Bingchen day, fifth arrangement: dry branch on Chou

課體：重審，潤下，勵德，寡宿。課義：課傳沒溺，凶災可釋，外勾裡連，夜多淫泆。解曰：鬼能作禍，遇空即解。今課傳盡皆空陷，若沒溺者然，凶災何難消釋乎。三傳水局克干，蓋由宅上之子發用，合辰申而為鬼，是家中之人，外勾裡連，以生禍也。支上二課，將乘合後元武，夜占不免淫泆之事矣。

The four categories of lesson patterns are: Chong Shen, Li De, Guasu, and "Run Xia." "Run Xia" refers to the combination of Shen, Zi, and Chen to form a water pattern, as water has the nature of Run Xia. The lesson meaning says: the four lessons and three transmissions are like being submerged in water; calamities are thus relieved; misfortunes arise from family members communicating externally and internally; and when the lesson is cast at night, there is often improper intimacy between men and women. The commentary explains: officials and ghosts can cause misfortune, but once they fall into emptiness, they naturally dissipate. Now both the lesson and the transmissions are empty and trapped, like being entirely submerged in water, so how difficult is it to eliminate misfortune? The three transmissions form a water pattern to overcome the day stem, which is the fire of Bing. The cause is that the Zi in the day branch initiates as the first transmission, going on to combine with Chen and Shen to become a ghostly influence, showing that family members are involved externally and internally, bringing about misfortune. The two lessons in the day branch have the heavenly general riding on Liu He, Heavenly Empress, and Black Tortoise, so when the lesson is cast at night, there is inevitably improper intimacy between men and women.

斷曰：潤下之課，事關水利，或親族牽連，有動而不息之象。眾鬼相侵，必有數人作夥謀害。幸丑土能敵，不能為禍。發用官空，占官不吉，須用水之時，方能入手。

The interpretation states: This divination involves the moistening and descending element, indicating that the matter being consulted relates to water resources or is entangled with family affairs, showing a continuous and restless situation. A group of ghosts is coming to invade, meaning that several people are conspiring to cause harm. Fortunately, the Day Stem's Chou earth can block the water's force, preventing these ghosts from causing trouble. The initiating transmission's official star falls into emptiness, indicating an unfavorable outcome for official positions. One must wait until the water is in its ruling season before taking action.

天時：三傳皆水，晝將亦水，即有大雨。家宅：子月占家長有憂，財上乘元，晝占財耗。功名：貴祿不現，官星又空，占者欠利。求財：反有耗費。婚姻：天作之合，但女子不佳。胎產：妊當育女，干支上神相合，產期必愆。疾病：腎與膀胱之病，病空即愈。出行：不吉。行人：尚未啟行。捕獲：夜占賊在東北大木林中。兵戰：晝占驚恐，夜占稍吉，但恐勞而無功。

Questioning the weather: All three transmissions belong to water, and the heavenly general for the day also belongs to water, so heavy rain will follow soon. Questioning the household: In the month of Zi, the head of the family will have worries; the treasure god is above the Black Tortoise, and for the day, it indicates loss of wealth. Questioning about official rank: Neither the nobleman nor the禄神 appear, and the official star is empty, so seeking fame is not favorable. Questioning about seeking wealth: One will have to spend money instead. Questioning about marriage: It is a heaven-made match, but the woman's character is not good. Questioning about childbirth: The child should be a girl; the day stem and day branch have harmonious gods, so the delivery date will definitely be postponed. Questioning about illness: Diseases of the kidney and bladder, with the disease god empty, the illness will recover. Questioning about travel: It is not favorable. Questioning about a missing person: He has not yet started his journey. Questioning about capturing a criminal: Divined at night, the thief is hiding in a large forest in the northeast. Questioning about warfare: During the day, there is fear; at night, it is slightly favorable, but one should be afraid that in the end, it will be labor in vain.

畢法云：空空如也事休追，萬事喜欣三六合，將逢內戰所謀危。課經云：三傳俱鬼，則能克去劫財，若遇二空獨存一財，則安穩無破，亦謂之全鬼變財。集義云：三傳水局，干上丑與子合，經所謂三六相呼見喜忻，總然帶惡不成嗔也。況干上丑土自能敵水，凡謀可成。又子加辰乘蛇，主婦人哭泣。

The Three Rules from the "Bifa Fu" state: "Empty and empty, matters are no longer pursued," meaning when everything is empty, there is no need to pursue matters further; "All things bring joy with triple harmony and six harmonies," meaning when triple harmony and six harmonies are present, all things can bring joy; "When the Heavenly General meets internal conflict, the plans are in danger," meaning when the Heavenly General and the deity it is over meets conflict, the plans are dangerous. The "Ke Jing" says that if all three transmissions are official ghosts, they can actually overcome the evil spirits that steal wealth; if two of them are empty and only one wealth deity remains, then it is stable and not broken, which is called full ghosts turning into wealth. The "Ji Yi" says that if the three transmissions form a water pattern, and the day stem's Chou is in harmony with Zi, this is exactly what the classic says, "triple harmony and six harmonies correspond, naturally bringing joy," even if there are evil spirits, they cannot become angry; moreover, the Chou earth on the day stem naturally blocks the water, so all plans can be accomplished. It also says that Zi on Chen with Teng Snake on top indicates a woman crying.

課體：知一，四絕。課義：中末虛無，獨用午初，動逢羊刃，晝貴歸廬。

The "Lesson Pattern" refers to the overall structure type of the divination. This case combines both "Zhi Yi" and "Si Jue": there are multiple instances of mutual control between the upper and lower four lessons, and the one that matches the day stem is used as the initiating transmission, hence called "Zhi Yi"; the upper and lower four lessons are also all in the state of being in the "Jue" position, hence called "Si Jue." The "Lesson Meaning" is a four-character rhyming phrase summarizing the fortune and misfortune. In this case, it states that the middle and final transmissions are empty and not substantial, and the only useful one is the first transmission, which is the午 fire. Once it moves, the午 fire is exactly the "Yang Ren" (Yang刃)Inauspicious Sha of the丙 day. In daytime divination, the nobleman has already returned to the day branch's native place, and seeking help from him is of no benefit.

解曰：丑申空陷，故曰虛無，獨用初傳午火而已。鬼居午上，既不可守，若孟動謀，又逢初傳羊刃，是動靜皆不可也。亥水臨辰，貴人入獄，既不得地，臨於支上，故曰歸廬，告之不能蒙益。

The middle transmission is丑 earth which falls in the empty period of the ten days, and the final transmission is申 metal which is in a fallen position. Both transmissions lack strength, so they are called 'empty and nonexistent'. The only transmission with potential is the first transmission,午 fire. However, the official ghost water is pressing upon午 fire, making it impossible to hold on. If one seeks help from the young god to initiate an action,午 fire is the yangren of the day, and its movement would invite misfortune. Thus, one is caught between advancing and retreating. For the day of丙, the daytime nobleman is亥 water. Now,亥 is located on辰, which is the heavenly net and prison. The nobleman is trapped in the prison and has lost his position. Moreover,辰 is also the day branch, meaning the nobleman has returned to his own home. This is called 'returning to the house', and seeking help from him would bring no benefit.

斷曰：四絕之課，五行入墓，止宜結舊，不可圖新。三傳空陷，克我之神皆不得位，不過虛聲而已。丑加午乘朱勾，主有田宅爭競。午加亥乘白虎，主有火災。亥加辰，夜乘雀，主有小兒哭泣。財爻坐墓無氣，主有耗失。

The four extremes lesson coincides with the five elements all entering the storage, causing blockage of energy, which is suitable only for concluding old matters and not for initiating new ones. All three transmissions fall into empty and weak positions, and the official ghost that comes to attack me cannot stand firm, so the danger is merely exaggerated. The heaven plate's丑 is added to the earth plate's午, with the Vermilion Bird and Gou Chen as the generals of disputes and legal matters, hence causing disputes over property and houses. The heaven plate's午 is added to the earth plate's亥 while riding the White Tiger, which signifies bloodshed, and since午 belongs to fire, it warns of fire hazards. The heaven plate's亥 is added to the earth plate's辰, and since it is a night divination with the Vermilion Bird, the bird signifies crying, hence indicating crying from children at home. Gold is the wealth of丙 fire, and the wealth爻 of the metal申 is seated in the丑 storage and lacks vitality, indicating loss and expenditure.

天時：水母已空，午火發用，晴而不雨。家宅：官貴臨宅，必有訟獄。功名：貴人坐獄，占名不吉。求財：財爻已空，求之不得。婚姻：干上臨空，女占不：占。胎產：二陽包陰，離為中女，胎神遇空，占產不吉。

Heavenly Conditions: The water deity governing rain has fallen into Kongwang, and the initiating transmission is the午 fire, so it will be clear and no rain. Family Residence: The official ghost and nobleman both appear in the day branch's residence, so there will certainly be legal troubles in the family. Achievements: The nobleman is trapped in the辰 prison, and the self is in danger, so the divination for fame is not auspicious. Seeking Wealth: The wealth爻 is the申 metal entering Kongwang, so it cannot be obtained. Marriage: The heavenly stem on the day is in Kongwang, and since the woman is divining, it is not auspicious (「不：占」is an error in the printed text and should be 「not auspicious」). Pregnancy and Childbirth: Two yang elements surround one yin, forming the image of 《Li》, which represents a middle daughter, indicating a female fetus; however, the fetal deity is also in Kongwang, so the divination for childbirth is not auspicious.

疾病：腎經受病，七月占不吉。出行：水陸俱不吉。行人：尚在中途。捕獲：晝占勾陳受克，不能擒獲。兵戰：初傳坐於絕地，中未皆空，聞見皆虛。

Disease: The illness is in the kidney meridian, and the omen in the seventh month is especially unfavorable. Travel: Neither water nor land routes are favorable. Travelers: Those who have left home are still on their way. Capture: If the omen is taken during the day, the Gou Chen (a celestial stem) representing the pursuit is weakened and unable to act, so the capture will not be successful. Warfare: The first transmission is in a state of decline, and the middle and last transmissions also fall into emptiness, meaning all the information heard and seen is false. (The '未' in '中未' is a mistake for '末'.)

畢法云：鬼乘天乙乃神祇，不行傳者考初時。課經云：晝將亥貴加支，乃鬼乘天乙。占病必是家堂神像不肅。宜修建功德，安慰宅神，庶幾無咎。中黃經云：丑入午傳多詛咒。照膽秘訣云：戌加卯上是合鄉，信至人歸見福昌。玉成歌云：日鬼加臨辰兩課，定然官吏到門庭。又云：勾雀同傳主訟爭。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If the official ghost is riding on the heavenly virtue nobleman, the predicted events are mostly due to supernatural interference; if the three transmissions are not flowing smoothly, only the first transmission's time should be taken for judgment. The "Ke Jing" explains: In daytime divination, the亥 water nobleman is added to the day branch, and亥 is exactly the ghost of 丙 fire, which is called "ghost riding heavenly virtue." Divination on illness indicates that the family's shrine or idol is not clean and orderly, so one must perform good deeds and accumulate virtue, and comfort the household deity to avoid misfortune. The "Zhonghuang Jing" says: If the丑 earth enters the午 fire transmission, it often brings curses. The "Zhaochan Mijue" says: If戌 is added to卯, it is a harmonious place, so messages will surely arrive and travelers will surely return, bringing prosperity and blessings. The "Yucheng Ge" says: If the day stem's ghost is added to the day branch in both lessons, officials and messengers from the government will surely come; it also says that if Gou Chen and Zhu Que are both in the three transmissions, there will be disputes and lawsuits.

課體：反吟，斬關，勵德，元胎。課義：滿地皆丁，動遇貴成，夜占不動，鬼墓難興。

There are four types of lesson patterns: the 'Reverse Chant' where the Heaven and Earth discs are entirely opposing, causing active disturbance and change; the 'Cutting the Gate' where theThe Post-horse and丁神 clash and emerge forcefully; the 'Encouraging Virtue' where the four lessons are not complete and the day stem's hidden god is used to initiate the transmission; and the 'Original Fetus' where the fetal god initiates the transmission. The lesson meaning states: the fire in巳 escapes the丁 god, with the initial and final transmissions all involving丁, indicating a very strong dynamic image; once there is movement, one can rely on the nobleman to achieve official status; if the divination is done at night, it is quiet and unmoving; the day ghost is present, and the day's tomb presses upon the dwelling, making it difficult for the faint light of丙 fire to revive.

解曰：巳為日之德祿，遁丁而為初末，則滿地皆丁矣。亥貴臨身，動則以貴為官，仕宦所以遇之而成也。倘或夜占，則靜而不動。干上亥水，為日鬼而克之，支上戌土，乘兩蛇而墓之。一星丙火，豈復能興乎。常庶占之，皆所不利也。

The禄 of Bing fire is in Si. Si also serves as the De Shen for Bing day. Si appears in the first ten days of the month, and the first and last transmissions are both Si, so it is said that everywhere is full of Ding. The image of movement is very strong. The water in Hai is the Tian Yi Nobleman for Bing day, and now it is on the day stem. Once it moves, it is regarded as the official star. Officials who encounter this will be able to accomplish things. If the divination is done at night, however, it is still and unmoving. The water in Hai on the day stem is originally the official ghost that restrains Bing fire. The earth in Xu on the day branch (originally written as 'Wu', it should be 'Xu') is accompanied by two layers of Teng Snake, which bury the Bing fire. How can this small spark of fire be rekindled? Common people who encounter this situation will find everything unfavorable.

斷曰：反吟之課，發用旬丁，至動不寧之象。干上亥水，旬遁得癸。夜乘朱雀，是明暗二鬼，併力相傷。朝貴尚防章劾，常人豈免災迍。

Reverse Chant indicates instability and uncertainty, with the Day Stem being affected by the Ding God initiating the transmission within the ten-day cycle. This represents a state of extreme restlessness and turmoil. The亥 water on the Day Stem, combined with the hidden stem癸 within the ten-day cycle, and the presence of the Vermilion Bird in the night divination, creates two layers of ghostly influences: one visible as亥 ghost and one hidden as癸 ghost. These two ghosts combine to injure the Day Master. Officials in office should beware of impeachment, while ordinary people may suffer misfortune and hardship.

天時：天地相通，日上剋日，晴雨不常；家宅：蛇虎滿宅，驚恐之患，反覆互見。功名：德祿往來，官貴臨身，功名獨利。求財：財爻不見，求之無益。婚姻：反吟課，占婚不利。胎產：女孕難育。

Heavenly circumstances: The heavens and earth discs are in opposition yet connected, and the day stem is further attacked by the heavenly ruler above it, so the weather is unpredictable, with no constant rain or sunshine. Family home: The two heavenly generals, Teng Snake and White Tiger, are present in the house, indicating repeated occurrences of fear and alarm. Official rank: The virtue god and the official god are interacting with each other, and the nobleman is also present, making this aspect particularly favorable for official rank. Seeking wealth: There is no wealth element among the four lessons and three transmissions, so seeking wealth is unhelpful. Marriage: Reverse chant indicates separation and confusion, making it unfavorable for marriage. Pregnancy: The fetus is female, and it is difficult to raise her to maturity.

疾病：脾胃受病，腎水大虧，峻補命門方愈。出行：中途而回。行人：行者立至。捕獲：晝占在西，夜占在北，皆有外淫。兵戰：事多更變，防有虛驚。墳葬：回頭顧祖則吉。

Disease: The illness is in the spleen and stomach, accompanied by a severe deficiency of kidney water. A strong warming and tonifying remedy for the life gate fire is necessary for recovery. Travel: When traveling halfway, one must return. Traveler: The person away will arrive immediately. Capture: If the person is missing, during the day he is in the west, and at night in the north, both indicating he has secret relations with a woman outside. Military conflict: Military situations change frequently, be cautious of a false alarm. Burial: The burial site should take the form of a dragon returning to its ancestors for good fortune.

畢法云：鬼乘天乙乃神祇，制鬼之位乃良醫。纂要云：亥為日鬼，卻賴支上戊土克亥，則戌土便是良醫、或是本家之人能醫，或得家堂宗神保佑。除占病外，凡占雖值危難，災患之中，必得人分解，誠為救神。纂義云：年命加戌，占宅西北上有破罐。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When the official ghost is accompanied by the heavenly stem Yi and the nobleman, it is often due to supernatural beings causing trouble; the one capable of controlling the official ghost is the skilled physician. The *Zuanyao* explains: The亥 water is the official ghost for the day of Bing. It relies entirely on the戌 earth in the day branch to overcome it (the original text says 'Wu earth,' which should be 'Xu earth'). The Xu earth is the skilled physician—either someone from the family can treat it, or it is protected by the ancestral deities of the family hall. Apart from divining illness, whenever there is a dangerous situation or disaster, there will surely be someone who intervenes to resolve and mediate. The Xu earth is actually the deity of protection. The *Zuanyi* says: When the person's birth year and destiny are placed on Xu, divining the family residence indicates there is filth such as broken pots in the northwest.

課體：重審，斬關，六儀。課義：妻財雖美，戀之害己，眾口一詞，乘馬遭恥。

The three types of lesson patterns are: "Chong Shen" where the god on the day branch controls the day stem and initiates the transmission, indicating that the matter comes from outside and requires careful consideration; "Zhan Guan" involving the presence of the post-horse and the conflict of the Ding, breaking through barriers; and "Liu Yi" where the god of the first ten days initiates the transmission, which is inherently a favorable pattern. The lesson meaning states: although wealth and resources are good, excessive attachment can harm oneself; the three transmissions successively control each other, like a unanimous attack; the initial transmission although riding the post-horse is suppressed above by a tomb and attacked below by metal, so riding a horse leads to humiliation.

解曰：支上酉金，遁得辛金，乃丙之妻財。若戀之不舍，反被辰土盜脫，必有害於己矣。三傳寅克未，未克子，子克丙，必被眾口攻訐。初傳之寅木，雖為驛馬，上則受未土之墓，下則受酉金之克，俯仰丘仇，適所以遭其恥也。

The day branch is酉 metal, and within the ten-day cycle, the hidden heavenly stem is 辛. This 辛 is exactly the wife and wealth of 丙 fire. If one clings to this wealth and refuses to let go, the酉 metal will be robbed by 辰 earth, ultimately harming oneself. In the three transmissions, the寅 wood overcomes the未 earth, the未 earth overcomes the子 water, and the子 water overcomes the丙 fire. One overcomes the next, directly attacking the day stem, so one will certainly face criticism from many. Although the initial transmission寅 wood is the post-horse for 丙 day, it is buried under the未 earth, which is a grave for wood, and it is also overcome by酉 metal below. It is surrounded by enemies above and below, and riding the horse only brings disgrace.

斷曰：旬首發用，號曰六儀。辰日支儀，亦居寅上，是六儀與支儀相併。凡占吉慶，不忌刑殺。干支上神，戌酉相害，必然賓主不和。華蓋覆日，百事昏晦。

Using the divine power of the first day of the ten-day period as the initiating transmission, it is called the Six Instruments. On a day of the branch Chen, the branch instrument also falls on Yin, so the Six Instruments and the branch instrument appear together. Therefore, when divining matters of good fortune and celebration, there is no need to avoid punishment and clash. However, the stem Wu on the day stem and the branch You on the day branch form the six harms, indicating that the host and guest will certainly have discord. Wu is also the Huagai star, overshadowing the day stem, causing confusion and lack of clarity in all affairs.

天時：墓神覆日，青龍入廟，陰雲之象。家宅：財神臨宅合宅，家道必豐，或恐修治房屋以致脫耗。功名：必待末傳官星填實，方為有濟。求財：可因貴人文書得財。

Heavenly conditions: The tomb deity is pressing upon the day stem, and the azure dragon returns to the temple of辰and戌, indicating a situation of dense clouds. Family residence: The wealth deity is present above the residence and harmonizes with the residence, so the family's fortune will certainly be abundant, but there is a fear that wealth may be spent away due to repairs of the house. Achieving fame: One must wait until the final transmission of the official star is no longer empty and filled in, then there is hope. Seeking wealth: One can obtain wealth by relying on the nobleman's recommendation or through written contracts and agreements.

婚姻：支干相害，占婚不利。胎產：二陽包陰，女孕，難產。疾病：病有積塊，四月占不吉。出行：恐不能起身。行人：人已起身，中道有阻。捕獲：晝占在西南，夜占在西北。兵戰：夜占稍吉。

Marriage: The day stem and day branch indicate mutual harm, suggesting unfavorable conditions for marriage. Pregnancy: Two yang elements surrounding one yin element indicate a female fetus, with difficult childbirth. Disease: A mass is formed in the abdomen, and the omen is unfavorable for those who inquire in the fourth month. Travel: There is a fear of being unable to move. Travelers: Although the person has already started the journey, there will be obstacles on the way. Capture: If divined during the day, the escaped person is in the southwest; if divined at night, the escaped person is in the northwest. Warfare: If divined at night, the omen is slightly favorable.

畢法云：兩蛇夾墓凶難免，末助初生三等論。課經云：戌加干，晝夜天將皆乘螣蛇，地盤之巳，亦是螣蛇之位，故名兩蛇夾墓，占病難救。如年命臨戌，天羅自裹，凶災尤甚。或亥為年命乘罡，則以虎沖蛇，庶得少延。心印賦云：寅加酉上為用初，中末未與子上居，行人遠至及文書。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When two Teng Snakes surround theTomb Spirit, misfortune is inevitable; if the final transmission generates and supports the first transmission, it should be divided into three categories for discussion. The "Ke Jing" explains: When the戌 is placed above the day stem, both the day and night generals are riding on the Teng Snake, and the巳 position on the earth plate is originally the native place of the Teng Snake, so it is called "two snakes surrounding the墓". In divination about illness, it is difficult to save the patient. If the year of the person's birth is exactly on the戌, it is like entering the heavenly net, and the misfortune becomes even heavier; if the亥 is the person's birth year and is riding on the Tiangang and the earth element of the辰, then it can borrow the power of the White Tiger to stir up the Teng Snake, and perhaps the time can be slightly extended. The "Xinyin Fu" says: When the寅 is placed on the酉 as the first transmission, and the middle and final transmissions fall on the positions of the未 and the子, it indicates the arrival of distant guests and matters related to documents.

課體：重審，從革。課義：交關利己，晝貴莫倚，夜將助才，金多生水。

The two aspects of the lesson pattern are: "Chong Shen" (Re-examination), which forms the "Cong Ge" (Metal transformation) with the three transmissions creating the Si-You-Chou metal triad. The lesson interpretation states: the heavenly stem and earthly branch interact and form harmonious connections, which are beneficial to me; during the day, the celestial general is subject to defeat, so it is unreliable; at night, the heavenly general belongs to earth, which can generate and support the wealth god; however, the excessive metal energy may instead nourish water, and water is the official ghost of the propitious fire, so good things may turn into misfortunes.

解曰：巳與申合，辰與酉合，申酉俱作日財，此交關之有利於己者。亥作晝貴，臨未被克，不可依倚。幸夜將純土，助起金局，財氣極旺。然恐金多生水，化而為鬼也。

Bing fire resides in the Si palace. Si combines with the Shen in the day branch, and the Chen in the day branch combines with the You in the heavenly stem. Shen and You, both metal, are Bing's wealth. This is a mutual exchange that benefits oneself. Hai water is the nobleman of the day, but it is now on Wei earth and is overcome, so it cannot be relied upon. Fortunately, since it is a night divination, the heavenly generals are all earth, which generate and assist the triple harmony of Si, You, and Chou metal, making the wealth very strong. However, strong metal generates water, which is the official ghost of Bing fire. This wealth may eventually turn into a misfortune.

斷曰：從革之課，三傳全財，利於功名，而不利於父母。宜於求財，而不宜於構訟。干上酉財，遁辛合日，但遭夾克，不能由己。簾幕臨干，試必高第。

This divination chart shows that all three transmissions are wealth signs, which is favorable for seeking official rank but may hinder the parents (wood is the official of fire, and metal overcomes wood). It is suitable for seeking wealth but not for initiating lawsuits. The酉 metal on the day stem represents wealth, and the hidden stem is 辛 which combines with 丙. However, it is sandwiched between two other signs and thus is overcome, meaning the wealth cannot be controlled by oneself. 酉 is also called the Curtain and Nobleman, located above the day stem, indicating that one will certainly achieve high rank in examinations.

天時：水母被墓，天罡指陽，不能得雨。家宅：妻財作病氣入墓，防妻有病。功名：三傳生官，不求自至。求財：宜得貴人婦女之財。婚姻：財旺生官，必定和諧。胎產：女孕難產。

Heavenly Conditions: The water deity responsible for rain is restrained by the storage place, and the Tiangang (Chen) points to the yang position, so rain will not come. Family Home: The wife's wealth line carries sickness and is in the storage place, so be cautious of the wife's illness. Achievements: The wealth of the three transmissions transforms into the official star, so achievements will come without seeking. Seeking Wealth: Wealth should be obtained from the nobleman or a woman. Marriage: Wealth strengthens the official star, so the couple will certainly be harmonious. Pregnancy and Childbirth: The fetus is female, and childbirth will be difficult.

疾病：晝占脾病，夜占腎病，防停食翻覆。出行：未能動身。行人：當有信來，尚在中途。捕獲：晝在南方，夜在東方。兵戰：有始無終。墳葬：發財損丁。

Disease: If divined during the day, it indicates illness of the spleen and stomach; if at night, it indicates illness of the kidney meridian. One should beware of food stagnation leading to recurring episodes. Travel: One cannot move immediately. Traveler: There will be news arriving first, but the person is still on the way. Capture: If divined during the day, the thief is in the south; if at night, the thief is in the east. Warfare: There is a beginning but no end. Burial: This place can bring wealth, but it will harm the family line.

畢法云：兩貴受克難干貴，合中犯殺蜜中砒。課經云：子加申，胎神坐於長生之上，大宜占孕，不利占產。酉為簾幕，臨於日上，大宜占試。倘年命再加酉上，必掇巍科。緣酉為從魁故也。纂要云：三傳作財，天將夜皆乘土，生起財神，占利必能遂意。指掌賦云：酉丑巳為獻刃，遠近俱受其傷。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When two noblemen are both restrained, seeking a nobleman from the stem is unlikely to succeed; within the triple harmony, there is hidden misfortune, like arsenic added to honey. The "Ke Jing" explains: When the child is placed on the position of Shen, the spirit of the fetus is in the position of growth, which is most suitable for predicting pregnancy, but not favorable for predicting childbirth. You, as the curtain and screen nobleman, is on the day stem, which is most suitable for predicting examinations; if the person's birth year and destiny also add to You, they will certainly pass a major examination, because You is the Congkui among the twelve gods. The "Zuanyao" says: When all three transmissions are wealth divinatory signs, and at night the heavenly general also rides earth to generate the wealth god, predicting profit will certainly be satisfactory. The "Zhipang Fu" says: The three gods You, Chou, and Si are called "Xian Ren", and both distant and near people will be harmed by them.

課體：重審，元胎。課義：財貴長生，傳內俱陳，迤邐相薦，夜變成迍。

The lesson pattern is "Re-examination" combined with the "Original Fetus" based on the fetal deity initiating the transmission. The meaning of the lesson indicates that the three auspicious deities - day wealth, day honor, and long life - are all present in the three transmissions, each succeeding the other in a progressive manner, indicating that someone will recommend a person from the side. However, in a night divination, the first transmission is occupied by Teng Snake and the final transmission by White Tiger, turning the auspicious signs into difficulties.

解曰：申為日財，亥為日貴，寅為丙火長生，三傳全值。初傳申金生水，中傳亥水生木，末傳寅木生干，迤邐相生，主人舉薦。夜占初蛇末虎，故變為迍悔也。斷曰：三傳脫支生干，眷豐宅狹，財神臨干合干，身裕財充之象。

The metal of the hour Shen is the wealth for the day stem Bing fire. The water of the hour Hai is the nobleman for the day stem Bing. The wood of the hour Yin is the growth of the fire of the day stem Bing. The three transmissions exactly include these three auspicious deities. The first transmission Shen generates the middle transmission Hai, which in turn generates the final transmission Yin. The Yin then turns back to generate the day stem Bing fire. This continuous generation indicates that someone will recommend the person. If the divination is done at night, the first transmission is occupied by Teng Snake and the final transmission by White Tiger, turning good fortune into difficulties. The three transmissions release the energy of the day branch and generate the day stem, indicating many family members but a narrow house. The wealth deity is near the day stem and harmonizes with it, indicating that the person is affluent and has sufficient wealth.

天時：三傳生日，晴光普照。家宅：人多屋少。功名：財旺生官。求財：得後防驚。婚姻：女益乎男，內助得人。胎產：女孕產順。疾病：脾胃之疾，宜節飲食。行人：行者立至。兵戰：晝吉夜忌。

Heavenly Time: All three transmissions are born from the day stem, indicating bright and widespread sunshine. Family Residence: Many people but few houses. Achievements: Wealth can generate official stars, leading to the expectation of fame. Seeking Wealth: After obtaining wealth, one should be cautious of disturbances. Marriage: The woman benefits the man, and one will marry a virtuous wife. Pregnancy and Childbirth: The fetus is female, and the delivery will be smooth. Illness: Spleen and stomach ailments, one should regulate diet. Travelers: Those who have left home will arrive soon. Warfare: Favorable if divined during the day, unfavorable if divined at night.

畢法云：三傳遞生人舉薦。指南：酉將午時占官運，曰：傳將財官，驛馬城吏，遞互相生，大吉之兆。曰此人向攖重罪下獄，生全為幸，矧有他望。曰月德發用，中絕末牛，謂之絕處逢生。支上皇恩化戌，今雖謫戍，後必顯達。果被赦，尋遷司空。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says: When the three transmissions are successively generated, it indicates that one will receive recommendations from others. The *Liu Ren Zhi Nan* records a case: using酉 as the month general and the time of午, the divination about official career is interpreted as the three transmissions and the heavenly general carrying wealth signs and official stars, along with the post-horse and the heavenly city officials, successively generating each other, which is a great auspicious sign. However, the person consulted said that the individual had previously committed a serious crime and was imprisoned; being able to preserve his life was already a fortunate outcome, how could there be any other hopes? The diviner then said that the monthly virtue initiated the transmission, the middle transmission was in the state of absolute decline, while the final transmission encountered a favorable condition, which is exactly being saved from a desperate situation. The day branch had the god of imperial grace transforming into the position of戌, indicating that although the person was currently demoted and exiled to the border, he would eventually achieve success. Later, he indeed received a pardon and was soon promoted to the position of Si Kong.

古鑑：戊申年卯加子占自身，曰：金生干水，亥生干申，寅生干亥，宅陰得辛，辛年十月，沖得身動。當往東二百里為寅地，又轉西北為亥地，復入原處，終年六十九矣。蓋宅陰戌中有辛，歲逢辛亥沖巳，十月建亥，故於是時宜動。然始為蛇擾，後為虎拒，往復不遠，終歸故地。若非蛇作丁神，恐亦難去。壽止六十九者，將為身，時為命，卯將子時，乃卯六子九之數，悉驗。

The "Ancient Mirror" records that in the year Wushen, with the卯 (Mao) added to the Zi (子), the divination about oneself states that metal is born from water,亥 (Hai) is born from申 (Shen), and寅 (Yin) is born from亥 (Hai) (the character "干" should be read as "于"). The hidden spirit of the day branch is the metal辛 (Xin), which is disturbed in the year Xinhai, and in the tenth month, movement is advised. One should first travel east for two hundred li to the land ruled by寅 (Yin), then turn to the northwest to the land ruled by亥 (Hai), and finally return to the original place, dying at the age of sixty-nine. This is because the hidden spirit of the house,戌 (Xu), contains the metal辛 (Xin), and the flowing year meets Xinhai, disturbing the Si (巳) palace. In the tenth month, the month is also Hai, so movement is appropriate. However, initially, the Teng Snake causes disturbance, and later the White Tiger blocks the way, so movement is limited, and one ultimately returns to the original place. If it were not for the Teng Snake also acting as the Ding spirit, perhaps even starting the journey would be difficult. The prediction of dying at sixty-nine is because the month general rules the body and the time rules the life. With the Mao general at the Zi hour, the number of Mao is six and the number of Zi is nine, combining to form the number sixty-nine, which later proved accurate.

課體：重審，勵德，間傳，涉三淵，天獄。課義：初財末官，仕宦忻歡，壬戌干覆，元子偷瞞。

The five categories of lesson patterns are: 'Re-examination' when the four lessons are incomplete and the initiating transmission is derived from the day stem and its yin counterpart; 'Intermittent Transmission' when the three transmissions proceed by skipping positions; 'Involving Three Depths' when the positions of Shen, Xu, and Zi descend successively; and 'Heavenly Prison' when the nobleman falls on Chen or Xu. The lesson meaning states that the first transmission is wealth and the final transmission is officialdom, which brings joy to those in official positions. However, the middle transmission has the position of Xu with the hidden壬water covering the day stem, and the final transmission has Zi water accompanied by the Black Tortoise, indicating secret theft and deceit.

解曰：初傳之申，乃日之財；末傳之子，乃日之官。仕宦遇之，無不欣然矣。但中傳戌墓，遁得壬水，遙剋日干。末傳子水為鬼，夜乘元武。傳財化鬼，其為偷盜而欺瞞者，實多也。常人占之，止宜攜財告貴，潔豆求神。

The first transmission is the metal of Shen, which is the wealth hexagram for a day stem of Bing. The final transmission is the water of Zi, which is the official star for a day stem of Bing. Officials encountering such a three-transmission pattern will find their wishes fulfilled. However, the middle transmission is the earth of Xu, which is the grave for fire. The hidden stem of the ten-day cycle is Ji, which is in a remote and distant position, thus remotely and strongly affecting the day stem. The final transmission of Zi water itself is the official star of Bing fire, and since it is a night divination, it is also accompanied by the Black Tortoise, which is associated with secret theft. The wealth hexagram thus transforms into the official star, indicating that there will be many instances of theft and deceit. For ordinary people who encounter this pattern, it is advisable to go with belongings to seek help from the nobleman, or to offer clean offerings to pray to the gods for protection.

斷日：涉三淵之課，不利前行。喜干支上神作合，賓主情怡。支陰合日，干陰合支，彼此相懷，暗中莫逆。惟午加辰上，謂之朱雀入勾陳，凡占訟獄，其動非細，至難解釋。末傳子鬼可畏，幸干上未土可敵。但當坐守，凡吉凶事，應於辰日。

The divination shows that the three transmissions are progressively declining, indicating it is not favorable to take action forward. However, it is pleasing that the day stem and day branch are in mutual harmony, suggesting mutual affection between the parties involved; the hidden god of the day branch harmonizes with the day stem, and the hidden god of the day stem harmonizes with the day branch, showing both sides have good intentions and are very compatible in secret. The only concern is that the heavenly plate's午 (Wu) is placed on the earthly plate's辰 (Chen), which is called "Vermilion Bird entering Gou Chen." In matters of lawsuits or imprisonment, this movement is serious and very difficult to resolve. The final transmission, which is子 (Zi) water, represents an ominous official ghost, but fortunately the earthy soil of the day stem can control it. In conclusion, it is best to remain seated and hold firm, as all good or bad outcomes will be revealed on the day of辰 (Chen). (The term "断日" is a variant of "断曰".)

天時：水母被克，天罡指陽，日晴夜雨。家宅：青龍與六合生宅，喜氣盈庭之象。功名：財旺生官，即可到手：求財：宜速取之，遲則有變。

Heavenly conditions: The water deity in charge of rain is weakened, and the Tiangang (Chen) points to the yang position, so it will be sunny during the day and rainy at night. Family residence: The Azure Dragon and Liu He, two auspicious generals, support the house deity, indicating a joyful atmosphere throughout the family. Achieving fame and status: Wealth generates officialdom, so fame and status can be attained. Seeking wealth: One should hurry to obtain it, as delaying may lead to unexpected troubles.

婚姻：干支上神相合，秦晉可諧，胎產：孕成女，母子相合，胎吉產凶。疾病：心經或眼目之症，不能即愈，出行：陸路防口舌，水路吉。行人：中途有阻。捕獲：晝占是東方屠戶出身，夜占是綠林積賊，難獲。兵戰：利主不利客。

Marriage: If the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the day are harmonious, the two families can form a union. Pregnancy: The fetus is female, and the spirits of mother and child are harmonious, making the pregnancy auspicious, but delivery is inauspicious. Illness: The condition relates to the heart or eyes, and it is difficult to recover quickly. Travel: Traveling by land should beware of disputes and gossip, but traveling by water is favorable. Traveler: The traveler is obstructed on the way. Capture: If the thief is divined during the day, he is from the east as a butcher; if at night, he is a habitual bandit from the green forest, difficult to capture. Warfare: It is favorable for the defending side, but unfavorable for the attacking side.

畢法云：罡塞鬼戶任謀為。課經云：辰加寅為罡塞鬼戶，不論在傳與不在傳，能使眾鬼不能窺覷。宜陰謀私禱，合藥書符，無不亨利。指掌賦云：申戌子涉三淵，當隱於山林。集義云：申加午用。主爐火之事。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When Tiangang blocks the Ghost Gate, no matter how one plans, there will be no obstruction. The "Ke Jing" explains: When the Hourly Stem is placed on the Hourly Branch of Yin, it is called "Tiangang blocking the Ghost Gate." Whether this pattern is within the Three Transmissions or not, it will prevent all ghosts from peeking. It is suitable for secret planning and private prayers, and all matters such as preparing medicine and writing talismans will proceed smoothly. The "Zhipang Fu" says: When the three transmissions are in the order of Shen, Xu, and Zi, it is called "involving three deep pools," and it is suitable for retreating to the mountains and forests. The "Ji Yi" says: When Shen is placed on Wu as the initiating transmission, it indicates matters related to smelting and furnace work.

課體：別責，三奇，不備。課義：貴及旺龍，晝占即逢，鬼賊羊刃，夜卜須凶。

The three categories of lesson patterns are: 'Bie Ze' (separate responsibility), which occurs when the four lessons are incomplete and the transmission is determined by borrowed heavenly stems and triple harmony; 'San Qi' (Three Marvels), which refers to a lesson containing the three marvels; and 'Bu Bei' (incomplete), which occurs when one of the four lessons is missing. The lesson meaning states: if the divination is done in the daytime, the nobleman and the azure dragon in its prime appear together, bringing immediate good fortune; but if done at night, the same position becomes the official ghost carried by Tai Yin and the yang ren transformed from theLiu He, leading to immediate misfortune.

解曰：初傳亥水，晝乘貴人。中末及干上之午火，皆為日旺。晝皆乘龍，體用俱吉。若逢夜卜，則貴人為太陰而作鬼，青龍為六合而作刃，動必罹其凶矣。

The first transmission is亥 water which in the daytime is accompanied by the celestial virtue nobleman. The middle transmission, final transmission and the day stem all have午 fire, which is the flourishing position for丙 day. In the daytime, these positions are all accompanied by the azure dragon, making the structure and useful god both auspicious. If the divination is done at night, the nobleman changes to tai yin, and the亥 water reveals its official ghost nature. The azure dragon changes to liu he, and the午 fire reveals its yang ren nature. Any action taken will inevitably bring misfortune.

斷曰：別責之課，又名蕪淫。陰陽不備，止宜脫節離根，別尋頭緒，凡事皆當借徑而行。又干神臨支生支，乃不自尊大，受屈於人之象。占者守則有餘，動則末利。

The alternative accusation lesson is also called "Wu Yin," which refers to the four lessons having an incomplete balance of yin and yang. In such a case, one should detach from old roots and branches and seek new beginnings, as all matters must be approached indirectly. Moreover, the day stem is influenced by a heavenly stem that is connected to the day branch and generates it, indicating a lack of self-confidence and a tendency to suffer from others' injustice. When this lesson is drawn, it is advisable to remain content and avoid unnecessary actions, as excessive movement will bring no benefit (the term "mo li" should be read as "wei li").

天時：青龍昇天，初傳亥水克干，日中乃雨。家宅：日祿生支，廩有餘粟。功名：官星乘晝貴發用，占名可許。求財：青龍乘旺臨身，宜守本分之財。婚姻：干上乘旺，支有德祿，可云佳偶。

Heavenly Conditions: The Azure Dragon rises to the zenith, the first transmission is亥 water which comes to overcome the day stem, and by noon there will be rain. Family Residence: The day stem's禄神 supports the day branch, and there is an abundance of grain and rice in the granary. Achievements: The official star rides upon the nobleman of the day and initiates transmission in the daytime, and seeking fame may be achieved. Wealth: The Azure Dragon is strong and approaches oneself, it is suitable to keep the wealth one is entitled to. Marriage: The heavenly stem on the day is strong, and the day branch carries the virtue god and禄神, which can be considered a good match.

胎產：不備在陰，孕乃成男。疾病：心經受病，或齒痛。出行：羅網臨身，必有羈絆。行人：日臨於支，即至。捕獲：夜占在北方可捕。兵戰：晝占則吉，宜柔而勝之。

Talent and childbirth: The missing element is the Yin lesson, with Yin deficiency and Yang solidity, indicating a male fetus. Disease: The illness is in the heart meridian, or there is toothache. Travel: Heaven's net and earth's trap envelop oneself, there will certainly be obstacles on the way. Traveler: The day stem is on the day branch, the person will arrive soon. Capture: If the divination is done at night, the capture can be made in the north. Warfare: Divination in the daytime is auspicious, one should win by being gentle.

畢法云：所謀多拙逢羅網。課經云：干上乘干前一辰，支上乘支前一辰，名天羅地網。守己則為支干乘旺，動謀即為羅網纏身。倘有官人占遇天羅，主丁父服，遇地網主丁母憂。括囊賦云：日臨辰位，招兩姓以同居。六壬占訣云：干臨支生支，名歷虛格。蓋我上他門，願盡心力，所為歷虛也。凡占利於他人，不利自己。主爐火之事。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When encountering the Heavenly Net and Earthly Net, most plans will be clumsy and difficult to achieve. The "Ke Jing" explains: When the Day Stem is occupied by the god of the previous stem, and the Day Branch is occupied by the god of the previous branch, it is called the Heavenly Net and Earthly Net. When one is content with one's own position, it shows that the stem and branch are each in their strong positions. But once one takes action and plans something, it becomes a net that entangles. If an official encounters the Heavenly Net, it indicates mourning for the father; encountering the Earthly Net indicates mourning for the mother. The "Kuanang Fu" says: When the Day Stem is located at the position of the Day Branch, it will lead to two families living together in the same place. The "Liu Ren Zhan Jue" says: When the Day Stem is on the branch and also generates the branch, the pattern is called "Li Xu" — it is like me entering someone else's gate, willing to devote myself to help him, hence called Li Xu. In all divinations, it is favorable to others but unfavorable to oneself. This pattern also relates to matters concerning smelting and furnace work.