On the Dingwei day, the ninth division: the stem is on the亥 (Hai) branch.

課體：重審，曲直，迴環。課義：晝將脫日，全賴傳力，貴德三傳，夜占何益。

The lesson pattern is called Re-examination. The three transmissions form the Wood triad of Hai, Mao, and Wei, creating a curve-straight wood pattern, and also forming a returning ring pattern. The lesson meaning states: the heavenly generals in the daytime are all of earth type, stealing and dispersing the qi of Ding fire. The day stem relies entirely on the three transmissions forming a wood pattern to overcome earth and save the day stem. The Hai on the day stem is both a nobleman and the virtue god of Ding, appearing on the person and initiating the wood pattern, so daytime divination is favorable. Nighttime divination, however, has Tai Yin riding a ghost as the first transmission, and the middle and last transmissions falling into empty and hidden positions, resulting in no benefit.

解曰：晝將皆土，盜脫干氣。幸賴貴德臨身，會起木局，以剋制之。如夜占太陰，乘鬼發用，中末空陷，何益之有哉。

In the daytime, all the Heavenly Generals belong to Earth and secretly drain the vital energy of the Day Stem. Fortunately, the Nobleman and the Virtuous Deity are present, combining the Wood triad of Hai-Mao-Wei to restrain the Earth energy. However, if the divination is done at night, Tai Yin takes the official ghost as the first transmission, and the middle and final transmissions all fall into Kongwang, leaving no real benefit.

斷曰：曲直之課，先曲後直。干支上乘德貴，三傳三合，凡占皆利。惟中末二傳，旬空陷空，必須填實為妙。秋占則為真空，最為不吉。春占利於暗地託人，可以成事。格合迴環，有心吳身越，不能奮飛之象。

The divination indicates a situation where something is initially bent but eventually straightens out. The day stem and day branch are occupied by the virtue god and the nobleman, and the three transmissions form a wood pattern, which is generally favorable for all divinations. However, the middle and final transmissions fall into the empty period and are located in an empty place, so they must wait until they are filled before things can be favorable. In autumn, the wood energy has already died, leading to a vacuum, which is the most unfavorable situation. In spring, it is advisable to have someone handle the matter secretly, which can be successful. The pattern also conforms to 'circle back,' indicating the mind is in Wu but the body is in Yue, symbolizing a desire to fly high but being unable to take off.

天時：傳課皆陰，水爻發用，有雨。家宅：貴德在宅臨干，萬事和合。功名：官鬼作德貴發用，大吉。求財：春占得人周助之力。婚姻：干乘官，支乘財，門戶相當，但恐不能偕老。胎產：男子之祥，產亦安吉。疾病：病在頭面，支上日鬼作貴，家神作祟，宜禱禳之。爭訟：先曲後直。謀望：出旬可成。出行：迴環課，不行，行亦中途即返。行人：貴德發用，得意而歸。兵戰：主客強弱相等，主有不利。

Divination for weather shows that all three transmissions and four lessons belong to yin, and the water element is the first transmission, indicating rain. Divination for the home shows that the nobleman and virtue god are on the house and also meet the day stem, meaning all matters will be harmonious. Divination for official rank shows that the official ghost and virtue god and nobleman together form the first transmission, indicating great fortune. Divination for seeking wealth shows that in spring, one can receive help and assistance from others. Divination for marriage shows that the day stem is accompanied by the official star and the day branch is accompanied by the wealth element, indicating suitable families, but there is fear that the marriage may not last. Divination for pregnancy shows signs of a male child, and the delivery will be safe and auspicious. Divination for illness shows the illness is on the head and face; the official ghost on the day branch also acts as the nobleman, indicating disturbance by household spirits, which should be resolved through prayer and ritual. Divination for disputes shows that one will first be defeated but then succeed. Divination for aspirations shows that the matter will be completed after the current ten-day period. Divination for travel shows a circular course, meaning the journey will not be completed, or if it is started, it will be interrupted halfway. Divination for a traveler shows that the nobleman and virtue god form the first transmission, indicating the person will return with success. Divination for warfare shows that the strength of the main and guest forces are balanced, but the main side will have slight disadvantage.

畢法云：鬼乘天乙乃神祇，兩貴受克難干貴，干支值絕凡謀決。課經云：子加申為胎坐長生，利占孕不利占產。纂要云：支干上臨亥，皆是絕神，所謂干支值絕也，不宜占食祿事。干支相同，又為互絕，宜退換屋字，或兌替差遣，交代職任等事。

The *Bifa Fu* says: If the official ghost is accompanied by the heavenly stem and nobleman, it indicates divine spirits causing disturbances; if both noblemen are restrained, it is difficult to seek help from the nobleman; if both the day stem and day branch encounter the absolute god, all plans should be decisively concluded. The *Ke Jing* says: When the zi is placed on the shen, it is the fetal god sitting in the growth position, which is favorable for divination regarding pregnancy but unfavorable for divination regarding childbirth. The *Liu Ren Zuan Yao* says: If both the day stem and day branch have the hai, and hai is exactly the absolute god, this is called the stem and branch encountering the absolute god, which is not suitable for divination regarding salary and food matters; if the gods on the stem and branch are the same, it is called mutual absolute, which is suitable for changing houses or transferring positions and handing over duties.

課體：八專，帷簿，斬關。課義：晝墓救應，不幸中幸，反傷夜貴，幸中不幸。

The lesson pattern is eight special, curtain and silk, combined with cutting the gate. The lesson meaning says: the heavenly stem and earthly branch together with the middle and end have four layers of戌 earth. This earth is both burying the day stem and punishing the day branch, which is extremely凶. Fortunately, the戌 earth is used to control the official ghost, so the凶 spirit becomes a saving deity, which is a fortunate thing among misfortunes. However, if it is divined at night, it will instead harm the nobleman, turning the fortunate thing into a misfortune.

解曰：干支中末四戌，墓干刑支，誠為凶課，不幸孰有甚焉。然賴此以制鬼，反為救神，可謂不幸中幸矣。若夜占則又傷害貴人，非幸中不幸哉。

The day stem, day branch, middle transmission and final transmission together form four layers of earth dog (Xu), which is the burial place of the丁 fire. This earth dog restrains the day stem and also harms the day branch, making it a very ominous chart. There is no worse fate than this. However, it is precisely this that can subdue the official ghost, turning theInauspicious Spirit into a savior, which can be considered a fortunate turn in misfortune. If the divination is done at night, it will instead harm the nobleman, which would be an unfortunate turn within fortune.

斷曰：干支同位，是名八專，有八家同井，諸侯會盟之象。兩貴拱干，德神發用，雖墓覆干支，而旬遁庚財，刑開丑中財墓，若求財則可取也。占者凡事重疊，憂喜再來。戌加未乘蛇，西南墳墓有驚。戌蛇臨支，酉月占主有血光。墓神克貴，動必昏晦。

The day stem and day branch are in the same position, which is called eight specialists, meaning eight families sharing one well, or the feudal lords concluding a treaty. The nobleman of day and night form a protective cover around the day stem, and the virtue spirit serves as the first transmission. Although the tomb spirit covers the stem and branch, the戌 emerges from the current ten days as the metal庚, which is the wealth hexagram, and can also刑 open the wealth store in丑. Therefore, seeking wealth can be obtained. The person seeking divination will have to go through the same things again, and both worry and joy will come again. The戌 is placed on 未 and carries the Teng Snake, indicating disturbance in the southwest direction's tomb. The戌 carrying the Teng Snake on the day branch, when divined in the酉 month, indicates bloodshed disaster. The tomb spirit controls the nobleman, and once it moves, it becomes dark and unclear.

天時：水坐長生，有雨。家宅：墓覆干支，人宅俱晦。功名：成功異路，顯擢士林。求財：宜得陰貴人之財。婚姻：帷簿不修，恐非良匹。胎產：胎上神陰，女孕，產易。疾病：腹痛脾洩，難愈。爭訟：必見囚禁，方結。出行：只利家居。行人：未回，晝占有信。兵戰：客勝於主。

Divination about the weather shows that water is in the position of growth, indicating rain. Divination about the family home shows that the spirit of the grave covers and presses upon the heavenly stem and earthly branch, meaning both people and the house are dim and unclear. Divination about official rank shows that success comes through an unusual path, and one can also gain recognition and promotion among scholars. Divination about seeking wealth shows that it is favorable to obtain money through the nobleman's path at night. Divination about marriage shows that the curtains and screens are not properly arranged, suggesting the partner may not be a good match. Divination about pregnancy shows that the spirit of the fetus is of a yin nature, indicating a female fetus, and the delivery will be smooth. Divination about illness shows abdominal pain and diarrhea of the spleen, which are difficult to cure. Divination about disputes shows that one must first suffer imprisonment before the matter is settled. Divination about travel shows that it is only favorable to stay at home and be secure. Divination about a traveler shows that the person has not yet returned; if divined during the day, there will be news arriving. Divination about warfare shows that the guest force will overcome the host force.

畢法云：華蓋覆日人昏晦。課經云：凡八專遇后合元入傳，為帷薄不修。蓋重門樹塞，以限內外。講堂設帳，以別男女。今陰陽共處，男女混雜，又遇陰私之神，乃門牆生茨之兆。占驗：庚午年丑將加戌占，曰：此占必是顯宦，蓋發用官貴日德，而貴人又居歲君日祿旺位，非尋常之官。惜乎干支乘墓，祿馬空陷，太陽入山，豈能久任乎。果一大冢宰，於次年而請歸。

The "Bifa Fu" says: The Huagai deity covers and presses upon the day stem, causing confusion and stagnation in human affairs. The "Ke Jing" says: Whenever an eight-special lesson encounters the Heavenly Empress, Liu He, and the Black Tortoise entering the three transmissions, it indicates that the curtain and screen are disordered. Originally, multiple gates and barriers are set up to separate inside from outside; in the lecture hall, curtains are set up to distinguish between men and women. Now, both the yin and yang spirits are together in one position, resulting in a mixture of men and women. Furthermore, encountering a heavenly general associated with private matters indicates a sign of thorns growing on the walls and gates. The "Zhan Yan" records: In the year Gengwu, with Chou as the month general placed on Xu, the divination concluded: This must certainly be a high-ranking official, because the first transmission combines the official star, nobleman, and day virtue. The nobleman is located in the strong position of the sovereign year and day fortune. It is not an ordinary official position. Unfortunately, the day stem and day branch both ride the tomb deity, the fortune deity and the post-horse fall into empty and hidden positions, and the sun has already set, so how can he remain in his position for long? Later, it indeed turned out to be a Grand Minister, who retired the next year.

課體：重審，間傳，凝陰。課義：丁死於酉，破碎癸丑，兩貴加臨，事危閉口。

The lesson pattern is a re-examination. The three transmissions are in the positions of You, Hai, and Chou, advancing by intervals, and are known as the intermediate transmission, also called "Ning Yin." The lesson meaning states: The death of Ding fire is in You, and Chou is the position of broken destruction, with hidden癸 water coming to attack the day, which is extremely dangerous; although the nobleman appears in both day and night positions, an excess of noblemen leads to lack of support. Broken destruction originally signifies silence, and in times of danger, one should only speak cautiously and speak little.

解曰：丁火死於酉，而丑又遁旬癸，作破碎剋日，極凶之象。雖兩貴入傳，且見於干支之上。所謂遍地貴人，貴多反無依靠矣。破碎為閉口，臨危謹言可也。

Ding fire is in death at You, and Chou again emerges from the hidden stem of the current ten-day cycle as Gui water, and together they form a breaking-up evil star that attacks the day stem. This is a very ominous sign. Although the noblemen of both day and night are present in the three transmissions, and can be seen on the day stem and day branch, this is exactly what is called "noblemen everywhere." When there are too many noblemen, none can be relied upon. The breaking-up star signifies silence, so when in danger, one should be cautious with words.

斷曰：凝陰之卦，利小人不利君子，利私營不利公干。末助初財，主暗中有人相助。但干支皆乘自刑，雖化出德神，究為日鬼。人已交接之際，或恐因財起禍，或恐尚口啟羞，致彼此各懷疑慮。惟占功名，不在此例。

A hexagram of condensed yin is favorable to petty people but not to gentlemen, beneficial for private undertakings but not for official requests. The final transmission, with Chou (丑) generating and assisting the first transmission's You (酉) wealth爻, indicates that someone is helping from the shadows. However, both the heavenly stem and earthly branch are riding on self-punishment. Although they have escaped the virtue deity, they still ultimately harm the day's official ghost. In interactions between people, there may be fear of trouble caused by money or embarrassment from talking too much, leading to mutual suspicion. This does not apply to matters of fame and status.

天時：卦象極陰，有雨。家宅：酉財入宅，臨干發用，興隆之象。功名：貴人帶德大利，簾幕日德朱雀並見，考試必中高魁。求財：宜得貴人之財。婚姻：良緣可締。胎產：胎乘元后，恐為私孕，占產不易。疾病：肺家受病，淹纏難愈。爭訟：重審課，當覆審。出行：往東方吉。行人：即有信。捕獲：晝占盜神是辰，主大眉粗須，著黃衣，漁獵人。兵戰：主利於客，然干支皆乘死酉，大宜謹慎。

Divination for weather shows a very yin hexagram, indicating rain. Divination for the household shows wealth from the酉 (You) direction entering the house, and the day stem serves as the first transmission, indicating prosperity. Divination for official rank shows the nobleman accompanied by the virtue deity, which is very favorable; the curtain curtain nobleman, the day virtue and the Vermilion Bird appearing together, indicates that the examinee will certainly achieve a high rank. Divination for seeking wealth suggests taking the nobleman's money. Divination for marriage indicates the possibility of a good match. Divination for pregnancy shows the fetal deity riding the Black Tortoise and Heavenly Empress, which may suggest a pregnancy resulting from private relations; divination for childbirth indicates difficulty. Divination for illness shows the disease affecting the lung area, which is chronic and difficult to cure. Divination for disputes shows a retrial lesson, indicating the case needs to be reviewed again. Divination for travel shows good fortune in the eastern direction. Divination for a traveler shows that a message will arrive soon. Divination for capturing shows that the thief god is at the hour of辰 (Chen) during the day, the thief has thick eyebrows and a thick beard, wears yellow clothes, and is a fisherman or hunter. Divination for warfare shows advantage to the opposing side; however, since both the heavenly stem and earthly branch are in the dead position ofDing Fire (Ding Fire) at酉 (You), caution is needed.

畢法云：課傳俱貴轉無依，晝夜貴加求兩貴，賓主不投刑在上。課經云：酉臨年命日干，占試必高中。緣酉為幕貴，又為從魁也。指掌賦云：酉亥丑乃凝陰，而憂不可解。玉成歌云：晝夜貴入傳共見，或同日德動高尊。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the divination chart and the three transmissions are filled with noblemen, it seems there is nowhere to rely on; when noblemen appear at both day and night, one should seek help from both noblemen; when the guest and host do not match, it is because the superior deity brings punishment. The "Ke Jing" says: When the hour of You is present on the native's chart or the day stem, it is certain to pass an examination, because You is both the curtain nobleman and Congkui. The "Zhipang Fu" says: The three branches You, Hai, and Chou form a gathering of Yin, causing worry that is hard to resolve. The "Yucheng Ge" says: When noblemen at day and night both enter the three transmissions and appear together, if they also appear with the day's virtue, they will be able to attract the attention of a superior person.

課體：重審，進茹。課義：得財失財，戌月懷胎，傷風肺喘，訟絕復來。

The lesson pattern is a re-examination. The three transmissions follow the order of Shen, You, and Xu, progressing in a consecutive manner, indicating a continuous development. The lesson meaning states: both the heavenly stem and the initial and middle transmissions are considered wealth, but since wealth is strong and the self is weak, the wealth is obtained and then lost again. In September, the vital qi is in Shen, and Shen is the wife of Ding fire, so it indicates the wife is pregnant. Shen is metal and affects the lungs, being restricted by fire, hence indicating illness related to wind and shortness of breath. The final transmission of the connected sequence returns to support the initial transmission, indicating that matters are interconnected and continuous. Even if a lawsuit is settled, it may arise again.

解曰：干支初中俱財，傳入戌庫，身旺財弱可求，財旺身弱反失，故為得財失財也。申者妻也，九月占生氣在申，妻必懷胎。申為虎之本家，金屬於肺，為火神夾克，故主傷風肺喘。連茹卦又末助初傳，動止牽連，所以訟絕而復來也。

The day stem and day branch, along with the first and middle transmissions, are all wealth hexagrams. The final transmission is the earth dog, which is the repository of wealth. If the self is strong but wealth is weak, wealth can be obtained; if wealth is strong but the self is weak, it will be lost. Therefore, it is said that one gains and loses wealth. The hour of Shen is the wife wealth of Ding fire. In September, the vital qi is at Shen, so the wife is definitely pregnant. Shen is the native palace of the White Tiger, and metal belongs to the lungs in the human body. It is also pressed by the fire deities before and after, so it indicates injury to the wind and breathing difficulties. The final transmission of the connected hexagram supports the first transmission, so actions are continuously connected. Therefore, even after the lawsuit is settled, another one arises.

斷曰：進茹之課，干乘天羅，支乘地網，謀為不免蹇滯。初傳申財，夜占則夾克，晝占則內戰。況傳課皆財，旺則化鬼，須防因財得禍也。末戌乘後，臨於死地。若占女人夙疾，必應增劇。凡占主舊事重新，蔓延不絕之象。

This divination lesson shows the day stem being occupied by Tian Luo (Heavenly Net) and the day branch by Di Wang (Earthly Web), indicating that endeavors will inevitably face difficulties and obstructions. The first transmission is the metal trigram Shen, representing wealth, but when divining at night, it is surrounded by two constraints, and when divining during the day, it engages in a conflict with the Heavenly General. Moreover, the four lessons and three transmissions are all filled with wealth, which becomes excessive and transforms into ghosts, so one should beware of misfortunes caused by wealth. The final transmission is Xu trigram, occupied by Tian Hou (Heavenly Empress), falling on a dead position. If this is about a woman's old illness, it will certainly worsen. Any divination of this lesson indicates the revival of old matters, spreading continuously without end.

天時：財旺主陰。家宅：春夏占財喜，秋冬占人災。功名：財旺生官，仕人最利。求財：得防復失。婚姻：妻財太旺，婦剛夫柔。胎產：女孕防墮，占產防病。疾病：病在肺經，秋占凶。爭訟：結而復興，經年累月。出行：水陸皆利，名利皆可，但須稍遲。行人：有阻滯，不久先有信歸。捕獲：夜占盜神是丑，在北方陰貴家。兵戰：支生干上，干克支上，利客不利主。墳葬：德貴臨墓，穴能發貴。

Divination for weather conditions: Wealth is associated with metal and indicates a yin influence. Divination for the home: In spring and summer, wealth is auspicious; in autumn and winter, there may be misfortune for people. Divination for official rank: Wealth can generate official status, benefiting those in official positions. Divination for seeking wealth: After obtaining wealth, one should still be cautious of losing it again. Divination for marriage: If the wife's wealth is too strong, the wife is strong and the husband is weak. Divination for pregnancy: If it is a female fetus, there is a risk of miscarriage; divination for childbirth should also be cautious of illness. Divination for illness: If the illness is in the lung meridian, it is ominous in autumn. Divination for disputes: After resolution, the dispute is renewed and continues over many years. Divination for travel: Both water and land routes are favorable, suitable for seeking fame and profit, but with a slight delay. Divination for a traveler: There are obstacles on the way, but soon there will be news arriving first. Divination for capture: If divined at night, the thief is in the north, and the thief is from a family associated with the nobleman. Divination for battle: If the day branch is born by the day stem or the day stem overcomes the day branch, it is favorable for the guest side but not for the host side. Divination for burial: If the virtuous spirit and nobleman are present at the tomb site, this site can bring wealth.

畢法云：所謀多拙遭羅網，全財病體難擔荷，初遭夾克不由己，將逢內戰所謀危。課經云：丑加子為腹胎，來意必占妻孕。如天盤之丑，落空坐空，占產則生速，腹空故也。占孕必損。玉成歌云：子丑相加事必成。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the matter in question is mostly clumsy, it is caught in a net; if all is wealth, the patient's body cannot bear it; if the first transmission is surrounded on both sides, the matter is not under one's control; if the heavenly general and the earthly deity are in internal conflict, the matter is dangerous. The "Ke Jing" says: If the branch "Chou" is placed on top of "Zi," it is called "Fu Tai," meaning the person is asking about whether his wife is pregnant; if the heavenly plate "Chou" falls into an empty position and sits on an empty position, then if asking about childbirth, the birth will be quick, because the belly is empty; if asking about pregnancy, there will certainly be harm. The "Yucheng Ge" says: If "Zi" and "Chou" are combined, the matter will certainly succeed.

課體：伏吟，元胎。課義：迤邐不利，敗也蕭何，末助初生，成也蕭何。解曰：寅在末傳，能成能敗，故以蕭何喻之。敗者初克中，中克末，末克干。成則末助初傳，而能生干也。

The "lesson pattern" of this divination is "hidden chant" combined with "original embryo": "hidden chant" refers to the heavenly plate deities and earthly plate elements returning to their original positions without movement, while "original embryo" implies a state of being nurtured and waiting to be formed. The four-character "lesson meaning" states that matters are winding and obstructed, with misfortune attributed to Xiao He. However, the final transmission can generate and support the first transmission, and success is also attributed to Xiao He. The "explanation" clarifies that the key lies in the寅 wood of the final transmission, which can both facilitate and ruin. Therefore, the story of Xiao He, who both recommended Han Xin and devised his execution, is used as an analogy.the so-called failure refers to the three transmissions (first, second, and final) mutually controlling each other, with the first transmission controlling the second, the second controlling the final, and the final transmission again controlling the day stem.the so-called success refers to the final transmission generating and supporting the first transmission, allowing the first transmission to gain strength and thus generate and support the day stem.

斷曰：干支上下，交車相合。德祿發用，中傳長生，末傳驛馬，明助巳火為生氣。雖三刑互克，而一德足以消萬憂。諸占咸吉，凡事人來暗助。然能助我，又能克我，是為兩面刀也。須開誠佈公，乃為善用。課中城吏全逢，祿馬交動，求官最利。但寅屬旬空，春占方吉。

The interpretation states: The heavenly stem and earthly branch of the day are connected by their respective gods, forming a pattern of mutual harmony. The first transmission includes both the day's virtue and its fortune, the middle transmission is located at the place of growth of the day's stem, and the final transmission is the post-horse. This clearly supports the fire in the巳 position as life qi. Although the three transmissions involve three punishments that interact and conflict, one virtuous god is sufficient to resolve all worries. Generally, all matters are favorable, and there is help from someone in the background. However, this force can both help and harm, like a double-edged sword. One must be sincere and open with others to use it properly. In the divination, the nobleman and official star are both present, the fortune god and post-horse are active, making it most favorable for seeking official positions. However, the寅 wood is in the empty position of the current period, so it will only show true benefit when the question is asked in spring.

天時：火爻發用，大晴。家宅：課名元胎，家有妊人，干支生合，人宅安寧。功名：德祿臨身，夜占龍官乘馬，未仕者得官，現任者升轉。求財：合本營生，春占則吉。婚姻：吉而難成。胎產：男孕產速。疾病：肺家受病，不妨，雖危有救。出行：驛馬生德扶干，水陸皆吉。行人：夜占朱雀發用，先有信，旋當得意而歸。捕獲：不出邑里，當是健奴軍吏。兵戰：利客不利主。墳葬：支乘長生，上下六合，興旺之地，且出長壽。

Divination on weather: The fire line initiates, indicating clear weather. Divination on the household: The lesson name is Yuan Tai, meaning there will be a pregnant woman in the family; the day stem and day branch mutually generate and harmonize, ensuring safety for the people and the house. Divination on official rank: The day virtue and day fortune are both present on the self; if it is a night divination, there is also the official star of the Azure Dragon accompanied by the post-horse, meaning those without official positions may attain them, and those already in office may expect promotion or transfer. Divination on wealth: It is favorable to start a business with partners, and it is auspicious if asked in spring. Divination on marriage: It is a good match, but difficult to finalize. Divination on pregnancy: The fetus is male, and the delivery will be quick. Divination on illness: The illness is in the lung meridian, not serious; even if temporarily critical, there is a chance of recovery. Divination on travel: The post-horse supports the virtue god and lifts the day stem, making both water and land travel favorable. Divination on a missing person: If it is a night divination and the Vermilion Bird initiates, there will be a letter arriving first, followed by the person returning happily. Divination on capturing a fugitive: The person cannot escape their hometown or county, likely being a strong servant or military officer. Divination on warfare: It is favorable for the guest force to attack first, unfavorable for the host force to defend. Divination on burial: The day branch is in the state of growth, with upper and lowerLiu He, indicating a prosperous place that can also produce long-lived individuals.

畢法云：交車相合交關利，賓主不投刑在上，上下皆合兩心齊，三傳互克眾人欺。課經云：交車長生，大宜合本營生。纂要云：晝占三重白虎作長生，乃不幸中幸。夜占三重青龍作日鬼，乃幸中不幸。又云：六戊伏吟，三傳遞克，全無和氣，不可作甲戊庚三奇。

The Four Verses from the "Bifa Fu" can be used to confirm this situation: When the day stem and day branch are in mutual harmony with the heavenly stem, all matters related to trade will proceed smoothly; if the host and guest are not in harmony, it is because the heavenly stem brings about punishment; when both upper and lower parts are in harmony, the host and guest will be of one mind; if the three transmissions are in successive mutual control, they will be subjected to the humiliation of many people. The "Ke Jing" says: When the heavenly stems are in mutual harmony and the day branch is in the position of growth, it is most suitable for investing capital in business. The "Zuanyao" says: If the question is asked during the day and there are three white tigers that transform into the position of growth, it is a fortunate outcome amidst misfortune; if the question is asked at night and there are three azure dragons that become the official ghost that controls the day, it is an unfortunate outcome amidst fortune. It also says: Whenever there is a hidden chant lesson on the sixth day of Wu, the three transmissions are in successive mutual control, with no harmonious energy, and it cannot be considered as a favorable pattern of the three marvels.

課體：元首，退茹，斬關。課義：腳踏空亡，豈容退步，肯舍危疑，青雲得路。解曰：寅卯本旬空亡也，子丑次旬空亡也，故名腳踏空亡。墓神覆日，危疑甚矣。然退而虎鬼為害，三傳空陷，幾何而不蹈陷阱之中乎。惟舍危疑之墓，向前一步，既不罹禍，又得其祿，是青雲得路也。

The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou," "Tui Ru," and "Zhan Guan." "Yuan Shou" refers to the standard pattern among the four lessons (the day stem's yang and yin, and the day branch's yang and yin) where there is only one instance of a superior element overcoming an inferior one, and the initiating transmission is taken from that. "Tui Ru" means the three transmissions gradually retreat like a plant pulling its roots; "Zhan Guan" indicates breaking through a barrier, suggesting it is favorable to take action rather than to hold back. The lesson meaning states: one's feet are on empty voids, where can one retreat? If one is willing to give up this dangerous and uncertain place, one can ascend directly. The explanation says:寅 and 卯 are the empty voids of this ten-day period, while 子 and 丑 are the empty voids of the next ten-day period. Being in front and behind all empty, it is called standing on empty voids. The tomb deity covers the day stem, and the situation is extremely dangerous and uncertain. If one continues to retreat, the official ghost ridden by the White Tiger will cause harm, and all three transmissions will fall into empty and trapped positions, how can one avoid falling into a trap? Only by abandoning this tomb deity that causes danger and uncertainty and taking a step forward, one will neither suffer misfortune nor gain the favor of the禄神, thus achieving a direct path to success.

斷曰：斬關之課，本為動象，連茹空亡，亦宜進取。祿居旺位，即為德神，進前一步，即可相逢。大宜勇力精進，慎毋因遁，以滋後悔。惟官爻值空，求官見貴，未遂所願。若春占，或占人年命，及歲月填實，仍為吉象。

The divination indicates that a moving aspect is inherent in this chart, and with continuous connection and encountering kongwang, it is still appropriate to advance. The official star is precisely in a flourishing position, equivalent to a virtuous deity. As long as one takes a step forward, it will immediately meet with it. At this time, one should strive courageously and make progress, and must not be lazy or retreat, lest regret follows later. However, the official element is exactly in an empty position, so seeking official position or meeting the nobleman is difficult to achieve at present. If this divination is cast in spring, or if the person's age or birth year falls into these branches, or if the current year and month fill in kongwang, it remains a favorable omen.

天時：火上水下，晴有小風。家宅：朱雀發用，防有口舌。功名：官空不利。求財：宜遠動求之。婚姻：三傳空，不成。胎產：二陰包陽，男子之祥，產速不易，卻喜無妨。疾病：暴疾即痊，久病凶。爭訟：未訟不成，已訟即散，不終訟也。出行：墓神覆日，晝占馬帶螣蛇，行未能果，且亦不利。行人：近出即歸，遠出未回。捕獲：西方女婢家。兵戰：三傳空，不能如意。

Divination on weather: Fire is above and water is below, the sky is clear with a slight breeze. Divination on the household: The Vermilion Bird is the initiating transmission, beware of disputes and gossip. Divination on official rank: The official star is in the empty position, which is not favorable. Divination on seeking wealth: It is favorable to go to distant places to seek opportunities. Divination on marriage: All three transmissions are empty, the marriage will not be successful. Divination on childbirth: Two yin elements surround one yang element, which is a good omen for a male child. The delivery is quick but not smooth, but there is no serious problem. Divination on illness: Acute illness will recover quickly, but chronic illness is dangerous. Divination on disputes: Cases that have not yet been filed will not be filed, and cases that have already been filed will be dropped, ultimately no dispute will reach a conclusion. Divination on travel: The tomb god covers the day stem, and during the day, encountering the post-horse and the Teng Snake, the journey may not actually take place. Even if it does take place, it is not favorable. Divination on a missing person: Those who have left nearby will return immediately, while those who have left far away have not yet started their journey and will return. Divination on capturing a fugitive: The person is in the western house of a servant or maid. Divination on warfare: All three transmissions are empty, which is not satisfactory.

畢法云：腳踏空亡進用宜，來去俱空豈動移。神定經云：辰戌作旬首，臨年命日干，必中魁元，唯甲戌甲辰二旬有之。三車一覽云：三傳卯寅丑，皆作日鬼。幸遇鬼空，足可脫災避難，不宜守舊。緣干上乘墓，宜於三傳之外，向前覓祿也。

The "Bifa Fu" says: stepping on Kongwang is actually favorable for moving forward; if both coming and going are empty, then why bother to move or migrate. The "Shen Ding Jing" says: if Chen or Xu serves as the first of a ten-day cycle, and appears on the person's birth year, birth month, or day stem, he is certainly destined to rank first in the examination. This pattern only occurs in the Jia Xu and Jia Chen decades. The "San Che Yi Lian" says: if the three transmissions are Mao, Yin, and Chou, all of which are officials that harm the day stem, fortunately these officials fall on Kongwang, which can help avoid disasters and difficulties. However, it is not advisable to remain in one's current position; since the day stem is occupied by theTomb Spirit (mound spirit), one should break away from the three transmissions and seek the禄神 (favorable deity) ahead.

課體：重審，極陰，勵德。課義：占身卜宅，總是上克，禍及常流，仕宦宜得。解曰：干為身，支為宅，身被卯克，宅被午克，皆上克也。常人見之，能免官非災患乎。仕宦則最喜官星臨干克干，晝乘朱雀文書卻為吉也。

The lesson pattern is "Chong Shen", "Ji Yin", and "Li De". "Chong Shen" refers to a situation where among the four lessons, only the lower god is stealing from the upper, and the initiating transmission is taken, indicating that matters need careful reconsideration. "Ji Yin" refers to a pattern where the three transmissions proceed from the hour of Chou, Hai, and You, moving towards the yin. "Li De" refers to the nobleman being positioned at the second or eighth month, indicating a focus on cultivating virtue. The lesson meaning states that whether asking about oneself or one's residence, it is the upper god that overcomes the lower, which brings misfortune to common people but is suitable for officials. The explanation says that the day stem represents the body, and the day branch represents the residence. The body is overcome by the卯 wood, and the residence is overcome by the午 fire, both indicating the upper god overcoming the lower god. How can ordinary people avoid lawsuits and calamities in such a lesson? Officials, however, prefer the official star to be present on the day stem to overcome it, and with the Vermilion Bird accompanying the day during the day, it is a favorable omen.

斷曰：極陰之課，日辰各乘上克，彼己遭咎，事防不測。卯木雖空，末傳酉金生亥水，中傳亥水生卯木，暗有鬼神相助，占官則吉，餘占不佳。如春占午為火鬼，夜將上乘螣蛇克宅，當防火燭之驚。

The interpretation states: This is a very yin situation. The day stem and day branch are both attacked by the upper deity. Both the opposing side and oneself will suffer misfortune. In all matters, one should beware of unexpected events. Although the卯 wood is in an empty position, the final transmission酉 metal generates the middle transmission亥 water, which in turn generates the initial transmission卯 wood. If there are unseen spirits assisting, it is favorable for matters concerning official positions. However, other matters are not good. If this divination is done in spring, the午 fire is the fire ghost that attacks the day branch申 metal. At night, the night general also has the fire snake riding upon it to attack the residence. One should be cautious of sudden fires or accidents involving candles and lights.

天時：課體極陰，陰雲之象。家宅：人宅俱災。功名：官空不吉。婚姻：干支俱受上克，不吉。胎產：陰極陽生，男孕戀母，難產。疾病：病因心火，或心痛目昏，淹纏難愈。爭訟：有解，不見輸贏。出行：有阻不能成行。行人：驛馬坐墓，尚未能歸。捕獲：在正西方二十四里，或四十二里道旁。兵戰：不實。墳葬：乾龍落脈，成金局，可以發貴。

Divination on weather: The lesson pattern belongs to extreme yin, indicating dense clouds. Divination on the household: both people and the house will suffer calamity. Divination on official rank: the official star is in an empty position, which is not auspicious. Divination on marriage: both the day stem and day branch are attacked by superior spirits, which is not auspicious. Divination on pregnancy: when yin reaches its end, yang begins to arise, indicating a male fetus. The fetus clings to the mother and refuses to be born, indicating difficulty in childbirth. Divination on illness: the root of the illness is in heart fire, or chest pain, or blurred vision, which will be prolonged and difficult to recover from. Divination on disputes: it can be mediated, and the outcome cannot be decided. Divination on travel: there will be obstacles on the way, and the journey will not be completed. Divination on a traveler: the post-horse is sitting on the tomb position, and the traveler will not return yet. Divination on capturing a fugitive: the fugitive is located twenty-four or forty-two li away to the due west. Divination on warfare: the troops are not solid, and cannot be relied upon. Divination on burial: the dragon comes from the qian direction, and the three transmissions form a metal pattern, which can bring wealth and honor.

畢法云：干支全傷防兩損。課經云：干上卯朱雀作日鬼克干，朝紳防彈章，臨年命者亦然。指掌賦云：丑亥酉為極陰，如月隱西山。壬髓經云：當門臺土，所行有阻。心機獨悟云：天乙發用是貴人，利為干謁慶財因，君子拜官遷遠職，小人爭競入公門。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says: When both the day stem and day branch are injured, one should beware of losses both in people and in the home. The "Ke Jing" says: The卯 wood on the day stem is ridden by the Vermilion Bird, becoming a ghost that overcomes the day, officials in office should beware of being impeached by a memorial, and this branch also applies to the person's own birth year. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says: The three transmissions of丑,亥, and酉 are called extreme yin, like the moon sinking into the western mountain. The "Ren Mei Jing" says: If a pile of earth blocks the front door, the path one takes will surely meet obstacles. The "Xin Ji Du Wu" says: When the nobleman's transmission is initiated, it is favorable for seeking an audience, and there will be joy from wealth; the virtuous will receive an official post or be transferred to a distant post, while the petty person will be dragged into the court due to disputes.

課體：元胎，比用，不備。課義：尊就卑旁，彼己不臧，兩貴俱怒，可脫凶殃。解曰：干為尊，支為卑，干往加支，乃尊就卑也。戊被寅克，申被巳克，故彼己不臧。晝夜兩貴入獄，故曰俱怒。寅鬼旬空，雖臨身發用，有難可避，有生可逃，非凶殃可脫乎。斷曰：干乘克害，支乘六合，自己熬煎，他人逸樂之象。然三傳遞生官鬼，初中空亡。愛我者恐為善之不終，害我者亦操刃之未割。

The lesson pattern is "Original Fetus," "Comparison and Use," and "Incompleteness." "Original Fetus" indicates an image of孕育; "Comparison and Use" refers to two instances of mutual defeat among the four lessons, and the one with the same yin-yang as the day stem is used as the initiating transmission. "Incompleteness" means the four lessons are not fully present, and there is a deficiency in yin and yang. The lesson meaning says: the superior person accommodates the inferior one, and both the other party and oneself are not good; the day and night noblemen are both angry at the same time, yet they can escape calamity. The explanation says: the day stem is the superior, the day branch is the inferior, and the day stem is placed on the day branch, which is the superior accommodating the inferior. The戊 earth is defeated by the寅 wood, and the申 metal is defeated by the巳 fire, so both are not at ease. The day and night noblemen both fall into the prison position, hence they are both angry. The寅 wood official ghost is exactly in the empty position of the ten-day cycle, although it is on the body and serves as the first transmission, there is no way to escape, but there is a path to escape, which is exactly how one can escape calamity. The conclusion says: the day stem is riding on a harmful spirit, and the day branch is riding on theLiu He spirit, indicating a situation where oneself is suffering while others are at ease. However, the three transmissions are successively generated, eventually producing an official ghost, and the first and middle transmissions both fall into emptiness: those who love me may have good deeds that start but do not finish, while those who harm me only hold a knife but have not yet cut.

天時：初中空陷，而末申作水長生，亥日當有風雨。家宅：干支相合，人宅康泰。功名：城吏全逢，官星乘馬，升遷之象。求財：亥月日可得。婚姻：甚佳，宜覓良媒。胎產：胎防損，或是鬼胎，占產難生。疾病：齒痛或嘔血，久病須祈禳。爭訟：有救，當解釋。出行：傳課生合，甚吉。行人：即歸。捕獲：當在西北飯店空房。兵戰：避難逃生之格，不利。

Divination on weather: The first and second transmissions both fall into empty and hidden positions, but the third transmission, which is the metal of Shen, is the place where water is born. On the day of Hai, there will be wind and rain. Divination on the household: The day stem and day branch are in harmony, so the people and the house are safe and healthy. Divination on official rank: The nobleman and the official star are both present, and the official star is riding the post-horse, indicating promotion. Divination on wealth: It can be obtained on the month or day of Hai. Divination on marriage: Very good, one should find a good matchmaker to arrange it. Divination on pregnancy: The fetal energy should be guarded against damage, or it may be a false pregnancy; divination on childbirth suggests difficulty in a smooth delivery. Divination on illness: Toothache or vomiting blood, chronic illness requires prayers and rituals. Divination on disputes: There is a way out, and one should mediate and resolve it. Divination on travel: The three transmissions and four lessons are in mutual generation and harmony, which is very auspicious. Divination on a traveler: He will return immediately. Divination on capturing a fugitive: He should be found in an empty room in a restaurant in the northwest direction. Divination on warfare: This is a pattern of seeking safety and escape, which is unfavorable for military action.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，避難逃生須棄舊，干支全傷防兩損。古鑑：酉加子占赴任，曰：寅作青龍，官星也，奈值空亡。逼日干之巳，就宅而作朱雀。宅神又加亥而作末傳，任當虛赴。巳與申合，祿在支上，只可申上權攝，不得正任。待陳姓人去，方得到正任。行年午在酉上作蛇，臨行主婦人大病，一一皆驗。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: If the official star falls on the day branch, the appointment is only temporary and not actual; to avoid danger and escape, one must abandon everything previously possessed; if both the day stem and day branch are harmed, one should beware of losses on both sides. An old case can be used as a reference: someone used a divination with酉 added to 子 to inquire about taking office. The judgment said:寅 wood is the official star ridden by the Azure Dragon, but it coincides with the empty period; it forced away the巳 fire on the day stem, and the巳 fire moved to the house and transformed into the Vermilion Bird; the house god also added to the亥 water to form the final transmission. This appointment was a complete waste.巳 and 申 are in conjunction, and the official star falls on the day branch, so one can only temporarily take office at the position of申 and not receive the actual appointment; one must wait for a person surnamed Chen to resign before the position can be officially filled. His personal year午 falls on酉 and is ridden by the Teng Snake; at the time of departure, his wife at home will certainly suffer a serious illness. All these predictions were later fulfilled.

課體：潤下，斬關。課義：干乘旬尾，支上旬首，遞互暗謀，四季財喜。解曰：干上癸丑，支上甲辰，首尾相見，謀事有成，解事不脫。然丑，支墓也；辰，干墓也。交互乘墓，如我孟網人，反被人網，豈非遞互暗謀乎。三傳合成財局，秋冬財旺，身弱難任。四季土旺，則能勝其財矣，故可喜也。

The lesson pattern is "Runxia" and "Zhangguan": "Runxia" refers to the three transmissions forming the water trinity of Shen-Zi-Chen, indicating the nature of water flowing downward; "Zhangguan" signifies breaking through the gate, which favors action rather than inaction. The lesson meaning states: the day stem is at the end of a ten-day cycle, and the day branch is at the beginning of a ten-day cycle, with both secretly scheming against each other, and in the four seasonal months there is fortune and joy. The explanation says: the day stem is Gui Chou, and the day branch is Jia Chen. The beginning and end of a ten-day cycle are present in the lesson, indicating that affairs can be accomplished and matters can be resolved without loss. However, Chou is the tomb of Sheng metal, and Chen is the tomb of Wu earth, with each other's tomb positions interacting. It is like I was about to set a net to catch someone, but instead I was caught in someone else's net, which is exactly mutual deception. The three transmissions form a water trinity as my wealth, and in autumn and winter when water is strong, the wealth becomes too strong and my body is weak, unable to bear it; but in the four earth months when earth is strong, I can bear this wealth, hence it is joyful.

斷曰：潤下之課，行多順利。況格合一旬周遍，傳課又逢三六相合，何事非宜，何求不遂乎。惟水局而所乘之將又皆水獸，傳財太旺，反致財虧，亦憂長上之疾。末辰自刑，凡事不可任性。發用子乘螣蛇，主婦人哭泣之事。

The divination states: This lesson of moistening and descending indicates that actions are mostly smooth. Moreover, the structure includes both the first and last days of a ten-day period, and the three transmissions and four lessons coincide with triple harmony and liu he. What is unsuitable and what cannot be achieved through seeking is unlikely. However, the three transmissions form a water pattern, and the heavenly generals are all of the water type, indicating excessive wealth which may lead to loss. One should also be concerned about illness in the superior elder. The final transmission is the earth element which self-punishes, so one should not act according to one's own will. The initial transmission is the water element riding on the teng snake and initiating the transmission, indicating matters involving women weeping.

天時：課體潤下，晴占則雨，雨占愈大。家宅：人宅交互乘墓，雖在順境，亦不舒暢。功名：財旺生官大利。求財：財乘青龍可得。婚姻：琴瑟調和。胎產：男孕產易。疾病：脾家之病，不久自愈。爭訟：無甚輸贏，未能即結。出行：水路防小人。行人：得意，當有婦人同行，然婦人能為我作財，亦能為我致疾。捕獲：在正南馬房，或爐冶鐵匠之地。兵戰：三六合局，得眾之象。

Divination on weather: The lesson pattern is "Rùn Xià" (Moistening Down). If it is sunny, rain is expected; if it is rainy, the rain will be even heavier. Divination on the household: The person and the house interact through the墓 (Mourning) element. Even if one is in a favorable situation, the mind remains uneasy. Divination on official rank: Wealth is strong and generates official status, which is highly advantageous. Divination on seeking wealth: The wealth element is occupied by the Azure Dragon, indicating that wealth can be obtained. Divination on marriage: The couple is in harmony, like the tuning of zithers and qin. Divination on pregnancy and childbirth: The fetus is male, and the delivery will be smooth. Divination on illness: The illness belongs to the spleen and stomach, and it will naturally recover soon. Divination on disputes: It is not a matter of who wins or loses, and the case cannot be settled in the short term. Divination on travel: Traveling by water should be cautious of small people. Divination on a person away: The person is content and successful, and there will be a woman traveling along the way. However, this woman can bring wealth but also bring illness. Divination on capturing a fugitive: Look for the horse stable or the place where metal is smelted and forged in the direction of Due South. Divination on warfare: Triple Harmony and Liu He (Six Harmonies) are combined, indicating the support of the people.

畢法云：首尾相見始終宜，傳財太旺反財虧，萬事喜忻三六合，干支乘墓各昏迷。要訣云：晝將父爻，上乘白虎坐墓，必父母墓生白蟻；如父母在，主病災；更作月內死氣死神，占父母病尤亟。天官論云：干上丑為貴人臨身，宜干貴成事。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the first and last of a ten-day period appear in the middle of the divination, everything from beginning to end is appropriate; if the wealth in the three transmissions is too strong, it will result in loss of wealth; if triple harmony and six harmonies are both complete, all things will bring joy; if the day stem and day branch each ride on their burial places, both sides will be confused and unclear. The "Yaojue" says: If the divination is done in the daytime and the parent's yao is occupied by the white tiger and sits on the burial place, there must be termites in the parents' tomb; if the parents are still alive, it indicates illness and misfortune; if this branch also serves as the death qi and death deity of the month, the condition of the parents is especially critical. The "Tian Guan Lun" says: If the day stem is occupied by the earth branch "Chou," it indicates the presence of a nobleman, and it is suitable to seek the nobleman to accomplish matters.

課體：涉害，度厄。課義：巳申為美，以致無禮，涉險登危，全無畏矣。解曰：戊課在巳，巳與申合，所以為美。上乘子卯相刑，是和合中致無禮也。三傳互克，而初傳之子，迴歸干上，又受其克，財之險危甚矣。幸末傳鬼虎，旬空坐墓，全然無氣。雖歷險危，亦何畏哉。子為江湖臨干，卯為舟車臨宅，故有登涉之喻。斷曰：涉害之課，事主艱危，三下克上，長上有厄。初遭夾克，財不由己。末傳馬載虎鬼，最忌弔喪問疾。惟初末二傳拱貴，宜託庇於貴人，方為無咎。

The lesson pattern is "Involvement of Harm" and "Passing Through Difficulty." "Involvement of Harm" refers to selecting the most severely affected by the victim and the victim's overcoming in the four lessons to initiate the transmission, like walking through water, suffering harm everywhere. "Passing Through Difficulty" refers to the image of overcoming difficulties. The lesson meaning says:巳 and 申 are originally good things, but they have brought about the punishment of impropriety. Although they involve danger and risk, they ultimately show no fear. The explanation says: On a Wu day, the lodging palace is in巳, and巳 and 申 are in harmony, so it is considered good. However, the子 above it is in conflict with卯, which causes conflict within harmony and leads to the punishment of impropriety. The three transmissions mutually overcome each other. The first transmission's子 water returns to the day stem and is overcome by the day stem, so this wealth is extremely dangerous. Fortunately, the final transmission's official ghost white tiger is at the end of the ten-day cycle and sits on the tomb, having no strength at all, so even though there are dangers and risks, there is nothing to fear.子 water is the river and lake, lying on the day stem;卯 wood is the boat and vehicle, lying on the day branch, hence the metaphor of traveling and climbing. The conclusion says: For a lesson of involvement of harm, the matter is difficult and dangerous; the three lower deities overcome the upper deities, indicating that the superior has difficulties. The first transmission is overcome by both sides, so the wealth is not under one's control; the final transmission's post-horse carries the white tiger official ghost, which is most忌 to visit a funeral or inquire about illness. Fortunately, the first and final transmissions enclose the nobleman in the middle, so one should rely on the nobleman to avoid mistakes.

天時：青龍乘子受克，起有小雨，大風而止。家宅：宅損人衰。功名：官空不利。婚姻：干支各乘死氣相刑，不吉。胎產：胎坐絕受克，主有損，產防厄。疾病：脾土受病，喜鬼空無害。爭訟：三傳互克，又虎鬼甚凶，必遭刑訊。出行：水路差可，不如家居。行人：夜占主有病，寅酉月日當得信。捕獲：盜神是亥，當在北方近水樓閣中，或點水旁地名。兵戰：不利。

Divination about the weather: The Azure Dragon is riding on the Zi water but is being overcome, initially a little rain falls, then a strong wind blows and it stops. Divination about the house: the residence is damaged, the population is declining. Divination about official rank: the official star is in an empty position, not favorable. Divination about marriage: the day stem and day branch each ride on death qi and mutually overcome each other, not auspicious. Divination about pregnancy: the fetal god is sitting in a terminal position and is being overcome, indicating possible harm to the fetus, childbirth should be cautious of difficulties. Divination about illness: the spleen earth is ill, fortunately the official ghost is in an empty position, so it will not become harmful. Divination about disputes: the three transmissions mutually overcome each other, the White Tiger official ghost is extremely凶, definitely will be subjected to interrogation. Divination about travel: traveling by water iswith difficulty可行, but it is better to stay at home. Divination about a traveler: a night divination indicates the person is sick outside, on the寅month and寅day or the酉month and酉day there will be news. Divination about capturing fugitives: the thief god is the亥water, the thief should be in the northern building near water, or in a place with a name containing water. Divination about warfare: unfavorable.

畢法云：賓主不投刑在上，人宅皆死各衰羸，三傳互克眾人欺。課經云：干上子正月占，主孕。喜土生在寅也，支之胎神，作月內生氣，亦主孕。又若胎神臨妻之年命與支尤吉。秘要云：馬載虎鬼，其禍甚速。占訟必得罪於遠方，喜寅空無害。

The *Bifa Fu* says: The host and guest are not in harmony because the upper deity brings punishment; both person and dwelling are riding on death qi, each weak and emaciated; if the three transmissions mutually control each other, they will be oppressed by many. The *Ke Jing* says: If the day stem is occupied by zi water, and the question is asked in the first lunar month, it indicates pregnancy, because earth's growth is in寅; the fetal deity on the day branch serves as the life qi within the month, also indicating pregnancy; if the fetal deity also appears on the wife's year and the day branch, it is especially auspicious. The *Mi Yao* says: The post-horse carries the white tiger and ghostly official, bringing disaster very quickly; if a divination about legal matters is made, the person will certainly be guilty in the distant place, fortunately the寅wood is empty, so it does not cause harm.