in the kidney meridian, or symptoms of heart qi deficiency and lung dryness and heat, which can be treated. On travel: Traveling by water should be cautious of loss. On a person away: The person has not yet started the journey. On lost items: It was stolen by a servant girl. On military campaigns: Marching during the day and camping at night, it is favorable only if the divination is cast in winter.

畢法云：旺祿臨身徒妄作，虎乘遁鬼殃非淺，金日逢丁凶禍動。指南：己丑二月戌將亥時占產，曰：子母皆亡。蓋河魁渡亥，子被阻隔。天獄無沖，其子何由得出。且干上虎乘遁鬼，支上子乘游魂，天后像母，受寅貴劫煞剋制，是以子母不保也，果驗。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When a person's旺禄 (prosperous official) is on their body, any reckless actions will be in vain; when the White Tiger is riding on the hidden stem ghost爻 (divination element), calamity will be severe; when the day of metal meets the spirit of Ding, misfortune will arise. The *Liu Ren Zhi Nan* records: In the year Jichou, during the second lunar month, using the戌 (dog) as the month general and starting the divination at the亥 (pig) hour to inquire about childbirth, the divination concluded: neither the mother nor the child can be saved. This is because the Hekui (another name for戌) has crossed over to the亥, blocking the fetus; the heavenly prison position has no divine force to break through, so how can the child come out? Moreover, the White Tiger is on the day stem, riding on the hidden stem ghost爻, and the子 (rat) water is riding on the wandering soul. The Heavenly Empress represents the mother, but is restrained by theJiesha (calamity) of the nobleman at寅 (tiger). Therefore, neither the mother nor the child can be saved. Later, it indeed came true.

課體：重審，間傳，時遁。課義：初馬次丁，豈容少停，動因凶事，夜失匪寧。解曰：初傳之亥水，乃是驛馬。次傳之酉金，上乘遁丁。其孟動之狀，刻不容緩也。晝夜將乘元虎，而金日逢丁，事必因凶而動。元武臨支脫干，盜失之虞，必須預防，否則不得安枕而臥也。

This lesson pattern is called Re-examination, Intermediate Transmission, and Hourly Concealment. The lesson meaning says: the first transmission is the Post-horse, the second is the Ding spirit, which cannot stay for a moment; once it moves, it starts due to misfortune, and there is worry about theft at night, making it hard to rest. The explanation is: the first transmission is the亥 water, which is the Post-horse, and the second transmission is the酉 gold, which is covered by the concealed stem Ding fire. It shows a strong desire to act, which cannot be delayed for a moment. The heavenly generals are respectively riding the Black Tortoise and the White Tiger during day and night. With the metal day stem meeting the Ding spirit, the matter will certainly start due to danger. The Black Tortoise is on the day branch, which drains the energy of the day stem, indicating a hidden danger of theft that must be guarded against in advance, otherwise one cannot even rest soundly.

斷曰：課名時遁，孟隱而不能。傳名間退，孟進而不遂。支干之上神作六害，陰神作六破，尊卑義失，賓主相乖。四課之上，午為明鬼，申則遁丙，酉則遁丁，以一辛金而眾火爍之，可謂危矣。幸支上之亥水，足以敵鬼，以凶制凶，不致大害。然元白亦非吉神，終有侜張之患。

The interpretation states: The lesson is named "Hidden Movement," indicating a desire to hide but failure to conceal; the three transmissions are named "Interference and Retreat," showing an attempt to advance yet being unable to move forward. The day stem and day branch combine with the upper god to form the six harms, and the yin god forms the six breaks, causing the loss of the principle of hierarchy and the separation between guest and host. Among the four lessons, the presence of the noon (午) is clearly a ghost. The transmission from the hidden position of the monkey (申) is the fire of Bing, and the transmission from the rooster (酉) is the fire of Ding. A single metal of Xin is subjected to the burning of these fires, which is very dangerous. Fortunately, the water of the pig (亥) on the day branch is sufficient to counteract the ghostly trigram, using evil to control evil, thus avoiding major harm. However, the Yuanwu and Baihu are not auspicious deities, and there remains the danger of deceit and falsehood.

天時：水母臨日，水神發用，畢宿乘丁，必主驟雨。家宅：子孫乘虎乘元，雖能捍外，亦足傷身，須防盜賊。仕宦：官星甚旺，酉祿乘丁，占官最吉。求財：止宜靜守。婚姻：干支刑害，姻事不成。胎產：女孕難產。疾病：心經受病，或腎水涸竭，三月占不吉。逃亡：元武入廟，恐難捕獲。出行：馬臨宅上，即至。兵戰：金日逢丁，未見其利。

On weather: The star of the water mother is present on the day stem, and the water god is also the initiating transmission. The Net mansion is riding on the fire of Ding, which indicates a sudden heavy rain. On the household: The grandson's branch is riding on the White Tiger and the Black Tortoise. Although it can resist external troubles, it is also harmful to itself, so there is a need to guard against thieves. On official positions: The official star is extremely strong, and the metal of You is the lucky god riding on the fire of Ding, which is the most auspicious for official matters. On seeking wealth: It is only suitable to remain quiet and maintain what has been achieved. On marriage: The day stem and day branch are both in conflict and harmful, so the marriage matter cannot be discussed. On pregnancy and childbirth: The fetus is female, and the childbirth will be difficult. On illness: The illness is in the heart meridian, or the kidney water is exhausted, and the divination in the third month is not auspicious. On escape: The Black Tortoise returns to its own temple, so it is likely difficult to capture. On travel: The post-horse is on the house branch, so the person will arrive immediately. On military conflict: The metal day meets the Ding god, and there is no obvious benefit.

畢法云：金日逢丁凶禍動，虎乘遁鬼殃非淺，彼此猜忌害相隨。課經云：此課仕宦赴任極速，唯不孟年命上神，克六丁所乘之神。六壬秘要云：終來克始，遠行萬里，病蘇災止。又云：折覂三合待中傳，對沖日為克應。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When metal meets the spirit of Ding, misfortune will arise; when the White Tiger rides the hidden heavenly stem ghost爻, calamity will be severe; mutual suspicion leads to the coming of the six harmful influences. The *Ke Jing* says: In this divination, officials will take office very quickly, but one should not let the upper god of the person's birth year and age to overcome the god that the six Dings are riding. The *Liu Ren Mi Yao* says: When the final transmission turns back to overcome the first transmission, a person traveling far away will return, the sick person will recover, and disasters will cease. It also says: If the triple harmony formation is incomplete, one should wait for the middle transmission to make up for it, and the day that conflicts with the day of the event will be the day of response.

課體：別責，斬關，不備。課義：晝生可托，豈容動作，官德為空，未虎夜惡。解曰：未土生辛，晝乘天后，可以倚托。若不守其生而妄動投支，受丑之墓，名為不受福也。巳為日德，又為官星，乃係旬空，而晝蛇夜元，全然無氣。未土雖則生身，如夜占乘虎，禍患並出矣。

This lesson pattern is classified as "Bie Ze", "Zhan Guan", and "Bu Bei". The lesson interpretation says: During the day, there is a god that generates me which can be relied upon, so how can there be reckless actions? The official star and virtue god both fall into vacancy, and the earth of "Wei" becomes fierce when it arrives at night under the White Tiger. The explanation is: The earth of "Wei" can generate the metal of "Xin", and during the day it is under the Heavenly Empress, so it can be relied upon. If one does not hold onto this generation and support but acts recklessly towards the day branch, it will be captured by the earth of "Chou" into the storage, a term called "not receiving blessings". The fire of "Si" is the virtue god of this day and also the official star, but it falls into vacancy. During the day it is under the Teng Snake and at night under the Black Tortoise, completely lacking strength. Although the earth of "Wei" can generate the body, when it starts the lesson at night under the White Tiger, calamities will all arise.

斷曰：課名別責，謂別從其類，責取一神為用，陰陽全無剋制。凡事不備，事必倚仗他人，借徑而行。吉凶多繫於人，不干於己。干支各坐於墓，有弄巧成拙之象。

The statement says: "The name of the lesson is determined by another," meaning that there is no element to overcome among the four lessons, so one must select another similar element from the same category to serve as the initiating transmission. There is no overcoming on either the yin or yang side. Nothing is complete, and when doing things, one must rely on others and take indirect paths. Success or failure is mostly determined by others, not oneself. The day stem and day branch are each sitting on top of a storage position, indicating an image of making a mistake while trying to be clever.

天時：風伯臨干，陰而多風。家宅：太常刑丑，晝占恐動孝服。仕宦：官德皆空，功名不利。求財：未中雖有暗財，晝占可得，夜占取必攖禍。婚姻：干支相刑，女亦兇狠，不吉。胎產：陰既不備，當是男喜；課體別責，產定遲延。疾病：脾土受病，或腎水不足，換醫可療。遺失：夜占必失，武空難獲。出行：晝占可行。行人：干坐於墓，行者立至。兵戰：事多更變，終恐無益。

On weather conditions: The Wind God is present on the day stem, indicating cloudy skies and strong winds. On the household: Tai Chang is away from the刑丑 earth, and if the lesson is cast in the daytime, there may be a need for mourning. On official career: The official star and virtue god are both empty, indicating poor fortune in official matters. On seeking wealth: Although there is hidden wealth within the earth, if the lesson is cast in the daytime, it can be obtained, but if cast at night, it will certainly bring trouble. On marriage: The day stem and day branch are in conflict, and the woman's nature is fierce, which is not auspicious. On childbirth: Since the yin side is incomplete, it is a sign of a male child, but the lesson pattern is different, so the delivery will be delayed. On illness: There is a problem with the earth element or a deficiency in the water element, and changing doctors may cure it. On lost items: If the lesson is cast at night, the item will be lost, and the Black Tortoise is empty, making it difficult to recover. On travel: If the lesson is cast in the daytime, one can set off. On a traveler: The day stem is in the墓 position, so the traveler will arrive immediately. On military conflict: Many changes will occur, and in the end, it is likely to be unbeneficial.

畢法云：人宅坐墓甘招晦。課經云：天盤支干，皆坐於地盤墓上者，乃心肯意肯，情願受其闇昧。凡事皆自招其禍，切不可怨天尤人。不惟本身甘招其禍，且將家宅情願假借與人作踐也。斷驗云：戌刑干上未，丑刑支上戌，乃支干刑其上神，其上神又獲相刑，凡占皆無和氣。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When both the person and the dwelling are in the墓 position, it indicates a willingness to invite darkness and confusion. The "Ke Jing" states: When the day stem and day branch on the Heaven Plate are seated on the墓 position of the Earth Plate, it means a voluntary and willing acceptance of this darkness; all misfortunes are self-invoked, and one must not blame heaven or mankind; not only does the person willingly invite misfortune, but also willingly allows the family residence to be used by others for destruction. The "Duanyan" says: When the戌 position harms the day stem's 未, and the丑 position harms the day branch's 戌, this indicates that the day stem and day branch are being harmed by their superior deities, and these superior deities also harm each other. In such cases, whatever is divined will lack harmony.

課體：知一，從革，寡宿，天網。課義：空墓及丁，總是虛名，晝又賴貴，身宅夜迍。解曰：發用之巳鬼既空，中墓之丑墓亦陷，末傳之酉乘丁，為支所墓，則皆無力，非虛名而何。況晝貴臨身，群小自當斂跡。倘遇夜占，則貴人已去。辛金徒為午火所傷，而三傳金局脫支，丁火施其伎倆，則身宅不免迍邅矣。

This lesson pattern is classified as "Zhi Yi", "Cong Ge", "Guasu", and "Tian Wang". The lesson meaning states: "Kongwang, Mu Ku, and Ding Shen combine to form an empty reputation; during the day one can rely on the nobleman, but at night both person and dwelling are in distress." The explanation says: The initiating transmission, which is the巳 fire ghost line, has already fallen into Kongwang; the middle transmission, which is the丑 earth, is also trapped; the final transmission, which is the酉 metal, is occupied by Ding and is taken into the Mu Ku by the day branch, so all three are ineffective, which is nothing but an empty reputation. Moreover, during the day the nobleman is present, so the petty person naturally retreats; but if the lesson is cast at night, the nobleman has already left, and the辛 metal is harmed by the午 fire, the three transmissions of metal are draining the energy of the day branch, allowing the Ding fire to take advantage, and both the person and the dwelling will inevitably face difficulties.

斷曰：從革之課，事必從眾，同類相干。干支之上，午酉相破，官祿有傷。酉上乘丁，禍因祿動。巳午為明鬼，酉丁為暗鬼，一辛金而被五火燔炙，鮮不成燼，惟仕宦則又以吉論。

The interpretation states: This divination indicates a lesson of transformation and change, and when handling affairs, one must follow the will of the people, and those of the same kind should seek each other's help. The day stem and day branch clash with You (酉), causing damage to the official star and the禄神 (favorable position). The You branch is occupied by the Ding god, and misfortune arises from the禄位 (favorable position). The巳 and午 are open ghosts, while the酉 and丁 are hidden ghosts. A single Xin metal is burned by five layers of fire, and rarely does it not turn to ashes; however, for those in official positions, it should be interpreted as favorable.

天時：午火臨日，天罡指陽，無雨。家宅：宅上乘丁，人宅不寧。仕宦：貴人臨身，日祿臨宅，占官最吉。求財：財上乘丁，取之生患。婚姻：干支相破，晝占女子不潔。胎產：上強下弱，孕乃成男。疾病：肺家與大腸經受病，年命有水神相救，病始可痊。出行：陸路晝占猶可，水路甚是不吉。行人：天罡加孟，尚未啟行。兵戰：三合得金，恐有失眾之虞。墳墓：左首空陷不吉。

On weather: the fire of Wu is on the day stem, and the Tiangang points to the yang position, so there will be no rain. On the household: the house爻 is occupied by the Ding spirit, so both people and the house are not at peace. On officialdom: the nobleman is present, and the day's禄神 is also on the house, which is most auspicious for official matters. On seeking wealth: the wealth爻 is occupied by the Ding spirit, so taking it will lead to troubles. On marriage: the day stem and day branch are in conflict, and if the divination is done in the daytime, it indicates that the woman is not virtuous. On pregnancy: the upper spirit is strong and the lower spirit is weak, so the fetus is likely male. On illness: there is illness in the lung and large intestine meridians, and the illness can only be cured if there is a water spirit in the person's birth year. On travel: traveling by land is still acceptable, but traveling by water is extremely inauspicious. On a missing person: the Tiangang is on the fourth position of the four young months, so the person has not yet started the journey. On warfare: the triple harmony forms a metal group, so there is a risk of losing troops. On graves: the left side is hollow and depressed, which is inauspicious.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，干支皆敗勢傾頹，鬼乘天乙乃神祇。課經云：日干之祿神，加干支上，或被支墓，或被支克。必因起造房宅，而失其祿。或被支脫，必因起造之事，以祿償債。三車一覽云：干上剋日，而辰上乘丁，主人災宅動，唯官職人占之，赴任極速。然宜晝占，不宜夜卜。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When the official star is located on the day branch, it signifies taking charge on behalf of others but with improper status; when both the day stem and day branch encounter a place of decline, the momentum is weakened; when the ghost爻 is riding on the heavenly yi nobleman, it indicates supernatural interference. The *Ke Jing* says: When the official star of the day stem is added to the day stem and day branch, if it is buried by the day branch or is overcome by it, it indicates losing the official position due to building a house; if it is drained by the day branch, it indicates usingofficial stipend to settle debts due to construction matters. The *San Che Yi Lian* says: When a god above the day stem overcomes the day stem, and the day branch also carries the ding deity, the person will suffer misfortune and the house will experience changes, but only those with official positions will be appointed quickly; however, this divination is suitable for daytime divination and not for nighttime卜.

課體：重審，斫輪，泆女，鑄印。課義：上雖承恩，彼力極輕，巳空卯敗，戌墓齊並。解曰：金生干巳，又為辛金之德神。臨於辛上，是上承恩德也。但巳火逢空，發用之卯木，乃德神之敗地。中傳之戌土，又墓德神，則有心無力，何益之有。

This lesson pattern is called Re-examination, Axing the Wheel, the Fleeing Woman, and Casting the Seal. The lesson meaning says: Although there is an inheritance of favor from above, the strength is extremely weak, because the巳 is in empty wasteland, the卯 is a place of failure, and the戌 is a storage place, all three coming together. The explanation is: Metal's growth is in巳, and巳 is also the virtue god of辛 metal. Now it is on top of辛, which is receiving favor from above. Unfortunately, the巳 fire meets empty wasteland, and the卯 wood, which is the place of the virtue god, is a place of failure. The middle transmission戌 earth further puts the virtue god into storage, so there is intention but no strength, and there can be no benefit.

斷曰：斫輪之課，本利求名。但巳為長生學堂，又為官星德神，而值旬空，未能一歲九遷也。惟巳年月建占之，方為元吉。占父母者亦然，凡事有始無終，虎頭蛇尾。

The interpretation says: The divination for cutting a wheel takes the image of a craftsman cutting wood to make a wheel, which originally is favorable for seeking fame and success. However, since the position of巳 is both the place of growth and the place of learning, and also includes the official star and virtue god, it falls into the empty period of the ten-day cycle, so it cannot achieve nine promotions within a year. Only when the year is巳 or when the month is built on巳 does it become very auspicious; the same applies when divining for parents. All things have a beginning but no end, leading to a situation that starts strong but ends weakly.

天時：日上乘火作空亡，火空則明，不能有雨。家宅：劫財乘暗鬼傷干，有手足爭財之象。仕宦：官德皆空，占官不利。求財：宜得陰私、闇昧之財。婚姻：官星空，女占男不吉。胎產：當是私胎，胎神臨絕受克，胎產皆凶。疾病：肺經受病，未能即愈。遺失：晝占被竊於東方，捕之可獲。出行：陸路不吉，水路亦凶。行人：天罡加仲，尚在中途。兵戰：旬空未能克敵。墳墓：流破旺方，不吉。

On weather: The day stem is riding on fire but falls into kongwang, fire falling into kongwang becomes brighter, so it does not rain. On the household:劫财 is riding on dark ghost to injure the day stem, indicating brothers and siblings fighting over money. On official position: Official star and virtue god both fall into kongwang, which is unfavorable for official position. On seeking wealth: It is suitable to gain hidden and secret wealth. On marriage: Official star falls into kongwang, the woman taking the divination for the man is unfavorable. On pregnancy: It is a pregnancy from secret relations, the fetal god is in the terminal position and is attacked, both pregnancy and childbirth are unfavorable. On illness: The illness is in the lung meridian, and it will not recover soon. On lost items: When the lesson is cast in the day, the item was stolen in the east, going to search can retrieve it. On travel: Traveling by land is unfavorable, traveling by water is also unfavorable. On people on the way: Tiangang is added to the four central positions, the person is still on the way. On warfare: The three transmissions fall into the ten heavenly voids, unable to defeat the enemy. On graves: The water flows and breaks the prosperous direction, which is unfavorable.

畢法云：不行傳者考初時。課經云：巳為爐，戌為印，卯為印模。戌中辛金，與巳中丙火作合，段煉鑄戌符印，故名鑄印。更遇太常，乃為印綬雙全。惟利仕宦，不利於庶人。倘值空亡，又曰鑄印不成，或官爵之事，成中有阻。照膽秘訣云：戌加卯上是合鄉，干支三傳理偏長，丙辛戊癸正相當，信至人歸見福昌。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the three transmissions cannot be moved, one should look back at the initiating transmission and the time of divination. The "Ke Jing" says: "Si is the furnace, Xu is the seal, and Mao is the clay mold for making seals. The Xin metal hidden in Xu combines with the Bing fire hidden in Si, and after being refined, it forms a symbol and seal, so the name of this divination is casting a seal. If it also meets Tai Chang, then both the seal and its cord are complete, which is favorable for officials but not for common people. If it meets Kongwang, it is called an incomplete seal, or there will be obstacles in official matters." The "Zhaochan Mijue" says: "Xu placed on Mao is exactly a harmonious place. The day stem and day branch, along with the three transmissions, are especially detailed. Bing combines with Xin, and Wu combines with Gui, which is a perfect match. When news arrives, people return, indicating prosperity and good fortune."