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On the fifth arrangement of Bingwu day, the stem is on Chou.

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課體:重審,炎上,泆女,三奇。課義:自墓傳生,遁甲戊庚,得意濃處,掉臂長行。

The lesson pattern is a re-examination, with the three transmissions forming the "Inflaming Ascending" fire structure through the combination of戌, 午, and 寅. It also includes the "Excessive Woman" (indicating a pattern of female infidelity) and the "Three Marvels." The lesson meaning states: the three transmissions start from theStorage (storage) of丙 fire at戌, and proceed to theGrowth (growth) of丙 fire at寅, indicating a movement from storage to a place of growth. Using the five tiger遁 method,戌 corresponds to戊, 午 corresponds to甲, and 寅 corresponds to庚, thus the three marvels of甲, 戊, and 庚 are all present. However, there is a conflict with a malevolent influence within the harmony, so when the situation reaches its peak, one should recognize the opportunity and withdraw promptly, leaving without hesitation.

解曰:戌者丙之墓,寅者丙之長生。三傳戌午寅,是自墓傳生也。以五虎元遁,則戌遁戊,午遁甲,寅遁庚,是謂三奇,卦之最吉者。但三合相會,而午丑相害,乃合中犯煞。凡事得意濃處,即當見機,掉臂而行可也。

The Earthly Branch Xu is the storage for Bing fire, and the Earthly Branch Yin is the growth for Bing fire. The three transmissions Xu, Wu, and Yin represent a progression from storage to the place of birth. According to the mnemonic of the Five Tiger遁, starting from Bing day, the transmission begins with Gengyin. Thus, Xu transmits Wu, Wu transmits Jia, and Yin transmits Geng, resulting in the three marvels Jia, Wu, and Geng being complete, which is the most auspicious type of divination. However, although the three branches form a fire trinity, the combination of Wu and Chou is harmful, which is considered a violation within a harmonious combination. Therefore, when things reach their peak of success, one should be alert and know when to withdraw.

斷曰:炎上之課,光焰升騰之象。遁得三奇,更能化凶為吉。占者始雖抑鬱,終必亨通。但交車六害,丑實寅空,且中傳羊刃,晝乘白虎,害干上之丑,而末傳又是空亡。宜知進知退,不可妄想貪多,自貽伊戚。

This divination lesson is characterized by fire rising and blazing upwards, indicating a situation of intense energy and upward movement. Additionally, the Three Marvels have emerged, which can transform misfortune into good fortune. The person seeking divination may initially feel depressed and lack success, but in the end, they will achieve prosperity. However, the four lessons are involved in mutual harm, with the earthly branch Chou being real and Yin being empty. The middle transmission is the hour of Wu, which is also the Yang Ren, and during the day, it is accompanied by the White Tiger, which harms the real Chou of the day stem. The final transmission is Yin, which also falls into the empty position. Therefore, one should know when to advance and when to retreat, avoid excessive desires and greed, to prevent causing oneself unnecessary trouble.

天時:火空則明,當是大晴。家宅:支上長生,將帶龍合,春占主有財喜。功名:晝占朱雀畫翔,簾幕入課,考試必中。求財:不宜貪多。婚姻:女性淫悍,不能齊眉。胎產:胎上神屬陽,孕必生男,支上神臨空,產必甚易。疾病:肝經受病,或頭疼腹痛,新疾即痊。逃亡:斬關,必已遠去。出行:陸路不吉,水路甚佳,俟旬空填實更佳。行人:天罡加孟,尚未啟行。兵戰:我實彼空,我勝於敵,但勾陳生元,將不得力。

Divination for weather: When fire meets emptiness, it becomes clear, indicating a very sunny day. Divination for the home: If the day branch has the growth (longevity) sign, and the heavenly general also carries the azure dragon and liu he, it indicates wealth and happiness in spring. Divination for official rank: If the albatross (albatross is a mistranslation, should be 'day bird') soars during the day, and the nobleman enters the lesson, the exam will certainly be passed. Divination for seeking wealth: It is not advisable to be greedy for more. Divination for marriage: The woman's nature is lustful and strong, and she cannot be equal in respect. Divination for pregnancy: If the god of the fetus is yang, the child will be male; if the day branch has an empty god, the delivery will be very smooth. Divination for illness: If the illness is in the liver channel, or there is headache and abdominal pain, the new illness will recover immediately. Divination for escape: If the lesson has the cutting gate, the person has already fled far away. Divination for travel: Traveling by land is not auspicious, but traveling by water is good, and even better when the旬空 is filled. Divination for a traveler: If the tiangang and chen are placed on the four young branches, the person has not yet started. Divination for war: Our side is real, the enemy is empty, so we will defeat the enemy; however, if gou chen generates yuan wu, the general will not be able to exert his strength.

畢法云:尊崇傳內遇三奇,干墓並關人宅廢,合中犯煞蜜中砒。纂義云:傳來炎上又逢空,夏月占之妻妾凶。指掌賦云:戌午寅為就燥,行合中庸。要覽云:戌乘天后臨寅,奴婢逃失。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: When the three transmissions meet the three marvels, it is the most noble and exalted; when the day stem's tomb god and gate god are both present, the household and people will suffer decline; when harmony is present but malevolent spirits are involved, it is like adding arsenic to honey. The "Zuan Yi" says: When the three transmissions form a fire pattern and meet kongwang, it is unfavorable for wife and concubine in summer. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: The branches戌, 午, and 寅 are called "jiong zao," and affairs should be kept moderate. The "Yao Lian" says: When戌 is multiplied by heavenly empress and is on 寅, it indicates servants and maids running away and scattering.

On the sixth arrangement of Bingwu day, the stem is on the child branch.

課體:知一,四絕。課義:三傳內戰,晝占災殄,告貴徒然,交關眷戀。

The lesson pattern indicates a situation of one thing, combined with the structure of four extremes. The interpretation states: all three transmissions are instances of the earth deity overcoming the heavenly general, indicating internal conflict; during the day, the Teng Snake is riding on a water ghost as the first transmission, disaster is inevitable. The nobleman in the daytime is imprisoned, and the nobleman in the night is seated in emptiness; even seeking help from the nobleman is in vain. The day stem's Zi and the day branch's Chou are in harmony, showing mutual attachment and affection, which cannot be separated at the moment.

解曰:三傳皆是下克,謂之內戰。既內戰矣,而晝占蛇鬼發用,豈能免於災殄乎。晝貴入獄,夜貴坐空,是告之無益也。干支上神子丑相合,則眷戀之情,烏能已矣。

The three transmissions are all instances of the earthly deities overcoming the heavenly generals above, which is called internal conflict. Since it is an internal conflict, during the day, the Teng Snake is riding on the water ghost to serve as the first transmission, how can the calamity be avoided? The day nobleman falls into the prison positions of辰, 戌, 丑, or 未, and the night nobleman sits on the kongwang, so going to report to them is of no use. The day stem's 子 combines with the day branch's 丑, indicating a deep affection, which cannot be restrained.

斷曰:知一之課,事宜專一,不能兩就。三傳迤邐傷干,必有眾口攢攻。本為凶象,喜干上子鬼作初,卻生末傳寅木長生,謂之引鬼為生。而支上之丑,又能救之,夫復何畏。但末傳寅空,所憂者文書無力耳。

Knowing a single divination, the matter should focus on one aspect and not be concerned with two sides at once. The three transmissions gradually harm and overcome the day stem, which certainly brings about criticism from many people, indicating a凶 portent. Fortunately, the water of the day stem, though considered an official ghost, serves as the first transmission to generate the final transmission of the wood寅, which is the long life god. This is called guiding the ghost to produce life. The earth branch丑 can also overcome the water and save it, so there is nothing to fear. However, the final transmission寅 wood falls into vacancy, so the worry is only about the documents not being effective.

天時:神后臨干發用,雲濃雨小。家宅:用神與支沖剋,若非移居,或主修造。功名:干支遇臨官帝旺,爵祿崢嶸之象。求財:專心求之可獲。婚姻:干支上神六合,可成而吉。胎產:二陽包陰,孕必生女,子與母合,占產不利。疾病:脾胃受病,難於速愈。爭訟:干上子鬼發用,主勝客負。出行:水路佳。行人:人宅上神相合,可以即歸。捕獲:盜神是卯,在東方竹木叢中,近寺觀,有舟車往來之處。兵戰:捷音可奏。

Divination for weather shows that Shenhou Zi water is on the day stem as the first transmission, indicating thick clouds but not heavy rain. Divination for the household shows that the first transmission conflicts with the day branch, meaning either moving or breaking ground for construction. Divination for official rank shows that both the day stem and day branch meet the officialdom and prosperity positions, indicating a glorious status. Divination for seeking wealth shows that if one focuses on seeking, they can obtain it. Divination for marriage shows that the heavenly stem and earthly branch have Zi and Chou in harmony, indicating a successful and auspicious union. Divination for pregnancy shows that two yangs surround one yin, meaning the fetus is female; however, the mother and Zi are in harmony, indicating an unsmooth delivery. Divination for illness shows that the earth element affects the spleen and stomach, and the illness will not recover quickly. Divination for disputes shows that the Zi ghost on the day stem is the first transmission, indicating the host will win and the guest will lose. Divination for travel shows that traveling by water is favorable. Divination for a person away shows that if the person's heavenly stem and earthly branch harmonize with the house's heavenly stem and earthly branch, they can return soon. Divination for capturing shows that the thief is in the卯 (Mao) position, in the eastern bamboo and wood area, near a temple or monastery, and close to a place where vehicles and boats pass through. Divination for battle shows that a report of victory can be made.

畢法云:眾鬼雖彰全不畏,制鬼之位乃良醫。山陰道士云:丙日胎神在子,正月占,非妻孕則妾孕,乘元則主私孕,如空則鬼胎。課經云:丙日胎神在子,養神在丑,正月血支血忌皆並,養神克胎神,占產生速,占胎有損,十二月占亦然。

The *Bifa Fu* says: Although many ghosts are visible, if they are controlled, they are not to be feared; the position that can control the ghosts is the excellent physician for treating illness. The *Shanyin Dao Shi* says: On a Bing day, the fetal god is in Zi, and if it is encountered in the first lunar month, it is either the wife or the concubine who is pregnant; if Zi is occupied by Yuanwu, it indicates a pregnancy resulting from private relations, and if it falls empty, it is a false pregnancy. The *Ke Jing* says: On a Bing day, the fetal god is in Zi and the nurturing god is in Chou; in the first lunar month, the blood branch and blood taboo are both in the same position, and the nurturing god overcomes the fetal god. If this is used for predicting childbirth, it indicates a quick delivery; if used for predicting pregnancy, it indicates injury. The same applies in the twelfth lunar month.

On the seventh arrangement of Bingwu day, the stem is on Hai.

課體:反吟,三交。課義:守皆遇鬼,交互不美,壬子居中,仕宦宜矣。

The lesson pattern is reverse chant, combined with the triple intersection pattern. The lesson meaning says: the day stem is on亥 and the day branch is on子, remaining stationary leads to everywhere being haunted by ghosts; 子 overcomes 丙 and 亥 overcomes 午, crossing and overcoming each other, which is very unfavorable. Only the middle transmission has 子 emerging from this旬 as 壬 water, the official star is most vigorous, so officials who divinate this will find it suitable.

解曰:干被亥克,支被子克,守之則皆鬼也。子又克丙,亥又克午,非交互不美乎。中傳之子,旬遁得壬,官星最旺,仕宦得此為吉,常人豈其宜乎。

The day stem is Bing fire, which is overcome by Hai water, and the day branch is Wu fire, which is also overcome by Zi water. If one remains unmoving, then everything appears as ghosts. Zi water overcomes Bing fire and Hai water overcomes Wu fire, with mutual overcoming, which is not good. However, in the Jiachen unit, the middle transmission's Zi water emerges as Ren water, which is the official star and is very prosperous and strong. Officials who receive this are fortunate; ordinary people cannot afford such a situation.

斷曰:反吟之課,坎離交易,凡事反覆無常。午為羊刃,見於初末,喜子水剋制,雖凶不凶。但夜占乘武,問財大忌。如求官見貴,須正七四十月,子午為天馬方吉。

Reverse Chant divination shows that the Water and Fire trigrams have exchanged positions, indicating that matters will be unpredictable and changeable. Wu is the Yangren of Bing. Both the first and last transmissions include Wu, but fortunately there is Zi water to control it, so although it is adverse, it does not become fully harmful. However, if divination is done at night with Wu riding the Black Tortoise, it is particularly inauspicious for matters concerning wealth. If one seeks official positions or to meet important people, it is favorable only in the first, seventh, fourth, and tenth months, when Zi and Wu are in the position of the Heavenly Horse.

天時:水上火下,主雨,若久雨則反晴。家宅:晝占天乙克支,宅神不安,日鬼臨支,宅有鬼祟。功名:雀鬼臨干,防有彈劾。婚姻:干支上神交克,不可成婚。胎產:三傳俱陽,干上屬陰,孕當生女,干支比和,產遲。疾病:巳午加亥子為寒熱格,主癆病或心疼,須防反覆。逃亡:夜占可獲。失脫:贓物未動,中傳制元,賊當敗露。出行:日辰俱乘官鬼,水陸皆恐不宜。行人:夜占,先有信至。兵戰:主強賓弱。

Divination for weather: If water is above and fire is below, it indicates rain; if there has been prolonged rain, it will instead turn clear. Divination for the household: If during the day the heavenly stem of Tianyi Nobleman controls the day branch, the household spirit is unsettled; if the day stem's official ghost is present on the day branch, there are ghosts in the house. Divination for official rank: If the Vermilion Bird carries a ghost and is present on the day stem, one should beware of being impeached. Divination for marriage: If the heavenly and earthly stems have cross-controlling forces, marriage is not advisable. Divination for pregnancy: If all three transmissions are yang and the day stem is yin, the fetus is female; if the heavenly and earthly stems are harmonious, childbirth will be delayed. Divination for illness: If the hours of Si and Wu are placed on the hours of Hai and Zi, it is called 'Cold-Heat Pattern', indicating consumption or chest pain, and one should beware of recurring symptoms. Divination for escape: If divined at night, the person can be caught. Divination for loss: If the stolen goods have not yet been moved, and the middle transmission controls the Black Tortoise, the thief will be exposed. Divination for travel: If both the day stem and day branch carry official ghosts, both water and land routes may be unsuitable. Divination for a traveler: If divined at night, the person has not arrived but news comes first. Divination for battle: The main side is strong and the opposing side is weak.

畢法云:鬼乘天乙乃神祇,干支全傷防兩損,夫婦蕪淫各有私。課經云:亥加丙為明鬼,支上神遁旬內之壬為暗鬼。又支干各受上克,各坐克方,是為全傷坐克。常問必主病訟,如已見凶災,反宜結絕舊事。心鏡云:無依是反吟,逃者遠追尋,守官須易位,結友也分襟,所為多重覆,占病兩般侵。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the official ghost is riding on the heavenly nobleman, it indicates divine spirits causing trouble; if both the day stem and day branch are harmed, one should beware of double losses to people and property; husband and wife each have private feelings, leading to disorder within the household. The "Ke Jing" says: When亥 is placed on top of 丙, it is a visible ghost; when the god in the day branch is hidden away in this cycle and appears as 壬 water, it is an invisible ghost; if both the heavenly stem and earthly branch are each attacked by the superior god, and each sits in the position of being attacked, this is called "complete injury and sitting under attack." For ordinary people asking about matters, it usually indicates illness and lawsuits; if misfortune has already occurred, it is actually favorable for settling old matters. The "Xin Jing" says: When there is no support, it is called reverse chant; a person who has fled should be searched far away; officials should change their positions, friends should part ways; the affairs they engage in are mostly repeated and troublesome; when predicting illness, it indicates alternating cold and heat affecting the body.

On the Bingwu day, the eighth arrangement: the stem is on the戌 position.

課體:六儀,斬關,比用。課義:兩蛇夾墓,凶災可惡,干鬼臨支,長生木蠹。

The lesson pattern is "Six Instruments" (the stem of the first day of the ten-day period serves as the first transmission), combined with cutting the gate and "comparison usage" (among many overcoming, the one with the same yin-yang as the day stem is used). The lesson meaning says:戌 is the storage of丙 fire, and it is occupied by Teng Snake both day and night.巳 is the native palace of Teng Snake, so the two snakes are enclosing the storage, which is ominous and undesirable; the official ghost亥 water of the day stem is on the day branch and overcomes the house; although the final transmission寅 wood is the long life of the stem and branch, it actually enhances the凶 trend of戌 and亥, becoming a worm that eats through.

解曰:戌為丙之墓,晝夜乘蛇,而巳又為蛇之本宮,故曰兩蛇夾墓,臨於干上,凶晦之象也。干鬼臨支克支,幸得天罡發用,制鬼破墓,庶為救神。奈末傳寅木,復往克之,是凶災在戌與亥。而戌與亥之得以肆行無忌者,誠在寅也。然則寅雖為干支之長生,寧非干支之蠹神哉。

Xu is the storage place for Bing fire, and both the day and night transmissions are riding on Teng Snake. Also, Si is the native palace of Teng Snake, so it is called "two snakes enclosing the storage." When it is placed on the day stem, it indicates a dangerous and obscure situation. The official ghost亥 water, which is on the day branch, attacks the house. Fortunately, Tiangang Chen serves as the first transmission, which can control the ghost and break the storage, thus serving as a partial savior. However, the final transmission,寅 wood, turns back to attack Chen soil, so misfortune remains in Xu and Hai. The reason Xu and Hai can act without restraint lies in寅. Therefore, although寅 is the long life god of the stem and branch, is it not actually the蛀虫 of the stem and branch?

斷曰:旬首發用,名曰六儀。凡百謀為,我心實獲。但中傳酉財,晝占乘朱投網,恐因財而生禍。末傳寅空,有始無終,必出旬填實,方為有濟。

The first transmission is filled by the Jiachen stem, which is called the Six Instruments. Any plans or schemes will go smoothly and as desired. However, the middle transmission is the You branch, which represents the wealth hexagram. If this is divined during the day with the Vermilion Bird, it indicates self-inflicted trouble, possibly due to financial matters. The final transmission is the Yin branch, which falls into Kongwang, suggesting that the matter will start but not finish. One must wait until the end of this ten-day period and until Kongwang is filled, in order to have hope of success.

天時:水升火伏,亥鬼又克干支,必雨。家宅:晝占貴乘鬼坐宅,宅神不安,墓神覆日,人多昏晦;夜占朱雀入宅,恐有官非口舌。婚姻:干支上神,及龍后相剋,不吉。胎產:干克支,凶。疾病:兩蛇夾墓,應有積塊,以致不救,或患頭瘋。爭訟:干貴入獄,當被囚禁,恐難脫免。行人:朱雀入宅,主先有信。兵戰:干乘墓,支乘鬼,主客皆凶。

Divination for weather conditions: water vapour rises and fire energy is hidden, with the亥 water official ghost controlling the day stem and day branch, indicating rain. Divination for the household: during the day, the nobleman rides the official ghost and sits on the house, making the house spirit restless; the tomb spirit covers the day stem, causing the family members to be dull and dark. At night, the Vermilion Bird enters the house, suggesting possible legal disputes and verbal conflicts. Divination for marriage: the heavenly stems and earthly branches, along with the Azure Dragon and Heavenly Empress, mutually control each other, which is inauspicious. Divination for pregnancy: the day stem controls the day branch, indicating bad fortune. Divination for illness: two snakes surround the tomb, indicating a mass in the abdomen, which is difficult to cure, or a headache illness. Divination for disputes: the nobleman of the day stem falls into the prison position, indicating imprisonment and difficulty in escaping. Divination for a traveler: the Vermilion Bird enters the house, indicating a letter will arrive first. Divination for warfare: the day stem rides the tomb and the day branch rides the ghost, indicating both sides are in a bad position.

畢法云:鬼乘天乙乃神祇,兩蛇夾墓凶難免。指南:二月戌加巳,有陳蔡兩姓占推升總戎曰:先推陳,後推蔡,蓋亥命屬陳,辰命屬蔡。今亥貴作官星臨支,而辰陰發用,故知先推亥命者,而次及辰命者耳,果驗。玉曆經云:凡有求干,必至兩三次方成。

The "Bifa Fu" states: When the official ghost is accompanied by the heavenly stem and nobleman, it indicates divine spirits causing disturbances; when two snakes surround the tomb, misfortune is inevitable. The "Lunin Zhinan" records: In the second month, when the戌 is placed on the巳, two people from the Chen and Cai families consulted about being promoted to general. The divination concluded: Chen would be recommended first, then Cai. This was because those born in the year of亥 belong to Chen, and those born in the year of辰 belong to Cai. Now, the nobleman on the亥 is the official star located on the day branch, while the hidden spirit of辰 serves as the first transmission. Therefore, it was known that the person born in the year of亥 would be recommended first, followed by the one born in the year of辰. Later, this prediction was fulfilled. The "Yulijing" states: Whenever there is a request for help or favor, it must be sought two or three times before it can be achieved.

On the Bingwu day, ninth division, the stem is on You.

課體:重審,從革,斬關。課義:兩貴心灰,夜將助財,祿為破碎,宅惹塵埃。

The lesson pattern is one of re-examination. The three transmissions, Si, You, and Chou, form a metal triad, and also include a cutting gate. The lesson meaning states: during the day, the nobleman is at Wei, and at night, the nobleman is at Si, both being overcome by the lower deity, so the nobleman becomes disheartened and cannot offer assistance. At night, the heavenly general belongs to earth, which can instead generate and support the metal wealth. However, the Ji (propitious) official's Si is exactly at the broken-up evil, and the tomb deity also covers the family dwelling, resulting in a busy effort that ends up with nothing but dust all over.

解曰:晝貴臨未,夜貴臨巳,俱被下克,是以心灰。夜將皆土,助起全金,作日之財,似可貪也。其如巳祿為破碎,墓又覆宅,徒費經營,終歸烏有,不過空惹塵埃而已。

In the daytime, the Nobleman is present above the Wei position, and at night, the Nobleman is present above the Si position. Both are overcome by the earth spirits below, so the Nobleman has lost heart. All the Heavenly Generals at night belong to earth, which can generate and assist the full metal energy, becoming the wealth爻 of the Bing fire. It seems worth pursuing. Unfortunately, the Si禄神 is afflicted by the破碎煞, and theTomb Spirit is pressing down on the family residence. All efforts are in vain, eventually turning to nothing, and only causing a lot of trouble.

斷曰:從革之局,傳財太旺,反致財虧。即有奇贏,亦橫暴所得,非義取也。寅為長生,夜占帶虎入墓,加以旺財來克,恐於父母不利。三合成金,儔侶不一,利於合夥營生。

The three transmissions form a metal局, with excessive wealth energy, which may lead to losses. Even if profit is made by chance, it comes through force rather than through righteousness.寅 is the long life position of 丙 fire. If the divination is done at night with the White Tiger and enters the墓, combined with strong wealth energy that overcomes, there may be harm to the parents. The three branches form a metal局, indicating more than one partner, which is suitable for joint business.

天時:晴占則陰,雨占則晴。家宅:支上坐墓,晝帶螣蛇,鬼祟作耗,人宅不寧。功名:晝占朱雀晝翔,簾幕臨干發用,末傳德祿遞生,考試甚利。求財:可得。婚姻:財旺可聯。胎產:胎坐長生,占孕吉,產不利。疾病:死神臨干發用,支上墓神復作六害,甚凶。爭訟:晝占官爻夾克,勾乘日解,臨門可解。出行:宜結伴行。行人:朱臨干發用,不日有信。兵戰:戌乃墓神,酉復來害,利我不利彼。墳葬:穴情龍氣甚旺,但恐費財消耗。

When divining about the weather, if it is sunny, the prediction should turn to cloudy weather, and if it is rainy, the prediction should turn to clear weather. When divining about the family home, if the day branch has theTomb Spirit (mound deity) sitting on it and the day is also accompanied by theTeng Snake (teng snake), then ghosts and evil spirits will cause trouble, making both people and the house unstable. When divining about official rank, if the Vermilion Bird is high and flying during the day, and the nobleman (贵人) is on the day stem and serves as the first transmission, and the final transmission has the virtue deity and the fortune deity in sequence, then the exam is very favorable. When divining about seeking wealth, it is favorable. When divining about marriage, wealth is strong, so a marriage can be formed. When divining about pregnancy and childbirth, if theFetal Spirit (fetus deity) is on the long life position, then pregnancy is favorable, but childbirth is unfavorable. When divining about illness, if the death deity of the fire element (丙火) is on the day stem as the first transmission, and the mound deity on the day branch forms the six harms, it is very dangerous. When divining about disputes, if during the day the official element is surrounded by the two, and the Gou Chen is accompanied by the relief deity, the matter can still be resolved when it comes to the critical moment. When divining about travel, it is advisable to travel in a group. When divining about a traveler, if the Vermilion Bird is on the day stem as the first transmission, there will be news soon. When divining about warfare, if the戌 (dog) is the mound deity and the酉 (rooster) harms, it is favorable for us but not for the opponent. When divining about burial, the dragon energy in the grave is strong, but there is a fear of spending too much money.

畢法云:兩貴受克難干貴,彼此猜忌害相隨,合中犯殺蜜中砒。課經云:戌加午是墓神覆宅,如戌為月將,卻名太陽照宅,屋必向陽,事多吉慶。占驗:子將加申,占睢州被圍。曰:課傳從革,刑干害支,春占金局,乃返射肅殺之氣。戌命長生被克,全無化解,干乘死氣,支乘墓神,又干支年命上神俱遭刑剋墓害,被戮何疑乎,果驗。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When two noblemen are both attacked, it is difficult to seek help from them; mutual suspicion arises from the six harms following each other; when a harmonious relationship is tainted byInauspicious Sha, it is like adding arsenic to honey. The "Ke Jing" says: When戌 is placed on午, it is theTomb Spirit covering the house; but if戌 is the current month general, it instead becomes "the sun shining on the house," meaning the house is surely facing the sun, and events are mostly auspicious. The "Zhan Yan" records: Taking子 as the month general placed on申, it was used to predict the siege of Suizhou. The judgment was: The course and transmission form the "Cong Ge" pattern, with刑 on the day stem and害 on the day branch. In spring, the metal formation is encountered, which is the reverse of the season, bringing a killing atmosphere. The long life of those born in戌 is attacked, with no way to resolve it. The day stem carries death qi, the day branch carries theTomb Spirit, and both the stem and branch are attacked by刑,墓, and害 along with the heavenly stem of the native's birth. The fall of the city and the slaughter of its people are nothing surprising. Later, it indeed came true.

On the Bingwu day, the tenth layout: the stem is on Shen.

課體:元胎,比用。課義:晝貴鬼魔,夜貴相過,財馬入課,薦我者多。

The lesson pattern is the original form, combining the self and the comparison. The lesson meaning says: the nobleman in the daytime is on the亥 position, which is the official ghost of the丙 fire, so the nobleman becomes a demon; the nobleman at night is on the酉 position, acting as wealth approaching the house, indicating that a benevolent nobleman will come to offer help. The申 on the day stem is both wealth and the post-horse, entering the lesson. With the three transmissions following each other in mutual generation, those who speak on one's behalf and recommend will naturally be numerous.

解曰:亥為晝貴,乃日之官鬼,是鬼魔也。酉為夜貴,作財臨支,必有陰貴相過而惠我者矣。干上申金發用,為財為馬,又兼三傳遞生,薦我者豈不多乎。

Heavenly stem亥 is the nobleman of the day, but it is also the official ghost of the propitious fire, so the nobleman becomes a demon instead. Heavenly stem酉 is the nobleman of the night, and the wealth hexagram is present on the day branch, so there must be a hidden nobleman visiting and showing kindness. The metal of the initial transmission on the day stem is both wealth and the post-horse, and with the three transmissions following each other in mutual generation, the number of people recommending me must be great.

斷曰:知一之課,事多未決。六合乘馬,自干上發用作財。中傳官爻,末傳長生,占官者百事咸宜。末寅雖被初克,卻為明克暗助,大得攀援之益也。但寅值旬空,必須填實,方為全美。

Knowing one's first divination, most matters remain undecided. TheLiu He is riding on theThe Post-horse, emerging from the day stem as the first transmission, and it is also the wealth hexagram. The middle transmission is the official hexagram, and the final transmission is the long life. For someone seeking official positions, all matters are favorable. Although the final transmission寅 is overcome by the first transmission申, it is an open opposition and a hidden support, which brings great benefits from connections and recommendations. However,寅 is exactly in the旬空, and it must wait until it is filled to be perfect.

天時:水坐長生,罡又指陰,必雨。家宅:人宅平安,但解離課,夫妻恐有反目。功名:簾幕出傳,傳又遞生,考試必中。求財:遠行經運有利。婚姻:不吉。胎產:胎上神陰,主女;胎神坐於死地,干支互克,產凶。疾病:肺經受病,干支比和,難愈。爭訟:干支互克,六合發用,終當和解。出行:驛馬則財,動則獲利。行人:晝朱乘丁,夜朱入宅,有信。捕獲:晝占賊在東南土窯中。兵戰:勝負各半。

Divination for the weather shows that water is in the position of growth (longsheng) in the hour of Shen, and the Tiangang points to the yin direction, so rain is certain. Divination for the household shows that both people and the house are safe, but the course of the divination forms a separation, so the husband and wife may quarrel. Divination for official rank shows that the nobleman appears in the three transmissions, and the three transmissions follow each other in mutual generation, so the examination will be successful. Divination for seeking wealth shows that distant travel and trade are beneficial. Divination for marriage shows an unfavorable result. Divination for pregnancy shows that the spirit of the fetus is of yin nature, indicating a female child; the spirit of the fetus is in the position of death, and the heavenly stem and earthly branch mutually control each other, so childbirth is dangerous. Divination for illness shows that metal corresponds to the lungs, so the illness is in the lung meridian; the heavenly stem and earthly branch are in mutual harmony, making recovery difficult. Divination for disputes shows that the heavenly stem and earthly branch mutually control each other, but Liu He is in the first transmission, so the dispute will eventually be resolved. Divination for travel shows that the post-horse is the wealth element, and once it moves, profit is gained. Divination for a missing person shows that during the day, the thief is in a clay kiln in the southeast direction; at night, the Vermilion Bird enters the house, indicating a message will arrive. Divination for capturing shows that the thief is in a clay kiln in the southeast direction during the day. Divination for warfare shows that the outcome is evenly divided.

畢法云:夫婦蕪淫各有私。課經云:干上申為解離課。占者如夫年立午上見寅,妻年立子上見申,乃上下互相剋賊,天地解離,各有異心。指南:三月酉將加午,占真定城池安危。曰:初傳財爻內戰,又乘相氣沖剋空末,干支被兩陰神所克,支又克支上神,主居民心散,兵馬內變,左右獻城之象。且末傳寅為幽燕,初傳申馬沖剋,燕京亦有他虞,俱驗。

The "Bifa Fu" says: husband and wife each harbor private feelings, the household is corrupt and licentious. The "Ke Jing" says: if the day stem is on the position of Shen, it forms the "Jie Li Ke" (lesson of separation). When divining, if the husband's year stem is placed on Wu and sees Yin, and the wife's year stem is placed on Zi and sees Shen, it indicates mutual control and conflict between upper and lower, heaven and earth are separated, and each has different intentions. The "Liu Ren Zhi Nan" records: in the third month, with You as the month general placed on Wu, divining the safety and danger of the city of Zhen Ding, the judgment is: the first transmission's wealth hexagram experiences internal conflict, and it rides on the prosperous and strong energy to clash and control the empty final transmission; the day stem and day branch are both controlled by two yin spirits, and the day branch also controls the spirit on the day stem, indicating the people's hearts are scattered, military forces have internal disturbances, and there will be events of surrendering the city on both sides. Moreover, the final transmission Yin represents Youyan, and the first transmission Shen, carrying the post-horse, clashes and controls it, indicating another hidden concern for Yanzheng. Later events proved this to be true.

On the Bingwu day, the eleventh section: the stem is on the Wei branch.

課體:重審,間傳,涉三淵,死奇。課義:支馬干丁,客主歡迎,鬼呼病者,動靜無成。

The lesson pattern is called "Re-examination." The three transmissions are the午 (Wu), 戌 (Xu), and 子 (Zi), advancing in intervals, forming the "intermediate transmission," also known as "crossing three depths." It also includes the "Dead Odd" pattern. The lesson meaning states: the申 (Shen) on the day branch is the post-horse, and the未 (Wei) on the day stem is the Ding god. Both the Ding post-horse and the Ding god are present in the lesson, indicating movement. The Wu and Wei, as well as the Si and Shen, form mutual combinations, showing harmony between guest and host. However, the middle transmission Xu is a tomb, and the final transmission Zi is a ghost, like a ghost hiding in a tomb to summon the sick, so this is most unfavorable for divination on illness. Whether in motion or stillness, there will be difficulty in achieving success.

解曰:支上申為驛馬,干上未為丁神,丁馬在課,其動也必矣。又午未巳申,交車相合,主客歡迎之象也。但中傳戌墓,末傳子鬼,如鬼在墓而招呼者然。占病不宜,靜則為未所脫,動則引入墓鬼,或動或靜,豈有成乎。

The branch of the day,申, is the Post-horse, and the stem of the day,未, is the Heavenly God of the current ten-day period,丁. Both 丁 and the horse are present in the divination, indicating a necessity for movement. The combination of午 and 未, and the combination of巳 and 申, form cross combinations, symbolizing a harmonious welcome between the host and guest. However, the middle transmission is戌, which is a storage place, and the final transmission is子, which is the official ghost. This resembles a ghost being hidden in the storage, which is very unfavorable for predicting illness. If one remains still, the earth element of 未 will drain the vital energy. If one moves, one will fall into the storage and the ghost. Whether moving or staying still, there will be no success.

斷曰:間傳而進,事有阻滯。交車相合,彼此相投。但卦名涉三淵,必因財而動,以致昏迷,所謂利令智昏也。

The Three Transmissions are advanced by one position forward, indicating obstacles in the middle of the matter. When the vehicles meet and harmonize, there is mutual admiration and alignment of intentions. However, the hexagram name involves three deep abysses, like crossing three deep waters consecutively, which certainly implies striving for wealth, leading to mental confusion, which is what is called "wealth causing clarity to be obscured."

天時:水爻坐克,密雲不雨。家宅:日辰生合,人宅安寧。功名:官爻入墓,養晦之象。求財:不宜貪而多取。婚姻:天將不吉,婚非佳偶。胎產:胎神坐墓作鬼,占胎不安,子戀母腹,占產不吉。疾病:甚凶。爭訟:六合乘馬發用,有人講和。盜逃:元武入墓,干上勾復制之,可獲。出行:水陸咸宜,利有攸往。行人:驛馬入宅即歸。兵戰:干上生支上,馬作合臨支發用,當有使來議和。

Divination for weather: the water element is in a position where it is being overcome, and although there are dark clouds in the sky, rain does not fall. Divination for the home: the day stem and day branch are mutually generating and harmonious, so both people and the house are peaceful. Divination for official rank: the official element is in a tomb, indicating a period of concealment and cultivation. Divination for seeking wealth: it is not advisable to be greedy for more. Divination for marriage: the heavenly general is not auspicious, indicating that the partner is not a good match. Divination for pregnancy: the fetal god is in a tomb and transforms into a ghost, indicating instability in the fetal condition; the fetus clings to the mother's womb, indicating an inauspicious sign for childbirth. Divination for illness: it is very dangerous. Divination for disputes: the six harmonies are accompanied by the post-horse and serve as the first transmission, indicating that someone will intervene to mediate. Divination for theft or escape: the black tortoise is in a tomb, and the hook star on the day stem controls it, indicating that the person can be captured. Divination for travel: both water and land routes are suitable, and it is appropriate to go. Divination for a traveler: the post-horse enters the house, indicating that the person will return immediately. Divination for warfare: the day stem's deity is born on the day branch's deity, the post-horse also forms a harmonious relationship with the day branch and serves as the first transmission, indicating that envoys will come to negotiate peace.

畢法云:初遭夾克不由己,后合占婚豈用媒。心鏡云:天上三奇日月星,日為福德月為刑(日奇,月將也。月奇,月宿也。日出,則奸盜止,鬼神潛,惡獸伏,病者愈,故為福。月夜則奸盜不止,鬼神不潛,惡獸不伏,故為刑)。星是死奇為北斗,更互加之各有靈。加孟所生憂父母,臨仲為身及弟兄。季上見之妻與子,並辰月內日應旬(奇加日,凶吉在旬內,加辰在月內)。歲上吉凶言一載(奇加太歲,吉凶在年內),臨死日照免危傾。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the first transmission is blocked by the two heavenly stems, the matter cannot be controlled by oneself; if there is a conjunction later, then in matters of marriage, there is no need for a matchmaker. The "Xinjing" says: There are three kinds of extraordinary spirits in the sky, which are the sun, moon, and stars. The sun is called the spirit of fortune and virtue. The moon is called the spirit of punishment. The sun is the day stem, and the moon is the month stem. When the sun appears, thieves and villains stop, ghosts and spirits hide, evil beasts hide, and the sick recover, so it belongs to fortune. When the moon appears, thieves and villains do not stop, ghosts and spirits do not hide, evil beasts do not hide, so it belongs to punishment. The star is called the death spirit, referring to the Big Dipper. The three spirits take turns to be added to the calculation, each having their own effectiveness. If they are added to the four first stems (寅, 申, 巳, 亥), the concern is about parents; if they are on the four middle stems (子, 午, 卯, 酉), the concern is about oneself and brothers; if they are on the four last stems (辰, 戌, 丑, 未), the concern is about wife and children. If the spirits are added to the day stem or day branch, the time of effect is within the ten-day period or within the month (if added to the day stem, the good or bad effect is within the current ten-day period; if added to the day branch, it is within the current month). If they are added to the year stem, the good or bad effect is within the year (if the spirit is added to the year stem, the good or bad effect is within the current year). If the spirit is on the death position but is illuminated by the sun, it can avoid danger.

Bingwu day, twelfth section, dryness in the morning.

課體:彈射,進茹,不備。課義:午未禽財,妻妾懷胎,食傷治病,胃腕宜開。

The lesson pattern is a shooting arrow, with the three transmissions proceeding in order through Shen, You, and Xu, indicating progressive advancement. The four lessons are incomplete, hence the pattern is not complete. The lesson meaning states: Congkui (You) is riding on the Vermilion Bird, like a bird carrying wealth; Shen is the wife of the fire of Bing, and Chou added to Zi forms the abdomen and fetus, so the person coming is mostly asking about his wife being pregnant. The three transmissions are repeatedly heavy with metal wealth, and strong wealth harms the body; if divining about illness, it arises from accumulated food stagnation, and treatment should first open the appetite and unblock the stomach.

解曰:從魁作朱雀,則為禽財。午未皆火,酉其財也,主有博斗之利。申為妻,丑加子為腹胎,故來意必占妻孕。三傳重金,傳財太旺。占病則因飲食所致,故治宜開胃也。

Congkui is on You, with Zhuque riding upon it. Zhuque belongs to flying birds, so it is called "qin cai" (bird wealth). Wu and Wei both belong to fire, and You is the wealth of fire, which is overcome by fire, indicating income from gambling and disputes. Shen is the wife wealth of Bing fire, and Chou added on Zi is the image of "fu tai" (abdominal fetus), so the person's intention must be to divinate about his wife being pregnant. The three transmissions are all metal, indicating excessive wealth. In divination about illness, it is caused by food stagnation, so the treatment should first focus on opening the appetite.

斷曰:進茹之課,干支上乘羅網,雖名壯基,凡事靜守則宜,動則變為網刃。遙克彈射,申金發用,支干及初,俱在合鄉。而末傳又助初財,凡占婚孕財帛,皆吉。

The divination shows that the day stem and day branch are covered by the Heavenly Net and Earthly Trap. Although the foundation is strong, it is advisable to remain still and avoid action, as any movement would turn the net into a blade. There is a remote influence and a shooting aspect, with the initial transmission being the metal of the monkey (Shen). The day stem, day branch, and initial transmission all fall in a harmonious position. The final transmission, which is the dog (Xu), supports the initial transmission's metal wealth. Therefore, this is favorable for matters concerning marriage, pregnancy, and wealth.

天時:火上水下,主晴。家宅:四課財神發用,交秋獲財。功名:中傳酉,晝夜將臨朱貴,可白衣而入翰林。求財:傳財甚旺,可得。婚姻:可成。胎產:胎上神屬陰,孕女。干支相合,產遲。疾病:傷食淹纏。爭訟:六合而官不見,宜和。出行:人宅相合,未能動身。行人:末傳入墓,行人即至。盜逃:勾陰制武,可獲。兵戰:主利。

Divination for weather: Fire is above and water is below, indicating clear weather. Divination for the household: The wealth god is in the first transmission among the four lessons, and one can gain wealth once autumn begins. Divination for official rank: The middle transmission is You, and during the day and night the general and nobleman are on the upper position, indicating one can enter the Hanlin Academy without official rank. Divination for seeking wealth: The three transmissions show strong wealth energy, indicating one can gain wealth. Divination for marriage: The match can be successful. Divination for pregnancy: The god of the fetus is of yin nature, indicating a female fetus; when the heavenly stem and earthly branch are in harmony, the delivery will be delayed. Divination for illness: It is due to food stagnation and accumulation, which is persistent. Divination for disputes: There is Liu He but no official element, indicating it is suitable for reconciliation. Divination for travel: The person and the house are in harmony, indicating one cannot move immediately. Divination for a traveler: The final transmission enters the tomb, indicating the person will arrive soon. Divination for theft or escape: Gou Chen and Tai Yin control the Black Tortoise, indicating the thief can be captured. Divination for battle: It is advantageous for the main side.

畢法云:所謀多拙遭羅網,全財病體難擔荷。課經云:丙與午,本相鄰近,上神又作六合,凡占主有變換。彼我共謀,神和道合之象。秘要云:丙午日干支同類,不宜問財,以比肩劫財故也。壬髓經云:三傳皆財憂父母。指掌賦云:申酉戌曰流金,似霜橋走馬。

The "Bifa Fu" says: The matters planned are mostly clumsy and fail, because they have fallen into a net; all three transmissions are wealth, and the patient's body cannot bear it. The "Ke Jing" says: Bing and Wu are originally close to each other, and the upper god forms the Liu He, so all divinations indicate change, showing a sign of mutual plotting and shared aspirations. The "Mi Yao" says: On Bingwu day, the stem and branch both belong to fire, so it is not suitable to ask about wealth, because brothers and rivals will come to seize wealth. The "Ren Mei Jing" says: If all three transmissions are wealth divinatory signs, one should worry about the parents. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: The branches Shen, You, and Xu are called "Liu Jin," like galloping on a bridge covered with frost.

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