On the Gengxu day, fifth arrangement: the stem is on the Chen branch.
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課體:重審,潤下。課義:晝火丙午,傳水可倚,事防再興,宜絕後慮。解曰:午火遁丙以克庚干,三傳水局乃庚之子孫,故可倚以為救。但干為辰墓所覆,反有以敵水矣。事必復興,可不思患預防,以杜絕其後慮乎。
The lesson pattern is "Chong Shen" and "Run Xia." The lesson meaning states: the fire of the day is the hidden Bingwu, which escapes from the heavenly stem; the water in the three transmissions can be relied upon; one should beware of a renewed occurrence and should cut off the potential for future troubles. The explanation says: the fire of the hour, Wu, escapes and is connected to the heavenly stem Bing, which then overcomes the day stem Geng metal. The three transmissions form a water pattern, which is actually the son trigram of Geng metal, so it can be relied upon as a saving deity. However, the day stem is covered by the earth墓 of Chen soil, which in turn can resist the water. The matter is certain to arise again; how can we not be vigilant and completely eliminate future worries?
斷曰:潤下之卦,流動為宜,干支彼此乘生,各有生氣。雖辰午皆自刑,然亦相生,不過自心懊惱耳。干鬼臨支,夜乘天后,妻妾不免小災。晝占乘虎,名為催官,到任極速,臨於宅上,亦且極近。傳將晝夜皆屬水神,剋制官星,主眾人不悅。雖有干上之辰克墓,身心總不亨嘉。
The divination states: A卦 of moistening and descending is suitable for movement rather than stillness; the day stem and day branch each have a supporting force, giving them some life qi. Although both辰 and午 are self-punishing, they still support each other, but only due to inner frustration. The official ghost that restrains the day stem is present on the day branch, and at night it is accompanied by the heavenly empress, indicating that wives and concubines may suffer minor misfortunes; during the day, it is accompanied by the white tiger, which signifies a swift appointment, and it is also present on the house, meaning the place of office is very close. The heavenly generals in the three transmissions, whether day or night, all belong to the water deities, and together they restrain the official star, indicating that people's hearts are generally dissatisfied. Although the earth of the day stem, 辰, can restrain water and serve as a tomb, the mind and body will ultimately not be smooth and prosperous.
天時:潤下主雨。家宅:虎坐中堂,幸得傳制,然元墓覆干,耗竊不寧。功名:官受傳克,墓神覆日,不無昏晦,喜中傳德祿,帶馬不妨。求財:薄而遲。婚姻:不吉。胎產:傳課純陽,主女,干脫支,產速而易。疾病:肺經受病,有救,不妨。爭訟:晝占神克將,凶。出行:傳雖三合,墓為歸計,且干支上神自刑,不佳。行人:即歸。捕獲:北方漁屠之類,或同姓子侄。兵戰:晝占凶,夜占吉。
Divination on weather: The lesson of moistening and descending indicates rain. Divination on the household: The White Tiger is sitting in the central hall, but it is restrained by the three transmissions; however, the tomb of the Black Tortoise covers the day stem, indicating there will be losses, theft, and lack of peace. Divination on official rank: The official star is overcome by the three transmissions, and the tomb god covers the day stem, leading to confusion and lack of clarity; however, the middle transmission is the virtue and fortune gods, and it also carries the post-horse, so there is no great harm. Divination on seeking wealth: The gain is slight and comes late. Divination on marriage: Unfavorable. Divination on pregnancy and childbirth: All four lessons and three transmissions are yang branches, indicating the birth of a daughter; the day stem drains the day branch, so the childbirth will be quick and easy. Divination on illness: The lung meridian is affected, but there is a remedy, so there is no great harm. Divination on disputes: During the day, the earth plate god overcomes the heavenly general, indicating danger. Divination on travel: Although the three transmissions form triple harmony, the tomb god indicates returning home, and the self-punishment of the day stem and day branch is unfavorable. Divination on a traveling person: Will return immediately. Divination on capturing a fugitive: The person is from the north, involved in fishing or slaughtering animals, or a relative of the same surname. Divination on warfare: During the day, it is unfavorable; during the night, it is favorable.
畢法云:虎乘遁鬼殃非淺,互生俱生凡事益;合中犯煞蜜中砒,三傳遞生人薦舉;賓主不投刑在上,六陽數足須公用。課經云:三合犯殺,即諺云笑裡刀也,主恩中有變,合中有破。雖屬我事,亦彼人中阻。
The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When the White Tiger is riding on the hidden official ghost, calamity will not be light; when both sides mutually generate each other, and both sides are beneficial, everything will be advantageous; if aInauspicious Sha is present in the Triple Harmony, it is like arsenic added to honey; if the three transmissions are successively generated, someone will recommend you; if the host and guest are not in harmony, it is because the superior deity brings punishment; if all six positions are purely yang and the numbers are complete, it should be used for official matters. The *Ke Jing* says: if aInauspicious Sha is present in the Triple Harmony, it is like a knife hidden in a smile, indicating that within kindness there will be changes and within harmony there will be breakage; even though the matter is mine, it will be obstructed by the other party.
On the Gengxu day, sixth section: the stem is on the卯 branch.
課體:比用,蕪淫。課義:交關致禍,巳不生我,斫朽木輪,三傳俱火。解曰:干上卯克支,支上巳克干,交車相剋,故曰交關致禍。巳乃庚之長生,既被子克,復為戌墓,焉能生我。夫卯,木也,空則朽矣。卯加於庚,是名斫輪,今卯木既空,是朽木而斫之也,鮮不摧拉矣。戌為火墓,巳為火神,而子則鼠遁為丙,坐於火鄉。晝乘火將,是三傳俱火,庚金何可當哉。
The lesson pattern is "Comparison and Use" and "Wu Yin": Wu Yin indicates a situation where theLiu He and Heavenly Empress are combined, symbolizing disorder between men and women. The lesson meaning says: engaging in trade leads to misfortune, and the巳 fire cannot nourish me. It is like cutting a cart wheel made of rotten wood, and the three transmissions have all turned into fire. The explanation says: the day stem's卯 wood overcomes the day branch, and the day branch's巳 fire overcomes the day stem. This mutual overcoming leads to misfortune. The巳 fire is originally the long life of 庚 metal, but it is overcome by 子 water and falls into 戌, which is the storage place for fire. How can it nourish me? 卯 is wood, but when it is empty, it becomes rotten; 卯 on 庚 is called 斫轮. Now that 卯 wood is empty, it is like using rotten wood to cut, which rarely fails. 戌 is the storage place for fire, and巳 is the fire god. The 天干 hidden in 子 is 丙 fire, which is in the fire land. During the day, it is also accompanied by a heavenly general of fire. This is why the three transmissions have all turned into fire. How can 庚 metal withstand this?
斷曰:蕪淫之卦,干支上神相生,又交相合,似乎式好無尤。然庚孟從戌,卻憂巳克。戌來就庚,又畏卯侵,彼此相好而各相背,有恩中生害之象。初傳六合,將遭夾克,主事不由己,虛而不實。
The divination indicates: a卦 of disorder and excess, where the day stem and day branch are connected by mutual generation, and also mutually harmonious, appearing friendly and free of suspicion. However, the庚 metal wishes to follow the戌 earth, yet worries about the巳 fire coming to overcome it; the戌 earth approaches the庚 metal, yet fears the卯 wood coming to invade. Both sides appear friendly but are actually apart, showing a situation where kindness leads to harm. The first transmission is Liu He, but the heavenly general is attacked from both sides, indicating that the matter is not under one's control, being superficial and not concrete.
天時:大晴。家宅:太常入宅,晝占防有孝服。功名:晝占吉。求財:難得。婚姻:不諧。胎產:胎神臨絕受克,孕防有損,產即生。疾病:心經受病,齒痛嘔血之類,暴病不妨,久病凶。謀望:經營無成,憂喜不實,當思變計。爭訟:極凶有解。出行:有阻,末傳游都脫干,遁丙來克,並有盜賊之憂。行人:未至。捕獲:賊在北方近水樓閣,正與人涉訟或哭泣。兵戰:不利,慎之。
Divination on the weather: Very clear skies. Divination on the home: Tai Chang enters the house, and if divined during the day, one should be cautious of a funeral taking place at home. Divination on official rank: Favorable during the day. Divination on seeking wealth: Difficult to obtain. Divination on marriage: Unable to reach an agreement. Divination on pregnancy and childbirth: The fetal deity is in a dead position and is being attacked, so there is a risk of harm during pregnancy, but childbirth will occur soon. Divination on illness: The heart meridian is affected, belonging to toothache and vomiting blood. Sudden illness is not serious, but chronic illness is dangerous. Divination on endeavors: Business ventures will not succeed, neither joy nor worry will materialize, and one should consider other methods. Divination on disputes: Extremely dangerous, but there is a way to resolve it. Divination on travel: There will be obstacles along the way; the final transmission is You Du Dao Shen, which releases the energy of the day stem, and also hides out Bing fire to attack the day stem, resulting in worries about thieves. Divination on a traveler: The traveler has not yet arrived. Divination on capturing a fugitive: The thief is in a building by the water in the north, currently involved in a lawsuit or crying. Divination on warfare: Unfavorable, be cautious.
畢法云:朽木難雕別作為,初遭夾克不由己。課經云:卯加庚課,乃笑中刀也。匿怨而友,如相交涉,必至爭訟。三才賦云:河魁從魁化六合,奴婢逃亡。
The Bi Fa Fu says: A rotten piece of wood cannot be carved into a useful object; one must look for another plan. If the first transmission is surrounded by both sides, the matter is not under one's control. The Ke Jing says: When卯 is added to庚, this lesson indicates a hidden dagger in a smile; the other party hides their resentment and befriends you, but once there is a matter to settle, it will inevitably lead to a lawsuit. The San Cai Fu says: When Hekui in戌 combines with Congkui in酉 to form Liu He, it indicates servants or attendants will run away.
On the Gengxu day, seventh arrangement: the stem is on Yin.
課體:反吟,元胎,斬關。課義:七虎夜逢,釋散災凶,干乘空絕,身坐絕空。解曰:干上寅乘夜虎,二課申亦為虎,三傳初末,與干支共逢七虎。然來去俱空,雖凶亦散也。金長生在巳而絕於寅,木長生在亥而絕於申,各乘空絕絕空,凡事豈利謀為哉。
The lesson pattern is "Reverse Chant," "Original Fetus," and "Cutting the Gate." The lesson meaning states: encountering seven White Tigers at night, calamity and misfortune will dissipate; the day stem is riding on a spirit that is both empty and at its end, and itself is seated on a place that is both at its end and empty. The explanation says: the寅 wood on the day stem is riding the White Tiger in the night hour, the second transmission's申 metal is also a White Tiger, together with the first and final transmissions of the three transmissions, along with the day stem and day branch, a total of seven White Tigers are encountered. However, both the beginning and the end are empty, so even though there is evil, it will dissipate. Metal is born in巳 and ends in寅, wood is born in亥 and ends in申. Both are riding on empty and end, and end and empty, so where can there be any planning or action?
斷曰:斬關非安居之象,無依乃反覆之形。凡事總無憑藉,成敗無常,所謂高岸為谷,深谷為陵者也。中傳德喪祿絕,馬復陷空,孟免悔吝,其惟哲士知機,達人安命乎。
The interpretation states: Cutting through the gate is not a sign of stability, and being without support indicates a fickle and uncertain situation. In all matters, there is no reliance, and success or failure remains uncertain. This is precisely the situation described in the Book of Poetry, where a high embankment becomes a deep valley and a deep valley becomes a hill. The Middle Transmission has lost its virtue, the禄神 (favorable deity) is at its end, and the Post-horse is trapped in Kongwang. To avoid regret and disgrace, it is probably only those wise enough to perceive subtle signs and those who accept fate with ease who can achieve this.
天時:晴,申日有風。家宅:元武臨支,宅必欠寧。功名:德喪祿絕,來去皆空,不利。求財:見在之財已空,豈能求外來之財,如必孟求之,反費己財。婚姻:反吟不宜,亦不成。胎產:胎空,孕有損,產有厄。疾病:病在脾,當有兩病相侵。爭訟:先告者勝,可以消散。出行:馬臨絕地,宜靜不宜動。行人:反吟,久出主歸,當歸反滯。捕獲:西方健奴、軍吏作賊,或弄狗乞人。兵戰:不利。
Divination on the weather: It will be clear, but there will be wind on the day of Shen. Divination on the family home: The Black Tortoise is present on the day branch, indicating the house will certainly not be peaceful. Divination on official rank: The virtue god is lost and the official god is in decline, so efforts in both directions will be in vain, which is unfavorable. Divination on seeking wealth: All existing wealth has already been lost, where can one seek external wealth; if one insists on seeking it, one will lose one's own capital. Divination on marriage: The reverse chant lesson is not suitable, and the marriage will not be concluded. Divination on pregnancy: The fetal god is absent, causing harm to the pregnancy, and danger in childbirth. Divination on illness: The illness is in the spleen, and two diseases will attack at the same time. Divination on disputes: The party who initiates the lawsuit will win, and the case can be resolved. Divination on travel: The post-horse is in a declining position, so it is better to stay still than to move. Divination on a traveler: The reverse chant lesson indicates that those who have been away for a long time will return, but those who should return will be delayed. Divination on capturing fugitives: It is done by a strong servant from the west, or a military officer, or a person who begs with a dog. Divination on warfare: It is unfavorable.
畢法云:來去俱空豈動移,晝夜貴加求兩貴。秘要云:申生人占病,謂之人入鬼門,凶多吉少。心鏡云:無依卦,逃者遠尋,合者分散。巢改別林,官須易位。袖中金云:反吟主事帶兩途,晝占申乘龍,隔牆有禍。寅乘後,有遠路文書往來之事。
The "Bifa Fu" says: Whether coming or going, both paths lead to emptiness; why bother to move or travel? The nobleman appears both in the day and night, so one may seek the help of these two noblemen at the same time. The "Miyao" says: Those born in the year of Shen are likely to have ill fortune when divining about illness, as if a person has entered the gate of the ghost, which is mostly ominous. The "Xinjing" says: When the hexagram has no support, the person who has fled will have to look for him far away, and those who are gathered will eventually scatter; the bird's nest will have to be moved to another forest, and the official position will need to be changed. The "Xiu Zhong Jin" says: Reverse chant indicates one matter with two paths; if divining in the day, with the metal of Shen riding the Azure Dragon, there will be misfortune across a wall; if the wood of Yin rides the Heavenly Empress, there will be correspondence of documents from a distant place.
On the Gengxu day, the eighth arrangement: the stem is on the Chou branch.
課體:知一。課義:昆弟及己,占病必死,丙虎晝逢,申在棺裡。解曰:發用申金,乃庚之本身及庚之兄弟也。末傳午火遁丙,晝乘白虎克之,凶災必重。況中傳丑墓覆日,申又坐於卯宮。如三月占之,申乘死氣入棺,病者其能免乎。
The lesson pattern is called "Zhi Yi," which is also known as "Bi Yong." When there are two instances of贼克 in the four lessons, one should take the one that is of the same type as the day stem to initiate the transmission. The lesson meaning states: this lesson involves brothers and oneself; if it is about illness, it will certainly result in death. During the day, encountering the White Tiger riding on遁丙, the metal of Shen is equivalent to lying in a coffin. The explanation says: the initial transmission, which is Shen metal initiating the transmission, is actually the essence of Geng metal, and also represents the brother of Geng. The final transmission, which is Wu fire遁out to the heavenly stem Bing fire, is being attacked by the White Tiger riding on it during the day, indicating a severe misfortune. Moreover, the middle transmission, Chou earth, is a tomb, covering the day stem, while Shen metal is sitting in the Mao palace. If this is divined in the third month, the Shen metal riding on death qi enters the coffin, can the sick person escape death?
斷曰:知一之課,事有兩端。貴人臨身生身,三傳遞生,德馬發用,干貴求名,最亨最利。但傳墓入墓,丑為破碎,又為旬尾墓日,恐己心蒙昧,節目未周,致貴人閉門耳。諸當察言觀色,勿致失口,乃協交情。
The interpretation says: Knowing one's own situation, matters always have two sides. The nobleman is present at the self and also generates me; the three transmissions are successively generated, with the virtuous spirit and the post-horse serving as the initiating transmission. Going to seek the nobleman and striving for fame and success is most favorable and smooth. However, the three transmissions pass through the tomb again into the tomb, and chou is the breaking-up evil sign. Also, it is the last of the ten heavenly stems and the tomb of the day stem, so there is a fear that the mind may be confused and details not fully considered, leading to the nobleman closing the door. In all matters, one should observe words and expressions carefully, avoid saying wrong words, and only then can relationships be harmonious.
天時:青龍入墓,晴。家宅:支上乘卯空克,陰小不寧;如十月占,夜將死氣作太常,入宅克宅,主有內孝服動。功名:德祿雖空,官爻乘虎遞生,吉。求財:利微。婚姻:財空,不吉。胎產:孕主女,胎空入墓,恐有損,產易。疾病:極凶,然有救。謀望:凶事易散,好事難成。爭訟:彼此俱損。出行:驛馬雖乘德祿,然傳墓入墓,未克稱心。行人:驛馬發用臨門,立至。捕獲:西方婢女,聞雞聲已散,難獲。兵戰:不利。
Divination on weather: The Azure Dragon enters the tomb, indicating clear weather. Divination on the household: The day branch is occupied by the卯 wood, which has fallen into emptiness and also harms the house, causing unrest among women and children; if this is divined in the tenth month, the death qi of the night will transform into Tai Chang, entering the house and harming it, indicating a death in the household involving a female relative. Divination on official rank: Although the virtue god and the official god have fallen into emptiness, the official爻 is occupied by the White Tiger and is mutually generated in layers, which is auspicious. Divination on seeking wealth: The profit is very thin. Divination on marriage: The wealth爻 has fallen into emptiness, which is inauspicious. Divination on pregnancy: The fetus is female, the fetal god has fallen into emptiness and entered the tomb, possibly causing harm, but childbirth will be easy. Divination on illness: Extremely凶, but there is a rescue. Divination on endeavors: Misfortunes will easily dissipate, but good things will be difficult to achieve. Divination on disputes: Both sides will suffer losses. Divination on travel: Although the post-horse is occupied by the virtue god and the official god, the three transmissions move from the tomb into the tomb, ultimately failing to satisfy the heart. Divination on a traveler: The post-horse serves as the initiating transmission and is near the door, indicating the traveler will arrive immediately. Divination on capturing a fugitive: It is a female servant from the west, who will scatter upon hearing the rooster crow, making it difficult to capture. Divination on warfare: Unfavorable.
畢法云:虎乘遁鬼殃非淺,三傳遞生人薦舉,華蓋覆日人昏晦。中黃經云:丑入午傳多詛咒。指掌賦云:丑遇天空為矮子,會申名為和尚。玉成歌云:天驛二馬為初用(二八月申為天馬),參星白虎動行神(申為參星)。又云:墓神加日身災滯。
The "Bifa Fu" says: When the White Tiger is riding on the hidden official ghost, calamity will not be light; when the three transmissions are successively generated, someone will recommend a person; when the Huagai covers the day stem, the person will be confused and unclear. The "Zhonghuang Jing" says: When the second transmission enters the hour of Wu, there will be many cases of cursing and vows. The "Zhipang Fu" says: When Chou meets Tiankong, it is a short person; when it meets Shen, it is a monk. The "Yucheng Ge" says: The Heavenly Horse and the Post-horse are both horses in the first transmission (Shen on the second and eighth months is the Heavenly Horse). The参star and the White Tiger activate the god of travel (Shen is the参star). It also says: When the tomb god is added on the day stem, the person will have calamity and all affairs will be blocked.
On the Gengxu day, the ninth division: the dry branch is on Zi.
課體:涉害,潤下,勵德,六儀。課義:被子息壞,性多懶懈,動坐生方,索還魂債。解曰:庚金被水局脫氣,且生起寅木克戌,是身與家皆被子息所壞,以致氣虛力疲,作事懶懈。然庚動而加辰,坐於生方,三傳雖盜干,卻生寅木作財。如人先曾有施於人,今卻不意而得,是謂索取還魂債也。
The lesson pattern is "涉害", "润下", "励德", and "六仪". The lesson meaning says: the grandson's trigram has damaged the main trigram, leading to a nature that is often lazy and slack; once it moves, it sits on the position of growth, which is like repaying a soul debt. The explanation says: the庚 metal is drained by the three transmissions' water group, and the water then generates寅 wood which attacks戌 earth, showing that both oneself and the family dwelling have been damaged by the grandson's trigram, resulting in weakness and laziness in doing things. However, when the庚 metal moves, it is added to the辰 position, sitting exactly on the growth position; although the three transmissions drain the day stem, they also generate寅 wood, which becomes my wealth. This is like a person who once showed kindness to others, and now unexpectedly receives a return, which is called repaying a soul debt.
斷曰:六儀之課,本為吉徵,又係三合,事有成局。貴人立二八為勵德,利君子而不利小人。傳課純乎六陽,利公事而不利私事。庚金上生子水,子水復上生青龍,脫上逢脫,虛詐宜防。干上乘蛇,驚疑不免。
The interpretation states: The Six Instruments indicate a favorable omen, and they form a Triple Harmony, suggesting that matters have already taken shape. The Nobleman is positioned at the positions of the second and eighth months, called Li De, which benefits gentlemen but not petty people. The Four Lessons and Three Transmissions consist entirely of six yang branches, which are favorable for official matters but not for private affairs. The metal of Geng generates the water of Zi, and the water of Zi further generates the Azure Dragon; this is a case of continuous depletion, so one should be cautious of deceit and falsehood. The Day Stem is occupied by the Teng Snake, leading to inevitable anxiety and suspicion.
天時:潤下,主雨。家宅:人多怯弱,宅主虛耗。功名:儀神發用,中傳日德祿馬交馳,甚吉;但三傳克官,不可妄動。求財:宜索舊債。婚姻:佳偶可諧,但恐難成。胎產:胎坐長生,占孕大宜,占產不利。疾病:病屬虛症,或脾家受風,初起即愈,久難痊。謀望:事主遲滯憂患之事,難釋。爭訟:三合,當講和。出行:六儀課又馬帶德祿,利有攸往。行人:在途將歸。捕獲:賊在西方道路旁,或金鐵之場。兵戰:不利。
Divination on weather: A lesson of moist descending indicates rain. Divination on the household: family members are mostly weak, and the residence is subject to loss. Divination on official rank: the spirit of the instrument is used as the initiating transmission, and in the middle transmission, the sun, merit god, and post-horse all move together, which is very auspicious; however, the three transmissions overcome the official star, so one should not act rashly. Divination on seeking wealth: it is suitable to collect old debts. Divination on marriage: a good spouse can be arranged, but it is difficult to finalize the matter. Divination on pregnancy: the fetal god is seated on the position of growth, which is very suitable for predicting pregnancy, but not suitable for predicting childbirth. Divination on illness: it belongs to a deficiency condition, possibly due to wind affecting the spleen, and the illness can be cured quickly if treated early, but if prolonged, it will be difficult to recover. Divination on endeavors: affairs will be delayed, and worries will be hard to resolve. Divination on disputes: the triple harmony forms a favorable combination, so reconciliation is appropriate. Divination on travel: the lesson of the six instruments coincides with the post-horse accompanied by the virtue god and merit god, which is favorable for going somewhere. Divination on a traveler: the person is on the way and will soon return. Divination on capturing a fugitive: the thief is in the western road or in a place where metal is smelted. Divination on warfare: it is unfavorable.
畢法云:六陽數足須公用,脫上逢脫防虛詐。課經云:庚戌日辰加子發用,曰察微格。占者恐人不仁,或小人有謀害之意,思患預防,庶幾無慮。指掌賦云:辰申子為呈斗,玩陰陽於天象。
The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When the six positions are all pure yang and the numbers are complete, it is necessary to use this in matters of official business; if there is another leakage of energy after a leakage, one should beware of falsehood and deceit. The *Ke Jing* says: On a Gengxu day, with the hour stem Chen added to Zi for the initiating transmission, it is called the "Chai Wei Ge"; the person casting the divination should be alert to others lacking benevolence and righteousness, or to small people harboring malicious intentions, and take preventive measures in advance to be free from worry. The *Zhi Zhang Fu* says: The three transmissions of Chen, Shen, and Zi are called "Cheng Dou," which is about interpreting the changes of yin and yang from celestial phenomena.
On the Gengxu day, the tenth arrangement: the heavenly stem is on the亥 position.
課體:彈射,元胎,空亡。課義:先失後得,費盡心力,兩貴常怒,好惡無跡。解曰:干上亥水本為脫氣,卻生初傳財爻,故主先失後得。但初傳財值旬空,中傳官入空鄉,末傳驛馬,望風捕影,勞心費力,孟得而不能得也。丑為晝貴在支,未為夜貴在辰,兩貴入獄,干之必怒。然發用空亡,吉凶皆不成,好惡總無跡也。
The lesson pattern is "Striking and Shooting," "Original Embryo," and "Kongwang." Striking and Shooting refers to the four lessons having no mutual overcoming, and the use is determined by remote overcoming, like a projectile shooting an object, with limited power. The lesson meaning says: first losing then gaining, with great effort; the day and night noblemen are constantly angry, and their likes and dislikes are not evident. The explanation says: the亥 water on the day stem is originally a draining element, yet it goes on to generate the first transmission's wealth element, so it indicates first losing then gaining. However, the first transmission's wealth is exactly in the旬空, the middle transmission's official star has entered the empty land, and the final transmission is the post-horse, which is like chasing shadows, exhausting the mind and effort, yet unable to obtain. Chou is the day nobleman but falls on the day branch, and Wei is the night nobleman but falls on Chen, both noblemen are in the prison position, and seeking them will certainly provoke their anger. However, the first transmission's initiating transmission falls on Kongwang, so whether good or bad, it cannot form a pattern, and thus likes and dislikes naturally have no trace.
斷曰:彈射之課,禍福本輕,發用又空,尤為無力。貴人刑宅,干復乘脫,非有官事,即有盜侵。宅陰天罡乘元,亦防走失。末傳德祿坐於長生而為驛馬,若春占木旺,填實寅卯,前程萬里,利有攸往矣。
The divination states: This is a case of shooting and launching, where both misfortune and fortune are light. The first transmission falls into an empty position, making it even weaker. The nobleman harms the residence, and the day stem is occupied by a spirit that drains its energy; this indicates either legal troubles or theft. The hidden spirit of the residence is occupied by Tiangang and Yuanwu, so there is a need to guard against loss or escape. The final transmission's virtue and fortune spirits sit on the position of growth and also take the role of the post-horse. If this divination is cast in spring when the wood energy is strong, and the empty positions of寅and卯are filled, then there will be great prospects and it is favorable to travel.
天時:亥水坐長生,雨小而久。家宅:夜占兩空夾墓覆宅,恐長上不寧。功名:官空不利,晝占稍吉。求財:利輕。婚姻:財空不宜成。胎產:二陽包陰,干上又屬陰神,孕主女,支脫干,產易。疾病:虎鬼空,初病即愈,久病凶。爭訟:晝貴入獄刑支,夜勾脫干,兩造俱不利。出行:恐防盜賊。行人:即歸。捕獲:盜在西方。兵戰:不利。
Divination on weather: Water in the亥 position is in the Growth stage, indicating light but prolonged rain. Divination on the household: Divination at night shows two skies pressing down on the tomb god, which may cause discomfort for the senior family members. Divination on official rank: The official star is in the empty position, which is unfavorable; it is slightly better if divined during the day. Divination on seeking wealth: The profit is very slight. Divination on marriage: The wealth element is in the empty position, making it unsuitable to finalize the marriage. Divination on pregnancy: Two yang elements surround one yin, and the yin spirit is on the day stem, indicating a female fetus; the day branch drains the day stem, making childbirth easy. Divination on illness: The white tiger and official ghost are in the empty position, meaning initial illness will recover quickly, but chronic illness is dangerous. Divination on disputes: The daytime noble is in the prison position and is attacking the day branch, while the night hook star drains the day stem's energy, which is unfavorable for both parties. Divination on travel: Be cautious of thieves. Divination on a traveler: The traveler will return immediately. Divination on capturing fugitives: Thieves are in the west. Divination on warfare: Unfavorable.
畢法云:賓主不投刑在上。袖中金云:日遙克神,名曰彈射。二課發用,乃為自戰,作事無力,多虛少實。金匱經云:交俱不入,當從獨立。注云:神來剋日,禍從外來;日往克神,禍從內起。
The *Bi Fa Fu* says: The host and guest do not align because the upper deity brings punishment. The *Xiu Zhong Jin* says: When the day stem is far away and attacks the upper deity, this is called shooting; if the transmission starts from the second lesson, it is like fighting oneself, with no strength in doing things, more emptiness than substance. The *Jin Kui Jing* says: If both sides cannot enter each other, one should take the isolated one. The commentary explains: When the upper deity attacks the day stem, misfortune comes from outside; when the day stem attacks the upper deity, misfortune arises from within.
On the Gengxu day, the eleventh section: the stem is on the戌.
課體:重審,間傳,不備,向陽,贅婿。課義:支戌來生,坐守即亨,稍畏元武,止步休行。解曰:支戌上門來生庚干,名自在格,坐享其利,不求亨而自亨矣。晝夜乘元,雖若可畏,然不妄動,亦可以聊生也。
The term "lesson pattern" refers to the name of the structure of a divination lesson: in this case, the earth plate god is reversed to overcome the heaven plate god, with the lower overcoming the upper, which is called "re-examination," meaning that matters need to be carefully considered again and again; the "three transmissions" (the first, middle, and final transmissions, which are three divinatory gods used for inference) are zǐ, yín, and chén, each separated by one position, which is called "intermediate transmission"; the "four lessons" (the day stem and day branch each paired with upper and lower gods to form four groups) only form three groups, which is called "incomplete"; the three transmissions move from zǐ to yín to chén, from yin to yang, which is called "towards yang"; the day branch is added on top of the day stem, which is called "赘婿" (a赘婿 is a term for a son-in-law who is not the husband of the daughter but is added on top). The "lesson meaning" is a four-character rhyming phrase summarizing the fortune and misfortune, stating: the day branch, the earth dog (戌), comes to the day stem, the metal (庚), and supports it, sitting still and guarding naturally leads to smoothness, only needing to slightly beware of "yuanwu" (one of the twelve heavenly generals, governing theft and fraud). It is advisable to stop and not act recklessly. The explanation is: the day branch, the earth dog (戌), is added on the day stem, the metal (庚), which is in the lodging palace of shēn, to support the metal (庚), which is called "self-sufficient pattern," enjoying the benefits without seeking further success, and naturally achieving success without striving. Whether it is a daytime or nighttime divination, the gods on the day stem are all riding on yuanwu, which seems frightening, but as long as one does not act recklessly, it is sufficient to live in peace and stability.
斷曰:向三陽之卦,自暗入明,始凶後吉之象。但初傳脫氣,夜乘白虎。中傳財空,晝乘螣蛇。末傳生氣陷入空鄉。雖貴登天門,罡塞鬼戶,謀為未必有益。幸支加干而生干,上乘元武,名元武現形。止當隨時任運,庶無他慮。又課名贅婿,凡占身不自由。
The interpretation says: This is a lesson of the Three Yangs, indicating a transition from darkness to light, with an initial ominous appearance followed by a favorable outcome. However, the first transmission is the Zi branch, which drains the energy of the day stem, indicating a loss of vitality. If the divination is done at night, the superior element is the White Tiger, one of the Twelve Heavenly Generals, which governs illness, death, and dangers on the road. The middle transmission is the Yin branch, which is the wealth element of the day stem but falls into the empty place, and if the divination is done during the day, the superior element is the Teng Snake, which governs fear and strange occurrences. The final transmission is the Chen branch, which should support the day stem as the official element, but it also falls into the empty place. Although there are two favorable signs: "The Nobleman Ascends the Heavenly Gate," where the Nobleman, the first among the Twelve Heavenly Generals, is in the most favorable position, and "The Tiangang Seals the Ghost Gate," where the Tiangang is placed on the Ghost Gate, preventing ghosts from intruding, the outcome of any endeavor may not be truly beneficial. Fortunately, the day branch is added to the day stem and supports it, with the superior element being the Black Tortoise, indicating "The Black Tortoise Appears," revealing the presence of an enemy, which is not something to worry about deeply. The person divining should simply accept their circumstances and follow the flow of time, with no other major concerns. Moreover, this lesson is named "the赘婿" (a赘婿 is a dependent son-in-law), and any divination of this type indicates that the person is not free in their own affairs.
天時:向三陽,微有雨而終晴。家宅:重審事多不順,支神乘元就干,婦人有私通之事。功名:向三陽,可成。求財:財帶青龍,寅日可得。婚姻:后合,不宜。胎產:女孕,產速。疾病:心經受病,未能即愈。爭訟:難散。出行:陸路差吉,然游都發用,須防盜賊。行人:遲滯未歸。捕獲:恐是本家子弟或漁屠人,在北方。兵戰:宜靜不宜動。
On the weather: The three transmissions are directed towards the three yang, with a slight amount of rain, eventually clearing up. On the house: The lesson of repeated review indicates that all matters are not smooth, the god of the day's branch rides the Black Tortoise and approaches the day's stem, indicating that there may be private affairs involving women in the family. On fame and achievement: Directed towards the three yang, fame and achievement can be attained. On seeking wealth: The wealth element is accompanied by the Azure Dragon (one of the twelve heavenly generals, indicating wealth and joy), and wealth can be obtained on a寅 day. On marriage: Although the end of the three transmissions forms theLiu He, it is still not advisable to get married. On childbirth: The fetus is female, and the delivery will be quick. On illness: The illness is in the heart meridian, and it cannot be cured immediately. On lawsuits: The case is difficult to resolve. On travel: Traveling by land is somewhat favorable, but the initiating transmission carries the 'You Du' which is a calamity of thieves, so one should be cautious of thieves on the way. On people away: Those who are away are detained and have not returned. On capturing thieves: The thief is likely a family member or someone involved in fishing or butchering, hiding in the north. On military affairs: It is advisable to remain quiet and not to take action.
畢法云:不行傳者考初時。課經云:辰為天罡,寅為鬼戶,凡辰加寅為罡塞鬼戶,不論在傳不在傳,皆名罡塞鬼戶,使眾鬼不能窺覷。唯宜逃災避難,陰謀私禱,或弔喪問疾,合藥書符。如甲戊庚日尤的,緣旦貴登天門也,凡占無不亨利。集義云:火局月占主有走失,若占走失,必敗歸主家。
The "Bifa Fu" says: When the three transmissions cannot deduce a result, one should look back at the time of the first transmission's initiating transmission. The "Ke Jing" says: Chen is the Tiangang, and Yin is the ghost gate. Whenever the Heaven Plate's Chen is placed on the Earth Plate's Yin, it is called "Tiangang blocking the ghost gate." Whether or not these two characters appear in the three transmissions, it is still considered "Tiangang blocking the ghost gate," which prevents all ghosts from being able to observe. This pattern is suitable only for escaping disasters, avoiding difficulties, secretly planning, or private prayers, or for mourning, diagnosing illness, preparing medicine, and drawing talismans. It is especially effective on days of Jia, Wu, and Geng, because on these days, the nobleman in daytime divination is ascending the Heaven Gate position at Hai, and all divinations will be smooth. The "Ji Yi" says: When divining in the month of the fire trinity Yin-Wu-Xu, it indicates that someone has gone missing; if the divination is specifically about a missing person, the missing person will eventually be discovered and return to the household.
On the Gengxu day, the twelfth division: the dry branch is You.
課體:重審,進茹,三奇。課義:三傳脫日,凡謀費力,病危訟刑,嗣婢惱臆。解曰:三傳盜日,凡有謀為,難免耗費。干支上下,交害互脫,故病危而訟刑也。日上酉為婢女,作天羅。辰上亥乃子嗣,作地網。必因嗣子婢妾,致有惱恨,不能釋然。
The lesson pattern is called "Chong Shen" (Re-examination). The three transmissions follow in sequence as亥, 子, 丑, which is called "Jin Ru" (Progressive Advancement). When the three spirits converge, it is called "San Qi" (Three Marvels), a favorable pattern that can transform misfortune into good fortune. The lesson meaning states: all three transmissions drain the energy of the day stem, so any endeavor requires great effort, indicating serious illness, legal disputes, and vexation regarding descendants and servants. The explanation is: the three transmissions drain the energy of the day stem, so any action inevitably involves expenditure; the day stem and day branch interact with each other through mutual hexagrams and mutual depletion of energy, leading to severe illness and legal troubles. The酉 on the day stem represents servants, forming "Tian Luo" (Celestial Net); the亥 on the day branch relates to descendants, forming "Di Wang" (Terrestrial Net). Both Tian Luo and Di Wang are ominous patterns that bind and trap, making escape difficult. It is certain that troubles arising from matters concerning descendants and servants will cause annoyance and lingering resentment in the heart.
斷曰:此聯珠三奇也。再乘旺相,凡事皆化吉祥,謀無不利。但干支上神皆自刑,又交車六害,賓主之間,難言和合。發用亥為劫煞,連茹而進,事主迅速。末傳丑墓遁癸,煞乘破碎,占者惟宜閉口,以防滲漏。
The interpretation says: This is a series of three marvels formed by the consecutive appearance of Hai, Zi, and Chou, which belong to the winter quarter. If this is further combined with the prosperous and strong energy, all matters can turn into auspicious outcomes, and plans will be successful without obstacles. However, both the day stem and the day branch are afflicted by self-punishment, and they also mutually form the six harms, indicating that harmony between the host and guest sides is difficult to achieve. The initiating transmission is Hai, which is jiesha. The three transmissions are connected and progress smoothly, meaning that events will come quickly. The final transmission is Chou, which is a storage place, and the hidden cycle reveals the癸 (Gui). TheInauspicious Sha (malevolent spirits) are riding on the spirit of 'broken pieces', so the person consulting the divination should keep their mouth sealed and avoid leaking secrets.
天時:亥水發用,即有雨。家宅:人宅交互脫害,不能安寧,幸三奇可無大咎。功名:卦得三奇,戌復刑開末墓,當有升遷之喜。求財:所得不償所失。婚姻:三奇,可成。胎產:孕主男,產有厄。疾病:腎病頭腫,主有傳染,難愈。爭訟:日辰上亥酉自刑,又交害,必不免刑罰。出行:進茹,宜退。行人:即歸。捕獲:即在前鄰豬廁邊,少遲即遁。兵戰:宜守。墳葬:恐是義冢之類,未方出水可用。
On weather: The water of亥 is taken as the initiating transmission, and rain will come immediately. On residences: The person and the house are mutually incompatible and harmful, leading to unrest, but fortunately the Three Marvels can rescue the situation, so there will not be a great disaster. On official rank: The hexagram forms with the Three Marvels, and the day branch戌 comes to刑 the final transmission丑's墓, which indicates a favorable promotion. On seeking wealth: What is gained is less than what is lost. On marriage: With the presence of the Three Marvels, the marriage can be successful. On childbirth: The fetus is male, and there is danger during delivery. On illness: There is a disease in the kidneys and swelling of the head, accompanied by contagiousness, making it difficult to cure. On lawsuits: The day stem and the day branch's亥 and酉 each commit self-punishment, and they also cross-harm each other, inevitably leading to legal punishment. On travel: The three transmissions progress forward with one flavor, but it is actually advisable to retreat. On a traveler: The person who has gone out will return immediately. On capturing thieves: The thief is near the pigpen and toilet of the neighboring house, and if you are a bit late, he will escape. On military affairs: It is suitable to hold a position. On burial: The place is likely an old burial ground for the dead, and there is water flowing out from the west, which can still be used.
畢法云:所謀多拙遭羅網。指掌賦云:亥子丑陽光在下,空懷寶以迷邦。袖中金云:此為費有餘而得不足。三傳脫氣,費有餘也。所謀不遂,得不足也。秘要云:守則為旺,動則為刃,行則加慎,言則加謹。括囊賦云:害挾太常,動止則尊親有訝。
The Bi Fa Fu says: The affairs one plans are mostly clumsy and difficult to achieve, as one is entangled by the heavenly net and earthly trap. The Zhi Zhang Fu says: Hai-Zi-Chou is the season when yang energy is hidden below, like possessing treasures in vain yet causing confusion to the state, with talent but unable to be fully utilized. The Xiu Zhong Jin says: This lesson is one of spending in excess but gaining little—when the three transmissions leak the energy of the day stem, it is spending in excess; when the affairs planned do not go as intended, it is gaining little. The Mi Yao says: To remain still is to be in a flourishing state, but once one moves, it turns into Yang Ren harming the body; when going out, one must be doubly cautious, and when speaking, one must be doubly careful. The Kuo Nang Fu says: The six harmful spirits carry the Tai Chang (one of the twelve heavenly generals, governing food, drink, banquets, and superiors), and every action and movement will bring suspicion from superiors and relatives.
On Xinhai day, first section: the stem is over the戌.
課體:伏吟,杜傳,斬關。課義:生意特達,投初被脫,丁未凶動,旅情未遏。解曰:干並中末皆生,是生意特達也。支並初傳脫氣,是投初被脫也。自信乘丁,靜中主動。乃末逢丁未,又屬三刑。克賊用神,禍患之侵,殆不免乎。然不守中戌而進逢旬丁,必因生意,孟赴前途,所以旅情未能遏也。
The lesson pattern is "Hidden Chant" (Heaven Plate and Earth Plate are completely overlapping, so all matters are stagnant and unmoving). The three transmissions are blocked and unsmooth, called "Du Transmission," and it also carries the active element of "Cutting the Gate." The lesson meaning says: the vital energy of generation is especially smooth, but it is directed toward the first transmission and is then drained away, while the final transmission, with theInauspicious Spirit Dingwei, is activated. The mind of travel is restrained. The explanation is: the day stem is being born by the god above the day stem, as well as by the middle and final transmissions, which indicates a particularly smooth flow of business. The day branch and the first transmission both drain the vital energy of the day stem, which means that the initial direction is lost. On a yin day, the Hidden Chant is called "Self-Confidence," and this lesson also involves the god Ding from the middle of the ten-day cycle. There is a hidden motive within the stillness. When the final transmission meets the earth of Wei, which carries Ding, Wei and Xu form the three punishments of Chou, Xu, and Wei, which in turn punish the initiating god. Adverse effects are likely to be unavoidable. However, the person divined does not wish to stay with the middle transmission's Xu earth, but instead rushes forward to meet the Ding of the ten-day cycle, which must be for the sake of livelihood and business, and persistently rushing forward, so the desire to travel far is ultimately restrained.
斷曰:伏吟之卦,天地如一,四伏未發,本為靜象,而乘丁則動矣。但杜傳課,又自刑三刑,傳中和氣卻少,謀為未必稱心。喜河魁為印,太常為綬,印綬臨身生身,宅上奇神發用,末得天后青龍。占者主因父母官鬼而動,應有娶妻獲財之喜。凡事初凶終吉,禍福相倚也。
The divination states: When a hexagram is of the type of hidden chant, the heavens and earth discs overlap, and the four lessons are concealed and not yet activated, indicating a still state. However, when the upper Ding spirit is involved, movement begins. Yet this lesson belongs to the Du transmission, and is also accompanied by self-punishment and the three punishments. There is very little peaceful energy in the three transmissions, so plans may not go as desired. Fortunately, the戌 position is 'Hekui', which is the birth star that supports me. The 未 position is occupied by 'Tai Chang', like an official seal, and the official seal is present on the body and also supports it. The odd spirit on the day branch's residence is taken as the initiating transmission, and the final transmission receives 'Heavenly Empress', one of the twelve heavenly generals, who governs private matters and marriage, along with the Azure Dragon. The person consulting is likely moving due to parents or official matters, and there should be joy from marriage and wealth. Initially, things may be unfavorable, but ultimately they will be favorable. Misfortune and fortune are inherently interdependent.
天時:水爻發用,中末皆土,陰而無雨。家宅:人口平安,但亥用脫干,夜占乘元,防有盜賊之虞。功名:金日逢丁,祿遭破碎,不利。求財:始益終損。婚姻:龍后乘丁,不吉。胎產:孕主男子,克母脫母,主產難。疾病:疾在心經,虛怯有救。爭訟:金日逢丁凶。出行:杜傳,宜靜不宜動。行人:先有信。失脫:晝占元在門,夜占元在宅,家中人所竊,不必遠尋。捕獲:晝占在正西,夜占在西北。兵戰:不利。
On the weather: The water deity is the initiating transmission, and both the middle and final transmissions belong to earth. It is merely cloudy but not raining. On the residence: The household is safe and peaceful, but the initiating transmission of亥 drains the day stem's energy. If it is night, the upper transmission is the Heavenly Empress, which suggests the need to be cautious about theft. On official rank: On the day of辛 metal, meeting the deity丁 causes the禄 deity to be damaged by a breaking-up calamity, which is unfavorable. On seeking wealth: There is initial gain, but eventually there is loss. On marriage: Both the Azure Dragon and the Heavenly Empress are riding on the deity丁, which is inauspicious. On childbirth: The fetus is male, but the fetal deity harms the mother and drains her energy, indicating a difficult delivery. On illness: The illness is in the heart meridian, belonging to a weak and timid condition, which is still treatable. On litigation: On the day of metal, meeting the deity丁 is ominous. On travel: The three transmissions are blocked, so it is better to be quiet and not move. On a traveler: Before departure, there is a letter received. On lost items: During the day, the Heavenly Empress is at the door; at night, it is inside the house, indicating that the item was stolen by a family member, so there is no need to search far. On capturing thieves: During the day, the thief is in the due west; at night, in the northwest. On military affairs: It is unfavorable.
畢法云:信任丁馬須言動,金日逢丁凶禍動。課經云:任信丁馬,如占訪人,必出外幹事,倘先允許,後必改易,故名無信無任也。
The "Bifa Fu" says: If a self-assumed, self-confident divination is multiplied by the Ding spirit and the Post-horse, it certainly indicates some action will be taken; if on a day of Geng or Xin metal, the Ding spirit appears, misfortune will surely occur. The "Ke Jing" says: If a self-assumed, self-confident divination includes the Ding spirit and the Post-horse, and the question is about visiting someone, that person is certainly away handling affairs; even if he had previously promised to come, he will certainly change his mind. Therefore, this pattern is also called "No Trust, No Self-Confidence."
On the Xinhai day, the second section: the stem is on You.
課體:元首,斬關,退茹,不備。課義:祿乘元虎,結好不忤,夜奴婢失,相生交互。解曰:旺祿臨身,晝元夜虎,未免驚憂耗費。幸金水相生,相與結好,而意不忤也。戌為奴,酉為婢,夜將天空在末,元武居中,或因奴婢而有失脫。然酉生亥水,戌生酉辛,又交互相生,夫復何患。
The lesson pattern is "Supreme Leader" (Heavenly Plate deity conquers Earthly Plate deity, with superior overcoming inferior to determine the main element, indicating smooth affairs), accompanied by "Cutting the Gate" and "Retreating and Eating" (three transmissions in reverse order of戌,酉,申), as well as "Incompleteness" (four lessons not fully present). The lesson meaning states: the禄神 (favorable deity) is accompanied by Black Tortoise (Black Tortoise) and White Tiger (White Tiger), which are in mutual harmony and do not conflict; in night divination, there may be loss of servants and maids, and the deities also mutually generate. The explanation is: the strong禄神 is present at the self, during day divination it is accompanied by Black Tortoise, and during night divination by White Tiger, inevitably causing worry and expenditure. Fortunately, metal and water mutually generate, they are in harmony and their intentions do not conflict.戌 represents servants, 酉 represents maids, and during night divination, "Tian Kong" (one of the twelve heavenly generals, governing falsehood and unreliability) is in the final transmission, while Black Tortoise is in the middle transmission, perhaps due to servants there may be theft or escape. However, 酉 metal generates 亥 water, 戌 earth generates 酉 metal and 辛 metal, which also mutually generate, so what is there to worry about?
斷曰:退茹之課,格名失友。凡百孟行不行,人情欠美。斬關雖有動象,而干加支,支加干,課體循環,名曰迴環。又兼魁度天門,面前六害,事多阻隔。且干上酉雖生支,而卻敗支。支上戌雖生干,而自克支。雖有生旺之名,反成衰敗。占者利退不利進,宜靜不宜動。
The interpretation states: This lesson is called "Losing a Friend." In all matters, one wishes to move forward but cannot, and social interactions are not harmonious. Although the cutting-off gate suggests movement, the day stem is placed in the day branch's palace and the day branch's spirit returns to the day stem, forming a circular pattern known as "looping." Furthermore, "Hekui approaching the heavenly gate" (Hekui in Xu approaching the heavenly gate in Hai, indicating obstruction at a pass) adds to the difficulty, as there is also a meeting of the sixth harm, causing many obstacles. Moreover, the酉 on the day stem, although it generates the water in the day branch, places the day branch in a declining position; the戌 on the day branch, although it generates the metal of the day stem, harms the day branch itself. On the surface, there is the name of mutual generation and prosperity, but in reality, it leads to decline. The person involved benefits from retreating and is not favorable for advancing; they should remain calm and avoid rash actions.
天時:畢宿臨干,主陰。家宅:太常入宅克宅,主有孝服災禍,五月占戌乃死氣,尤的。功名:酉為亞魁在干,試必高中。求財:費力。婚姻:不吉。胎產:二陽包陰,孕主女,支上脫日上,產速而易。
On weather: The Net Mansion is over the day stem, indicating cloudy skies. On residence: The Tai Chang deity enters the house position and harms the house position, indicating a disaster involving mourning clothes. If this is divined in the fifth month, the戌 earth is exactly at death qi, and the prediction is especially accurate. On fame and status: You is "Ya Kui" and is over the day stem, indicating that the examinee will certainly pass the exam. On seeking wealth: It is quite laborious. On marriage: It is inauspicious. On childbirth: Two yangs surround one yin, indicating a female fetus; the deity on the day branch releases the qi of the deity on the day stem, resulting in a quick and smooth delivery.
疾病:心肝二經之病,淹纏難退。失脫:晝占元武臨干,婢女竊去。爭訟:迴環課,不解。出行:退茹又關隔,主不行。行人:迴環課,當歸。捕獲:斬關,利於出奔,占捕須遠。兵戰:不宜。
On illness: Symptoms of the Heart and Liver meridians are persistent and difficult to resolve. On lost items: During the day, the Black Tortoise is on top of the Day Stem, indicating that a servant girl took it. On lawsuits: A circular course, the case cannot be resolved. On travel: The three transmissions retreat and meet obstacles, indicating that going out is not possible. On a traveler: A circular course, the person who went out should return. On capturing thieves: Breaking through the gate is favorable for escape, so when searching for thieves, one should look far away. On military affairs: Not advisable.
畢法云:魁度天門關隔定,旺祿臨身徒妄作。指掌賦云:戌酉申為返駕,主行肅殺之道。括囊賦云:日臨辰位,招兩姓以同居。
The *Bi Fa Fu* says: Hekui (Xu) on Wu added to Tianmen (Hai) indicates that a pass is blocked and the situation is already fixed; although a strong禄神 (favorable official) is present, reckless actions will be in vain. The *Zhi Zhang Fu* says: Three transmissions in the order of Wu, You, Shen in reverse, called "Fan Jia," indicates a path of severity and restraint. The *Kuo Nang Fu* says: The day stem's lodging palace is placed on the day branch position, indicating the gathering of two families under one roof.
