On Gengshen day, first arrangement: the stem is on the day's branch.

課體：伏吟，元胎。課義：晝逢四虎，動無少阻，丁馬入傳，行人商旅。

The lesson pattern is "Hidden Chant," with the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate completely overlapping, indicating that all matters are concealed and remain inactive; combined with "Original Fetus," it signifies the meaning of gestation and nurturing, indicating that affairs begin from the start and develop gradually. The lesson interpretation says: during the day, the entire situation shows the White Tiger everywhere, suggesting that when action is taken, there are no obstacles; the Ding God and the Post-horse both enter the three transmissions, resembling a person traveling and engaged in business outside.

解曰：申祿本是虎鄉，干支及發用，共有三申，晝又乘虎，故曰四虎也。伏吟本靜，中寅財馬，末巳遁丁，其動象略無少阻，如行人之在商旅也。

Shen is the禄神 of Geng day, and it is originally the territory of the White Tiger; the day stem, day branch, and the first transmission all include Shen, and on the day of Shen, the White Tiger is present. This combination is called four tigers. AlthoughHidden Chant should be still, the middle transmission is寅 wood, which is both wealth and the post-horse, and the final transmission is巳 fire, which escapes as Ding spirit. The movement is not obstructed at all, just like a merchant who travels all day.

斷曰：自信之課，上乘旺祿，本宜靜守，但金日逢丁，豈能安享。三傳自刑，財爻化鬼，大宜納粟奏名，不宜求財黷貨。末傳巳與日合，上乘勾朱，常人必有官訟，不可解散。仕宦占之，官運方榮，揚歷正未有艾。

Hidden Chant is also called Self-Confidence. The day stem is riding on the current strong禄神, which should be quiet and stable. Unfortunately, Gengshen belongs to metal, but the three transmissions meet Ding, so it cannot endure this stability. The three transmissions of Shen, Yin, and Si mutually self-punish, and the wealth hexagram turns into official ghost. It is most suitable to seek official status through donations, rather than just pursuing wealth. The final transmission Si combines with the day stem Geng, and is occupied by Gou Chen and Vermilion Bird. Common people will surely be involved in legal troubles that cannot be resolved at once. However, officials who divinate this will have a flourishing official career, with continuous promotions and advancements.

天時：青龍入廟，不能得雨。家宅：白虎臨祿入宅，病訟不免。功名：官祿馬俱動，不日遷擢。求財：人多財少，爭奪有訟。婚姻：晝占不吉。胎產：占孕防墮，占產防病。疾病：肝經有疾，或頭痛難忍，難愈。遺失：不出本家。出行：求官吉，求財不吉，防遇盜。行人：剛日順吟，行者即回。捕獲：是奴僕勾夥。兵戰：白虎刑沖，兵占不吉。

What about the weather? The Azure Dragon is in its own temple but not active, so rain cannot be obtained. What about the house? The White Tiger is approaching the禄神 and entering the house, so illness and legal disputes are unavoidable. What about official rank? The official star,禄神 and the post-horse are all active, so promotion will happen soon. What about seeking wealth? There are many people but little wealth, and disputes will arise. What about marriage? The divination is not auspicious during the day. What about pregnancy? Divination on pregnancy should be cautious of miscarriage, and divination on childbirth should be cautious of illness after childbirth. What about illness? There is a problem with the liver channel, or severe headache that is hard to bear, and recovery is difficult. What about lost items? The item has not left the family. What about travel? Travel for official matters is auspicious, but travel for wealth is not auspicious, and there is also a risk of encountering thieves on the way. What about a person who has left home? Since庚 is a strong day and there isHidden Chant moving in the right direction, the person who has left home will return soon. What about capturing someone? It is due to the family servant colluding with outsiders. What about warfare? The White Tiger is both conflicting and opposing, so divination on warfare is not auspicious.

畢法云：信任丁馬須言動。課經云：庚申日伏吟，丁神在傳，占訪人必出外幹事，先許後改。集義云：天后發用，家中有患頭風之婦。末傳克初，先凶後吉。纂要云：財官祿馬，天城天吏俱全，白虎入廟，螣蛇生角，勾陳捧印，若有歲月扶合，仕宦大吉。

The Bi Fa Fu says that whenever the Ding spirit and the Post-horse appear, the interpretation should focus on movement. The Ke Jing says that on a Gengshen day, if a hidden chant occurs and the Ding spirit enters the transmission, predicting someone's absence, that person is certainly out doing business, and the matter is likely to be first agreed upon and then changed. The Ji Yi says that if the Heavenly Empress initiates the transmission, there is a woman in the family suffering from headaches; if the final transmission overcomes the first, it starts with danger but ends in good fortune. The Zuan Yao says that if wealth, officialdom, status, and the Post-horse are all present along with the Heavenly City and Heavenly Official deities, and if the White Tiger is in its temple, the Teng Snake is born with a horn, and the Gou Chen holds the seal, and if the year, month, and day builder also support and harmonize with these, then officials will have great good fortune.

課體：八專。課義：初遭網羅，障難無挪，秋冬事貴，得助極多。

The Lesson Pattern consists of only eight specialized categories. The Lesson Meaning states: The first transmission encounters the God of the Net, leading to many obstacles and making movement difficult; however, if the question is asked in autumn or winter and relates to matters involving the Nobleman, it can instead receive great assistance.

解曰：發用酉金，為日之羅網。倘若動謀，則裹身繞宅，其為障蔽險難，無可挪移也。秋占酉為旺神，夜未又為貴人，臨於干支中末，必得三處貴人，相助成功，不勞心力矣。

The酉 gold of the first transmission is the God of the Net for a day withGengshen. If there is any action or plan at this time, the net will entangle and surround the house, with obstructions everywhere, making movement difficult. However, in autumn,酉 gold is strong, and if the time is at night with未 on top, it is the nobleman. The nobleman is present on the day stem, day branch, and the middle and final transmissions, meaning there are noblemen in three places, naturally coming to help accomplish the matter, without the need for personal effort.

斷曰：八專之課，事多重疊。干支之上，各乘生氣，又交互相生，凡占皆有利益。晝占簾幕臨日，試必高中。貴人入宅生支，應得上人照拂，或有神佑。未上乘空，家有眢井，亦防酒食生謗。六月占此，名利定然通達。

The eighth special divination shows that matters are likely to repeat themselves. The day stem and day branch each carry life qi, and they mutually generate each other. Any inquiry will bring benefit. If divined in the daytime, the nobleman is present on the day stem, indicating success in an examination. If the nobleman enters the house and is born on the day branch, one will receive support from superiors or elders, or be protected by a deity. If the day stem is not covered by Tian Kong, it suggests there is a dry well in the family, and one should also beware of slander caused by drinking and eating. If this divination is cast in June, fame and fortune will certainly be achieved.

天時：火上水下，晴而不雨。家宅：夜貴生宅，必得貴人扶助。功名：夜占最吉，晝占利於考試。求財：生之者眾，不求自得。婚姻：夜占甚吉。胎產：胎上乘寅，屬陽，男孕，易產。疾病：脾土之疾，飲食起病，二月占不吉。遺失：當是右鄰，或前鄰婢女竊去。出行：不能動身，出則吉。行人：晝占未回。兵戰：夜占將帥有功，晝占不能取勝。墳葬：生死均安，初年有克。

Questioning about the weather: Fire is above and water is below, indicating clear skies and no rain. Questioning about the household: The night's nobleman supports the house's hexagram, indicating sure support from a nobleman. Questioning about official rank: Divination at night is most auspicious, while divination during the day is favorable for exams. Questioning about seeking wealth: Many will come to me, so no need to seek; it will come naturally. Questioning about marriage: Divination at night is very auspicious. Questioning about childbirth: TheFetal Spirit (fetus deity) is on the寅 wood, which is yang, indicating a male fetus, which is easy to give birth to. Questioning about illness: The illness is of the spleen earth, caused by diet; divination in the second month is inauspicious. Questioning about lost items: It is likely stolen by a servant from the right or front neighbor. Questioning about travel: One cannot move immediately; if one can actually go out, it is auspicious. Questioning about a traveler: Divination during the day indicates the person has not yet returned. Questioning about warfare: Divination at night indicates the general will achieve success, while divination during the day indicates failure to win. Questioning about burial: Both the living and the dead are secure, but there may be some harm in the first few years.

畢法云：互生俱生凡事益，簾幕貴人高甲第(晝占)。課經云：庚申日午加申，作支干之陰神，克支克干。春占則午為火鬼，夜將乘蛇傷宅，難免火災。玉成歌云：天空在未井多怪，兼主人遭疾病纏。秘要云：午年命人，上乘丁神臨朱勾，必有口舌官非。

The "Bifa Fu" says that when the heavenly stem and earthly branch interact and mutually generate, and both support each other, anything will be beneficial. When the nobleman is present and shining over the curtain, one can achieve high ranks, which refers to daytime divination. The "Ke Jing" says: On Gengshen day, the wu is placed on shen, becoming the hidden spirit of the day stem and day branch. It both overcomes the branch and the stem. In spring divination, wu is the fire ghost, and in the night general, it rides the Teng Snake and harms the dwelling hexagram, inevitably leading to fire accidents. The "Yucheng Ge" says: When the sky void falls on wei, there are many strange things in the well, and the master is often plagued by illness. The "Mi Yao" says: If the person's birth year is on wu, and the upper heaven carries the ding spirit along with the Vermilion Bird and Gou Chen, there will certainly be disputes and legal troubles.

課體：元首，勵德，間傳，顧祖。課義：若取寅財，生起禍來，財官綬印，君子宜哉。

The lesson pattern is the main subject, encompassing moral encouragement, the "intermediate transmission" and "looking back to ancestors." The intermediate transmission refers to the third transmission passing on the divination after skipping one transmission. Looking back to ancestors means the final transmission turns back to generate the first transmission, like descendants remembering their ancestors. The lesson meaning says: if one takes the wood of the final transmission, which represents wealth, it may instead bring about misfortune; it is better to exchange wealth for official seals, contribute funds to seek fame, which is the proper path for a gentleman.

解曰：寅為日財，臨於末傳。若孟取之，則助起初傳午鬼，為禍不小。占者止宜納粟求官，最為元吉。若常人遇之，財爻化鬼，傷干克支，彼此兩損矣。

The wood of Yin is the wealth hexagram for a day stem of Geng, and it falls in the final transmission. If one focuses solely on obtaining this wealth, the wood of Yin will assist the initial transmission's fire of Wu, which represents official ghosts, leading to significant trouble. Those who divinate this chart should only use money to bribe for official positions, which is truly auspicious. However, if ordinary people encounter this, the wealth hexagram transforms into official ghosts, which harms the day stem and also attacks the day branch, causing loss of both people and wealth.

斷曰：顧祖之課，事宜復舊，間傳而退，有阻方成。官訟則寅為教唆之人，捕盜則寅為窩藏之主，皆不宜占。干支皆敗，不宜交易。夜蛇加午臨干，若無孕婦，主有陰人離散。

Gu Zuzhi's divination indicates that all matters should follow established customs. If the three transmissions are intermittent and the three transmissions move in reverse, there will first be obstacles before success is achieved. If divining about legal cases, the寅wood represents someone behind the scenes inciting the matter; if divining about capturing thieves, the寅wood represents the person hiding stolen goods. Both situations are not favorable. If both the day stem and day branch fall in a state of decline, it is not suitable for trade or commerce. If at night the Teng Snake is added to the午position and also meets the day stem, and there are no pregnant women in the family, it indicates that a female relative will be separated.

天時：青龍昇天剋日，晝占有雨。家宅：人宅皆有敗氣，夜占尤有驚恐。功名：財官兩旺，占官最吉。求財：取之生患。婚姻：晝占吉。胎產：男孕，產逆。疾病：心經受病，或肝木受傷，甚凶。遺失：西南方道上七十五里，有弄猴者，問之即是。出行：動靜皆可，不宜商賈。行人：戌日當到。兵戰：防有侵凌，氣均力敵。墳墓：祖墳則吉，不利新阡。

Questioning about the weather: The Azure Dragon rises to heaven and overcomes the day stem, indicating rain during the day. Questioning about the household: Both people and the house carry a declining energy, and it is especially easy to be startled at night. Questioning about official rank: Both wealth and official position are flourishing, making it most auspicious to seek official position. Questioning about seeking wealth: Going to obtain it will bring disaster. Questioning about marriage: It is auspicious during the day. Questioning about childbirth: The fetus is male, but the delivery will be unsmooth. Questioning about illness: There is illness in the heart channel, or injury to the wood element of the liver, which is very dangerous. Questioning about lost items: Go along the main road in the southwest direction for seventy-five li, where there is a person who plays with monkeys; ask him and he will know. Questioning about travel: Moving is acceptable, as is staying still, but it is not suitable for doing business. Questioning about a traveler: He will arrive on the戌 day. Questioning about warfare: Be cautious of the enemy invading, as both sides are evenly matched. Questioning about burial: It is auspicious to return to the ancestral tomb, but establishing a new burial ground is unfavorable.

畢法云：干支全傷防兩損。古鑑：己酉生人，九月卯將巳時占訟，曰：顧祖課原有訟根，金日得巳時，為天網課。末傳寅木為胥吏，生起午官來剋日干，主一吏人不足，始終被害。行年在子，上乘戌土，會寅木午火自去燒身，患必自招。午為火針，必遭刺配。且年上見戌為軍，當一千八百里。緣午數九，支干兩見，會成火局，旺相十倍也。

The "Bifa Fu" says that if both the day stem and day branch are harmed, one should beware of losing both property and people. The "Gujian" records a case of someone born in the Jiyou year. In the ninth month, at the time of巳 (snake), he consulted about a lawsuit. The divination concluded that his ancestor's textbook already carried the root of litigation. The golden day stem met the巳 time, forming the Heaven Net pattern. The final transmission,寅 wood, represents officials in the government office, which generates午 fire official stars to harm the day stem. This indicates that there is an official interfering, who has been harming him from the beginning. The person's age in the calculation is in the子 position, with the upper ruler being戌 earth, which combines with寅 wood and午 fire to form a fire trinity, meaning he is bringing fire upon himself, and the calamity is self-inflicted. In terms of class symbols,午 is a fire needle, which means he will be branded and exiled. Adding the presence of戌 on his age,戌 represents the military, so his exile will be over a distance of one thousand eight hundred li. Since午 is the number nine, and both the day stem and day branch contain午, forming a fire trinity, its strength is ten times greater than usual.

課體：元首，元胎。課義：夜克晝生，丁馬俱迎，末之亥水，能敗能成。

The lesson pattern is the original head and also the initial embryo. The lesson meaning states: the same Si fire, when multiplied at night, will overcome the day stem, but when multiplied during the day, it will benefit the day stem; the Ding spirit and the post-horse also come together to greet it. The final transmission,亥 water, can both ruin and accomplish things, depending on which direction it exerts its force.

解曰：巳火發用，晝將勾能生干，夜將雀能克干。巳遁旬丁，又為驛馬，其動自不容己。末傳亥水，克巳救干是其成也，生寅助鬼是其敗也。

The fire in the巳 position starts as the first transmission. During the day, it is associated with Gou Chen, which belongs to earth, and earth can generate the metal day stem; at night, it is associated with the Vermilion Bird, which belongs to fire, and fire will then overcome the day stem. The巳 also hides the丁 spirit in the ten-day cycle, and it is also the Post-horse, so its movement cannot be stopped. The final transmission is亥 water, which can overcome the巳 fire and save the day stem, showing its ability to accomplish things; at the same time, it can also generate the middle transmission寅 wood, supporting the official ghost, showing its negative effect.

斷曰：元胎之課，氣象維新。巳為長生官星，而三傳又遞生之，官途坦順，一路榮華。常人則金日逢丁，凶禍難免。旬尾加於旬首，緘默可以保身。德入天門，占試必然得意。

The divination shows a new and auspicious trend. The巳 position is both the place of growth for庚 metal and the official star. The three transmissions are successively generating and supporting each other, indicating smooth career advancement and continuous success. If it is an ordinary person, encountering丁 on a day of metal may bring misfortune. The end of this ten-day period is placed at the beginning, so it is best to remain silent to protect oneself. The day virtue enters the亥 position, taking the exam will certainly be satisfactory.

天時：朱勾乘火發用，不雨而晴。家宅：勾雀克宅，初傳鬼動，病訟不免。功名：有人舉薦，赴任最速。求財：當隔手取之。婚姻：財官六害，尚有阻隔。胎產：男孕，即產。疾病：心經之疾，淹纏難愈，須防反覆。出行：愈遠愈好，出門時有阻。行人：已在半路。捕獲：西南方酒食店中。兵戰：彼此主將皆強，防有本國兵卒洩機。墳葬：日久發福，初葬不利。

What about the weather? The Vermilion Bird and Gou Chen are riding on the fire deity and initiating the transmission, but it does not rain and instead clears up. What about the household? The Gou Chen and Vermilion Bird are attacking the house's hexagram, and the first transmission official ghost moves, so illness and legal troubles are inevitable. What about official rank? Someone will recommend you, and taking office will be very quick. What about seeking wealth? It must go through a third party to obtain it. What about marriage? The wealth hexagram and official hexagram are mutually harmful, and there is an obstacle in between. What about pregnancy? It is a male fetus, and delivery is imminent. What about illness? It is a heart condition, which is chronic and difficult to recover from, and there is also a risk of recurrence. What about travel? The farther you go, the better, but there will be obstacles when leaving. What about a person on the way? They have already reached halfway. What about capturing someone? The person is in a wine and food shop in the southwest. What about a battle? Both commanders are strong, and there is a need to prevent the leakage of military secrets by one's own soldiers. What about burial? It will bring good fortune over time, but it is not favorable at the time of the initial burial.

畢法云：干支全傷防兩損，金日逢丁凶禍動。課經云：三傳年命日辰，逢旬內六丁神者，如乘勾陳，必被官訟勾追而動。如乘月內死氣，必親族在外府郡，報死亡而動。如乘貴人，必貴人差往而動。如乘玄武，必孟逃亡而動。蛇雀尤急。惟有官人占之，則赴任極速，反不孟占人行年上神克去丁神，若常人則又宜制其丁神也。

The "Bifa Fu" says that if both the day stem and day branch are injured, one should beware of losses on both ends; if a day of庚 or辛 metal meets the丁 god, misfortune will arise. The "Ke Jing" says: if the three transmissions, the native's destiny, and the day branch all meet the six丁 gods of the current ten-day cycle, then if the丁 god is riding on Gou Chen, there will be legal troubles leading to movement; if it is riding on the death qi of the current month, there will be news of mourning from relatives in the outer territory; if it is riding on a nobleman, there will be movement due to being sent by the nobleman; if it is riding on Xuan Wu, there will be movement due to fleeing; if it is riding on Teng Snake or Zhu Qu, the movement will be even more urgent. Only when an official divines this, he will be appointed very quickly, and at this time, he does not wish for the god of the person's age to overcome the丁 god; but for ordinary people, it is still better to control the丁 god.

課體：重審，潤下，斬關。課義：盜氣傳逢，初中幸空，獨有辰土，生氣無窮。

The lesson pattern is a re-examination, combining "runxia" and "zhangguan." "Runxia" refers to the three transmissions forming a water trinity with Shen, Zi, and Chen. The lesson meaning states: the three transmissions form a water pattern, continuously draining the qi of the庚 metal. Fortunately, the first and middle transmissions both fall into Kongwang, so the draining effect is not strong. Only the Chen earth remains, sitting at the position of growth to nourish the day stem, thus the vitality continues uninterrupted.

解曰：申子辰會成水局，以盜干氣。初傳子水逢空，中傳申金落陷，是水局已破。獨存辰土，坐於長生之上而生干，則生生不已，寧有窮盡耶。

The trine of Shen, Zi, and Chen forms a water triad, specifically draining the energy of the庚 metal day stem. Fortunately, the first transmission is Zi water, which falls in the旬空, and the middle transmission is Shen metal, also located in the empty position. Thus, the water triad is broken. The remaining is Chen earth in the final transmission, which sits on the巳 position, the place of growth for庚 metal, and thus nourishes the day stem. Therefore, the business continues without end, never running out.

斷曰：潤下之課，有動而不息之形；孤神發用，有煢煢孑處之象。占者家有虛耗，子不成業，凡事皆有損無益。辰土屬於父母，晝夜乘元，失脫不免。總宜靜守，生意盎然。若或妄動，即名泉源涸竭，虛費百出矣。

This divination lesson indicates a situation of continuous flow like water, showing a shape of constant movement without rest. The isolated spirit initiates the transmission, suggesting a meaning of being alone and isolated. Those who receive this lesson may experience unnecessary losses within their family, their children unable to achieve family success, and all affairs resulting in loss without benefit. The earth element of the hour is associated with parents in the six relations, and both day and night it is accompanied by the Black Tortoise, inevitably leading to theft and loss. In summary, it is best to remain quiet and maintain the existing state; if one can hold on, there will be flourishing growth. However, once there is reckless action, it becomes like a dried-up spring, with endless wasted money.

天時：龍神晝夜皆空，出旬方雨。家宅：干支各自受生，人宅兩旺。功名：龍祿皆空，官星不現，占名不吉。求財：宜守家財。婚姻：支干自刑，占婚不吉。胎產：坎局生男，占胎有損。疾病：脾土之疾，醫不得力。遺失：元武生干支，且傳得迴環，雖失必得，北方尋之。出行：近家處防盜失。行人：未能動身。兵戰：虛驚虛喜。墳葬：水法甚合，但來龍繫假脈，亦有空陷。

Questioning about the weather: The Azure Dragon and Water God are both absent day and night, and rain will come only after this ten-day period. Questioning about the household: The day stem and day branch each receive nourishment, and both the person and the house are flourishing. Questioning about official rank: The Azure Dragon and the禄神 are both absent, and the official star does not appear, which is unfavorable for official rank. Questioning about seeking wealth: It is only suitable to keep the existing property. Questioning about marriage: The day branch and day stem self-punish, which is unfavorable for marriage. Questioning about childbirth: The Water pattern indicates a male child, but the pregnancy is likely to have some harm. Questioning about illness: There is a problem with the earth element of the spleen, and the treatment is not effective. Questioning about lost items: The Black Tortoise returns to nourish the day stem and day branch, and the three transmissions form a circular pattern, so although items may be lost east or west, they will certainly be found again, and one should look for them in the north. Questioning about travel: One should be cautious of theft near home. Questioning about a traveler: The person has not yet moved. Questioning about warfare: It is just a false alarm, and also a false joy. Questioning about burial: The water method is very proper, but the dragon line is false, and there are empty and sunken areas.

畢法云：互生俱生凡事益。壬髓經云：干上神生干，支上神生支，主各有生意，彼此和順，或兩家合本營生尤應。纂要云：甲戊庚三日，丑未臨亥，為貴登天門，神藏煞沒，凡謀亨利，無阻無礙。照膽秘訣云：用空傳復支與干，舊久重新廢孟完。指掌賦云：子申辰為仰元，守凝寒之困。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says that when the day stem and day branch mutually generate each other, all matters are beneficial. The "Ren Mei Jing" states that if the spirits on the day stem generate the day stem and the spirits on the day branch generate the day branch, it indicates vitality on both sides and harmony between them. If both parties cooperate in business, this interpretation is even more accurate. The "Zuan Yao" mentions that on the days of Jia, Wu, and Geng, if the hours of Chou and Wei are located on Hai, it is called "Guì Deng Tian Men," meaning noble spirits ascend to the heavenly gate, malevolent spirits hide, and evil forces vanish, making all endeavors smooth and beneficial without any obstacles. The "Zhao Dan Mi Jue" states that if the initiating transmission falls into an empty position and the three transmissions return to the day stem and day branch, long-abandoned affairs can be revived. The "Zhi Zhang Fu" says that when Zi, Shen, and Chen are arranged in reverse order, it is called "Yang Yuan," indicating a situation where coldness remains unresolved and difficulties persist.

課體：知一，龍戰。課義：丁鬼中遇，子戌可拒，卻禍除殃，卯財任取。

The Lesson Pattern indicates one thing, combined with "Dragon Struggle." Dragon Struggle is calculated by adding the卯 and酉 branches, symbolizing the meaning of a dragon struggling in the wild, indicating disputes between the household. The Lesson Meaning says: the official ghost and the spirit of the person meet in the Middle Transmission, which is the root of misfortune. Fortunately, there is子 water above to overcome it and戌 earth below to bury it, both sides blocking it effectively. Once the misfortune is removed, the卯 wood wealth爻 can be freely taken.

解曰：巳為日鬼，上乘遁丁，居於中傳，為禍非淺。所可拒之而無畏者，上則子水克之，下則戌土墓之，全然無氣，殃禍無憂矣。官鬼既傷，獨存卯木，為日之財神，居於干上，可以任意取之，而無害也。

The fire of Si is the official ghost of Geng metal, and on top of that, it is occupied by the hidden Ding spirit, sitting in the middle transmission. Originally, this would cause considerable trouble. However, it can be blocked and there is no need to fear, because above there is Zi water to overcome Si, and below there is Xu earth to bury Si. The fire of Si is sandwiched in between and has no life qi, so the calamity is not something to worry about. Since the official ghost has already been injured, the entire situation only has Mao wood, the wealth spirit, sitting above the day stem. It can be freely taken without causing any harm.

斷曰：知一之課，事有兩歧，干支坐墓，自甘招晦。四月占之，妻財生氣，必然懷妊。五行入墓，百事皆宜休息。

Knowing one's fortune, the matter splits into two paths, and one must choose between them. Both the day stem and day branch are in the墓 (mù) position, which is like willingly inviting misfortune. If this fortune is cast in April, the wife's wealth is in the Life Qi (shēngqì) position, indicating that the wife is certainly pregnant. Since the Five Phases have entered the墓, all matters should be approached with rest and recuperation.

天時：青龍帶水昇天，巳日有雨。家宅：鬼墓發用，四下賊上，防受家奴剋制。功名：官星受制不吉，四月占利。求財：宜得門戶之財。婚姻：財旺，男占可就。胎產：男孕，防損胎。疾病：肝家風疾，脾肺亦傷，可醫。出行：路上防盜失。行人：尚在中途。捕獲：西北方積盜，現有官司。兵戰：微有益利，尤宜加謹。

Inquiring about the weather: The Azure Dragon carries water vapor upwards, and rain will occur on the day of Si. Inquiring about the household: Officials and spirits along with the tomb god are initiating transmission, and all four lessons are lower attacking upper, so be cautious of being controlled by servants in the household. Inquiring about official rank: The official star is restrained, which is unfavorable, and only beneficial if divined in the fourth month. Inquiring about seeking wealth: It is favorable to obtain money from those who are connected with the family. Inquiring about marriage: The wealth element is prosperous and strong, so if the male party divines, the marriage can be successful. Inquiring about pregnancy: The fetus is male, and there is a risk of miscarriage. Inquiring about illness: A wind illness affecting the liver meridian, with also damage to the spleen and lungs, which can be treated. Inquiring about travel: Be cautious of theft on the way. Inquiring about a missing person: The person is still on the way. Inquiring about capturing someone: It is a habitual thief from the northwest, currently facing legal charges. Inquiring about warfare: There is slight advantage, but especially be extremely cautious.

畢法云：人宅坐墓甘招晦，二貴皆空虛喜期。占驗：申將丑時，占攜妻子遠行吉凶若何。曰：男女遠行，俱不得意。中途被劫，死於他鄉，有沉溺破舟之虞。蓋因干支入於空墓，中傳劫殺乘丁，刑剋干支。末傳死氣，子加巳又為死字。且壬戌加卯發用，是河井相加。又卯受干克，主車船破壞，其禍必矣。後果近江西百餘里，男女五人，皆被盜而死。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says that when both a person and their dwelling are in the墓 position, they are willingly inviting misfortune; when both the day's nobleman in day and night fall into the empty position, joyful events are just empty promises. A "Zhan Xian" case records that during the hour of Chou with the general of Shen, someone divined the fortune of traveling far with wife and children, and the divination said: the whole family traveling far will not be satisfactory, they will meet with robbery on the way, die in a foreign land, and also face the danger of capsizing a boat and drowning. This is because the day stem and day branch both fall into the empty and墓 positions, the middle transmission has劫杀 riding on the Ding spirit and conflicting with the stem and branch; the final transmission is death qi, with Zi placed on Si, which exactly forms the character for death. Moreover, Renxu added to Mao as the initiating transmission, is Hekui and Well mansion combined; the wood of Mao is also attacked by the day stem, indicating damage to vehicles and boats, and misfortune is certain. Later, indeed, a family of five, male and female, were all killed by bandits more than a hundred li away from the river west of Li Jiang.

課體：反吟，元胎，六儀。課義：四財一祿，夜虎趨逐，四馬並進，奔馳反覆。

The lesson pattern is reverse chant, combined with the original embryo and the six instruments. The six instruments are the initiating transmission that starts with the first day god, indicating a situation where danger is encountered but salvation is obtained. The lesson meaning states: the entire situation shows wealth everywhere but only one禄 god; at night, the寅 position is occupied by the white tiger, chasing people closely; four post-horse move forward together, indicating that the person is running back and forth in a cycle of toil.

解曰：寅為日財，兩見於日辰，兩見於初末。申為日祿，獨現於中傳，是四財一祿也。如用夜將，寅財上乘白虎，又為驛馬，來往反覆，動坐鬼鄉，其奔馳迫促之狀，不可言也。

Yin wood is the wealth hexagram for the Geng day stem, appearing twice on the day stem and day branch, and again twice in the first and final transmissions; Shen metal is the禄神 for the Geng day stem, but appears only once in the middle transmission. This is called four wealths and one禄神. If using the night general, the Yin wealth is ridden by the White Tiger, and Yin itself is also the post-horse, leading to repeated movement; once it moves, it falls into the territory of official ghosts, showing a state of urgent and restless activity that is hard to describe.

斷曰：反吟之課，德喪祿絕，凡占止宜結絕舊事，不宜求財問祿。猶幸六儀發用，晝占天后生財，雖於反覆不定之中，尚可沾其餘潤。如占妻病，吉少凶多矣。

Reverse Chant divination shows a loss of day virtue and a disruption of the禄神, so any inquiry should focus on concluding past matters rather than seeking wealth or official rank. Fortunately, with the Six Instruments initiating the transmission, and the Heavenly Empress supporting the wealth爻 during daytime divination, even amidst uncertainty, some residual benefit may still be obtained. However, if the inquiry concerns the illness of a spouse, the chances of a favorable outcome are few compared to the risks.

天時：龍虎交沖，必有疾風暴雨。家宅：夜占白虎臨於干支，人宅必見驚憂。功名：德祿逢絕不吉。求財：滿目皆財，不能安享，常有風波。婚姻：男占吉，有傷克。胎產：孕凶，產吉。疾病：脾土受傷，須防翻覆。遺失：舊處尋覓。出行：有阻。行人：馬臨干支，行者立至。捕獲：西方軍隸，合夥作賊。兵戰：夜占有驚，防有敗衄。

Questioning about the weather: The Azure Dragon and White Tiger are facing each other, there will certainly be strong winds and heavy rain. Questioning about the household: The White Tiger is present on the day stem and day branch at night, both people and the house will be startled and troubled. Questioning about official rank: The day's virtue and the禄神 are both in a state of decline, which is not auspicious. Questioning about seeking wealth: There seems to be plenty of wealth everywhere, but it cannot be enjoyed, and there will often be disturbances. Questioning about marriage: The man's side is favorable, but there is some harm and conflict. Questioning about childbirth: The pregnancy is dangerous, but the delivery is smooth. Questioning about illness: The spleen earth is injured, one must be cautious of recurring illness. Questioning about lost items: Go back to the original place to look. Questioning about travel: There will be obstacles. Questioning about a traveler: The post-horse is present on the day stem and day branch, the traveler will arrive immediately. Questioning about capturing someone: It is a group of soldiers from the western army who committed theft together. Questioning about warfare: There is a sudden alarm at night, one must be cautious of defeat.

畢法云：二貴皆空虛喜期，干支值絕凡謀決。集義云：庚申日反吟，支干之上，各乘絕神，宜結絕財物之事。玉成歌云：反吟占事休言定，往復雙雙兩事因，常古須主身搖動，不動人情有怨心。指掌賦云：傳見六儀，病將瘥而獄自出。

The "Bifa Fu" states that if both the day's nobleman and night's nobleman fall into the void, joyful matters are merely empty promises; if both the day stem and day branch are in a state of absolute depletion, all plans should be concluded. The "Ji yi" says that on a Gengshen day, encountering reverse chant, with both the day stem and day branch bearing the spirit of depletion, it is suitable to settle old matters concerning money. The "Yucheng Ge" says that when reverse chant is involved in divination, one should not conclude matters too definitively, as interactions often lead to two separate matters; ordinary divination usually indicates personal movement, but if the person remains still, there is likely resentment in social relations. The "Zhipang Fu" states that if the three transmissions contain the six instruments, the sick person will recover and the imprisoned will be released.

課體：八專，帷簿。課義：四員晝貴，全然無氣，縱有浮財，夜占可畏。

The lesson pattern is eight specialities, combined with帷簿. The lesson meaning says: four layers of chou earth are all noblemen of the day, yet they all fall empty and lack life qi; although there may be some superficial and unreliable wealth in front, when divined at night it still proves terrifying.

解曰：丑為日貴，支干中末，四重丑土，皆遇旬空，全然無氣矣。發用卯財，本非課中所有，浮泛不實。如遇夜占，則太常天空，重重皆土神覆日，昏滯之象，大可畏也。

The day branch is Chou, which is the daytime nobleman for a day with stem Geng. The day stem, day branch, middle transmission, and final transmission all have Chou earth, and each falls into the旬空, resulting in no life qi at all. The initial transmission is卯 wood, representing wealth, but it is not originally present in the four lessons, so it is superficial and not substantial. If the divination is done at night, the Tai Chang and Tian Kong, both belonging to earth, heavily press upon the day stem, creating a dull and obstructed appearance, which is quite alarming.

斷曰：八專之課，順數卯神發傳。妻當別娶，財必改求，凡事皆有節外生枝之象。又名帷簿不修，尤防淫泆。日陰剋日，而日上戴墓，家中當有小人暗地扼搤，而彼昏不知也。

The eight-special divination lesson starts by counting three positions from the day stem in a forward direction to determine the卯神 (Mao spirit) as the initiating transmission. There is a need for a new wife and a change in seeking wealth, indicating that matters will have complications. This lesson is also called "improper conduct behind closed doors," especially warning against sexual misconduct. The hidden spirit of the day stem comes back to overcome the day stem, and there is also a tomb spirit on top of the day stem, indicating that there is a small person secretly obstructing the day stem's throat at home, while the person himself is unaware and in a confused state.

天時：日墓臨干，昏晦不雨。家宅：人宅皆不亨快，且防病訟。功名：貴空不吉。求財：甚少。婚姻：支干皆空，不利。胎產：胎財發用，當得長男，腹空產易。疾病：脾胃受病，正二月占不吉。遺失：前堂與廚房尋之。出行：雖有貴人結伴，不宜動身。行人：尚無歸意。捕獲：西方女婢，或銀鐵匠之類，正有訟事。兵戰：功不能成。墳葬：空穴無氣。

Questioning about the weather: The day stem is in the墓 position, and the sky is dark but no rain falls. Questioning about the household: Both people and the house are not comfortable, and there is also a need to be cautious of illness and legal disputes. Questioning about official rank: The nobleman is in an empty position, which is not auspicious. Questioning about seeking wealth: Very little is obtained. Questioning about marriage: Both the day stem and day branch are empty, which is unfavorable. Questioning about childbirth: The fetal god and the wealth hexagram are initiating transmission, indicating the birth of the first son, and if the abdomen is empty, the delivery will be easy. Questioning about illness: There is illness in the spleen and stomach, and it is not auspicious to divinate in the first and second months. Questioning about lost items: Look in the front hall and kitchen. Questioning about travel: Although there is a nobleman accompanying, it is still not advisable to travel. Questioning about a traveler: There is no indication of returning yet. Questioning about capture: It is a female servant from the west or a silversmith or blacksmith, who is currently in legal trouble. Questioning about warfare: The achievements cannot be completed. Questioning about burial: The grave site is empty and lacks energy.

畢法云：干乘墓虎無占病。指南：甲申年酉將辰時占京師安危。曰：賊自西山出奇，用騾車木韞，先攻西南，後攻東北。必有內變。蓋賊符自戌發用，克中末並干支貴人。而天空臨寅，此地疏虞，賊必由此而入。兩陰神作虎鬼，克干克支並傷歲，均乃左右獻城之象。賊果明攻張掖門，暗逾東直門，城中鼎沸，開門降賊。

The "Bifa Fu" says that if the day stem is occupied by theTomb Spirit and also by the White Tiger, it is absolutely not suitable for divining illness. The "Liu Ren Zhi Nan" records that in the year Jiashen, with the酉 general and at the辰 hour, a divination was made about the safety of the capital city. The interpretation said that the enemy troops would attack unexpectedly from the western mountains, using mule carts and wooden siege equipment. They would first attack the southwest, then the northeast, and there would certainly be internal rebellion within the city. This is because the贼符 started from the戌 position, overcoming the middle transmission, the final transmission, as well as the day stem and day branch's nobleman. The Tian Kong was located on the寅, indicating a weak defense in that area, through which the enemy would certainly enter. Two layers of yin spirits acted as White Tiger official ghosts, which not only overcame the day stem and day branch, but also harmed the sovereign year. This is exactly the situation where people on both sides would surrender the city. Later, the enemy troops indeed attacked openly through the Zhangye gate and secretly crossed through the Dongzhi gate, causing great chaos within the city and leading to the gates being opened to surrender to the enemy.