On the Yisi day, Ninth Division: The Heavenly Stem is on Shen.

課體：重審，從革。課義：交合雖逢，鮮克有終，夜占散禍，晝卜屯凶。

The lesson pattern is a re-examination, and the three transmissions form a from-ge metal pattern along with the earthly branches Si, You, and Chou. The meaning of the lesson states that Chen combines with You and Si combines with Shen, and the four lessons cross and combine, indicating that the main aspect is smooth and connected. However, the two metals Shen and You rise together as ghosts that attack the wood Yi, so there is little chance of a good ending. If the divination is done at night, the heavenly general can control the metal ghosts, and the misfortune can be dispersed. But if the divination is done during the day, the pure metal is accompanied by the white tiger, and the danger will accumulate and not be removed.

解曰：辰與酉合，巳與申合，交車相合，交關則利矣。但申酉比而為鬼，以剋日干，故為鮮克有終之象。夜占天將，蛇火克酉，龍木克丑，元水克巳，全局受制，且貴德臨身，足以散鬼之禍。晝占則將受神克，且純金帶虎，其凶愈甚也。

When the Hourly Branches of Chen and You combine, and the Hourly Branches of Si and Shen combine, and the Four Lessons cross to form combinations, this is called "intersecting chariot combinations." Engaging in trade and commerce is favorable under such conditions. However, the two metals of Shen and You are combined to form official ghosts that may overcome the Day Stem, indicating a good beginning but a poor ending. When divining at night, the Teng Snake belongs to fire and overcomes the metal of You, the Azure Dragon belongs to wood and overcomes the earth of Chou, and the Black Tortoise belongs to water and overcomes the fire of Si. All the凶 spirits are restrained by the Heavenly General, and with the Nobleman and virtue spirits accompanying the person, the evil spirits can be dispersed. When divining during the day, the Heavenly General is overcome by the earthly spirits, and the three transmissions are all metal with the White Tiger accompanying, making the danger even greater.

斷曰：重審之卦，局合從革，先天後革，有阻隔艱難之象。金局克干，眾人欺侮。夜占雖可消凶，而格合狡童，須防奸慝。晝夜貴人，臨于于之兩課。幸干上所乘德神，縱有眾鬼，全然不畏。訟宜告貴，病可求神。

Rechecking the hexagram, the three transmissions form the "From Reform" pattern. Initially, one should maintain the existing state, but later there will be a need for change, with obstacles and difficulties in between. Metal elements all come together to attack the day stem, indicating being bullied by many people. Divination at night may alleviate the ominous energy, but the pattern also matches "Cunning Youth," so one should beware of deceit and trickery by others. Both day and night noblemen are present in the two lessons related to the day stem (the original text says "于之两课," where the first "于" should be "干"). Fortunately, the day stem is accompanied by a virtue spirit, so even though many ghosts are present, they are not really fearsome. If involved in a lawsuit, it is advisable to report to a nobleman; if sick, one can pray to a deity for relief.

天時：晝占燥旱，夜占有雨。家宅：晝占防有奸私，夜占防有驚恐。功名：主得人推薦，但中墓末克，防有後阻。求財：利以資財告貴，或納粟求官。婚姻：不宜合。胎產：胎安產不利。疾病：夜占有解，晝占凶，尤不利小兒。失脫：勾神克元可尋。出行：利上官赴任。行人：即至。爭訟：我得貴助，雖凶終解。捕獲：晝占西南方，喜事孟宴；夜占正西方，女人有驚。兵戰：宜和。

When divining about the weather, during the day it indicates dryness and little rain, while at night it suggests rain. When divining about the household, during the day it warns of secret communication, while at night it warns of fear and anxiety. When divining about official rank, it indicates that someone will recommend you, but if the middle transmission is in the墓 (grave) and the final transmission harms the body, there may be obstacles later. When divining about seeking wealth, it is advisable to use money to attend to the nobleman or to pay taxes and donate to become an official. When divining about marriage, it is not advisable to combine. When divining about pregnancy, the fetus is safe but childbirth is unfavorable. When divining about illness, if it is at night it indicates relief, but if it is during the day it indicates danger, especially harmful to children. When divining about lost items, Gou Chen restrains the Black Tortoise, so the lost item can be found. When divining about travel, it is favorable for taking up an official post. When divining about a person's arrival, the person will arrive immediately. When divining about disputes, the side receives help from the nobleman, although there may be danger, the matter will eventually be resolved. When divining about capture, if it is during the day, the lost person is in the southwest, where someone is holding a wedding banquet; if it is at night, the lost person is in the due west, where a woman has been startled. When divining about warfare, it is advisable to seek peace.

畢法云：交車相合交關利，合中犯煞蜜中砒，貴雖坐獄宜臨干，鬼乘天乙乃神祇。課經云：酉加巳發用，將得六合，亦曰三交課。指掌賦云：酉丑巳為獻刃，遠近俱被其傷。又云：末生中，中生用，名榮盛而多人推薦。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the four lessons interact and form a harmonious combination, trade and exchange are beneficial; but if among the harmonies there areInauspicious Sha, it is like honey mixed with arsenic; even if the nobleman is seated in the position of imprisonment, as long as it is adjacent to the day stem, it can still be relied upon; if the official ghost is riding on the heavenly general and nobleman, it indicates divine disturbances. The "Ke Jing" says: When酉 is placed on巳 and taken as the first transmission, and the heavenly general also receives theLiu He, this is called "Sanjiao Ke." The "Zhipang Fu" says: The three branches酉, 丑, and巳 are called "Xian Ren," and they will injure both near and far people. It also says: When the final transmission generates the middle transmission, and the middle transmission generates the first transmission, this is called the flourishing appearance, indicating many people will recommend.

課體：知一，稼穡，遊子。課義：攜錢隨鬼，納粟偏宜，孟求平善，請禱神祇。

The lesson pattern is "Zhi Yi" (when there are multiple mutual controls, the one of the same type as the day stem is taken as the useful element). The three transmissions combined with the earth branches Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei form the pattern of cultivating crops, and also carry the pattern of a traveler. The lesson meaning says: the three transmissions are all wealth lines. Once wealth is obtained, the ghost line follows. Therefore, having wealth brings ghosts. Such wealth is only suitable for paying taxes and seeking official positions. If one desires safety (the original text's "Meng" is a mistake in the printed version and should be "Yu"), one must sincerely pray to the deities and perform rituals to appease and resolve the situation.

解曰：三傳皆財，生起支上之鬼，禍患必從宅中而出。若貪財無厭，鬼即隨之。惟宜以財求貴，納粟奏名，則為簾幕臨宅，可顯門閭也。占病為鬼天乙，必是家堂神像不肅。宜虔心祈禳，方獲平善。

The three transmissions are all wealth signs, and the wealth is generating and supporting the official ghost in the day's branch. Misfortune will certainly arise from within the family. If one is greedy for wealth and never satisfied, the ghostly energy will follow closely. Only by using wealth to associate with noblemen and to make contributions for official status can one attain the illumination of "Lanmu Guiren" (a term for night nobleman), thereby bringing glory to the family. In a divination about illness, if the official ghost is riding on Tianyi Guiren, it indicates that the family's shrine and incense offerings are not properly maintained. One must sincerely pray and perform rituals to seek safety.

斷曰：知一之卦，恩中有害，信中有疑。與人共事，和衷則吉。墓神乘丁，覆日發用。夜將塍蛇，至為凶惡，反賴中刑末沖，以殺其勢。如年命在未，名為天羅自裹，其凶更甚。或年命上神有制，即不為咎。

Knowing the first hexagram, there is affection mixed with harm and trust hidden with suspicion; when working with others, harmony and unity bring good fortune. The position of the earth branch "Wei" is the tomb of the wood element "Yi", and it also rides on the heavenly stem "Ding" of this week, covering the day stem and becoming the first transmission. Since it is divined at night, it rides on "Teng Snake", which is extremelyvicious. Fortunately, the middle transmission "Xu" restrains it and the final transmission "Chou" conflicts with it, thus reducing its power. If the person's birth year branch is "Wei", it becomes "Tian Luo Zi Guo", meaning being wrapped by heaven's net, which is even morevicious; if the heavenly stem riding on the person's birth can control it, then there will be no disaster.

天時：陰晦蒸溼。家宅：主家神作祟，或惡犬吠人，四月佔有凶怪。功名：納貲得官，或告貴得升擢。求財：災隨財至。婚姻：晝占可合，然終有刑剋。胎產：胎臨敗克，防損。疾病：主脾症溼症，占父母病大凶。失脫：當於西南土中尋覓。出行：遠遊漂泊，遇貴得官。行人：流蕩難反。爭訟：主為田土之事，以財告貴得勝。捕獲：賊倚勢家，捕之無益。兵戰：宜屯田固守。

Divination for weather indicates cloudy and dark skies with hot and damp air. Divination for the home suggests that spirits are causing trouble or there is a vicious dog barking at people; if divined in April, there will be ominous events. Divination for official rank suggests that one can obtain an official position by contributing money or by reporting to a nobleman and gaining promotion. Divination for seeking wealth indicates that misfortune will accompany the acquisition of wealth. Divination for marriage suggests that although a match may be formed during the day, it will ultimately result in conflict. Divination for pregnancy indicates that the fetal spirit is in a ruined place and is being harmed, so there is a risk of miscarriage. Divination for illness indicates that earth-related illness affects the spleen, causing ailments related to the spleen and dampness; if the illness is of the parents, it is very dangerous. Divination for lost items suggests that they should be searched for in the southwest direction in the earth. Divination for travel indicates that one will travel far and wander, but along the way a nobleman will appear and offer an official position. Divination for a person away suggests that they are wandering and will not return soon. Divination for disputes indicates that they are about land, and if one is willing to spend money and report to a nobleman, they will win. Divination for capturing suggests that the thief is protected by a powerful family, so capturing them is useless. Divination for warfare suggests that it is advisable to cultivate farmland and hold strong positions.

畢法云：干墓並關人宅廢：傳財化鬼財休覓。纂要云：干上未，四月占，為月厭、大煞、天日、飛廉，況屬丁神、墓神，若並臨年命，為凶怪格。玉成歌云：墓神加日身災滯。又云：日鬼加臨辰兩課，定然官吏到門庭。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When the day stem's墓神 and 关神 are both present, the household and family will decline; if the wealth hexagram in the three transmissions transforms into a ghost, there is no need to seek wealth. The *Lunin Zuan Yao* says: If the day stem is 未, and the divination is made in the fourth month, then 未 becomes 月厌, 大煞, 天日, and 飞廉, all凶煞; and since it also combines with 丁神 and 墓神, it is even worse. If it is also present on the person's birth chart, it forms the "凶怪格." The *Yucheng Ge* says: If Tomb Spirit is on top of the day stem, the person will suffer misfortune and encounter obstacles. It also says: If the official ghost of the day stem is placed on the two lessons of the day branch, officials will certainly come to the door.

課體：重審，間傳，涉三淵。課義：兩貴雖值，俱不可恃，所費百出，住宅移徙。

The lesson pattern is called "Chong Shen," meaning repeated review. The three transmissions are spaced apart and progress in sequence, known as "Jian Chuan." The combination of Shen, Xu, and Zi forms a continuous sequence, also called "She San Yuan," like crossing three deep waters consecutively. The lesson interpretation states: although both day and night dignitaries appear in the lesson, one is at Wu and suffers defeat, while the other is in prison and is attacked, so they are both unreliable. Both the day stem and day branch are in a state of leakage and depletion, leading to excessive expenditures. The residence's energy is strong, but the people's energy is weak, so the residence should be moved as soon as possible.

解曰：夜貴發用，晝貴作末，兩貴雖然相值，然申臨午遭敗，子入獄被克，俱不足恃。干上午，支上未，干支皆為上神所脫，故耗費多。未受午生，巳受乙生，宅脫人氣，為宅旺人衰，作速遷移。

The night nobleman,申 metal, serves as the first transmission, while the day nobleman,子 water, falls in the final transmission. Although both noblemen appear simultaneously, 申 is located on 午 and is weakened by fire, thus becoming ineffective. 子 is placed in the position of 辰, 戌, 丑, or 未, which are prison positions, and is therefore attacked and ineffective. Both noblemen are unreliable. The day stem is 午 and the day branch is 未, so the energy of the stem and branch is drained by the upper god, leading to excessive expenditure. The 未 earth is generated by 午 fire, and the巳 fire is generated by 乙 wood. The family residence continuously drains the vital energy of its inhabitants, creating a situation where the house is strong but the people are weak. It is advisable to move quickly.

斷曰：重審之卦，順進間傳，凡事始逆終順，難中生易。雖涉淵見阻，勾留不遂，惱悔相仍。然動必有合，任其自然，終無大咎。墓臨支上乘丁，如經商販賣，必在彼處受人愚弄。孟棄難舍，孟求不得，所謂支墳財並旅程稽也。如占宅舍，必有怪物現形，夢魂驚悸。二月占之，尤為不吉。

Rechecking the hexagram with the three transmissions progressing in order but skipping positions, all matters start off awkwardly but end smoothly. Amidst difficulties, ease will naturally arise. Although passing through three deep waters is bound to encounter obstacles, being hindered and unable to achieve one's desires, followed by continuous feelings of regret and frustration, once action is taken, there will be harmony. As long as one follows the natural course, there will be no major calamity. The spirit of the tomb is present on the day branch, and the god of the Ding is also in charge. If one is engaged in trade or commerce, one will certainly be deceived by others in that place. One wants to let go but cannot bear to part, one wants to seek but cannot obtain (the original text has two instances of 'Meng' which are errors in the printed edition and should be 'Yu'). This is what is called 'branch grave wealth together, journey delayed'. If this is about a residence, there will certainly be apparitions appearing, and one will experience nightmares and restlessness at night. If this hexagram is cast in the second month, it is especially inauspicious.

天時：久晴後雨。家宅：貧耗不寧。功名：遇而不遇。求財：輕微。婚姻：可合，恐因娶而耗家。胎產：胎安，晝占可生貴子。投謁：不得力。疾病：虛損有救。失脫：時時不免。出行：近行安，遠行有阻。行人：未至。爭訟：宜和。捕獲：晝在南方，夜在北方。兵戰：將無權，防糧儲耗散。

Divination on weather indicates that after a long period of clear skies, rain will finally come. Divination on the household suggests poverty and loss, with the family not being at peace. Divination on official rank shows that although it seems one has encountered an opportunity, in reality, there is no real chance. Divination on seeking wealth indicates that the gains will be slight. Divination on marriage suggests that the marriage may be successful, but there is fear that the newlywed wife will consume the family's wealth. Divination on pregnancy indicates that the fetal condition is stable, and if divined during the day, a noble child is expected. Divination on seeking help through intermediaries suggests that the person being asked will not be of much assistance. Divination on illness indicates that the illness is of a wasting nature but still treatable. Divination on losing things indicates that small losses are inevitable. Divination on travel indicates safety for short trips, but obstacles for long journeys. Divination on a traveler indicates that the person has not yet arrived. Divination on disputes suggests that reconciliation is advisable. Divination on capturing thieves indicates that if divined during the day, the thief is in the south; if at night, the thief is in the north. Divination on warfare indicates that the general lacks real authority and there is a need to guard against the depletion of supplies.

畢法云：支墳財並旅程稽，脫上逢脫防虛詐，兩貴受克難干貴，罡塞鬼戶任謀為。課經云：干上午脫，晝乘天空，名脫空神。凡占皆無中生有，全無實跡，不足取信也。又未加巳臨宅，巳為塍蛇，亦為兩蛇夾墓，主凶。指掌賦云：申戌子為涉三淵，當隱於山林。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the day branch has a墓 (burial) and also has a wealth hexagram, the traveler will certainly be detained; if there is a leakage and loss on top of another leakage and loss, one must beware of false and fraudulent activities; if both noblemen are restrained, it will be difficult to seek help from the nobleman; if the Tiangang (Heavenly Stem) and Chen (earthly branch) block the ghost gate, one can act freely. The "Ke Jing" says: If the day stem is weakened by the午 (Wu) which is a leakage and loss, and the day is occupied by "Tiankong" (sky), which is a heavenly general indicating falsehood and unreliability, it is called "Tuo Kong Shen" (empty loss deity). In all divinations, this indicates something created out of nothing, with no real basis, and is not trustworthy. Also, if the 未 (Wei) is placed on the巳 (Si), covering the family, since the巳 is the native palace of Teng Snake, it is considered "two snakes enclosing the burial," which indicates misfortune. The "Zhipang Fu" says: The three branches of申 (Shen), 戌 (Xu), and 子 (Zi) are called "She San Yuan" (entering three depths), and the person divined should retreat to the mountains and forests.

課體：彈射，進茹，不備，驀越。課義：泥彈化石，射之有力，止宜守困，前迫後逼。

The lesson pattern is "Danzhe" (Striking), where the four lessons have no mutualrestrain (overcoming), and the day stem remotely overcomes the upper god, like a projectile being shot; the three transmissions follow the order of Wei, Shen, You, progressing as "Jinru" (Advancing and Consuming); since the four lessons are not complete, it is called "Bubei" (Incomplete); and it also carries "Moyue" (Leap), indicating an unexpected event. The lesson meaning says: the earth element god initiates the transmission, originally like a mud ball, with the middle and final transmissions both being metal, so the mud ball is transformed into a stone projectile, which is powerful when shot out; however, when retreating it meets an empty position, and when advancing it is overcome, thus being pressed from both sides, so it is advisable to remain content and endure hardship.

解曰：彈射逢土發用，便為有丸。況未乘晝虎，中末俱金，是泥丸化石矣。四課雖遠射之，必有力也。若貪此未墓之財，因而引入申酉鬼鄉，為禍不淺。況退而逢空，進而被克，前後逼迫，豈不難乎。不如坐守得支加干，雖為脫氣，猶有天將青龍六合，同類相助，亦能制鬼，可免災殃也。

A divination lesson with a soil yao as the first transmission is like a bow with an arrow ready to be shot. Moreover, the White Tiger appears in the early part of the day, and the middle and final transmissions are all metal, transforming the mud into a stone arrow. Although the four lessons merely seem to be shooting from afar, their force is not small. However, if one is greedy for the wealth hidden in the earth (the earth element), it will lead one into the ghostly realm of Shen and You, causing great trouble. Moreover, retreating meets an empty period, and advancing meets resistance, being pressed from both sides, how can one not be in difficulty? It would be better to stay calm and maintain the current situation. The day branch Si is placed on the day stem, although it weakens the original energy, fortunately the heavenly general has the Azure Dragon (a favorable general associated with wealth and joy) and Liu He (a harmonious combination), which are of the same type and can help control the official ghost, thus avoiding calamity.

斷曰：遙克之卦，順進連茹，事多憂疑，進中有退。況四課不備，二陰爭陽，未免傷於缺陷。財動生官，惟仕宦占之大為吉兆，常人遇此，必有驀然之驚。辰臨日脫日，主有虛耗遺失。惟宜甘心守困，不妄進退，斯災去福生矣。

A divination chart with a remote overcoming aspect, where the three transmissions follow in sequence and connect continuously, indicates many worries and doubts. Advancement is contained within retreat. Moreover, the four lessons are incomplete, with two yin spirits competing for one yang spirit, ultimately suffering from deficiency. When the wealth hexagram is activated to generate the official star, it is only a great blessing for those in official positions; for ordinary people, it brings sudden disturbances. When the day branch is added upon the day stem, it drains the day stem's energy, indicating loss and absence. One should only be content to endure hardship and avoid rash actions, thus disasters will depart and blessings will naturally arise.

天時：忽風忽雨，有時晴霽。家宅：主口舌，自西南而至，忌留賓客。功名：大利，或因財而得。求財：快意，然防是非。婚姻：不吉。胎產：主生貴女。疾病：見凶，宜慎飲食起居。失脫：自己懶尋。出行：利東北，不利西南，宦遊反是。行人：路有驚恐。爭訟：為爭財而起，重重見官。兵戰：宜慎。

Divination on weather shows sudden wind and rain, with occasional clear skies. Divination on the household indicates disputes, originating from the southwest, and it is inauspicious to leave guests to stay overnight. Divination on official rank shows great advantage, possibly achieved through wealth. Divination on seeking wealth indicates satisfaction, but one must beware of disputes. Divination on marriage is unfavorable. Divination on childbirth indicates the birth of a noble daughter. Divination on illness shows ominous signs, so one must be cautious with diet and daily routine. Divination on loss indicates that the person is lazy in searching. Divination on travel shows advantage going to the northeast and disadvantage going to the southwest; if it is about taking office or going to a post, the opposite is true. Divination on a traveler indicates danger on the way. Divination on disputes indicates conflicts over money, requiring a process up to the authorities. Divination on warfare advises caution.

畢法云：傳財化鬼財休覓，前後逼迫難進退。曾門經云：此射虎傷人格也。訣曰：猛虎來相害，張弓免禍殃，心忙手未穩，卻把別人傷。指掌賦云：未申酉為回春，若午夜殘燈，蓋因東南之氣減故也。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the wealth hexagram transforms into the official ghost hexagram in the three transmissions, there is no need to seek wealth again; being pressured from both front and back, one is caught between two difficulties. The "Zengmen Jing" says: This is the "Shexu Shangren" pattern. The mnemonic says: A fierce tiger comes to injure people, but drawing a bow to shoot it can avoid disaster; however, if one is anxious and unsteady, one might accidentally injure others with a single arrow. The "Zhipang Fu" says: The branches Wei, Shen, and You are called "Huichun," but they are like a dying lamp at midnight, because the life qi in the southeast has already declined.

課體：伏吟，元胎，勵德。課義：祿財及生，晝總無成，始如花錦，後若浮萍。

The lesson pattern is "Hidden Chant," with the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate completely overlapping, indicating that matters are concealed and not yet manifest. It also combines the patterns of "Original Vitality" and "Cultivating Virtue." The meaning of the lesson states: in the three transmissions, the day's luck, wealth hexagram, and growth are all present, appearing extremely favorable. However, unfortunately, during the day, the巳 is occupied by Tian Kong, the申 by Yuan Wu, and the寅 falls into vacancy, ultimately resulting in nothing accomplished. At first, it seems as brilliant as flowers and brocade, but in the end, it turns out like floating water plants, drifting aimlessly without a fixed place.

解曰：初巳日祿也，中申日財也，末寅長生也。乍看三傳，如花似錦。豈知晝將巳乘天空，申乘元武，寅屬空亡，好事無而惡事有。若萍梗之浮泛，訖無成就而已。

The first transmission is in the巳 position, which is the禄神 of 丙 fire. The middle transmission is in the申 position, which is the财爻 of 丙 fire. The final transmission is in the寅 position, which is theGrowth of 丙 fire. At first glance, the three transmissions seem splendid. But during the day, the巳 is乘 on Tian Kong, the申 is乘 on Black Tortoise, and the寅 falls exactly on theKongwang of this旬: good things fail to take effect, while bad things are all present. People drift like floating water plants and broken reeds, ultimately achieving nothing.

斷曰：元胎之課，祿馬交馳。若寅年月建占之，大是休徵。但巳為破碎，而羊刃坐干支上，不無刑傷破耗。況伏吟自信，乃伏而未發之象。凡占動則滯，靜則享也。末傳逢空，凡事多無結束。

A birth chart showing the禄神 andThe Post-horse interacting strongly suggests movement and activity. If this occurs in the year or month of寅, it is a very auspicious sign. However,巳 is a破碎煞, and theYangren, which is aInauspicious Sha associated with injury, is sitting on both the day stem and day branch. This inevitably leads to injuries and losses. Moreover,Hidden Chant indicates self-reliance and self-confidence, representing something hidden and not yet activated. When there is movement, things become blocked; when there is stillness, things flow smoothly. TheFinal Transmission falling into an empty position suggests that most affairs will start but not finish.

天時：四課發用純火，大晴之象。家宅：長生落空，防長上災，課得元胎，家中應有孕婦。功名：傳中有祿有馬，應主遷職改官。求財：干支同類，恐有爭奪。婚姻：干支比和，男女和合，恐難偕老。胎產：胎上神屬陽，主生男。疾病：症屬心經，占父母病不吉。爭訟：宅帶羊刃，主有刑責。出行：旺祿臨干，羊刃臨支，末復逢空，家居勝於出外。行人：天罡加季，行人立至。兵戰：宜進不宜退。

Divination for weather: If all four lessons and the first transmission are fire, it indicates a very clear and sunny day. Divination for the household: If the long life god falls into the empty position, there is a risk of misfortune for the elders; if the lesson forms the original embryo, there should be a pregnant woman in the family. Divination for official rank: If the three transmissions include the禄神 (lucky god of rank) and the post-horse, it indicates a change in position or promotion. Divination for seeking wealth: If the day stem and day branch are both fire, there is a fear that someone may compete with you for wealth. Divination for marriage: If the stem and branch are harmonious, the man and woman are emotionally compatible, but there is a fear that they may not live together until old age. Divination for pregnancy: If the god of the fetus is associated with yang, it indicates the birth of a son. Divination for illness: Fire represents the heart, so the illness is in the heart meridian; divination for the illness of parents is unfavorable. Divination for disputes: If the house is associated with the yang刃 (yang sharp), there is a risk of corporal punishment or beating. Divination for travel: If the prosperous禄 (lucky rank) is on the day stem and the yang刃 is on the day branch, but the final transmission is empty, it is better to stay at home than to travel. Divination for a person on the move: If the Tiangang (heavenly marshal) is added to the seasonal branch, the person will arrive immediately. Divination for warfare: It is advisable to advance rather than retreat.

畢法云：賓主不投刑在上，旺祿臨身徒妄作。課經云：伏吟卦六丙日，有祿有馬，惟忌空亡。天官匯函云：天官臨巳，主有水蟲。勾陳臨巳，為管鑰神。若占囚禁，則有出獄之象。玉成歌云：德神動處吉相隨。又云：伏吟舉動心無遂，剛主行人到戶庭。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the guest and host do not harmonize, it is because the upper deity brings punishment; when a person with strong luck and fortune acts recklessly, it is in vain. The "Ke Jing" says: In a hidden chant lesson, on the six days of Bing, there is both fortune and a horse, but it is feared if it falls into Kongwang. The "Tian Gao Hui Han" says: When the heavenly official is on Si, there will be harm from water insects; when Gou Chen is on Si, it is the deity in charge of keys, and if it is about imprisonment, it indicates the possibility of being released from prison. The "Yucheng Ge" says: Where the virtue deity is active, good fortune follows. It also says: In a hidden chant lesson, if there is a desire to move but the wish is not fulfilled, it indicates that those who have been away have already returned home.

課體：元首，退茹，不備。課義：腳踏空亡，休戀生方，向前一步，食祿榮昌。

The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou", meaning the sovereign. Among the four lessons, there is only one instance where the superior god overcomes the inferior god, and this is taken as the key element, making everything proper and orderly. The three transmissions are "Tui Ru", meaning retreat and consumption, as they progress backward from卯 to寅 to丑. The four lessons are also not entirely "Bu Bei", meaning incomplete. The lesson meaning says: although the three transmissions are all the wood qi that nourishes me, they all step on the旬空, which is empty and lacks substance, so there is no need to be attached to this nourishing direction; as long as I take a step forward, it is the prosperous and flourishing position of the day's branch, which will naturally bring me honor and prosperity.

解曰：三傳雖是生氣，但皆空陷，見生不生，不如無生。若戀生則腳踏空陷，凶不可言矣。惟進前一步，俯就支上旺祿，乃得榮昌也。

The three transmissions, Yin and Mao, although they are wood energies that generate and support the fire of Bing, are both trapped in the旬空, appearing to be supportive but actually not effective. It is better if they were not there at all. If one is overly attached to this slight life qi, it is like standing on an empty and sinking place, leading to great danger. Only by taking a further step forward and turning to the strong and flourishing禄神 in the day branch can one achieve honor and prosperity.

斷曰：退茹之課，值空被脫，主有虛耗之事。魁度天門，又名不備。事多阻隔，亦未周旋。天罡臨干，人難安享。日祿臨支，官宜佐貳，或分俸家食，或因人成事。若孟獨斷獨行，非其占矣。

The lesson of retreating and consuming again meets the empty period of the ten-day cycle and the loss of strength, indicating matters of loss and waste. The Wu (戌) is placed on the Hai (亥), called "Kui measures the heavenly gate," and since the four lessons are incomplete, it is also called "incomplete." Matters are often obstructed and difficult to proceed. The Tiangang (天罡) is in the position of the day stem, indicating people cannot enjoy peace; the day stem's wealth is in the day branch, suggesting that those in official positions should only take secondary roles or assist others, or divide their salary for domestic use, or rely on others' efforts to accomplish things. If one wishes to act alone and make decisions independently (the original text mistakenly writes "Meng" instead of "Yu"), it does not conform to the meaning of this lesson.

天時：雨師退空，主晴。家宅：德祿守支，占宅甚吉。功名：退空猛力，庶得前程。求財：費力。婚姻：退茹，四課不備，不成。胎產：二陰包陽，孕乃成男，支上脫干上，占產必易。疾病：火症、齒痛、嘔血，不妨。爭訟：晝占勾空，夜占勾與干比，宜和。謀望：退空，則進有可圖，但不無費力。出行：結伴同行，庶免阻滯。行人：驛馬臨門，即歸。捕獲：晝占賊在坤方酒飯店中。兵戰：退無可守，宜進，攻其不備。

Divination for weather shows that the deity of rain has retreated and is empty, indicating that the sky will clear up. Divination for the household shows that the virtue deity and the official deity are guarding the day branch, indicating great auspiciousness for the house. Divination for official rank shows that although the deity has retreated and is empty, as long as one exerts effort, one can still achieve success. Divination for seeking wealth shows that it will be quite laborious. Divination for marriage shows that with the three transmissions retreating and the four lessons incomplete, the marriage will not succeed. Divination for pregnancy shows that with two yin forces surrounding one yang force, the fetus is male; if the deity on the day branch releases and drains the deity on the day stem, the childbirth will certainly be smooth. Divination for illness shows that it is a fire-related illness, toothache, or hemoptysis, which is not serious. Divination for disputes shows that if divined during the day, the Gou Chen deity is empty, and if divined at night, the Gou Chen deity harmonizes with the day stem, both suggest that reconciliation is advisable. Divination for aspirations shows that with retreat and emptiness, turning forward may bring some benefit, though effort is inevitable. Divination for travel shows that traveling in company can avoid obstacles. Divination for a traveler shows that the post-horse has arrived at the door, meaning the person will return. Divination for capturing shows that during the day, the thief is in a wine shop in the southwest. Divination for warfare shows that with no place to retreat, it is advisable to advance and attack unexpectedly.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，腳踏空亡進用宜，來去俱空豈動移，魁度天門關格定。指掌賦云：卯寅丑聯芳悔吝，須知否極泰來。精蘊云：卯寅丑皆空，占父母長上病最不吉，惟占子息病無畏。占訟理虧，必問官不肯主張，總緣生我者空亡故也。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When the official star is on the day branch, it signifies someone taking charge on one's behalf but with improper status; stepping on empty voids, one should move forward; if both ends are empty, where else can one go; when the earth dog (Xu) is on the亥 (Hai) branch, "the leader passes through the heavenly gate," and matters are blocked and fixed. The *Zhipang Fu* says: When the卯 (Mao), 寅 (Yin), and 丑 (Chou) branches are connected, it is called "linked fragrance," although there may be regret and hardship, one should know that after darkness comes brightness. The *Liu Ren Jing Yun* says: When the卯 (Mao), 寅 (Yin), and 丑 (Chou) branches all fall into empty voids, it is very inauspicious for the illness of parents and elders, but not for the illness of children; for lawsuits, one's side is at fault, and the official will not support, because the wood yao that generates me has fallen into empty voids.

課體：重審，退間，極陰。課義：生空變敗，與人六害，夜貴惠財，晝貴難賴。

The lesson pattern is called "Re-examination." The three transmissions are at the positions of Chou, Hai, and You, each separated by one position and then retreating, forming "retreating interval," also known as "extreme yin," like the moon sinking into the western mountain. The lesson meaning says: the卯 wood, which is what I generate, has fallen into vacancy, leaving only decline, so generation becomes decline; the卯 also conflicts with the day branch's辰, causing mutual obstruction. At night, the nobleman riding wealth falls into the final transmission, indicating the nobleman's beneficial wealth can be obtained; but during the day, the nobleman is at Chou and is subject to defeat, making it unreliable.

解曰：火生干木，而敗於卯。今所生既空，止留敗氣，故變為敗，況又與支上辰作六害乎。末傳夜貴乘財，得拜貴人之惠。中傳晝貴坐丑受克，不足賴也。

Jia fire is generated by wood, and the place where fire is bathed and weakened is in卯. The卯wood that generates fire has already been exhausted, leaving only weakened energy, so generation becomes destruction. Moreover, it is in conflict with the辰in the day branch. The final transmission酉is the night nobleman riding on the wealth爻, which can bring gifts from the nobleman. The middle transmission丑is the day nobleman, but sitting on丑is subject to being overcome, so it is unreliable.

斷曰：間退之課，事有疑阻，卦名極陰，利陰謀而不利公干。支乘實脫，干乘空生，凡事止有美名，終無實濟。朱雀安巢，且閉口落陷。一切文書，占之不吉。末傳貴財，剋日上神。若逢旺相年月，當發大財。

A lesson formed by moving backwards and skipping positions brings many doubts and obstacles. The hexagram is extremely yin, favorable for secret planning but unfavorable for official requests. The actual draining and weakening god is riding on the day branch, while the empty and ineffective nurturing god is riding on the day stem. Therefore, everything ends up with a good reputation but no real benefit. The Vermilion Bird is resting in its nest and unwilling to fly, and the closed mouth god is trapped in Kongwang. All matters concerning documents and writings are unfavorable. The final transmission is a nobleman accompanied by wealth, capable of overcoming the god riding on the day stem. If it occurs in a prosperous and strong year or month, it can bring a large sum of money.

天時：水爻坐克，濃陰無雨。家宅：干支上神六害，人宅不寧。功名：官爻坐克，青龍落空不利。求財：宜借貴人之財，營運可以得利。婚姻：夜占支上天罡白虎，女子性惡貌醜，且與干上六害，不宜成。胎產：干支上神六害，女孕，母恐不保。疾病：腎經受病，末傳死酉，沖剋干上空木主凶。謁貴：當於陰貴人家見之。謀望：事干兩貴。出行：驛馬投墓，未必果行。行人：未回。兵戰：不利。

Divining the weather, the water element is in a position that is being controlled, and although the sky is dark and cloudy, it does not rain. Divining the home, the day stem and day branch divinatory elements are in conflict, and both the person and the house are not at peace. Divining official rank, the official element is in a position of control, and the azure dragon is in an empty position, which is unfavorable. Divining wealth, it is advisable to borrow money from a nobleman to conduct business, which can bring profit. Divining marriage, when divining at night, the day branch is occupied by the tiangang and the white tiger, indicating the woman is fierce in character, has an unattractive appearance, and is in conflict with the day stem element, making marriage unsuitable. Divining pregnancy, the elements on the stem and branch are in conflict, indicating a female fetus, and the mother may not be able to carry the child to term. Divining illness, the illness is in the kidney meridian; the final transmission is in the酉 position, which is the death place of the丙 fire, and it conflicts and controls the empty卯 wood on the day stem, indicating a dangerous condition. Divining a visit to a nobleman, one should go to the home of the night nobleman. Divining aspirations, the matter involves both the day and night noblemen. Divining travel, the post-horse is in the墓 position, and the journey may not actually take place. Divining a traveler, the person has not yet returned. Divining warfare, it is unfavorable.

畢法云：空上逢空事莫追，彼此猜忌害相隨，晝夜貴加求兩貴。指掌賦云：丑亥酉為極陰，如月隱西山。壬髓經云：當門臺土，出行有阻。纂義云：空來助力，仲春方吉。過此之時，更變不一。占驗云：辰乘虎臨支，主移居。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If there is another empty void above the empty void, there is no need to pursue further; mutual suspicion arises because of the six harmful influences accompanying it; if both day and night noblemen are present, one should seek help from both noblemen. The "Zhipang Fu" says: The three branches Chou, Hai, and You are called "Ji Yin," resembling the moon disappearing into the western mountains. The "Ren Meijing" says: The earth god is blocking the front steps, causing obstacles in travel. The "Zuanyi" says: The god of empty void comes to assist, but it is only favorable when the卯month in mid-spring fills it up; after that time, changes will not be limited to one aspect. The "Zhanyan" says: When Chen is occupied by the White Tiger and located on the day branch, it indicates moving house and relocating.

課體：蒿矢，三交。課義：四課無形，生如不生，遙克既陷，好惡無成。

The lesson pattern is "Hao Shi", combined with the "San Jiao" pattern. The lesson meaning states: all the upper spirits of the four lessons, which are寅, 卯, 亥, and 子, fall into the empty period, thus having no form or trace.寅 and 卯 are originally the wood that nourishes me, but when they fall into the empty period, their nourishing effect is also ineffective.亥 and 子 are originally the distant ghosts that harm me, but when they fall into the empty period, they also fail to cause harm. Therefore, both good and bad things cannot come to fruition.

解曰：寅卯旬空，亥子落空，四課無形也。寅卯俱生氣，既繫旬空，則不能生矣。亥子俱鬼，遙傷日干，而陷空鄉，則不能傷矣，所以好惡皆無成也。

In the Jiachen decade, the empty position falls on Yin and Mao. Yin and Mao are empty, and Hai and Zi are also trapped in emptiness. Therefore, the four lessons have no real form. Yin and Mao are wood energies that generate and support Bing fire; since they fall into the empty decade, they cannot generate Bing fire. Hai and Zi are water ghosts that harm Bing fire; they were supposed to harm the day stem from a distance, but since they are trapped in the empty position, they cannot harm it. Therefore, neither good nor bad things can be accomplished.

斷曰：蒿矢之課，禍福本輕。況四課全空，毫無實像。唯宜解散憂疑，如望成事，改旬再謀可也。中傳財坐鬼鄉，末為羊刃，不惟事無成就，抑且傷財。經所謂費有餘而得不足者是也。

The divination shows that the outcome is of minor fortune or misfortune. Moreover, all four lessons fall into Kongwang, indicating no real substance. At this time, it is only suitable to resolve inner worries and doubts. If one expects to accomplish something, it would be better to wait until the next ten days before making further plans. The wealth hexagram in the middle transmission is located in the ghostly territory, and the final transmission is Yangren. Not only will the matter not be accomplished, but there will also be financial loss. The classic says, "Expenditure exceeds gain," which precisely describes this situation.

天時：水爻落空，無雨。家宅：長上宜慎起居，財物不免虛耗。功名：官爻空陷，防有不測。求財：財見鬼鄉，求之無益。婚姻：不吉亦不成。胎產：子母皆空，難保，無益。疾病：新病即安，久病難治。逃亡：往北方尋，難獲。出行：未必成行。行人：耽戀淫泆，未想回家。兵戰：有失眾之象。

Divination about the weather shows that the water element is empty, so there will be no rain. Divination about the family home indicates that the elders should be careful with their daily routines, and property is likely to be wasted. Divination about official rank shows that the official element is empty and there is a risk of unexpected events. Divination about seeking wealth indicates that the wealth element is in the ghost's territory, so seeking wealth will be of no benefit. Divination about marriage shows that it is not auspicious and the marriage will not be successful. Divination about pregnancy shows that both the mother and child elements are empty, making it difficult to ensure a safe birth, and it will be of no benefit. Divination about illness shows that new illnesses will recover quickly, but long-term illnesses are difficult to treat. Divination about someone who has run away shows that searching in the north is the direction, but it will be difficult to find them. Divination about travel shows that the person may not actually go. Divination about a person away shows that the person is indulging in pleasures and has not yet thought about returning home. Divination about warfare shows that there is a sign of losing the people's support.

畢法云：費有餘而得不足，空空如也事休追。課經云：寅加巳夜將乘青龍，三月占，青龍乘生干之神，又作月內生氣，主徐徐發福。所謂龍加生氣吉遲遲也，惜是空亡，不能久遠。曾門經云：三交相因，家匿罪人。玉成歌云：三交吉凶皆因內。纂義云：子加卯為用，夜乘六合，主姦淫口舌之事。

The "Bifa Fu" says: Expenditure exceeds income, and there is little gain; everything is empty and nothing remains, so there is no need to pursue further. The "Ke Jing" says: When the寅 is placed over the巳, the heavenly general in the night is riding the Azure Dragon. If this is divined in the third month, the Azure Dragon is riding the god that generates and supports the day stem, which also coincides with the current month's life qi. This indicates a gradual increase in fortune, which is called "Azure Dragon combined with life qi, auspiciousness comes slowly." Unfortunately, the寅 falls into kongwang, so the fortune cannot last long. The "Zeng Men Jing" says: The three intersections pattern are interconnected, indicating that there is a criminal hiding in the family. The "Yucheng Ge" says: The fortune and misfortune of the three intersections pattern are caused internally. The "Zuanyi" says: When the子 is placed over the卯 and taken as the first transmission, during the night it combines with liuhe, indicating matters of adultery and disputes.