On the Jiwei day, fifth arrangement: stem on Mao

課體：元首，曲直，狡童。課義：虎乙夜占，木局為傳，常人仕宦，總受迍邅。

The lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou," indicating that the first lesson has the upper overcoming the lower, with a proper and upright transmission, and the matter is upright. It also includes "Qu Zhi," meaning the three transmissions form the wood triad of Hai, Mao, and Wei. Additionally, it includes "Jiao Tong," which represents a situation where a man seeks a woman but she does not follow, indicating a perverse and improper situation. The lesson meaning states that at night, the White Tiger and the hidden Yi wood arrive together, and the three transmissions form a wood official ghost structure. Whether a common person or an official, they will experience some difficulties and obstacles.

解曰：水土生申死卯，又遁乙鬼，夜乘白虎，臨干發用而克干，常人必罹病訟。仕宦遇之，以官星作死氣，則白虎不作催官，故亦不免於迍邅也。

Water and earth are born in Shen and die in Mao. Mao also hides out the wood of Yi, which for Ji earth is the official ghost. If at night the divination falls on Mao with the White Tiger riding over it, and the day stem is the initial transmission, it will instead reverse and overcome the day stem. Common people encountering this lesson are likely to suffer illness or get into legal trouble. Officials encountering it, although the official star might normally indicate promotion, are unable to benefit from the White Tiger's effect because Mao is a place of death qi, so they still face setbacks.

斷曰：曲直之課，先曲後直，干支各乘死氣，止宜休息，不利動謀。中傳雖財而成鬼局，貪才取禍。曲直作鬼，主有枷杻之患。

The trend of the Qu Zhi lesson is first to bend and then to stretch, but at present the day stem and day branch are both afflicted by death qi, making it suitable only for quiet rest and recuperation, and unfavorable for action or planning. Although the middle transmission belongs to the wealth hexagram, it combines with the initial and final positions to form an official ghost structure. Pursuing wealth will bring trouble. Since the wood structure has transformed into official ghost, it also indicates the danger of being imprisoned or restrained.

天時：三傳剋日，先雨後風。家宅：死氣克宅，夜占極凶。功名：官乘死氣，春占甚利。求財：當有婦女說合取財。婚姻：占女不吉。胎產：神死將凶，母子不吉。疾病：晝占乃腎經之疾，夜占乃脾土之疾，十月占凶。出行：不利。行人：即至。捕獲：當是徒配人。兵戰：裡勾外連，防人侵害。

Questioning about the weather: The three transmissions all overcome the day stem, first there will be rain and then wind will arise. Questioning about the family residence: Death Qi comes to overcome the residence hexagram, and it is extremely dangerous at night. Questioning about official rank: The official star is riding on Death Qi, only when spring comes and wood is strong will it be greatly beneficial. Questioning about seeking wealth: There will be a woman involved in the matter to obtain wealth. Questioning about marriage: The divination about the female party is unfavorable. Questioning about pregnancy and childbirth: The god that is present is already dead, and the general that is riding is also凶, so both mother and child are not favorable. Questioning about illness: If divined during the day, it is a problem with the kidney meridian; if divined at night, it is a problem with the spleen earth; if divined in the tenth month, it is凶. Questioning about travel: It is unfavorable. Questioning about a person on the way: He will arrive immediately. Questioning about capture: The person captured will be someone who is exiled or in servitude. Questioning about warfare: There is internal and external collusion, one should be cautious of someone taking advantage of the situation to cause harm.

畢法云：人宅皆死各衰羸。指南：丁丑年午將戌時，占推升撫院得否，並日後結局若何。曰：目今會推必遂，但結局不佳耳。用合干支，傳成官局，推升必矣。但干支死傷，喪吊全逢。又貴履天羅，斗繫日本。行年酉金，沖破官局，末後大有不如意事。後果以流賊犯界，遣將守禦，全軍覆沒，丁艱而歸。課經：辛巳年丑將加巳，占陳留縣被賊安危，曰：木局克身，人宅皆逢死氣，又為喪門死神。引中傳天后入墓，主妻財受驚，大凶之課。後果遇賊，家口喪失殆盡。

The *Bifa Fu* says that when both the person and the house are located in the area of death qi, both sides are weak and lack vitality. The *Liu Ren Zhi Nan* records that in the year Dingchou, with the hour of Xu under the general of Wu, someone asked whether he could be promoted to the position of governor, and also inquired about his future outcome. The divination concluded that the promotion would certainly be approved, but the outcome would not be good. The reasoning was that the initiating transmission and the day stem and day branch were in harmony, and the three transmissions formed an official star pattern, so promotion was certain. However, the heavenly stems and earthly branches were both in the areas of death and injury, and both the mourning-and-condolence spirit and the death deity were encountered. The nobleman was also on the heavenly net, and the北斗 (Big Dipper) was aligned with the day stem's position. The person's age in the chart was in You metal, which clashed with Mao wood, breaking the official pattern. Therefore, in the end, there would be great dissatisfaction. Later, bandits invaded the area, and he sent generals to defend, but the entire army was destroyed. He also encountered the death of his parents and had to resign and return home. The *Ke Jing* records that in the year Xinsi, with the general of Si added to Si, someone asked whether Chenliu County would be safe from bandits. The divination concluded that the wood pattern was attacking the person, both the person and the house were in the area of death qi, and it was also the time of the mourning-and-condolence spirit and the death deity. The middle transmission brought in the Heavenly Empress into the grave, indicating that the wife and wealth would be disturbed, which was a major凶 (dangerous) chart. Later, bandits indeed attacked, and the entire family was lost.

課體：知一，四絕，無祿。課義：鬼宿鬼門，卦號離魂，酉金勿恃，生禍之根。

The lesson pattern is "Zhi Yi," meaning that among the four lessons there are two pairs of identical ones. The group that harmonizes with the day stem is chosen for initiating transmission, indicating a situation with two possible outcomes requiring a choice. It is also combined with "Si Jue," meaning that the four lessons are cut off above and below with no generation; and also combined with "Wu Lu," meaning that all four lessons are instances of upper overcoming lower, leaving the day stem without support. The lesson meaning states: "Wei is the ghost mansion, Yin is the ghost gate. When these two are combined, this pattern is called Li Hun (Departed Soul). Although You metal can control Yin ghost, it cannot be relied upon, for it is actually the source of misfortune."

解曰：寅為鬼門，未乃鬼宿，寅未相加，卦號離魂，有人入鬼門之象，占病甚凶。酉能制鬼，似可恃為救神。不知初生末傳，迤邐助寅，反為生禍之根。是寅之臨於未者，酉實迫之也，寧可恃乎。

The position of Yin is the ghost gate, and the position of Wei is the ghost mansion. When Yin is placed over Wei, this pattern is called Li Hun, which signifies the meaning of a living person entering the ghost gate. When divining about illness, it is extremely ominous. You Jin can control Yin Mu official ghost, appearing to be a reliable saving deity; however, it is unknown that the first transmission leads all the way to the final transmission, turning around and instead promoting Yin Mu. Thus, You Jin becomes the root of causing disaster. The reason Yin Mu is able to suppress Wei Tu is precisely because of the pressure from You Jin. Such a saving deity is nowhere reliable.

斷曰：四絕之課，三傳自刑，占病占訟，皆非所宜。四上克下，名曰無祿，凡謀不順，卑幼有傷。巳火長生，乘虎而臨於墓，父母亦防刑剋。離魂之格，並防有鬼邪魘魅。

When the Four Absolute Lessons are combined with the Three Transmissions involving self-punishment, it is unsuitable for divination regarding illness or lawsuits. If all four Lessons are dominated by the upper spirits overcoming the lower ones, this is called no fortune, and all endeavors will be obstructed. The younger generation and small children in the family may also suffer injuries. The fire in the巳 position is originally the place of growth, but it is occupied by the White Tiger and also falls on the tomb position, so even parents and elders need to be cautious of punishment and conflict. Since this is a pattern of a soul departing, one must also be careful of ghosts and evil spirits causing trouble, and being haunted by nightmares.

天時：寅木剋日，風霾蔽天，翌日得雨。家宅：病氣克宅，染病者多。功名：官臨身宅，功名到手。求財：財爻入墓，四季占之得。婚姻：不吉。胎產：女孕，即產。疾病：金土受病，九月占凶。出行：不吉。行人：馬與支合，即至。捕獲：在西北方。兵戰：互有勝敗。

Questioning about the weather: The wood of寅 is overcoming the day stem, there is wind and sand blocking the sky, and it will rain only after two days. Questioning about the family residence: sickness energy is overcoming the residence hexagram, there are many sick people in the family. Questioning about official rank: the official star is present on both the person and the residence, official rank can be obtained. Questioning about seeking wealth: the wealth hexagram is in the墓, it must be in the months of辰, 戌, 丑, or 未 to be able to obtain wealth. Questioning about marriage: not auspicious. Questioning about pregnancy: it is a female fetus, about to give birth. Questioning about illness: the illness is in the metal of the lung and the earth of the spleen, if questioned in the ninth month it is凶. Questioning about travel: not auspicious. Questioning about a traveler: the post-horse and the day branch are in harmony, the traveler will arrive immediately. Questioning about capture: the person is in the northwest. Questioning about battle: both sides have mutual victories and defeats.

畢法云：干支全傷防兩損，夫婦蕪淫各有私。指南：己巳臘月丑將午時占，曰：正時勝光，值事天空，必為章奏而占。曰：吉凶若何？曰：四課克下，名為無祿。況貴乘旬空，龍神下克，主在上者不足。輕則降罰，重則削權。又財官祿馬，俱入墓絕，以急流勇退為佳。朱雀乘天喜，還得好音歸里，後果準冠帶閒住而歸。

The "Bifa Fu" says that if both the day stem and day branch are injured, one should beware of mutual failure between people and their homes; husband and wife are each indulging in licentiousness, hiding private affairs from each other. The "Liu Ren Zhi Nan" records: in the year Jisi, on the twelfth lunar month, with the hour of午 and the general of Chou, the divination begins by stating that the time is at the position of Shengguang in the hour of午, and the general is "Tian Kong." The person coming is certainly seeking divination regarding a memorial document. When asked about fortune and misfortune, the answer is: all four lessons are instances of upper overcoming lower, known as no salary; furthermore, the nobleman is riding on the旬空, and the Azure Dragon is overcome by the lower god, indicating that the superior person is unreliable. Lightly, he may be reprimanded; severely, he may lose his position. Moreover, wealth, official rank, salary, and horse all fall into the墓绝, so it is better to withdraw early. Fortunately, the Vermilion Bird is riding on Heavenly Joy, so one can still receive a good message and return home. Later, it was indeed approved to retain the position of Capping and retire to his hometown in leisure.

課體：反吟，井欄射，八專，無親。課義：初值丁馬，動意難舍，守空撞空，漸為貧者。

The lesson pattern is "Reverse Chant," with the celestial and earthly plates in six clashes, indicating events that are fluctuating and unstable. It also includes "Well Shaft Shooting," resembling a wooden beam placed on top of a well, which is unsteady and uncertain. Furthermore, it combines with "Eight Special" and "No Kinship." "No Kinship" means that the earthy element Wu cannot overcome anything, and can only remotely use the壬 water in the亥 palace, leading to a sense of detachment in human relationships. The lesson meaning states: the first transmission is both the Ding spirit and the post-horse, indicating that the impulse to act cannot be restrained; however, what is being held onto is empty void, and what is encountered is also empty void, leading to a gradual decline in life.

解曰：巳為驛馬，又值旬丁，用作初傳，動不容己。丑土作空亡，而臨於干上，是守空也。既而入傳，是撞空也。四課三傳，盡皆空陷。惟餘一丁，豈非貧乏之象。

The巳 is both the Post-horse of the Jiwei day and hides the spirit of Ding in the ten-day cycle. It becomes the first transmission, causing people to be unable to stop moving. The丑 earth is exactly in the旬空, and it is also located above the day stem, which is called guarding the empty. Then the丑 enters the three transmissions, which is called colliding with the empty. All four lessons and three transmissions fall into empty or adverse positions, leaving only the Ding spirit in motion. This is precisely the image of poverty.

斷曰：反吟之課，格合井欄。如井上架木，易欹易斜，不能長久。事多重疊，喜憂兩來。凡事旁求易就，直道難容，有大事化小，小事化無之象。

Reverse Chant divination matches the well rim pattern here: it is like placing wood on top of a well opening, leaning to one side, unable to last long. Events often repeat themselves, with both joy and worry arriving together. Matters are more easily resolved by taking an indirect approach rather than going straight ahead, which proves unworkable. Overall, it signifies reducing major issues to minor ones and making minor ones disappear.

天時：日上逢空，青龍又陷，不能得雨。家宅：龍后皆空，家徒壁立之象。功名：申酉年命人吉。求財：無所得。婚姻：支干盡空，占婚不吉。胎產：陰變為男，腹空易產。疾病：脾肺之疾，新病吉，久病凶。出行：丁馬雖動，中末空亡，不能起程。行人：天罡加季，行人立至。捕獲：在西北豬廁左右。兵戰：主客皆勞而無功。

Inquiring about the weather: The day stem meets the旬空, and the Azure Dragon also falls into the empty place, unable to obtain rain. Inquiring about the household: The Azure Dragon and Heavenly Empress both fall into the empty place, indicating a situation of extreme poverty. Inquiring about official rank: Those whose destiny or age stem is in the positions of Shen or You will be auspicious. Inquiring about wealth: Nothing can be obtained. Inquiring about marriage: Both the day stem and day branch fall into the empty place, indicating an inauspicious marriage fortune. Inquiring about childbirth: Yin energy turns into Yang energy, indicating the birth of a boy, and an empty abdomen makes childbirth easy. Inquiring about illness: Problems with the spleen and lungs, new illness is not a problem, but chronic illness is ominous. Inquiring about travel: Although the Ding god and the post-horse are activated, the middle transmission and final transmission both fall into the empty place, ultimately unable to travel. Inquiring about a missing person: The Tiangang is placed on the positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, indicating the missing person will arrive immediately. Inquiring about capturing: The person is hidden in the northwest area near the pigpen and toilet. Inquiring about warfare: Both the host and the guest sides will be in vain.

畢法云：不行傳者考初時。課經云：己未日干上丑，支上亦丑，乃是四課全空格。經曰：四課無形，事不出名，縱然出也，也是虛聲。訂訛云：此課如遇吉神良將，凡事半遂，尤喜見青龍救護。精蘊云：丑加未，未加丑，作年命日干者，占試必中魁元。緣丑中有斗，未中有鬼，合而為魁也。秘要云：未土無克，以未宮己土遙射亥宮壬水為用，全是沖散，故名無親。

The "Bifa Fu" says that if the three transmissions are not present, there is no way to take the transmission, so one should look back at the first transmission and the time of divination. The "Ke Jing" says: on the day stem of Jiwei, the stem is Chou and the branch is also Chou, which is the pattern of four lessons being completely empty; the text explains that when the four lessons have no form or substance, things cannot be transmitted and become famous, even if they are transmitted, they are only empty fame. The "Ding'e" says: if this lesson meets auspicious deities and good generals, things can still achieve half success, especially when the Azure Dragon comes to protect. The "Jingyun" says: when Chou is added to Wei and Wei is added to Chou, and it falls on the person's destiny, year, or day stem, predicting an examination will surely result in the top rank; this is because Chou contains the Big Dipper and Wei contains Ghost Mansion, and the combination of Big Dipper and Ghost Mansion forms the character "Kui." The "Miyao" says: the earth of Wei has nothing to overcome, so one must use the Ji earth in the Wei palace to remotely target the Ren water in the Hai palace as the useful god; since they are entirely in a conflicting and dispersing state, it is called "no kinship."

課體：知一，鑄印，勵德。課義：財既雙空，丁馬虛逢，卯鬼宜助，凶禍難容。

The lesson pattern indicates knowing one, combining "casting the seal" and cultivating virtue. "Casting the seal" refers to the situation where the巳 (Si) is added to the戌 (Xu), resembling the image of melting metal to cast a seal, indicating the possibility of obtaining an official seal. Cultivating virtue means the nobleman is located at卯 (Mao) or酉 (You), which is favorable for those who uphold righteousness. The lesson meaning states: the water representing wealth and the first transmission both fall into kongwang, indicating that the wealth element is empty on both ends; although the ding spirit and the post-horse are in motion, it is merely a hollow movement. The卯 (Mao) wood official ghost in the final transmission should have supported the first transmission, but unfortunately, misfortune follows, and it cannot be contained.

解曰：子水為財臨宅，空而無用。發用之巳火，丁馬相併，又落空陷，是虛逢而已。末傳卯鬼，宜助初傳之丁馬，但晝夜上乘元虎，凶禍必動而難容也。

The water of the Zi branch is the wealth hexagram on the Jiwei day, but it is located on the dwelling hexagram and falls into Kongwang, making it appear good but ineffective. The fire of the Si branch, which is the first transmission, is accompanied by the Ding spirit and the Post-horse, yet both are also in Kongwang, so the movement is only illusory. The wood of the Mao branch, which is the final transmission, is the official ghost. It should ideally support the first transmission's Ding horse, but during the day it is accompanied by the Black Tortoise and at night by the White Tiger, both beingInauspicious General, so once trouble arises, it cannot be contained.

斷曰：鑄印之課，占官則吉。夜占簾幕臨干，占試必中。胎神臨干支干之上，占妻必孕。末傳助起初傳巳火生干，必得旁人暗助。但生氣入墓，不利生計及長上之事。

A divination about casting an official seal indicates good fortune for official positions. When divined at night, the nobleman is near the day stem, indicating certain success in an examination. The fetal spirit is above the day stem and day branch, indicating that the wife is pregnant. The final transmission receives support from the initial transmission's巳 fire, which nourishes the day stem, indicating that others will secretly assist. However, the current life qi has entered the storage, which is unfavorable for livelihood and endeavors, as well as matters concerning superiors.

天時：巳火生日，晴而不雨。家宅：貴人臨宅，平庶必遭官訟。功名：得差得位。求財：財空難覓。婚姻：兩空不吉。胎產：胎損產吉。疾病：肺與膀胱有病，當即愈。出行：求名吉，商賈不利。行人：尚未啟行。捕獲：晝占賊在西南，夜占賊在正西，防走脫。兵戰：守則利。

Questioning about the weather: the fire in the fourth earthly branch generates and supports the day stem, indicating clear skies with no rain. Questioning about the household: the nobleman is present above the house, but ordinary people cannot afford it, which instead indicates encountering legal troubles. Questioning about official positions: both an appointment and a position are obtained. Questioning about seeking wealth: the wealth element falls into an empty position, making it difficult to find. Questioning about marriage: both the day stem and day branch are empty, which is inauspicious. Questioning about childbirth: the fetus is injured, but the delivery goes smoothly. Questioning about illness: there is illness in the lungs and bladder, but it will soon recover. Questioning about travel: traveling for the pursuit of official positions is favorable, but it is unfavorable for business. Questioning about a missing person: the person has not yet started moving. Questioning about capturing a thief: during the day, the thief is in the southwest; at night, the thief is in the due west; be cautious of him escaping. Questioning about warfare: taking a defensive position is advantageous.

畢法云：胎財生氣妻懷孕。指南：辛未四月酉將辰時占功名。曰：月內定轉掌垣，因月建虎馬發用，又是鑄印乘軒故也。但嫌貴空，恐居官難於久任。果轉吏科掌垣，後以武場事降謫。占驗：辛巳十月寅將酉時占起復。曰：仲冬月必有起官之徵，蓋干上貴人雖空，幸乘進氣，交仲冬子水司令，填實旬空，便當擢用。且虎馬丁神發用，作歲君生日，又四墓覆生，已廢復興之象，起官何疑，至期果推補兵曹。

The *Bifa Fu* says that if the fetal god, wealth hexagram, and life qi appear together, it indicates that the wife is pregnant. The *Liu Yin Zhi Nan* records that in the year Xinwei, in the fourth lunar month, with the general You and the time Chen, a divination about official rank was made. The interpretation said that within this month, a transfer to a position of authority would certainly occur, because the month builder, white tiger, and post-horse all initiated the transmission together, and also met the pattern of casting an official seal and riding in a carriage. However, the nobleman fell into an empty period, so there was a worry that this official position would not last long. Later, he indeed transferred to the position of head of the personnel department, but later was demoted due to military affairs. Another divination case: in the year Xinsi, in the tenth lunar month, with the general Yin and the time You, a divination about restoring an official position was made. The interpretation said that in the middle of winter, specifically in the eleventh lunar month, there would certainly be signs of being reinstated, because although the nobleman on the day stem fell into an empty period, he was riding on a rising qi, and when the water of the Zi branch became dominant in the middle of winter, filling the empty period, he would be reinstated. Moreover, the white tiger, post-horse, and Ding god all initiated the transmission, and also formed the pattern of the year god being the day stem. The four graves reversed to nourish the day stem, which is the image of being discarded and then revived. How could there be any doubt about being reinstated? Indeed, he was later appointed to a position in the Ministry of War as expected.

課體：重審，曲直，三奇，狡童。課義：三木並立，合成曲直，取則為災，不取可惜。

The lesson pattern is "Chong Shen," which refers to the second lesson where the thief is below and the ruler above, requiring careful reconsideration before a decision is made; it also involves a curved and straight wood structure, combined with the "Three Marvels," meaning the three transmissions contain a miraculous deity that offers assistance, indicating a fortunate transformation from misfortune. The lesson meaning states: in the lesson and transmissions, three卯 wood are aligned, forming a curved and straight wood structure; in this structure, the亥 water is originally a wealth element, but taking it would invite disaster, while not taking it is indeed a pity.

解曰：四課之上，兩得卯木。三傳之內，又見卯木。課傳相併，是三木並立也。三傳作合，會成曲直，是全鬼傷干矣。初傳亥水，乃是日財。干支發用，上乘閉口，孟待不取，財在眼前，急不能舍。取之又懼其化而為鬼，占者止宜以財告貴，納粟奏名。

The Four Lessons have two instances of the Wood branch Mao on top, and the Three Transmissions also contain Wood. When the Lessons and Transmissions are combined, there are three Woods standing together. The Three Transmissions form a curve and straight Wood pattern, and Wood is entirely considered as official ghosts for the Jiwei day stem. The Day Stem is constantly harmed. The first Transmission is the Water branch Hai, which is the wealth爻 for the Jiwei day. It originates from the Day Stem and Day Branch, and is in the closed mouth position. It was intended not to take it, but the wealth is right there, and it is hard to let go. If one really wants to take it, there is fear that it will transform into an official ghost. Those who divinate this lesson should only use money to beg for the Nobleman's help or make contributions to obtain an official title.

斷曰：曲直之課，類成官局，春占大利求官。明暗二鬼，坐於干支。夜乘白虎，常人不免人宅兩災。

This reading forms a pattern of official stars, which is most favorable for seeking official positions when it occurs in spring when wood is strong. However, if the clear ghost and hidden ghost are seated on the day stem and day branch respectively, and the reading is taken at night with the White Tiger, ordinary people will suffer losses in both people and property.

天時：三傳剋日，水上火下，風雨連綿之象。家宅：干支自克，防夫妻反目，亦防陰小越禮。功名：官星甚旺，發用三奇，功名大就。求財：取之防禍。婚姻：支干自刑，不利。胎產：陰極陽生，孕男產遲。疾病：脾土受病，或腎水不足，秋占可畏。出行：心孟歸而不能。捕獲：夥盜難擒，秋占方獲。兵戰：晝占凶，夜占吉。

Inquiring about the weather: All three transmissions are in conflict with the day stem, with water above and fire below, indicating continuous rain and wind. Inquiring about the household: Both the day stem and day branch are in conflict, so one should beware of marital discord and also of women and children acting against propriety. Inquiring about official rank: The official star is extremely strong, and with the three marvels initiating the transmission, there will be great success in official rank. Inquiring about seeking wealth: If one takes it, one should beware of misfortune. Inquiring about marriage: The day branch and day stem are in self-punishment, which is unfavorable. Inquiring about pregnancy: Yin reaches its extreme and Yang is born, indicating a male fetus, with a slow delivery. Inquiring about illness: The spleen earth is injured, or the kidney water is insufficient, and this is most dangerous in autumn. Inquiring about travel: One wants to return but cannot. Inquiring about capturing: It is a group of thieves, difficult to capture, and can only be caught in autumn. Inquiring about warfare: It is凶 if taken during the day, and吉 if taken at night.

畢法云：虎乘遁鬼殃非淺。斷驗：辛未四月申將辰時占。曰：此課占功名，將來遠大非常。傳將木局，內成官星，喜木命丁馬恩星以化之，逢凶化吉之象。且木逢初夏，正在榮旺之際，又蛇化為龍，將來自然事業日新，功名顯赫也。後果晉秩大司馬。

The "Bifa Fu" says that the White Tiger riding on the hidden stem's official ghost brings serious calamity. "Duanyan" records a case: in the year Xinwei, in the fourth lunar month, with the hour of Chen and the general of Shen, the divination was interpreted as follows: if this divination is about official rank, the future is promising and extraordinary. The three transmissions form a wooden structure, and internally the official star is formed. It is a good omen that the person is of a wooden destiny, and that the divine fire, post-horse, and favor star come to resolve the situation, indicating a transformation from misfortune to good fortune. Moreover, wood meets the beginning of summer, a time of flourishing and prosperity. Also, the Teng Snake transforms into the Azure Dragon, so the person's career will naturally improve day by day, achieving great success in official rank. Later on, he was indeed promoted to the position of Minister of War.

課體：八專，斬關，勵德。課義：一位財星，四戌來爭，爭之不已，致訟遭刑。

The lesson pattern remains Eight Special, combined with cutting the gate and encouraging virtue. The lesson meaning states: the entire chart has only one wealth star, the亥 water, but there are four heavy戌 earths all competing for it at the same time; the competition never ends, eventually leading to a lawsuit and bringing about legal punishment. The Eight Special pattern originally indicates a situation where the person and the matter are not clearly separated, but here it further shows a scenario where many people are competing for a single sum of money.

解曰：發用之亥水，乃是日財，課傳之中，獨此一水。而課傳四重戌土相爭此亥，是人多財少，爭必不止。戌上乘雀主訟，且又戌未相刑，構訟遭刑，其能免乎。

The亥 water in the first transmission is the wealth hexagram of the Jiwei day, and among the four lessons and three transmissions, there is only this single water. Yet, both the lesson and the transmission contain four戌 earths competing for this one亥. It is like many people fighting for a little wealth, and the struggle cannot be stopped. The戌 is also occupied by the Vermilion Bird, which governs disputes, documents, and legal matters. Moreover, the戌 and the未 are in mutual conflict, leading to litigation and punishment. There is no way to avoid this.

斷曰：斬關之課，利逃亡而不利伏匿。貴人立於卯酉，曰勵德，利君子而不利小人。若己土寄生干寅，則亥為絕神，亦宜結絕財物事。干支同位，又名懶於取財，懼爭奪也。

The divination chart indicating a cut-off gate is favorable for fleeing and escaping, but not for hiding. When the Nobleman is positioned at the卯 or酉 positions, this is called reinforcing virtue, benefiting the virtuous gentleman but harming the petty person. The己 earth element is born in寅, and亥 is the terminal point for己 earth, thus making it suitable to settle old financial matters. When the day stem and day branch are in the same position, there is a saying called reluctance to seek wealth, meaning fear of getting involved in disputes.

天時：朱雀乘墓，昏晦之象。家宅：宅內三刑皆全，刑傷難免。功名：貴祿不見，占官不利。求財：有爭。婚姻：晝占可用。胎產：胎上乘酉，私胎育女。疾病：金水之疾，五月占不吉。遺失：夜元乘財，物必賊竊，宜向東北捕之。出行：水陸兩途，俱各中平。行人：天罡加季，行者立至。兵戰：宜謹密，全功。墳葬：龍脈不真，朝山不甚高聳，且多散亂。

Questioning about the weather: The Vermilion Bird is riding the tomb god, and the sky is dark. Questioning about the household: Within the house, the three punishments of Chou, Xu, and Wei are all present, so injuries are inevitable. Questioning about official rank: The nobleman and the official god do not appear, which is unfavorable for official positions. Questioning about seeking wealth: There will certainly be competition. Questioning about marriage: It is still acceptable to use the divination during the day. Questioning about pregnancy: The fetal god is riding the酉 metal, indicating a secret pregnancy, and the child will be female. Questioning about illness: Illnesses related to the lung metal and kidney water are unfavorable in the fifth month. Questioning about lost items: Divination at night shows the Black Tortoise riding the wealth爻, indicating the item was definitely stolen by a thief, and it is advisable to search in the northeast direction. Questioning about travel: Both water and land routes are only average. Questioning about a traveler: The Tiangang is placed at the position of the four seasons, indicating the traveler will arrive immediately. Questioning about warfare: It is advisable to keep secrets in order to achieve complete success. Questioning about burial: The dragon line is not genuine, the facing mountain is not high enough and is scattered and not gathered.

畢法云：貴人蹉跌事參差。課經云：晝貴臨於夜地，夜貴臨於旦方，如告貴干謁，多不歸一。集義云：戌作朱雀加未，主犬子吠人。照膽秘訣云：日刑殺到憂妻妾。雲霄賦云：內室專權，有仙女跨雲之象(巳到寅宮)。三才賦云：魁罡臨處，多生詞訟。

The "Bifa Fu" states that the Nobleman's position is unstable, leading to inconsistent outcomes. The "Ke Jing" says: when the Nobleman of the day falls into the position of the Nobleman of the night, and the Nobleman of the night falls into the position of the Nobleman of the day, those who seek help from the Nobleman or visit him are likely to receive inconsistent responses. The "Ji Yi" says: when the Vermilion Bird is on Wu and also on Wei, it indicates that the family dog will bark at people. The "Zhaochan Mijue" says: when the刑杀 (punishment and killing) in the Day Branch is in place, one should worry about wife and concubine. The "Yunxiao Fu" says: when the inner household woman holds power, there is an image of a fairy riding clouds, which refers to the position of Si falling into the position of Yin. The "Sancai Fu" says: where the魁罡 (Kui Gang) is present, there is often disputes and lawsuits.

課體：八專，獨足。課義：此係獨足，脫欺疊逐，舟車宜駕，婢逃歸屋。

The lesson pattern is called Eight Specialities, combined with "Solo Foot." Solo Foot is an extremely rare pattern in Six壬. All three transmissions and the day stem and day branch fall on Wei. The entire chart stands on only one foot. The lesson meaning says: This lesson is called Solo Foot, and both leakage and evasion, as well as deception, come one after another. Movement should only rely on boats and vehicles, just like a fleeing servant girl who eventually has to return to the house, and cannot go far.

解曰：三傳干支，皆在未上。七百二十課之中，惟此一課，名曰獨足。酉為敗氣，而又脫己土之氣，重疊逢之，甚不利也。既止一足，非舟車不能行動，惟利水行。酉為婢，逃歸屋者，喻不能遠去而走脫也。

The Three Transmissions and both the Day Stem and Day Branch fall on the Earthly Branch Wei (土). Among the 720 divination cases, only this one has this configuration, so it is called a single foot. You (酉) is the declining phase of Ji Earth, and it also drains and consumes Ji Earth's energy. When this happens layer by layer, it is very unfavorable. Since there is only one foot left, one cannot move without relying on boats or vehicles, especially favoring travel by water. In terms of class gods, You represents a servant girl, and the statement that the servant girl runs away but must return home serves as a metaphor for a person who cannot escape easily and cannot go far.

斷曰：獨足之課，寸步難移。又己土生酉，夜占乘後，亦為脫上逢脫。申加午，子加戌，兩貴受克，不利干謁。惟宜守己，尚爾費力。

A single-legged divination chart indicates that people find it very difficult to move forward. The earth element JI is born in You but has already lost its strength, and during the night, when the divination is on You, it is also occupied by the water element Heavenly Empress, which further drains its strength. This is called "being weakened again after being weakened." The element Shen is placed on Wu, and Zi is placed on Xu, so the two noblemen of day and night both suffer from being overcome. Therefore, the upper gate dryness is not suitable. At present, it is only appropriate to stay within one's own position, and even so, some effort will still be required.

天時：三傳皆畢，天不能晴。家宅：敗神脫宅，貧耗之象。功名：占官不利，試中亞魁。求財：不得。婚姻：酉乘后合最忌。胎產：胎不成，產不足。疾病：肺病可愈。遺失：財上乘元，家賊所竊，宜向西方，近池廁處覓之。出行：不宜。行人：未至。兵戰：不利。

Questioning about the weather: All three transmissions belong to the Net mansion, which governs rain, so the sky will not clear. Questioning about the household: The declining god is draining the household's energy, indicating poverty and loss. Questioning about official rank: It is unfavorable for holding an official post, and taking an exam would result in only getting second place. Questioning about seeking wealth: Wealth cannot be obtained. Questioning about marriage: The酉 position is occupied by the Heavenly Empress and also meets the Liu He, which is most unfavorable. Questioning about pregnancy: The fetus cannot form properly, and even if childbirth occurs, it is due to insufficient months. Questioning about illness: Lung disease can be cured. Questioning about lost items: The wealth element is occupied by the Black Tortoise, indicating that a family member has taken it. It is advisable to search near the western area near the water pool and toilet. Questioning about travel: It is not advisable. Questioning about a traveler: The traveler has not yet arrived. Questioning about warfare: It is unfavorable.

畢法云：兩貴受克難干貴。古鑑：男命戊申巳加辰，占子息曰：三傳皆酉，為少女。與日辰合，算其五數，當生五女。行年上見卯為長男，與元武相沖，男不成胎。酉為大腸，又為女色，主好色而得腸風。酉數六，未數八，壽止四十八而已，果驗。又：同日占訟，曰：兩邊俱不得力，官當自行，干貴無益。後果縣宰潛往定驗矣。又同日占生理曰：酉為兌為澤，六合為船，不利於陸。若舟行，利可十倍，皆驗。

The *Bifa Fu* says that if both the day and night noblemen are afflicted, it is difficult to seek help from the nobleman. The *Gujian* records a case of a man born in the year of Wushen. He cast a divination for his children using the combination of Si and Chen. The divination said that all three transmissions were酉, which belongs to a young woman. The酉 was in harmony with the day branch, and according to the five numbers associated with酉, he would have five daughters. The year pillar showed卯, which represents a son, but卯 was in conflict with the Black Tortoise, so the son could not be formed.酉 in the human body corresponds to the large intestine and also to female color, so this man had a strong desire for women and suffered from intestinal bleeding. The number of酉 is six, and the number of未 is eight, so his lifespan was limited to forty-eight years. All these predictions came true. On the same day, he also divined a lawsuit, saying that neither side could exert much effort, and the authorities would take action themselves; seeking help from the nobleman would be ineffective. Later, it turned out that the county magistrate secretly inspected the case. On the same day, he also divined a business matter, saying that酉 belongs to the泽 trigram (Lake), and theLiu He symbolizes a boat, so traveling by land was unfavorable. If he traveled by water, he could gain ten times the profit. All these predictions also came true.

課體：八專，帷簿。課義：申類子孫，卻是長生，慈鳥反哺，夜貴尤榮。

The lesson pattern is eight specialities, combined with帷簿. The lesson meaning says: Shen is classified under the god of Jiti, which belongs to Ji earth, and at the same time Shen is the place where earth grows. The descendants can support their parents, just like the kind crow feeding its young. When divining at night, Shen is also accompanied by a nobleman, which makes it even more glorious.

解曰：申為土之子孫，又作土之長生，為子孫者能生養其父母，若慈鳥之反哺也。夜占申又作貴，而生日干，其榮益甚矣。

Shen metal is the son trigram of Ji earth, and Shen is also the position of growth for earth. As a son trigram, it can return to support its parent, just like a kind mother bird bringing food back to feed its old parent. When divining at night, there is also a nobleman sitting on Shen, and this nobleman also generates and supports the day stem, making the honor even greater.

斷曰：八專之課，比肩發用，晝夜上乘蛇虎，未免虛驚。晝占太常乘長生，臨於干支，家有婚姻之喜，或開彩鋪酒店。夜占貴人入宅，當有貴人喜慶宴會，或賞賜之類。申為夜貴臨身，雀乘午火相剋，不可告貴，必忌憚不肯用力。

The eight-special divination uses a parallel stem as the initiating transmission. During the day, the upper element is the Teng Snake, and at night it is the White Tiger, which may lead to some unnecessary alarm. During the day, if the Tai Chang is on the day stem and day branch with the growth god, there will be a wedding in the family or the opening of a silk shop or a tavern. At night, if the nobleman enters the house, there will be a visit from a nobleman to a celebration or the bringing of gifts. However, if the nobleman is in the position of the hour and is attacked by the Vermilion Bird riding on the午 fire, it is not advisable to seek help from the nobleman, as he will certainly be hesitant and unwilling to exert effort.

天時：虎乘風伯發用，風多雨少之象。家宅：家有喜慶費財。功名：貴人臨身，夜占吉。求財：先費後得。婚姻：日後好。胎產：胎防損，產易。疾病：腎經受病，醫之愈。出行：水陸俱佳。行人：在途。捕獲：在西方。兵戰：羊刃乘虎蛇發用，晝夜皆凶。

Questioning about the weather: The White Tiger is riding the wind god of the main wind, initiating transmission, indicating much wind and little rain. Questioning about the household: There is joy in the family, but there will be expenses. Questioning about official rank: A nobleman is present, and it is auspicious at night. Questioning about seeking wealth: There will be initial expenditure followed by gain. Questioning about marriage: The situation will improve later. Questioning about pregnancy: The fetus should be guarded against injury, but childbirth is easy. Questioning about illness: The illness is in the kidney meridian, and medical treatment can cure it. Questioning about travel: Both water and land routes are favorable. Questioning about a person on the way: The person is already on the way. Questioning about capture: The person is in the west. Questioning about warfare: Yangren is riding the White Tiger and Teng Snake, initiating transmission, and both day and night divinations indicate misfortune.

畢法云：所謀多拙逢羅網，簾幕貴人高甲第(晝占)。指南：丁丑八月巳將辰時占甌卜，曰：雖有公卿推薦，恐不能拜。蓋因虎刃自他處發用，當突有秦人任風憲兵刑之職者，不由詞館入閣。且中末干支年命俱見羅網，是秦晉梁益之人，在中阻隔。又夜貴居本命之上，必賦歸來，後果應。

The "Bifa Fu" says that when encountering the divine spirit of the net, most plans will be clumsy and obstructed; however, if the nobleman is present and shining over the curtain, one may achieve a high rank in the imperial examination. This refers to daytime divination. The "Liu Yin Zhinan" records that on Dingchou year, in the eighth lunar month, at the time of the Chen hour with the巳 general, a divination was performed to determine whether one could enter the cabinet and become prime minister. The divination stated that although there were recommendations from high officials, it was likely that one would not be appointed. This was because the White Tiger and Yangren were initiated from elsewhere, and a person from Shaanxi, holding positions in the wind law and military and criminal affairs, would suddenly appear, bypassing the Hanlin Academy and directly entering the cabinet. Moreover, the middle transmission and final transmission, along with the heavenly stem and earthly branch and the native's own birth stem, all showed the divine spirit of the net, indicating that people from Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Sichuan were blocking the way. Also, the night nobleman was seated on the native's birth stem, meaning that this person would certainly compose poetry and return home. Later, this prediction was indeed fulfilled.