On the Wuchen day, sixth arrangement: the stem is on the Zi branch.

課體：綴瑕，四絕，度厄。課義：夜貴日蹬，虎鬼驂乘，正月妻胎，七月損孕。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Zhuixia" — like patching up flaws, forcing a fit; combined with "Sijue" and "Du'e" — overcoming difficulties. The "Lesson Meaning" is expressed in four-character phrases: the night noble (night ruler) is the earth dog (earthly branch for soil) sitting on top of the day stem; the White Tiger and the ghost爻 come together; starting the lesson in the first month indicates the wife is pregnant, while starting in the seventh month suggests the pregnancy is harmed.

解曰：未乃夜貴臨子，而子登於日，既入傳亦為害貴，訟必遭枉斷。末傳馬載虎鬼，病訟甚速。子乃戊土胎才，在正月為生氣，故妻懷胎。在七月為死氣，故損孕。此涉害卦，子午俱下克上，俱與日比，各到本家地盤位上，各涉四害。子加巳，午加亥，又皆孟也。比同，涉害同，加孟又同，故剛日用干上之子發用。訣所謂復等柔辰剛日差者是也。

The earthy branch of Wei (土) is the nobleman in the night, located on Zi (子), and Zi is also placed on the day stem. Since Zi has entered the three transmissions, it is also the spirit that harms the nobleman, so litigation will certainly result in an unjust verdict. The final transmission carries the post-horse along with the white tiger and ghost爻, and both illness and litigation come quickly. Zi water is the fetal wealth of Wu earth (戊土), and in the first month it belongs to life qi, so it indicates the wife is pregnant; in the seventh month it belongs to death qi, so it indicates the pregnancy is harmed. This is a "involved harm" lesson: Zi and Wu are both lower spirits that overcome upper spirits, and both have the same yin and yang as the day stem. When each returns to its own earthly branch position, they each involve four layers of harm. Zi is placed on Si, and Wu is placed on Hai, and both are four young (四孟). Since they are similar in comparison, similar in the depth of harm, and both are placed on four young, the initiating transmission is taken from Zi on the day stem for a yang day (刚日). The mnemonic says, "When they are equal, on a flexible day take from the day branch, and on a strong day take from the day stem, and there is a difference," which refers exactly to this situation.

斷曰：此卦名綴瑕，亦名復等。事主吉凶憂喜，皆屬虛聲。但宜結絕舊事，不可圖新。養拙持謙，災消福至。以干用子，遁出甲鬼，必有病訟臨身。初傳被下賊，歸地盤又被上克，所謂前後逼迫難進退也。

This lesson is called "Zhuixia" or "Fudeng." The main outcomes of good fortune, misfortune, joy, and sorrow are all mere pretense and not to be taken seriously. It is only suitable to conclude old matters, not to start new ones. One should remain simple and humble, and calamities will naturally disappear while good fortune will naturally come. The day stem takes the Zi branch as the initiating transmission, and the hidden stem that emerges is Jia Wood. Jia Wood overcomes Wu Earth to form a ghost, indicating certainly some illness or legal trouble. The first transmission is stolen by the lower god, and when it returns to its original position on the earth plate, it is overcome by the upper god. This is called being pressed from both front and back, and being trapped between advancing and retreating.

天時：晝占風，夜占雨。家宅：虛耗，主有神廟作災，宅中觔斗堆垛。婚姻：不足。胎產：防損。功名：欠利，用財捐者可得。求財：得利。疾病：得於飲食，像凶。捕捉：不宜遲。出行：夜占吉。行人：亥子生人即至。爭訟：甚急速，必得罪於遠方。兵戰：多歷難辛。

Weather: When casting a divination during the day, there is wind; when casting at night, there is rain. Residence: There is a loss of wealth at home, indicating that nearby temples are causing trouble and disaster. There are also piles of miscellaneous items stored inside the house. Marriage: The conditions are insufficient, and the match is not suitable. Pregnancy and childbirth: There is a need to be cautious of injury. Official rank: It is not very smooth, but those who are willing to spend money for official positions can still obtain them. Seeking wealth: Profit can be obtained. Disease: The illness comes from diet, and the symptoms are dangerous. Capturing fugitives: It should not be delayed. Travel: It is auspicious when casting at night. Waiting for a traveler: Those born in the years of亥 or子 will arrive soon. Lawsuits: They come very urgently, and in the end, one will certainly be punished and exiled to a distant place. Military affairs: There will be many hardships and difficulties.

畢法云：夫婦蕪淫各有私。心印賦云：子來加巳為極陽，戊癸為合吉則昌，若逢蛇虎無福祥。觀月經云：忽然涉害起，先舉莫相爭；卦人誰家體，相隨災福生。

The *Bifa Fu* says: Spouses each have their own private feelings, leading to confusion and disorder. The *Xinyin Fu* says: If the water of the son (子水) is placed on top of the snake (巳), it is called "extreme yang." If the combination of Wu and Gui is favorable with good generals, it will be prosperous; but if it meets the two evil generals, White Tiger and Teng Snake, there will be no fortune. The *Guan Jingxue* says: If a sudden harmful course arises, the one who acts first should not quarrel with others; one should examine which school of divination this course belongs to, for disaster and fortune will arise together with it.

課體：反吟，元胎，見機，斬關。課義：課傳俱空，行住無蹤，我去彼絕，久病須凶。

This divination has a "Lesson Pattern" of "Reverse Chant," combined with "Original Fetus," "Perception of Opportunity," and "Cutting the Gate." The four-character "Lesson Meaning" states: all four lessons and the three transmissions are empty, whether to leave or stay there is no place to rely; if I leave, the other side will also be cut off; if it is about a long illness, it will certainly be dangerous.

解曰：戌亥旬空，巳又坐空，辰亦落空，是四課三傳無一不空也。反吟空作往來，是行住無蹤也。巳亥俱臨絕地，以占久病極凶，未丑月占長上病尤不吉。

The戌 and亥 are exactly in the empty position of this ten-day cycle, and the巳 is also sitting on an empty position, while the辰 is also falling into emptiness. Thus, all four lessons and three transmissions are empty. Reverse Chant usually indicates movement and toil, but now the movement is empty, so there is no trace of going or staying. Both the巳 and亥 are located on the position of decline, which is extremely dangerous for a long illness. If this is calculated in the month of未 or丑, it is even more inauspicious for the illness of a superior elder.

斷曰：此無依之卦，又兼傳課俱空，所謂孤辰寡宿，乃十干不到之地，五行脫空之鄉。吉固消亡，凶亦解散。占主事帶兩途，遠近繫心，往返無常，有疑莫決。惟宜復理舊事，兼利避禍潛逃。反吟統震之體，孤寡統革之體，君子總以恐懼修省，改舊圖新為要。

This is a hexagram without support, and it coincides with four lessons and three transmissions all being empty, which is called "Guchen Guasu"—places where the ten heavenly stems cannot reach and where the five phases have fallen into emptiness. Good fortune is eliminated, and misfortune also dissipates. The matter under consideration has two possible paths, with both near and far matters being deeply concerned. Coming and going are uncertain, and there is lingering doubt without clear decision. It is most suitable to re-examine old matters and also favorable for avoiding calamity and fleeing secretly. Reverse Chant belongs to the Zhen hexagram of The Zhou Changes, representing movement and agitation, while Guchen and Guasu belong to the Gé hexagram of transformation, representing change. The virtuous should always emphasize caution, self-cultivation, reforming old practices, and seeking new developments.

天時：占處忽陰忽晴，有雨多在遠處。家宅：不利家長。婚姻：不成，若係下人，一鰥一寡則合。胎產：防搖動墮落，若產後占病反宜。功名：反覆求謀，恐歸無益。求財：近財有，遠財無。投謁：頻往不遇。

Weather: The weather in this place is changeable, with rain mostly coming from afar. Residence: It is not favorable for the head of the household. Marriage: It will not succeed; however, if it is a servant or lower class person, a widower marrying a widow might be suitable. Pregnancy: Be careful of miscarriage due to unstable fetal energy; if this divination is done after childbirth for illness, it is actually suitable. Official rank: One will repeatedly seek opportunities but may end up with no benefit. Seeking wealth: There is wealth nearby but not far away. Sending messages or visiting: Repeated visits will not meet anyone.

疾病：怔仲虛脫暴病，醮祭吉，久病及尊長病凶。失脫：無蹤，防再失。出行：有離鄉漂泊之象。行人：不得歸。爭訟：屢訟不成。兵戰：得敵空營，軍實空乏，宜罷兵息眾為吉。

Disease: This refers to urgent conditions such as palpitations and collapse due to deficiency of qi and blood. If a ritual offering is performed, it will be auspicious; however, for long-term illness or illness of a superior, it will be inauspicious. Lost items: There is no trace at all, and one should also beware of losing them again. Travel: There is an omen of leaving one's homeland and wandering about. Waiting for a traveler: The traveler will not return. Lawsuits: Filing lawsuits repeatedly will not succeed. Military action: The divination indicates an enemy's empty camp, while one's own supplies are insufficient. It is auspicious to cease military operations and disband the troops.

畢法云：來去俱空豈動移。袖中金云：元胎事主四人共謀，終見災異。反吟四孟為絕元胎也。指南：甲戌年二月戌將辰時占科名，德入天門，兩貴加魁罡，沖剋生空，必中高魁。發榜果驗。

The "Bifa Fu" says: Whether coming or going, everything ends in emptiness, so where can one move to? The "Xiu Zhong Jin" states: A lesson with a primordial seed indicates that matters are planned by four people, eventually leading to calamity; if there is reverse chant and all three transmissions are in the first quarters, it is called "ju yuan tai." The "Liu Ren Zhinan" records: In the year of Jiaxu, during the second lunar month, using the戌 general and the辰 hour to divinate about academic success, the virtue spirit entered the heavenly gate, and the day and night dignitaries were placed above Tian Gui and Tian Gang. The four elements of conflict, overcoming, generation, and emptiness were all present, and it was predicted that high fame would be achieved. After the list was published, the prediction proved accurate.

課體：重審，斬關，天羅，飛魂。課義：鬼雖潛伏，唯嫌夜卜，三傳窩犯，利害相逐。

This divination lesson has a "Lesson Pattern" of "Re-examination," combined with "Cutting the Gate," "Heavenly Net," and "Flying Soul." The "Flying Soul" indicates a state of restless and unsettled spirit. The four-character "Lesson Meaning" states: although the ghostly trigram remains hidden and still, it is feared to cast the lesson at night; the three transmissions conceal an intent of infringement, with benefit and harm chasing each other.

解曰：寅乃日鬼，雖乘虎發用，然俯則與酉為仇，仰則與未為難，潛伏不能為禍。惟仕宦夜占，貴臨寅地，致官星不顯，是所嫌也。三傳雖遞克之財，但俱下賊，事多窩犯，利害相逐，禍福倚伏也。寅遞克為財，克干為鬼，所謂兩面刀者是也。

The wood of寅 is the ghost爻 of the day stem戊. Although it is riding on the White Tiger and initiating the transmission, it forms enmity with the metal of酉 below (as酉 metal controls寅 wood), and encounters difficulty with the earth of未 above. Thus, it is hidden and cannot cause harm. However, when someone in official position casts a divination at night and the Nobleman is located at寅, it will prevent the official star from being revealed, which is a cause for concern. Although the three transmissions are successively generated through mutual control and represent wealth, they are all lower spirits that control the upper spirits, indicating hidden intentions of infringement. Benefits and harms pursue each other, and calamity and fortune are interdependent. The wood of寅, following the order of mutual control, is considered wealth, but when it directly controls the day stem, it becomes a ghost. This is exactly what is called a "double-edged sword."

斷曰：此卦三傳受制，全無和氣。又兼戌為課墓，臨於日上，酉脫辰土，臨干支上，是為人宅荒涼，出多入少。日鬼發用，中傳入墓，仕宦不宜，常人為喜。又子未卯辰酉戌，課傳皆為六害，有怙勢相傾，以少凌長之象。或有鬼物損人，亦未可定。

This lesson's three transmissions are all restricted, with no sign of harmony. Moreover, the earth dog (戌土) is theTomb Spirit of this lesson, pressing upon the day stem; the metal of酉 is draining the earth of辰, and both are located above the day stem and day branch: this indicates that both the person and their dwelling are desolate and cold, with more going out than coming in. The ghost爻 initiating the first transmission, and the middle transmission entering the墓, is unfavorable for those in official positions, but ordinary people would rather be happy. Now looking at the relationships between the heavenly stems and earthly branches in the four lessons and three transmissions, there are all instances of six harms. This suggests a situation of bullying the weak with strength, or the small overpowering the large. It is also possible that there are ghosts or evil spirits harming people.

天時：六合雨師，並臨干上，得雨必多。家宅：牆屋穿破，防賊人。婚姻：晝占可成，夜占不吉。胎產：胎神受未害，防因飲食傷。功名：官星未現。求財：防因財致禍。

Heavenly weather: The Six Harmonies and the Rain God are both present over the day stem, and when it rains, it will certainly be heavy. House: The walls and house have holes, beware of thieves. Marriage: Divination during the day is favorable, but divination at night is not auspicious. Pregnancy: TheFetal Spirit is harmed by the Earthly Branch of Wei, beware of harming the fetus through food. Official position: The official star has not yet appeared. Wealth seeking: Beware of misfortune brought about by money.

疾病：風疾肝症，愈防復發。失脫：物可得，人難獲。出行：遠行謁人，主客反覆，路宜防害。行人：五日內至。爭訟：因財而起，或因酒色，兩造俱損。兵戰：軍中時驚，夜防賊劫。

Disease: It is a wind illness and a liver disease. Although it is cured, one should still be careful to prevent recurrence. Lost items: The things can be found again, but the person cannot be caught. Travel: A long journey to visit someone else, with the host and guest both being unpredictable, and one should be cautious of someone trying to harm on the way. Waiting for a traveler: The person will arrive within five days. Lawsuit: It arises from property or from wine and women, and both the plaintiff and defendant will suffer losses. Military: The army is constantly alarmed, and one should be cautious of enemies attacking the camp at night.

畢法云：彼此猜忌害相隨。照膽秘訣云：三刑六害同傳日，蛇虎疾病朱官方。心印賦云：寅加酉上為用初，中末未與子上居；傳墓為來有一失，行人遠至及文書。袖中金云：飛魂、喪魄更值天乙逆行，白虎入傳，不見生氣，乃大凶之課。

The Bi Fa Fu says: mutual suspicion leads to the six harms following. The Zhao Dan Miao Ji says: when the three punishments and six harms appear together in the three transmissions and the day branch, the Teng Snake and White Tiger indicate illness, while the Zhu Que indicates official documents. The Xin Yan Fu says: when the寅 is placed on the酉 to form the first transmission, and the middle and final transmissions fall on the positions of 未 and 子; if the three transmissions enter a tomb, there will be a mistake on the way, which relates to distant travelers and official documents. The Xiu Zhong Jin says: if the Flying Soul and Lost Soul two evils coincide with the heavenly nobleman moving in reverse, and the White Tiger enters the three transmissions, the entire divination lacks any life qi, which is a great凶 omen.

課體：彈射，潤下，斬關，勵德。課義：交車作合，彼此相脫，已往之財，天助可奪。

This lesson pattern is called "Dan She," a type of remote control, like a projectile shot from afar, which can hit its target but with weak force; it also combines "Run Xia," "Zhan Guan," and "Li De." The four-character explanation of the lesson says: the heavenly stem and earthly branch interact like a vehicle in motion, yet they also mutually weaken each other; the matter being divined concerns past wealth, but with the assistance of the Heavenly General, it is still possible to recover it.

解曰：辰與酉合，巳與申合，合干作火，可謂交車合矣。然戊被酉脫，辰被申脫，彼此互脫，始雖相合，終必相脫也。財臨第四課發用，是為已往之財。而末傳來助，亦可以復得也。戊日辰為元武並臨，占病大凶。末助初財，占婚尤的。

The trine between Chen and You forms a union that generates and supports the day stem, which can be described as a meeting of vehicles. However, Wu earth is drained by You metal, and Chen earth is drained by Shen metal; they mutually exhaust each other's energy. Although they initially form a union, in the end they will definitely exhaust each other. The wealth hexagram is located on the fourth lesson and initiates the transmission, indicating a past wealth opportunity. However, the final transmission comes to assist, so it is possible to regain it. On a Wu day, the Chen hexagram has the Black Tortoise and is accompanied by it, indicating a serious illness. The final transmission assisting the initial transmission of the wealth hexagram is particularly accurate for predicting marriage outcomes.

斷曰：此彈射之課，遠而無力，吉則虛名虛利，凶亦虛驚虛恐。潤下全局，而干神與傳交車六合，是於淹留之中而得和順之象。凡占必遂，貴立門戶，君子升遷，小人斥退。夏三月得之，又逢順貴，大吉，秋冬不利。

This is a "Shooting" divination, indicating a long range but weak force: good fortune may only bring empty fame and profit, while bad fortune may only cause empty alarm and fear. The three transmissions will form a complete moistening and descending water pattern, and the heavenly stem on the day will connect with the three transmissions through mutual harmony andLiu He. This indicates a harmonious situation amidst delays and obstructions. Whatever is sought will surely be attained; one will achieve status and establish a family. The virtuous will receive promotion, while the petty will be dismissed. If this is divined during the summer months and there is a favorable nobleman assisting, it is very auspicious. However, it is unfavorable during autumn and winter.

天時：有雨。家宅：同居和好，夜占有口舌，防火燭。婚姻：兩相願而難成。胎產：女胎，難產。功名：須貴人汲引。求財：中阻，終歸有得。干謁：晝占不遇，夜占投合。

Weather: There will be rain. Residence: Those living together are in harmony, but if a divination is cast at night, there may be disputes, and one should also be cautious of accidental fire. Marriage: Both men and women are willing, but it is difficult to achieve. Pregnancy: The fetus is female, and childbirth will be difficult. Official rank: One must rely on the help and recommendation of a nobleman. Seeking wealth: There will be obstacles along the way, but eventually one will still obtain it. Seeking to meet a nobleman: If the divination is cast in the daytime, one will not meet him, but if it is cast at night, they will talk well together.

疾病：難愈，宜禱水神。失脫：主有家中人與外賊勾合，匿多水處。出行：舟行利，防失物。行人：必來。爭訟：牽連人眾，上人不礙，下賤人受譴。兵戰：晝占不寧，夜占大勝。

Disease: Difficult to recover from; one should pray to the water deity. Lost items: The loss is due to collusion between a family member and an outside thief, and the stolen goods are hidden in a place with much water. Travel: It is advantageous to travel by boat on water routes, and one should beware of losing belongings. Waiting for a traveler: The traveler will definitely come. Litigation: Many people are involved, the higher-ups are not affected, but the lower and humble people will be punished. Military action: If the divination is cast during the day, there will be unrest in the army; if cast at night, there will be a great victory.

畢法云：交車相合交關利，萬事喜忻三六合。指南：己丑年十一月寅將戌時，占兵事。游都乘蛇臨支，主有兵。子乃北方，當從北至。干上昴星，為日之敗氣。又龍化為蛇，其兵必退。交車相合，末又生初，城中人歸順。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the heavenly stem and earthly branch interact and harmonize, matters related to trade will be beneficial. All things bring joy, relying on triple harmony and Liu He. The "Liu Ren Zhi Nan" records: In the Jichou year, during the eleventh month, using the寅 general and adding the戌 hour to predict military affairs. The You Du Sha rides on the Teng Snake and is located on the day branch, indicating military affairs; the Zi belongs to the north, so the army will come from the northern direction. The day stem is the昴 star, which is the day stem's weak position; also seeing the Qing Long transformed into the Teng Snake, this army will certainly retreat. When the heavenly stem and earthly branch interact and harmonize, and the final transmission generates the first transmission, the people in the city will be loyal.

課體：彈射，元胎，孤寡。課義：財馬官鬼，皆不相干，執弓忘彈，坐守為歡。

This lesson pattern is called "Dan She" (Launch), combined with "Yuan Tai" (Original Embryo) and "Gu Gua" (Orphan and Widower). The four-character explanation of the lesson says: The wealth hexagram, the post-horse, and the official ghost all have nothing to do with me; it is like holding a bow but forgetting to bring the arrows. It is better to sit quietly and maintain what I have rather than take action.

解曰：亥乃日之財，寅乃辰之馬，又為日之官鬼。財馬官鬼，俱為空陷，而不相干也。三傳遞生，動則投脫，反有所耗，不如守干之生，足以自取歡樂，動何益哉。

The water in the亥 position is the wealth for a day stem of 戊. The wood in 寅 is the post-horse of the day branch, and also the official ghost of the day stem. Wealth, post-horse, and official ghost all fall into an empty and hidden position, unrelated to me. Although the three transmissions generate and support each other in sequence, once they move, they enter a place of leakage and depletion, resulting in loss rather than gain. It is better to hold onto the support received by the day stem itself, which is sufficient for contentment. What is the benefit of movement?

斷曰：此彈射之卦，寡宿受日遙克而發用。凡事無力，而傳空又為失彈遺鏃，不能成事。況元胎，主事暗伏，君子守正則亨，僧道九流，遇此為吉。小人僥倖，終歸虛幻。雖三傳遞生，而初中空陷，徒有薦舉之名，而無薦舉之實。

This is the "Spring Shooting" hexagram. The Guasu deity is remotely restrained by the day stem and initiates the transmission. In all matters, efforts are ineffective. The three transmissions also fall into emptiness, like a stone shot missing its mark or an arrowhead falling off, resulting in failure. Moreover, it is "Yuan Tai," indicating that matters are hidden and latent. The virtuous person who adheres to the right path will find success. Monks, Taoists, and those from the three teachings and nine professions will find this auspicious. However, the petty person harborsby chance, ultimately leading to illusion. Although the three transmissions involve mutual generation, the first and middle transmissions fall into emptiness and entrapment. There is only the reputation of recommendation but no actual benefit.

天時：孟雨還止，但見虹霓。家宅：東北方有土堆，防口舌官非。婚姻：不宜。胎產：女安，男不實。功名：若小前程，遲得。求財：守分自足，外求無得。

Weather: It is about to rain but then stops, with only a single rainbow visible (the original text's "孟雨" has "孟" as a misprint for "欲"). Residence: There is a mound in the northeast direction; be cautious of disputes and legal matters. Marriage: Not suitable. Pregnancy: If carrying a female fetus, it is secure; if carrying a male fetus, it is not solid. Career: If seeking only a minor position, it can still be obtained later. Seeking wealth: Staying within one's own means is sufficient; seeking outside will yield nothing.

投謁：勞而無功。疾病：主傷血分。失脫：非奴婢所竊，即在僧道寺觀。出行：若不為文書及尊上之事，行未遠，當返。行人：占奴僕即至，餘未歸。爭訟：不成害，宜和。兵戰：虛張聲勢，旋即解散。

Sending a letter to visit: it will be a wasted trip, laborious but without results. Illness: the injury is in the blood aspect. Lost items: either stolen by a servant or left in a temple or monastery. Travel: if not for official business or matters concerning a superior, you should not go far and should return soon. Waiting for a traveler: if waiting for a servant, he will arrive immediately; for others, they have not yet returned. Lawsuits: will not cause major harm, it is advisable to reconcile. Military action: merely a show of strength, and will soon disperse.

畢法云：三傳遞生人舉薦，旬內空亡逐類推。袖中金云：第二課為用，乃日上兩課自戰，不干內事，不可出尖。又申加巳，為生胎，為憂課，主事生新。肘後經云：課逢旺孟有來意，忽然相氣臨孟神，新事孟來須防備。

The Bi Fa Fu says: If the three transmissions are interrelated through mutual generation, it indicates that someone will recommend a person; the kongwang within the ten-day cycle should be analyzed separately according to different matters. The Xiu Zhong Jin says: Take the second lesson as the initiating transmission, which means the day stem's two lessons are fighting among themselves, and it has nothing to do with family affairs, so it should not be prominent; it also says that when Shen is placed on Si, it is called 'shengtai', which belongs to a worrying lesson, indicating that matters need to start anew. The Zhou Hou Jing says: If the lesson encounters the dominant young god—Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai—the person coming must have another intention; if suddenly a mutual energy appears above the young god, it means new things are about to happen, and one must be cautious (the original text's 'meng' in 'meng lai' is actually a mistake for 'yu').

課體：重審，間傳，泆女，涉三淵。課義：初生末財，兩事俱乖，子遁虎鬼，金鬼火煨。

This divination lesson has a "Lesson Pattern" of "Re-examination," combined with "Intermittent Transmission" and "Fleeing Girl"; it also involves "Passing Through Three Depths"—like crossing three deep ravines continuously. The four-character "Lesson Meaning" states: the first transmission, Shen metal, is the day stem's growth, and the final transmission, Zi water, is the day stem's wealth. Although these two good things are present, they both proceed with difficulty. The final transmission, Zi water, escapes the heavenly stem and is accompanied by the White Tiger, transforming into a凶鬼 (malevolent ghost). The Shen metal is placed over Wu fire, like putting it into a furnace to roast.

解曰：申乃長生，臨午而金被克，幾煨燼矣。末子乃日之財，遁甲乘虎，化為獰惡之鬼。兩事俱乖，全無益也。中傳河魁，元武並乘，而與日上未貴相刑，夜占干貴不喜。

Shen metal is the long birth of Wu earth, but now it is placed upon Wu fire, which is strong enough to overcome metal, almost reducing it to ashes. The final transmission is Zi water, which is the wealth for Wu day, but the hidden heavenly stem is Jia wood, which is riding on the White Tiger, transforming into a fierce and terrifying ghost. Both the long birth and the wealth, which are good things, have turned into something bad, bringing no benefit at all. The middle transmission is Hekui Xu earth, with the Black Tortoise riding upon it, and it also conflicts with the nobleman on the day stem, which is Wei earth. Therefore, when casting the divination at night, the nobleman on the day stem is not pleased.

斷曰：此重審之卦，又名泆女，有淫訛不明之象。夜占不利，晝占貴登天門，神藏煞沒，罡塞鬼戶，鬼不敢窺，宜於逃災避難。申加午為爐火，天后臨之，謂之不成，主有漏失。

This is a "Chong Shen" divination, also known as "Yu Nu," indicating signs of immorality, deception, and ambiguity. It is unfavorable to cast the divination at night; however, if cast during the day, the Nobleman ascends the heavenly gate, the multitude of spirits hide, theInauspicious Sha are concealed, and the Tiangang (Chen) earth blocks the ghost gate, preventing ghosts from peeking. It is most suitable for escaping disasters and avoiding difficulties. Shen added to Wu represents fire in the furnace. If the Heavenly Empress is above it, it is called "Bu Cheng," indicating loss and damage.

天時：大雷雨。家宅：晝占當得橫財，夜占防火燭。婚姻：美中有丑，不宜成。胎產：生女，有虛驚。功名：夜占利朝京引見，必有異數。求財：有獲，防失脫。

Weather: There will be a heavy thunderstorm. House: If the divination is cast in the daytime, there will be an unexpected gain of wealth; if cast at night, there is a need to beware of carelessness with fire and light. Marriage: It is beautiful but with some ugliness, not suitable for union. Pregnancy and childbirth: A girl will be born, and there will be some alarm. Official rank: If the divination is cast at night, it is favorable for going to the capital to meet the emperor personally, and there will certainly be special favor. Seeking wealth: There will be some gain, but one must beware of loss.

投謁：主賓慶會，稍有不足。疾病：暴病極險即愈，久病難痊。捕捉：不可獲，當自歸。出行：無事而出必犯事，有難而行必免患。行人：申虎乘二馬，遠信立至。爭訟：驚恐愈大，得福愈多。出兵：凶中化吉，多防虛詐。

Sending a letter to pay homage: guest and host enjoy a joyful gathering, but there is a slight deficiency. Illness: sudden illness is extremely dangerous but will recover quickly, while long-term illness is hard to cure. Capturing a fugitive: he cannot be caught, but he will return by himself. Traveling: going out without necessity may bring trouble, but going out when facing difficulties can avoid disaster. Waiting for a traveler: the metal of Shen is accompanied by the White Tiger and two Post-horse signs, so news from afar will arrive immediately. Litigation: the greater the fear, the more blessings will be obtained. Military campaign: danger can turn into good fortune; be cautious of the enemy's false bravado and deceitful tricks.

畢法云：罡塞鬼戶任謀為，虎乘遁鬼殃非淺。邵子斷驗：卯命人六月，未將加巳。曰：涉三淵之課，一生跋涉。干支午未相合，出身甚好。歷三仕，兩丁憂，子孫居火上，日後以弟為子。蓋初傳臨於羊刃之鬼，故難得子也。末傳妻在空亡，為子息所克，臨天后穢神，妻當因產而死。卯命與干支皆屬東方，今順歸西北而不返，當死於外州也。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When Tiangang blocks the ghost gate, one may freely plan affairs; when the White Tiger rides upon the escaping ghost stem, the calamity will be severe. A case from Shao Yong's divination: A person whose birth stem is卯 came to consult in June, using the hour of巳 with the general of未. The interpretation said — this is a "Shi San Yuan" divination, indicating a life of constant travel and toil; the stem and branch of the morning and the hour of未 are compatible, indicating a good birth; throughout his life, he held three official positions and experienced two periods of mourning for his parents; the son's element is located above the fire position, meaning he will later adopt his younger brother's son as his heir, because the first transmission is located on the Yangren ghost, making it difficult to have a biological son; the final transmission's wife's wealth is in Kongwang, and is further attacked by the son's element, and is also accompanied by the Heavenly Empress, a foul deity, meaning his wife will die from childbirth; since his birth stem is卯, which belongs to the East, and the stem and branch also belong to the East, but the divination pattern now moves in a clockwise direction to the Northwest and does not return, he will die in a foreign land.

課體：別責，不備，進退。課義：用鬼傳刃，舍益就損，屈尊居卑，甘受偃蹇。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Separate Blame" — the four lessons are incomplete, and there is no upper and lower interaction to take, so we have to take the heavenly stem of the day and its combined heavenly stem or the triple harmony god before the day's earthly branch as the initiating transmission; it also includes "Incompleteness" and "Advancing and Retreating." The four-character "Lesson Meaning" says: the initiating transmission is the ghost爻, and the three transmissions again see the Yangren; abandoning the beneficial leads to suffering the harmful; giving up dignity and submitting to humility, one can only endure hardship willingly.

解曰：動逢鬼刃，宜守旺生，卻乃往投支脫，是為舍生之益，就脫之損；屈孟之尊，居季之卑。甘受中末傳之偃蹇，終不得亨也。

Once movement occurs, it immediately meets the ghostly trigram and Yangren. It should have stayed to guard the flourishing life qi, yet it went instead to the draining and dispersing place of the day branch: this is abandoning the benefit of being nurtured, and suffering the loss of being drained; abandoning the exalted positions of the four first months (寅, 申, 巳, 亥), and settling in the humble positions of the four last months (辰, 戌, 丑, 未). It can only endure the difficulties brought by the middle and final transmissions, and ultimately cannot achieve success.

斷曰：此別責之卦，亦名蕪淫。陽日取干合上神為用，陰陽不備，全無剋制，事主變更，動則有咎。申子年命者，尤為不利。如將神相生，又光明正大，則所謀皆吉，得人相助。若當季神生日占，尤聲名顯達。

This is the "Bie Ze" hexagram, also called "Wu Yin." On a yang day, the initiating transmission is determined by the heavenly general of the stem that is in harmony with the day stem. The four lessons have uneven yin and yang, and there is no control above or below, indicating that matters will undergo change and that there will be mistakes once action is taken. Those born in the year of Shen or Zi are especially disadvantaged. If the heavenly general is in harmony with the god it is resting upon, and if the actions are upright and open, then all plans will be auspicious and they will receive help from others. If the lesson is cast on the day of the seasonal god's birth, it will particularly indicate fame and recognition.

天時：晝占先晴後雨，夜占先雨後晴。家宅：有遷移之兆。婚姻：不宜。胎產：女。功名：晝占由賤而貴，夜反是。求財：得。疾病：易瘥。失脫：尋得，不全。出行：忌正五九十月。行人：至。爭訟：和，吉。兵戰：晝占先憂疑，後大勝，又得寶物圖書；夜占先勝後有驚，吉凶相半，宜斟酌敬慎。

Weather: When casting a divination during the day, the sky will first be clear then rain; during the night, it will first rain then clear. Residence: There is a sign indicating a move or relocation. Marriage: Not suitable. Pregnancy and childbirth: A girl will be born. Official rank and reputation: During the day, one will rise from humble status to prominence; during the night, the opposite will occur. Seeking wealth: One will obtain it. Illness: Recovery is easy. Lost items: They can be found, but not in complete condition. Travel: It is inauspicious in the first, fifth, ninth, and tenth months. Waiting for a traveler: The person will arrive. Litigation: A reconciliation is favorable. Military action: During the day, there will first be some worry and confusion, but later a great victory and the capture of treasures and documents; during the night, there will first be a victory but then some alarm, with equal chances of good and bad outcomes, so one should consider the situation carefully and act with respect and caution.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，互生俱生凡事益；所謀多拙遭羅網，合中犯煞蜜中砒。課經訂訛云：不備謀為欠正，凡事倚仗他人，借徑而行。指南：丁丑七月午將巳時，或占一大司馬何日罷官。曰：行當入相出將矣。蓋驛馬螣蛇臨年發用，中末月將青龍生日辰，蛇化為龍，太歲作貴居命，皆入相之徵。又天罡加卯，靜有動機，課傳天吏二馬全逢，干支上乘羊刃勾陳，出將無疑。戊寅已卯年連驗。

The Bi Fa Fu says: When the禄神 is on the day branch, it indicates acting on behalf of others, with unclear status; when the heavenly stem and earthly branch mutually generate and the three transmissions all generate each other, all matters will be beneficial; however, whatever one plans is mostly clumsy and leads one into a trap; if aInauspicious Sha is present among the triple harmony, it is like adding arsenic to honey. The Ke Jing Ding E says: If the four lessons are incomplete, then one's affairs lack integrity and one must rely on others and take indirect paths. The Liu Ren Zhi Nuan records: In the year Dingchou, seventh month, using the hour of巳 with the general of午, someone divined when a certain Grand Marshal would resign. The interpretation said: He would soon enter the court as a minister and go out as a general. This is because the post-horse and the Teng Snake are on the year's transmission and initiate the action; the middle and final transmissions, with the general of the month being the Azure Dragon, are born from the day stem and day branch, the Teng Snake transforms into the Azure Dragon, the sovereign year acts as the nobleman in his destiny, all these are signs of entering office; furthermore, the Tiangang is placed on the卯, indicating quiet with hidden intentions; within the four lessons and three transmissions, the heavenly official and two post-horses are present, and on the heavenly stem and earthly branch, the Yangren and Gou Chen are present (Gou Chen governs disputes, land, and connected officials), so going out as a general is certain. In the years Wuyin and Jimao, the prediction was fulfilled (the original text mistakenly wrote '已卯' instead of '己卯').