Dingwei day, first arrangement: stem above Wei

課體：伏吟，稼穡。課義：處靜而動，奴僕休寵，夜嫁娶費，行人繼踵。

The lesson pattern is a hidden chant. The three transmissions are all in the seasons of earth, forming a pattern of farming and harvest. The lesson meaning says: the first transmission and the day stem are both occupied by the god of the second heavenly stem, appearing three times in succession. A hidden chant usually indicates stillness, but due to the presence of the second heavenly stem, there is movement within stillness. The戌 position is the god of servants, riding on the heavenly empress and accompanied by a covering and obscuring influence, indicating that servants should not be given further favor or trust. In the night divination, the Tai Chang and heavenly empress are leaking and escaping the day stem, suggesting there will be expenses related to marriage and celebration. The spirit of the tomb falls in the final transmission, indicating that those who go out will return one after another.

解曰：初並干支丁神，共有三重。伏吟得此，處靜而動。戌墓在末，恃勢刑干。戌為奴僕，乘天后厭翳，故休寵之也。太常天后脫日，必主婚姻喜慶嫁娶之費。墓在末傳，行人歸速，不旋踵而至矣。

The first transmission and both the day stem and day branch are occupied by the Ding spirit, making a total of three layers. TheHidden Chant textbook indicates a state of stillness and guarding, but with these three layers of the Ding spirit, movement arises within the stillness. The戌 is the tomb of the Ding fire, located in the final transmission, using the power of earth to afflict the day stem. The戌 also governs servants, riding on the Heavenly Empress and accompanied by the obscuring evil spirit, so servants should not be overly favored. The Tai Chang and Heavenly Empress both release and drain the energy of the day stem, indicating that important events, marriage expenses, and celebrations are certain to occur. The tomb spirit being in the final transmission means that someone who has gone out will return quickly, arriving in a short time.

斷曰：自信之卦，上乘丁神，占者有不能鬱鬱久居之象。但三傳逼迫，全無和氣，謀望未能如意。晝占當有宴會，夜占當有文書。若丑月占，太常乘月破，有孝服人，可以獲財成事。武職人占更吉。

Fuyin is also called the Self-Confident Hexagram. The upper trigram is occupied by Ding Shen, indicating that the person consulted has a desire to move and is impatient to leave. However, the three transmissions are Wei, Xu, and Chou, which are mutually conflicting and lack harmony, making it difficult to achieve one's goals. If the divination is done during the day, it suggests there will be a banquet; if done at night, it suggests there will be official documents. If the divination is done in the Chou month, Tai Chang is riding on the Month Breaker, indicating that someone in mourning will be involved, yet it can lead to gaining wealth and achieving success. It is even more favorable for a military official.

天時：伏吟有丁，陰晴不定。家宅：宅上不安，晝占有孝服，夜占防火燭。功名：守靜安分為佳，妄動有損。求財：可得麥舟之贈。婚姻：傳內三刑不吉。胎產：男孕產遲。疾病：病因傷食，翻胃吐逆，然可治。爭訟：彼此不利。出行：三傳不吉，動不如靜。行人：先有信，不久當歸。遺失：不出本家。捕獲：不出邑里。兵戰：彼我相當。

Divination for weather indicates that with hidden chant and the presence of Ding spirit, the weather will be changeable, alternating between sunny and cloudy. Divination for the household suggests that the household is unstable; if divined during the day, there will be mourning within the family, but if divined at night, there is a need to be cautious with fire and candles. Divination for official rank suggests that it is best to remain calm and content with one's current situation, as any unnecessary action will cause harm. Divination for seeking wealth indicates that one may receive generous help similar to Fan Zhongyan's gift of a boat of wheat. Divination for marriage indicates that without the three transmissions forming the three punishments, the outcome is not favorable. Divination for pregnancy indicates that the fetus is male, but the delivery will be delayed. Divination for illness indicates that the illness arises from overeating, causing vomiting and regurgitation, but it can be treated. Divination for disputes indicates that neither party will gain an advantage. Divination for travel indicates that the three transmissions are unfavorable, so it is better to remain inactive than to move. Divination for a traveler indicates that there will be a letter first, followed by a return soon. Divination for lost items indicates that the lost item will not be found beyond one's own home. Divination for capture indicates that the thief will not escape beyond one's own hometown. Divination for battle indicates that both sides are evenly matched.

畢法云：任信丁馬須言動。訣要云：日辰刑沖，事成恍惚。指掌賦云：三傳純子孫，不求財而財自至。玉成歌云：伏吟舉動心無遂，剛主行人到戶庭。

The "Bifa Fu" says: A hidden chant (fu yin) lesson that carries the spirit of Ding and the post-horse (yi ma) still needs to be interpreted as an active image. The "Jueyao" says: When the day stem and day branch mutually punish and clash (xing chong), the matter will be carried out in a vague and uncertain manner. The "Zhipang Fu" says: If the three transmissions (san chuan) are entirely made up of descendants' yao, one does not need to seek wealth, and wealth will come naturally. The "Yucheng Ge" says: In a hidden chant lesson, if one expects movement but the wish is not fulfilled, it indicates that someone who has been away has already returned home.

課體：八專，帷簿。課義：四課四虎，受驚受懼，費力千般，未免如故。

The lesson pattern is "Eight Special" (Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are in the same position, and the four lessons form only two), combined with "Vimbo" (a pattern indicating disorder within the household). The lesson meaning states: the White Tiger appears twice among the four lessons, causing fear and alarm; the first transmission is卯 (Mao) falling into Kongwang, which is also the decline of Ding fire, leading to many troubles arising out of nowhere, requiring great effort; however, Mao cannot proceed smoothly and returns to the day stem, so after all the trouble, everything remains as before.

解曰：四虎列於四課，其驚與懼，不可言也。初傳空卯，乃日之敗氣，無中生有，經營可謂費力矣。然且不能行傳，而復歸於日上。則向之驚且懼者，其能釋然於中乎，則亦猶然如故而已。

The White Tiger is placed above the Four Lessons, causing an overwhelming sense of fear that is hard to describe. The first transmission is an empty卯 wood, which is also the bathing and declining phase of丁 fire. The matter itself is baseless, making the effort to manage it extremely difficult. Moreover, it cannot proceed further and after going around comes back to the day stem. Therefore, the previous fear cannot be dispelled, and one remains in the same state as before.

斷曰：八專之課，事情專一。干支上神，俱屬自刑。凡事謹飾，不可以無禮相干。旺祿臨干，雖晝占乘虎，而受克於午火，復夾克於丙火，縱有可畏，不能為害。惟宜素位而行，自當豐亨豫大。

The eight-special divination indicates that matters should focus on one aspect only. Both the day stem and day branch are self-punishing. In all affairs, one must be cautious and careful, and must not treat others with disrespect. A strong禄神 (favorable official) is present on the day stem. Although the divination for the day is accompanied by the White Tiger, the White Tiger belongs to metal, which is overcome by the午 fire. It is also restrained by fire forces before and after. Although it appears formidable, it actually does not harm people. One should only remain in one's proper position and act accordingly, naturally achieving prosperity and abundance.

天時：課傳皆火，大晴。家宅：旺祿臨支自刑，晝占帶虎，防有兄弟喪。功名：祿帶白虎，守靜方吉。求財：宜守本分，久後利益。婚姻：夫妻難免刑傷，不宜成。胎產：男孕，恐子母皆損。疾病：心經受病，恐入膏肓。爭訟：兩造相當，事當和息。出行：水陸皆所不宜。行人：不久當歸。捕獲：元武克勾，捕盜反有所傷。兵戰：彼此相持，無分勝負。墳葬：支上午祿，帶虎自刑，子孫當出武臣，不免刑戮。

Divination for weather: All four lessons and three transmissions are fire, indicating very clear weather. Divination for the household: The prosperous official is approaching the day branch but is self-punishing, and if divined during the day with the white tiger present, there is a need to beware of loss among brothers. Divination for official rank: The official is accompanied by the white tiger, and only by maintaining stillness will it be auspicious. Divination for seeking wealth: It is advisable to remain within one's proper role, and with time, benefits will naturally come. Divination for marriage: Spouses are likely to suffer injuries, and it is not advisable for them to be united. Divination for pregnancy: The fetus is male, and there is a risk of harm to both mother and child. Divination for illness: The illness is in the heart meridian, and it may have reached a severe stage. Divination for disputes: Both parties are evenly matched, and the matter should be resolved through reconciliation. Divination for travel: Neither water nor land routes are suitable. Divination for a traveler: The traveler will return soon. Divination for capture: The black tortoise overcomes the white tiger, and going to catch a thief may result in being injured by the thief. Divination for battle: Both sides are evenly matched, and the outcome cannot be determined. Divination for burial: The day branch is the horse official, accompanied by the white tiger and self-punishment, indicating that descendants will produce military officers, but they will inevitably face punishment.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，魁度天門關隔定，旺祿臨身徒妄作。精蘊云：卯為旬空，夜占乘空，亦為空上逢空，凡事不能作實，仲春占之則吉。心鑑云：日值八專為兩課，陰陽並值不分明，不修帷簿何存禮，夫婦占之總不貞。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When the official of fortune (Lushen) is on the day branch, it signifies someone acting on behalf of another with improper status; when the earth dog (Xu) is placed on the亥 (Hai) position, it is called "Kui degree at the heavenly gate," which determines a fixed obstruction; when a strong official of fortune is on the person's body but they act recklessly, their efforts will ultimately be in vain. The *Liu Ren Jing Yun* says: When the卯 (Mao) is in its own旬 (ten-day cycle) empty position, and during the night it also rides the heavenly void (Tian Kong), it is considered "empty on empty," meaning nothing will be practical; only in the middle of spring during the卯 (Mao) month is it favorable. The *Xin Jian* says: In the eight exclusive lessons where the day stem and day branch are the same, only two lessons are formed; when both the yin and yang spirits are in the same place and cannot be distinguished, with the curtain and screen not properly arranged, how can there be any talk of propriety? If a couple's fortune falls into this lesson, their relationship is inevitably unfaithful.

課體：八專，帷簿。課義：破碎遁鬼，四馬載起，晝將如逢，傳皆陷矣。

The lesson pattern remains as Eight Specialities and Curtain and Silk. The lesson meaning explains: the first transmission is Chou, which is the Breaking-off Evil, and since this week's stem is hidden out as Gui water, it becomes an official ghost that restrains Ding fire. The middle and final transmissions, together with the heavenly stem and earthly branch, have four instances of Si fire, all riding on the post-horse, carrying the person continuously without rest. However, the first transmission Chou is trapped on the fallen heaven Kong at Mao, and since the day's Si is also riding on Tian Kong, all three transmissions fall into decline, ultimately resulting in an uncertain destination.

解曰：丑為破碎，旬遁癸鬼而傷日干。中末干支，巳火四重，上乘驛馬，其動不容己矣。然初丑陷於空卯，如逢晝將，巳乘天空，則三傳俱陷，全無定蹤。雖日夜奔馳，飄蓬萍梗而已。

Chou is a broken and ruined evil spirit. In the Jiachen ten-day cycle, it hides out as癸water, becoming an official ghost that injures Ding fire. The middle transmission and final transmission, together with the heavenly stems and earthly branches, have four layers of巳fire. On top of that, there is the post-horse. It is impossible to remain still. However, the initial transmission of Chou is trapped on the fallen empty卯. If it meets the heavenly general during the day,巳is also on the sky, so all three transmissions fall into emptiness, and there is no certainty. People may toil day and night, but they are no better than drifting reeds and broken branches.

斷曰：八專之課，逆數發用，本自無中生有，又陷空亡，益無憑據。初傳脫氣，與支刑沖。晝乘朱雀，必因口舌而生文書。夜乘勾陳，必因土田而致爭訟。

The first transmission in the Eight Special Divination is obtained by counting backward three positions from the day stem. This method is inherently creating something from nothing, and if it falls into Kongwang, there is even less basis. The first transmission drains the energy of the day stem and also conflicts and harms the day branch. If divined during the day and the transmission is associated with the Vermilion Bird, it indicates disputes involving words and legal documents. If divined at night and the transmission is associated with Gou Chen, it indicates disputes over land and property.

天時：傳課皆火，大晴。家宅：主有動移之事。功名：干支中末，助初克官，防有丁艱黜落。婚姻：帷簿不修，不宜成。胎產：孕主男，產不易。疾病：久病甚凶，新病即愈。爭訟：彼此兩損。出行：游都乘丁馬臨干支，水陸俱須防盜。行人：丑日有信。捕獲：晝占在正西，夜占在正南。兵戰：失眾須慎。墳葬：破碎發用，支上覆乘丁馬，主有移阡修改之事。

Divination for weather shows that all three transmissions and four lessons are fire, indicating a very clear and sunny day. Divination for the home suggests there will be a move or relocation. Divination for official rank shows that the heavenly stems and earthly branches with their controlling spirits and the middle and final transmissions all support the first transmission, which is the official star. However, one should beware of the death of parents and possible dismissal. Divination for marriage indicates that the curtains and screens are not properly arranged, making it unsuitable for marriage. Divination for pregnancy shows that the fetus is male, but the birth will be difficult. Divination for illness indicates that a long-term illness is very dangerous, but a new illness will recover quickly. Divination for disputes shows that both parties will suffer losses. Divination for travel shows that the spirit of the capital city is riding on the spirit of Ding, with the post-horse appearing on the heavenly stem and earthly branch. Therefore, both water and land routes should be cautious of theft. Divination for a traveler indicates that news will be received on the day of Chou. Divination for capturing a thief indicates that during the day the thief is in the direction of Due West, and at night in the direction of Due South. Divination for warfare indicates that the people's hearts will be lost, so one must be cautious. Divination for burial indicates that the broken object spirit is in the first transmission, and the day branch is also riding on the spirit of Ding and the post-horse, suggesting the need for relocation and reburial.

畢法云：空空如也事休追。課經云：天禍卦，立冬日是丁，前一日是丙，丙為金絕之末日。丙課在巳，丁日占事，未上見巳，是末日臨也。觀月經云：四立干上神，分明末日臨；此名天禍卦，乖角竟相侵；火動燒人死，水臨劫盜深；木因梁屋事，土動為爭論；金則兵戈亂，鬧處起衰聲。

The "Bifa Fu" says: Everything is empty and nothing remains, so there is no need to pursue further. The "Ke Jing" says: This is the "Heavenly Misfortune Hexagram" — on the day of Li Dong, if the day stem is Ding, then the previous day is Bing. Bing day is the last day of the metal energy; Bing's hexagram is in Si, and now on Ding day, before the day comes Si again, which is the last day of the previous day. The "Guan Jingxue" says: On the days of Li Chun, Li Xia, Li Qiu, and Li Dong, observe the heavenly stem of the day and the deity above it. It is clearly the last day arriving; this is called the Heavenly Misfortune Hexagram. The deities are conflicting and contradicting each other, and they interfere with each other. If the deity belongs to fire, there will be fire disasters and deaths; if it belongs to water, there will be robberies and banditry; if it belongs to wood, there will be problems with beams and houses; if it belongs to earth, there will be disputes and lawsuits; if it belongs to metal, there will be warfare and disturbances. In places of prosperity, there will be signs of decline.

課體：八專，帷簿，斬關。課義：火生四土，夜將白虎，晝貴難靠，宅昏人苦。

The lesson pattern is eight specialities,帷簿, and also cuts the gate. The lesson meaning says: a single Ding fire is trying to generate four heavy Chen earths, but the energy is excessively drained; at night, the Chen is occupied by the White Tiger, causing even more dispersion and fear. Although the first transmission is daytime dignity, it is trapped in an empty place and is weakened by Yin wood, so its strength is insufficient to rely on. The day branch is suppressed by the tomb god, hence the house is dark; the day stem is drained by earth, hence people suffer.

解曰：一丁火而生四重辰土，夜乘白虎，其脫耗驚恐，何可當也。初傳晝貴，又陷空鄉，兼被寅脫，力綿難靠。支被墓，故宅昏；干被脫，故人苦也。

A single Ding fire is supposed to nourish four layers of Chen earth, but it is excessively drained and exhausted; at night it is also occupied by the White Tiger, which makes the depletion and fear unbearable. The first transmission, although it is a nobleman in the daytime, is located in the Kongwang area and is further weakened by Yin wood, making it weak and unreliable. The day branch is covered by theTomb Spirit, causing the household to be dim and unclear; the day stem is drained by earth, leading to difficulties in human affairs.

斷曰：兩課無克，是名帷簿不修。官貴空陷，夜占又被辰虎克制，利常人不利仕宦。天罡晝乘青龍，課合斬關，利於遠行，當主西南得朋。初傳雖財，中末子孫脫盜，求財不吉。德神夜乘朱雀，占音信必至。

Eight special divination methods form only two lessons, and there is no conflict between them, which is called "the curtain and screen are not properly arranged." The official star and nobleman fall into empty or afflicted positions, and when divining at night, they are further restrained by the White Tiger on the辰 (Chen). This is beneficial for ordinary people but detrimental for those in official positions. The Tiangang (Chen) and Chen are supported by the Azure Dragon during the day, the lesson is in harmony with the cutting-off method, and it is suitable for long journeys, and one will meet friends in the southwest. Although the first transmission is a wealth hexagram, the middle and last transmissions are descendants, which drain and steal the energy of the day stem, making it inauspicious for seeking wealth. The virtue spirit, when riding the Vermilion Bird at night, will certainly deliver messages.

天時：青龍昇天，主雨。家宅：辰虎墓支，人宅不寧。功名：官星落陷，祿復逢元，難免折挫。求財：利遠動求之。婚姻：支墓覆宅臨干，不吉。胎產：占孕成男，占產子母皆防有損。疾病：病主遺漏風癱，難愈。爭訟：兩敗俱傷。出行：利有攸往。行人：德神發用，夜占乘朱，先有信音。兵戰：宜守不宜戰。墳葬：支墓覆支脫日，主多耗散。

Divination for weather indicates that the Azure Dragon ascends to heaven, suggesting rain. Divination for the household shows that the hour of Chen is riding the White Tiger as the Day Branch'sTomb Spirit, causing unrest for both people and the house. Divination for official rank shows that the official star is in a fallen position, and the禄神 meets the Black Tortoise, leading to inevitable setbacks. Divination for seeking wealth suggests it is favorable to travel far to obtain it. Divination for marriage shows that theTomb Spirit of the Day Branch covers the house and meets the Day Stem, which is unfavorable. Divination for pregnancy indicates a male fetus, but divination for childbirth warns of potential harm to both mother and child. Divination for illness suggests conditions such as bedwetting and paralysis due to wind, which are difficult to heal. Divination for disputes indicates mutual loss. Divination for travel suggests it is favorable to go. Divination for a traveler shows that the virtue god is in the first transmission, and if divined at night with the Vermilion Bird, there will be news before the person arrives. Divination for warfare suggests defense is better than attack. Divination for burial shows that theTomb Spirit of the Day Branch covers the Day Branch and drains the Day Stem, indicating much loss and dispersal.

畢法云：鬼乘天乙乃神祇。指南：盛姓寅命辰將未時，占被逮進京，曰：蓋因月將青龍，加臨干支，勾陳生日，官鬼空陷，其事必辯雪，到京公訟自解也。又周姓占，亦得此課，曰：己丑命上見日墓，年乘三刑，與寅命相去甚遠，烏能無罪，後周果賜死，盛以畔賊破城脫歸。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the official ghost is accompanied by the Heavenly Stem and Nobleman, it indicates that divine spirits are causing trouble. The "Liu Ren Zhinan" records a case where a man named Sheng, born in the Year of the Tiger, consulted about his arrest and being sent to the capital during the Month of the Dragon and the hour of the Goat. The divination concluded: because the Month General, the Azure Dragon, is placed on the Day Stem and Day Branch, and Gou Chen is generating the Day Stem, while the official ghost is in an empty and hidden position, this matter will certainly be cleared and the case in the capital will be resolved. Another case involved a man named Zhou who received the same divination. The conclusion was: on his birth year, Jichou, the official ghost is in the position of the tomb of Ding Fire, and he also suffers from the Three Punishments. His situation is very different from that of Sheng, born in the Year of the Tiger. How could he be innocent? Later, Zhou was indeed executed, while Sheng escaped back after the rebels captured the city.

課體：元首，曲直。課義：晝將脫干，好惡中半，勿戀傳生，宜更宜換。

The lesson pattern is the main subject, and the three transmissions, which include Hai, Mao, and Wei, form the "curved and straight" wood trinity. The lesson interpretation states: the heavenly general during the day is entirely of earth type, which drains and disperses the energy of Ding fire. Fortunately, the first transmission includes Mao wood, which can overcome earth, so the outcome is split evenly between good and bad. Although the three transmissions generate me, the Mao wood is in an empty position, so even though it is supposed to help, it does not actually do so, resulting in failure. Therefore, one should not be overly attached, but rather consider changing and replacing.

解曰：三傳木局生干，晝將皆土脫日，賴有發用卯木克去，故曰好惡中半。但初中及干上卯木空陷，見生不生，反為敗神，敗則何可戀也，是以更換為宜。

The three transmissions form a wood formation that supports the day stem, but during the day the heavenly general is entirely of earth, which drains and weakens the fire energy of the day stem; fortunately, the first transmission has the卯 wood which can overcome the earth energy, so the situation is mixed. However, the first and second transmissions along with the卯 wood on the day stem are all in kongwang, appearing to support but actually failing to do so, turning into a harmful spirit; since it is a harmful spirit, there is nothing to be attached to, so it is advisable to change for the better.

斷曰：傳會三合，事關夥眾。凡占順利，始略有阻，蓋曲直之義乃爾也。但三傳不離四課，為回還格。事主循環，不能擺脫，生神既空，尊長不能見惠，貴德復陷，朋友不能相扶。虛譽沸騰，實情闃寂，

Three transmissions form a triple harmony, indicating that the matter involves a group of people. Generally, the overall situation is smooth, but there is some initial obstruction, which is the meaning of "curved and straight"—first bending then straightening. However, if all three transmissions do not go beyond the four lessons, it forms the pattern of "returning," meaning the matter circles around and repeats itself, unable to be resolved. The spirit that generates me has already fallen into emptiness, so the superior person cannot offer help; the nobleman and the virtuous spirit are also in emptiness, so friends cannot assist. There is a lot of empty fame, but the real situation is cold and quiet.

天時：三合主陰。家宅：人旺宅窄，卻難遷移。功名：日德作官，夜與龍合，填實便佳。求財：結伴經運為佳。婚姻：官坐空亡，支受卯克，不能偕老。胎產：傳課純陰，孕乃成男，三合貴順，產遲生易。疾病：胸脅多風，久難愈，新即痊。爭訟：先發者勝。出行：課體迴環，不能成行。兵戰：客利主不利。

Divination for weather shows that the Triple Harmony forms a gathering, indicating cloudy skies. Divination for the household shows that the population is thriving but the houses are narrow, yet it is difficult to move. Divination for official rank shows that the day's virtue acts as an official star, and at night it harmonizes with the Azure Dragon; when the empty void is filled, it is favorable. Divination for seeking wealth shows that traveling in groups for trade is best. Divination for marriage shows that the official star is in the empty void, and the day's branch is attacked by the卯 wood, so the couple cannot live together until old age. Divination for pregnancy shows that the three transmissions and four lessons are all yin, yet the fetus is male; if the Triple Harmony and nobleman move in the correct direction, though the childbirth is delayed, it will be easy. Divination for illness shows that there is much wind and evil in the chest and ribs, chronic illness is hard to cure, but new illness will recover quickly. Divination for disputes shows that the one who starts first will win. Divination for travel shows that the lesson pattern is circular, so travel cannot be completed. Divination for warfare shows that it is favorable for the guest side but not for the host.

畢法云：空上逢空事莫追，眷屬豐盈居狹宅。課經云：卯加亥，三傳生日干而克支辰，是為人旺棄宅，主無正屋可居，縱然仕宦多是寄居，或孟逃亡，遂棄家室。照膽秘訣云：用空傳復支與干，舊久重新廢孟完。指掌賦云：卯亥未為先春，未萌先動非時過。

The *Bifa Fu* says: If Kongwang appears again on top of Kongwang, there is no need to pursue the matter further; although there are many family members, they can only live in a narrow house. The *Ke Jing* says: If卯 is placed on亥, and the three transmissions generate the day stem but overcome the day branch, this is called "person is strong but the house is abandoned," indicating there is no main house to live in; even if one holds an official position, he is likely to reside elsewhere; or one may wish to flee (the original text "Meng" is a mistake in the printed edition, it should be "yu"), thus abandoning his family. The *Zhaochan Mijue* says: If the first transmission falls into Kongwang and the third transmission returns to the day branch and day stem, it indicates that a long-abandoned house is about to be repaired. The *Zhipang Fu* says: The three branches of卯,亥, and未 are called "Xianchun," which means they act before their time, moving before the season has arrived.

課體：比用，孤辰。課義：晝貴臨罡，夜貴空方，寅縱生身，熟視不臧。

The lesson pattern is compared with the "Guchen" structure. The lesson meaning states: the nobleman in the day is located in the final transmission, situated on the Tiangang and Ch'en, yet it is in the墓 and subject to being overcome; the nobleman in the night is placed in the first transmission, located in the绝 place and sitting on Kongwang: the dry stem's quest for the nobleman is not beneficial. The寅 wood on the day stem, although it is the growth of the丁 fire, is unfortunately in the旬空 and trapped by the墓 god of the day branch, watching helplessly without any benefit.

解曰：初傳夜貴，投於絕而坐空。末傳晝貴，臨於罡而墓克。凡占干謁，皆為不利。干上寅木，雖是長生，奈繫旬空，又被支墓，見生不生，熟視竟何益哉。

The first transmission is the nobleman of the night, falling on the绝 ground and sitting on the kongwang; the final transmission is the nobleman of the day, appearing on the Tiangang hour and being restrained by the tomb god. Any divination concerning seeking favor or petitioning is unfavorable. The寅 wood on the day stem, although it is the growth of the丁 fire, is unfortunately falling in the旬 empty, and is also restrained by the tomb god on the day branch. It appears to be alive but is not actually alive, and one can only watch helplessly, so what use is there?

斷曰：財神發用，貴德入傳，龍乘生氣加干，目下雖屬旬空，出旬填實，財亦可取，貴亦可望。但三傳酉辰亥，皆屬自刑，或恐自心懊惱，弄巧成拙。惟當坦然任運，不急功利，斯無咎矣。

The Wealth God is in the first transmission, the Nobleman and the Virtuous Deity are both in the three transmissions. The Azure Dragon is riding on Life Qi and approaching the Day Stem. Although currently it is in the旬空, once the current ten-day period is over and the Kongwang is filled, wealth can be obtained and the Nobleman can be expected. However, the three transmissions are酉, 辰, and 亥, which all belong to self-punishment. It is feared that one's inner feelings may become troubled, leading to counterproductive results. One should remain calm and let things take their natural course, not being too eager for success and profit. In this way, there will be no mistakes.

天時：晝占亥水夾克，夜占亥水內戰，陰而不雨之象。家宅：龍合長生，臨於干支，人宅咸亨。功名：三傳自刑，貴人入獄，祿遭夾克，被黜無疑。求財：難得。婚姻：干支相生比和，大吉。胎產：孕主男，產不易。疾病：肝膽脾胃受病，或目疼腹痛，久難治，新易瘥。出行：水陸皆可。行人：驛馬入墓，未歸。捕獲：晝占於二十里外，土門擒之。兵戰：客利主不利。墳葬：初年不利，後當發福。

Divination for weather conditions: During the day, the亥 water is surrounded by two other elements, indicating a situation where the sky is cloudy but rain does not fall. At night, the亥 water is in conflict with the Heavenly General, showing a sign of a dark sky without rain. Divination for the household: The Azure Dragon and Liu He are in the position of Growth, indicating harmony and prosperity for both people and the house (the original text "鹹亨" is "咸亨"). Divination for official rank: The three transmissions show self-punishment, the Nobleman is in a prison position, and the禄神 is also surrounded by two other elements, indicating certain dismissal. Divination for seeking wealth: It is difficult to obtain. Divination for marriage: The heavenly stem and earthly branch are in a mutually generating and harmonious relationship, which is very auspicious. Divination for pregnancy: The fetus is male, but childbirth is difficult. Divination for illness: The liver,胆, spleen, and stomach are affected, or there may be eye pain and abdominal pain, chronic illness is hard to cure, but new illness is easy to recover. Divination for travel: Both water and land routes are possible. Divination for a missing person: The post-horse is in the tomb, indicating the person has not returned yet. Divination for capture: During the day, the capture is within twenty li, and can be caught near the earth gate. Divination for battle: It is advantageous for the guest side but not for the host side. Divination for burial: The first few years are not favorable, but later it will bring good fortune.

畢法云：龍加生氣吉遲遲。占驗：戌將卯時占病，曰：此手足不舉之症，課傳全無一點生氣。因日祿臨絕地，驛馬投墓鄉。又行年游魂，子巳相加，合為死字。三傳死墓絕，安能有救乎。何以知其病在手足？因卯加申，戌加卯，故主風顛發搐之症。然則壞在何日，曰：久病應在卯字，卯加申，申日子時當絕矣，果然。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When the Azure Dragon is over the Life Qi, auspicious matters come slowly. The *Zhan Xian* records: Taking the戌 as the Month General and divining at the卯 hour for a sickness, the interpretation was: This is a condition where the limbs are paralyzed and cannot be moved, as there is not a single trace of Life Qi in the divination and its transmissions. The daily luck is in the绝 place, and the Post-horse is in the墓 place; furthermore, the flowing year and the personal year are both in the state of wandering spirits. The子 and巳 add up to form the character "death." The three transmissions consist of death,墓, and绝, so how can it be saved? Someone asked how to know the sickness is in the hands and feet. The answer was: Because the卯 is placed on the申 and the戌 is placed on the卯, it indicates a condition of wind disturbance and convulsions. Another question was asked about when the condition would worsen. The answer was: A long-term illness is indicated by the卯, which is placed on the申. When the申 day and hour arrive, it will reach the绝 place. Later, this indeed came to pass.

課體：反吟，八專，井欄射，勵德。課義：丁生四丑，凡占殃咎，四癸暗傷，惟宜閉口。

The lesson pattern is reverse chant combined with eight specialities, and it also includes "well rim shooting" and励德. The lesson meaning states: a single Ding fire is supposed to nourish four heavy Chou earths, but this excessive depletion leads to many calamities in divination. Four Chou earths in this week all hide癸 water, secretly injuring the Ding fire. Since it is both open depletion and hidden suppression, the only way to avoid misfortune is to remain silent and say nothing.

解曰：一丁火而生四丑土，盜脫滋甚，凡占多咎。丑遁旬癸，暗傷丁火，惟能閉口，可以免禍也。

A single Ding fire needs to nourish four Chou earths, but it is being stolen and drained even more severely, leading to many troubles. In the Jiachen ten-day cycle, the Chou earth hides a Gui water, secretly harming the Ding fire. At this time, the only way to avoid disaster is to remain silent.

斷曰：井欄之課，卒屬無依，發用巳為驛馬。晝將乘空，丑乃破碎，遁癸作鬼，是明脫暗克也。晝占丑乘太陰，脫上逢脫，事防虛詐。若夜將則乘勾陳，共逢八土，憂事之來，豈一端哉。若年命在卯乘酉金，類成財局，或年月填實寅卯，可以制土洩水，主能化凶為吉。

The divination indicates that the matter ultimately has no support. The first transmission is in the hour of Si, which is the Post-horse. During the day, the Heavenly General is riding Tian Kong; the hour of Chou is a breaking-up evil, and the癸 water has escaped to become a ghost: this is a case of being weakened in the open and being attacked in secret. During the day, the occupant of Chou is riding Tai Yin (a Heavenly General associated with private and hidden matters), and after a weakening, another weakening occurs, so one should be cautious of falsehood and deception. At night, it is riding Gou Chen, and with the whole chart filled with eight layers of earth, the sources of worry are not just one. If the native's own destiny is in the hour of Mao and is riding the metal of You, forming a wealth pattern, or if the year and month fill in the hours of Yin and Mao, then it can control the earth energy and release the water energy, indicating a transformation from misfortune to good fortune.

天時：晴占則陰，雨占則晴。家宅：宅旺人衰。功名：不利。求財：寅卯生人利。婚姻：女命過剛不吉。胎產：傳課極陰，胎上神陽，男子之祥，占產不易。疾病：病在表，主氣促傷殘，愈而復發，淹纏不斷。爭訟：原被皆傷。出行：馬臨絕地，干支逢破碎，不利。行人：馬乘空臨絕，在外受人欺詐，往來無依。兵戰：利主不利客，寅卯日可以偷營。

Divination for weather: if it is sunny, the divination should indicate a change to cloudy weather; if it is rainy, the divination should indicate a change to clear weather. Divination for the household: the household's energy is strong but the people's energy is weak. Divination for official rank: not favorable. Divination for seeking wealth: those born in the years of Yin and Mao are favorable. Divination for marriage: if the woman's destiny is overly strong, it is unfavorable. Divination for pregnancy: if the three transmissions and four lessons are extremely yin, but the god of the fetus is yang, it indicates the birth of a male child; divination for childbirth is difficult. Divination for illness: the illness is on the surface of the body, indicating shortness of breath and rapid breathing, physical injury, recurring illness, and prolonged illness. Divination for disputes: both the plaintiff and defendant will be injured. Divination for travel: if the post-horse is in the dead position and the heavenly stem and earthly branch meet the broken situation, it is unfavorable. Divination for a person away: if the post-horse is empty and in the dead position, the person is outside and is deceived by others, with no place to rely on. Divination for battle: favorable for the commander but not for the enemy, and on the days of Yin and Mao, it is favorable to attack the enemy's camp secretly.

畢法云：脫上逢脫防虛詐。課經云：丑加未，或未加丑，作年命日干者，占考試必中魁元。緣丑中有斗，未中有鬼，合而為魁故也。巳午加亥子，如或剋日，為寒熱格，主癆病。纂義云：年命在亥，主有血痢。巳乘天空，主病眼咽喉腫痛。

The *Bifa Fu* says: If there are two instances of leakage and escape, one must beware of false and fraudulent matters. The *Ke Jing* says: If Chou is added upon Wei or Wei is added upon Chou, and if the position falls exactly on the person's own destiny or the day stem, then in an examination divination, the subject will certainly achieve the top rank. This is because Chou contains "Dou" and Wei contains "Gui", and when "Dou" and "Gui" combine, they form the character "Kui". If Si and Wu are added upon Hai and Zi, and if they also overcome the day stem, it forms the "Han Re Ge" pattern, indicating a disease of consumption. The *Zuanyi* says: If the person's destiny is in Hai, it indicates a blood dysentery illness; if Si is accompanied by Tian Kong, it suggests eye disease and throat swelling.

課體：比用，鑄印。課義：克干畏支，狐假虎威，略舉動足，踏翻禍機。

The lesson pattern is a comparison, combined with the "casting seal" structure. The lesson meaning says: the water of the zi branch naturally wants to overcome the fire of ding, but it fears the earth branch of wei earth to overcome it. Therefore, whether the overcoming is successful or not depends entirely on the wei earth. The ding fire is merely borrowing the power of the wei earth—just as a fox borrows the power of a tiger. As long as the foot is lifted away from the wei earth, the water of zi will immediately overcome the fire, and any movement will trigger the disaster.

解曰：子遁壬水，晝占又乘天后，併力傷干。賴有未土克害子水，不能傷日，故曰克干畏支。然則未猶虎也，丁猶狐也，止宜坐守，不利動謀。若丁神一離未土，即被子克，舉足之頃，而禍機動矣，可不畏哉。

The day stem is Jia and the day branch is Chen. The hidden water is Ren, which is in the Jiachen cycle. During the day, the heavenly empress is present, combining with the hidden water to attack the day stem. Fortunately, the soil of Wei is able to control the water of Zi, so the water does not harm Ding. Therefore, it is said, "To control the day stem, one must fear the day branch." In this case, the soil of Wei is like a tiger, and the fire of Ding is like a fox. It is only suitable to remain still and maintain the current situation, and not suitable for any action. Once the fire of Ding leaves the soil of Wei, it will be immediately controlled by the water of Zi, and disaster will occur quickly, how can one not be afraid.

斷曰：鑄印之課，凶事利空，吉事忌空。蓋破模走爐，凡事無成也。三傳傳墓入墓，主有晦滯。如遇卯年月占，則卯不以空論，乃騰驤王路，進職遷官之象。

Divination for casting an official seal indicates that for predicting misfortune, an empty situation is favorable, but for predicting good fortune, it is most unfavorable. This is because an empty situation is like a broken seal mold or a leaking furnace fire, resulting in an incomplete seal, meaning nothing can be accomplished. If the three transmissions enter the墓 (grave) and then enter another墓, it indicates confusion, darkness, and obstruction. If the divination is done in the year or month of卯, then卯 is not considered empty, indicating a horse galloping on the royal road, a sign of promotion and advancement in official position.

天時：作雨勢而不成。家宅：鬼合臨支，人口不寧。功名：鑄印乘軒，遇卯填實甚佳。求財：不利。婚姻：可成，但乾受坤制，妻必專權。胎產：男孕，恐防有損，占產必速。疾病：病主腎竭，卯年月占凶。爭訟：鬼旺訟凶。出行：未必果行。行人：孟歸而未果。捕獲：盜神是未，當在西南方酒食店內，或是本家人。兵戰：主利於客。

Divination on weather indicates a situation where rain is expected but does not come. Divination on the household shows that the official ghost and Liu He are present in the day branch, leading to unrest among family members. Divination on official rank shows that the seal and carriage are auspicious; if the year and month are both卯, it will be very favorable. Divination on seeking wealth shows it is unfavorable. Divination on marriage shows it can be successful, but the husband is controlled by the wife, who will dominate the household. Divination on pregnancy shows a male fetus, but there is a risk of harm; divination on childbirth shows a quick delivery. Divination on illness indicates a decline in kidney energy; if divined in the year or month of卯, it is ominous. Divination on disputes shows that if the ghost is strong, the case will be dangerous. Divination on travel shows that the person may not actually leave. Divination on a person's whereabouts shows that the person wants to return but cannot. Divination on capturing shows that the thief is in the southwest, possibly in a tavern or even among the family. Divination on warfare shows that the opposing side is advantageous.

畢法云：須憂狐假虎威儀，兩蛇夾墓凶難免。課經云：胎神臨於干支，正月占，非妻孕則妾孕。如空乘死氣，必是鬼胎。天官論云：巳乘天空加子，灶破驚人；子乘六合臨支，主有邪魔鬼祟。子乘六合加未，當有樹影入井，致人災異。

The "Bifa Fu" says: One must worry about foxes riding on tigers' power, relying entirely on others' authority; when two snakes enclose a tomb, misfortune is inevitable. The "Ke Jing" says: When the fetal god is present on the day stem and day branch, if it occurs in the first lunar month, it indicates either the wife or the concubine is pregnant; but if it falls into an empty position and is accompanied by death qi, it must be a false pregnancy. The "Tian Gao Lun" says: When the snake (Si) is on the sky void and placed on the rat (Zi), the kitchen stove will break and disturb the family; when the rat is on the six harmonies and placed on the day branch, it indicates the presence of evil spirits; when the rat is on the six harmonies and placed on the goat (Wei), there will be a tree shadow falling into the well, thus inviting calamities.