On the Xinyou day, fifth arrangement, the stem is in the morning.

課體：知一，從革。課義：彼己遭傷，交互尤殃，鬼丁破碎，宅怪難當。

The lesson pattern is "Zhi Yi" and also includes "Cong Ge." "Cong Ge" refers to the three transmissions being Si, You, and Chou, which form a metal formation. The lesson meaning states that both the other party and oneself are harmed, and there is mutual control, leading to more severe calamities; official ghosts, the spirit of the day, and the brokenness evil spirit all fall on the house, making the strange occurrences at home unbearable.

解曰：辛被午克，酉被巳克，彼己皆已傷矣。支上之巳，又克辛干；干上之午，又克酉支，是交互受其殃也。然干乘晝貴，尚可依勢而得其庇。支乘丁鬼，又作破碎，晝蛇夜元，入宅克宅，其凶怪尤不可當矣。

The辛 gold is being overcome by the午 fire, and the酉 gold is being overcome by the巳 fire, so both sides have been injured. The巳 in the day branch returns to overcome the辛 day stem, and the午 on the day stem returns to overcome the酉 in the day branch. This is a case of mutual suffering. Fortunately, the day stem is riding on the daytime nobleman, which can still provide some protection. However, the day branch is riding on the丁 god of officials and ghosts, along with the broken fragments evil spirit. During the day it is riding on the Teng snake, and at night it is riding on the Black Tortoise. Once entering the house, it will also overcome the house. The danger and strangeness are even more difficult to bear.

斷曰：從革之課，旺祿居於末傳，既受巳克，又逢丑墓，而且落於空鄉。占祿占財，俱非順境。夜占簾幕臨干，試必高中。仕宦占之，到任必速。但劫財太重，不免事業凋零耳。

This divination shows a situation of metal transformation. The prosperous and official position falls in the final transmission, which is attacked by the fire of巳, and also meets the earth of丑, which is a storage place. It is also located in the empty and lost place. Whether predicting salary or wealth, it is not a favorable situation. If divined at night, the nobleman is near the day stem, indicating success in an examination. For someone in official position, it suggests a quick appointment. However, the force of the thief of fortune is strong, leading to inevitable decline in career.

天時：大晴。家宅：家口不寧，遷宅則吉。功名：即到任。求財：不利。婚姻：女防不正。胎產：女孕，產遲。疾病：火症難愈。出行：不吉。行人：在途。捕獲：東南積盜。兵戰：有始無終。

Questioning about the weather: Clear skies. Questioning about the household: The family members are not at peace; moving will be auspicious. Questioning about official appointments: Will take office shortly. Questioning about seeking wealth: Unfavorable. Questioning about marriage: Be cautious of the woman's improper behavior. Questioning about pregnancy: The fetus is female, and childbirth will be delayed. Questioning about illness: A condition of heat, difficult to recover from. Questioning about travel: Unfavorable. Questioning about a traveler: Still on the way. Questioning about capturing someone: A habitual thief from the southeast. Questioning about warfare: There is a beginning but no end.

畢法云：支干全傷防兩損。古鑑：卯加未占前程，曰：貴人臨干，辛藏於戌，戌年及第，庚申年赴任，遇臨官也。五十四歲死，干上午九數，末傳酉六數，共計五十四也。子爻不見，不得子息之力。傳得金局，至戊午年，必有兄弟分爭之事。又丑加巳占捕盜，曰：酉為元武臨丑，主往東北十四里之處。其賊出門向西行六里，卻往北行五里。藏匿財物後，卻於西北還家，藏匿五日方敢再行。若勾陳克其藏處，即可擒獲也，果驗。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says that if both the day stem and day branch are injured, one should beware of losses on both ends. The *Gu Jian* records a case where someone cast a divination using the combination of卯 and未 to predict his future. The divination stated that the nobleman was present on the day stem, and the hidden metal (辛) was contained within戌, so he would pass the examination in the year of戌 and take office in the year ofGengshen, because申 is the officialdom place for辛. This person died at the age of fifty-four, which was calculated by combining the nine numbers of the day stem's morning and the six numbers of the final transmission酉. In the divination, there was no appearance of the son's hexagram, indicating he would not receive help from his son. The three transmissions formed a metal formation, so there would be a dispute over property in the year ofWuwu. Another case recorded in the *Gu Jian* is about a divination for capturing a thief during the time of丑 added to巳. The divination said that酉, representing the Black Tortoise, was located on丑, indicating the thief had gone to the northeast fourteen li away. He first walked six li west, then turned north for five li, hid the stolen goods, and then returned home from the northwest, hiding for five days before moving again. If Gou Chen (representing the official) attacked the place where he had hidden the stolen goods, he could be captured. This prediction later came true.

課體：重審，三奇，斬關，四絕。課義：丁馬天罡，動意非常，鬼敗空墓，官庶皆殃。

The lesson pattern is a re-examination, combined with the three marvels, cutting off the gate, and the four extremes. The lesson meaning says: the spirit of Ding, the post-horse, and Tiangang meet at the earth dog, all moving together with great momentum; the official ghost falls in the defeated position, and is also trapped in kongwang and storage, whether officials or common people, will all suffer misfortune.

解曰：巳乘旬丁臨干，亥為驛馬，發用天罡，又臨於辰宅之上，必有非常變動也。中傳官鬼敗神，末傳又值空墓。而晝夜皆乘蛇虎，凡占凶慝，無論仕宦與庶人，未有不受其殃者矣。

The fire of the snake (Si) is riding on the spirit of Ding in the ten-day cycle, and it is on the day stem. The亥 is the post-horse, and the first transmission is the Tiangang (Chen) earth, which is also on the domestic爻. This indicates a certain great change. The middle transmission is the defeated spirit of official ghosts, and the final transmission falls in the empty and storage positions. Both day and night are occupied by the Teng Snake and the White Tiger. All divinations indicate misfortune, whether for officials or common people, none are free from calamity.

斷曰：四絕之課，驛馬發用，舊事已了，新事復興，有否泰相乘之象。干臨破碎，當因淫佚而費財。支坐天罡，或為陰私而動作。午上加丑，爭訟起於墓田。丑上加申，口舌及於僧道。

Four extreme conditions with the Post-horse as the Initiating Transmission, indicating that old matters have just concluded and new matters immediately arise, which seems to correspond to the alternation of Tai and other phenomena. The Day Stem is afflicted by the Shattered Evil, suggesting that one may spend money due to indulgence and excess. The Day Branch is occupied by Tiangang (Chen), implying that one may be involved in private affairs in the dark. With the horse (丑) on the noon (午), disputes will arise concerning ancestral burial grounds and property. With the monkey (申) on the ox (丑), disputes over words and rumors will also involve monks and Taoists.

天時：青龍乘亥發用，元后臨巳克干，即日有雨。家宅：人有破耗，宅有動搖。功名：貴人入傳，驛馬發用，占官可望。求財：甚微，遲即不得。婚姻：支干相合，傳遇三奇，婚姻可就。胎產：男孕，易產。疾病：脾腎疼痛，占父母不吉。失脫：宜向西北窪水之處捕之。出行：動而無益。行人：未到。兵戰：吉凶相半。

Questioning about the weather: The Azure Dragon is riding on the亥 water and initiating the transmission, while the Black Tortoise and Heavenly Empress are approaching from the巳 to attack the day stem. It will rain that day. Questioning about the household: There is loss of people, and the house is unstable. Questioning about official rank: The Nobleman has entered the three transmissions, and the post-horse is initiating the transmission, so there is still hope for official position. Questioning about seeking wealth: The amount obtained is very little, and if delayed slightly, it will be difficult to obtain. Questioning about marriage: The day stem and day branch are in harmony, and the three transmissions also meet the three marvels, so the marriage can be successful. Questioning about pregnancy: It is a male fetus, and the birth will be easy. Questioning about illness: There is pain in the spleen and kidney. If questioning about the parents' illness, it is not auspicious. Questioning about loss: It is suitable to go to the northwest low-lying water areas to search. Questioning about travel: Moving brings no benefit. Questioning about a traveler: He has not yet arrived. Questioning about battle: Half good and half bad.

畢法云：尊崇傳內遇三奇，金日逢丁凶禍動。精蘊云：巳乘丁鬼，臨干克干，本為殃咎，但辛德在巳，德神所在皆能化凶為吉。如有官人遇之，反能作福。午為日鬼克干，本非吉神，但晝占繫天乙貴人，必得上人提攜之力。惟庶人則不免官訟耳。中黃經云：馬見巳亥在路岐，丑入午傳多詛咒。

The Book of Bi Fa says that if the three transmissions meet the three marvels, it indicates being respected by others; if on days of庚 or辛 metal, the丁 spirit appears, misfortune is likely to occur. The Classic of Essence says: if巳 is occupied by the丁 spirit, which represents official ghosts, and it is located on the day stem and further harms the day stem, it should be a calamity; however, the virtue of辛 day is exactly in巳, and wherever the virtue spirit is, it can transform misfortune into good fortune, so officials encountering it may actually gain blessings.午 is an official ghost that harms the day stem, which is not a favorable deity, but if it is encountered during the day, it is actually the heavenly nobleman, and one will surely receive support from superiors, but common people may still face legal troubles. The Middle Yellow Classic says: if the post-horse is seen in巳 or亥, a person is running around at crossroads; if the three transmissions involve丑 entering午, there are often curses.

課體：反吟，龍戰，斬關，斫輪。課義：上下六害，交互無礙，門戶奸私，元合在內。

The lesson pattern is reverse chant, combined with dragon battle, cutting the gate, and 'chopping the wheel'. Chopping the wheel refers to adding the卯 and酉 branches, symbolizing the cutting of a wheel. The lesson meaning states: the spirits above and below are mutually harmful, but in their interaction they can also harmonize, ultimately without obstruction; however, the卯 and酉 positions conceal secret affairs, with the black tortoise and Liu He both present within.

解曰：辰與卯害，戌與酉害，是上下六害也。卯與戌合，辰與酉合，是交互相合也。始雖相害，終則無礙矣。卯酉為門戶之神，六合居中，元武窺戶，奸私定然不免矣。

Chen and Mao are mutually harmful, Xu and You are mutually harmful, which is called upper and lower six harms. However, Mao also combines with Xu, and Chen also combines with You, which is called mutual combination. Although they initially harm each other, in the end there will be no great trouble. Mao and You are the door gods, Liu He is in the middle to bring them together, and Xuan Wu is watching from the door, so there must be some secret affairs within the family.

斷曰：反吟之課，本非坦途。卯類妻財，往來逼迫。已合者必至暌離，已離者必復交合。兩貴受克，干謁徒勞，遁丙臨干，媒孽不少。出外者舟車傾覆，居家者門戶凌夷。

A reverse chant divination is inherently not a smooth path. The hour branch of卯 represents wife and wealth, and the situation is one of constant pressure. What has already come together will eventually separate; what has already separated may come together again. Both day and night noblemen are afflicted, so seeking help from above is in vain. The hidden丙 fire is present on the day stem, indicating many people are scheming and causing trouble. Those going out should beware of accidents involving vehicles or drowning, while those staying home may face family decline.

天時：忽晴忽陰。家宅：淫盜皆宜防範。功名：關榷之官，不能終任。求財：難得到手，翻覆不定。婚姻：離合不常，終非全美。胎產：女孕或雙胎。疾病：水不生木，血不榮筋，占妻不吉。失脫：女人竊去，即當敗露。出行：不利，中道即回。行人：立至。捕獲：贓在西北方喜事人家。兵戰：元武臨支害干，兵家大忌。

What about the weather? It suddenly clears up and then becomes cloudy again. What about the household? Both immorality and theft should be guarded against. What about official rank? One can only hold a position responsible for checkpoints and taxes, and will not serve the full term. What about seeking wealth? It is difficult to obtain, and fluctuates. What about marriage? There is constant separation and reunion without a fixed pattern, ultimately failing to be complete. What about pregnancy? It is a female fetus, or twins. What about illness? Water does not nourish wood, and blood cannot sustain tendons; if this is the wife's illness, it is unfavorable. What about losing something? A woman took it, and it will soon be discovered. What about traveling? It is unfavorable, and one will turn back halfway. What about a traveler? He will arrive immediately. What about capturing someone? The stolen goods are with a family in the northwest who is celebrating a wedding. What about warfare? The Black Tortoise is approaching the day branch and harms the day stem, which is a major disaster in military affairs.

畢法云：彼此猜忌害相隨，兩貴受克難干貴。精蘊云：此課占者，皆以反吟有離革之象，不可議婚。殊不知再婚者，不特可成，抑且有益。蓋辛即戌也，上乘天罡，與支為合，支上天后，與干為合。況酉作青龍，克卯為妻，干上太陰，即酉支也，乃為妻就夫之象。且又相合，豈非大利，惟初婚則不佳耳。

The "Bifa Fu" says that when the six harms follow each other, there is mutual suspicion between the parties, and when both the day's nobleman and night's nobleman are harmed, it is difficult to seek help from the nobleman. The "Jingyun" says that those who divinate this lesson believe that reverse chant indicates dispersion and change, and thus marriage should not be considered. However, those who remarry not only can succeed but also benefit. This is because the辛 (Xin) is lodged in the戌 (Xu), and the Xu is occupied by the Tiangang (Chen) earth, which combines with the day's branch. The day's branch is occupied by the Heavenly Empress, which also combines with the day's stem. Moreover, the酉 (You) acts as the Azure Dragon, which goes to conquer the卯 (Mao) wood representing the wife. The Tai Yin on the day's stem is the You branch, which is the image of the wife coming to the husband. Since they also combine with each other, how can it not be highly advantageous? It is only bad for those who are newly married.

課體：知一，度厄，勵德。課義：財雖滿前，取為禍端，身不安逸，眾語攻攢。

The lesson pattern is about knowing one thing, encompassing both "overcoming calamity" and striving for virtue. "Overcoming calamity" refers to the image of the three transmissions successively overcoming each other, gradually resolving misfortunes. The lesson meaning states: although wealth is piled up before one's eyes, once taken, it becomes a source of trouble; oneself is not at ease, and is further attacked by the gossip of others.

解曰：乙卯臨於干，甲寅臨干支，錢財非不滿前，取之則能生禍。蓋卯雖克未，不知未土能克子水，子水能克巳火，卻來傷干，必致眾語攢攻，災禍並出而後已也。

Yi Mao is placed on the day stem, and Jia Yin is placed between the day stem and day branch. Although wealth may not be lacking, taking it will bring disaster. Because the wood of Mao can overcome the soil of Wei, but the soil of Wei can overcome the water of Zi, and the water of Zi can overcome the fire of Si. This chain of interactions eventually harms the day stem. In the end, it will lead to being surrounded by criticism and a sudden outbreak of misfortune.

斷曰：度厄之課，三下克上，尊長不免生災。遞互相剋，事多解散。所喜末助初生，財源不竭，有借錢還債之象。但三傳遞克，眾人必有欺凌。三傳六害，凡事亦有破敗。用遇虎蛇，內室多生疾病。末傳丁德，遠方當寄錢財。

The divination shows that all three sections are instances of lower spirits overcoming upper spirits, indicating that family elders are likely to suffer misfortune. There is mutual control among the elements, suggesting that matters are likely to be abandoned halfway. Fortunately, the final transmission can assist the initial transmission through mutual generation, implying that sources of wealth will not be exhausted, and there is an appearance of borrowing money and repaying debts, with a cycle of turnover. However, the three transmissions successively overcome each other, leading to being oppressed by others. Moreover, the three transmissions are mutually affected by the six harmful influences, resulting in failure in all matters. The initiating transmission meets the White Tiger and Teng Snake, indicating that women in the household are prone to illness. The final transmission is the Ding spirit and the day's virtue, suggesting that money will be sent from afar.

天時：水上火下，出旬得雨。家宅：防尊長有病，又主婦人見鬼發狂。功名：雖有欺凌，卻能遷轉。求財：大利。婚姻：夜占吉。胎產：恐是私胎，妾孕易產。疾病：水不能養肝，連綿難愈。出行：陸路防失，夜占吉。行人：有阻。捕獲：西方軍健。兵戰：不利。

Questioning about the weather: water is above and fire is below; rain will come only after the current ten-day period. Questioning about the household: be cautious of the elders falling ill, and also the woman seeing a ghost and going mad. Questioning about official rank: although being oppressed by others, eventually there will be promotion and transfer. Questioning about seeking wealth: very favorable. Questioning about marriage: favorable in the night. Questioning about childbirth: perhaps the pregnancy was secret, and if the concubine is pregnant, it will be easy to give birth. Questioning about illness: water cannot nourish the liver wood, leading to a prolonged illness. Questioning about travel: traveling by land should be cautious of theft, and it is favorable in the night. Questioning about a traveler: there will be obstacles on the way. Questioning about capture: it is a strong soldier from the western military. Questioning about warfare: unfavorable.

畢法云：三傳互克眾人欺。三車一覽云：未加寅發用，是為三傳日辰內戰，凡占主家法不正，或自己窩犯，以致爭競。蓋迤邐相剋，全無和氣，占訟被刑，占病必死。惟占官者從微而顯，漸次升轉，大有興盛，餘占不吉。秘要云：朝官宜自檢束。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says that when the three transmissions mutually control each other, it indicates that one will be bullied by many people. The *San Che Yi Lian* states: if the transmission starts on the寅 branch with the 未 branch, this signifies that the three transmissions and the day branch attack each other. In any divination, this suggests that the family discipline is improper, or that one has hidden some fault, leading to continuous disputes. Because of the continuous mutual control, there is no harmony. In divination about lawsuits, one will suffer punishment; in divination about illness, death is certain. Only in divination about official positions can one rise from a low position to a high one, advancing step by step, showing great prosperity. All other divinations are unfavorable. The *Mi Yao* says that officials in office should examine themselves and restrain their behavior at this time.

課體：重審，炎上，六儀。課義：傳官將生，仕宦興榮，常人釋慮，陰私貴成。

The lesson pattern is a re-examination, combining "Inflaming Ascendancy" and the Six Instruments. "Inflaming Ascendancy" refers to the three transmissions forming the fire triad of Yin, Wu, and Xu. The lesson meaning states: the three transmissions form a minister star, and the Heavenly General also comes to nourish the day stem, indicating that officials will flourish and achieve honor; ordinary people may also lay aside their worries and secretly seek the favor of the Nobleman, thereby achieving success.

解曰：三傳火局自初生末，而晝夜天將，又皆屬土，以生日干。官印相生，助成權柄，所以仕宦興榮也。既有土將之生，則火鬼亦化凶為吉。雖常人占之，亦可釋其憂慮，而告貴成功矣。

The three transmissions form a fire configuration, progressing from the first transmission to the final transmission; the heavenly generals governing day and night are all of the earth element, which then come back to generate the辛 gold day stem. The official star generates the seal, and the seal generates the self, thus forming authority and power, so officials will prosper and achieve honor. Since there is earth coming to generate, the fire ghost is transformed from evil to good. Even an ordinary person who divines this can lay aside worries and seek the help of a nobleman to achieve success.

斷曰：炎上之局，六儀發用，三傳遞生，必有眾口揄揚，洊登津要。晝夜貴加，凡事必涉兩貴。簾幕臨日，應試必捷春闈。惟蛇虎乘墓人宅，雖係旬空，尚不免於驚憂耳。

The fire ascending pattern also uses the Six Instruments as the initiating transmission, with the Three Transmissions developing step by step, inevitably leading to widespread praise and gradual ascent to important positions. Both day and night noblemen are present, meaning that any matter will involve two noblemen. The curtain nobleman is on the day pillar, indicating that taking the imperial examination will surely result in success in the spring examination. However, the Teng Snake and White Tiger are riding on the tomb god, falling on the person and the dwelling. Although they are in the旬空, there will still be some unexpected worries.

天時：火局大晴。家宅：墓神覆宅，蛇虎臨支，災禍不免。功名：吉。求財：必得。婚姻：占男吉，占女凶。胎產：女孕，產順。疾病：積食積塊，可醫。出行：陸路吉，水路凶。行人：即至。兵戰：防乾方伏兵。

Questioning about the weather: The three transmissions form a fire pattern, indicating clear and sunny weather. Questioning about the family home: The tomb god covers the residential line, with the Teng Snake and White Tiger also approaching the day branch, disasters are unavoidable. Questioning about official rank: Favorable. Questioning about seeking wealth: Definitely obtainable. Questioning about marriage: Favorable for the male partner, unfavorable for the female partner. Questioning about pregnancy: The fetus is female, and the delivery will be smooth. Questioning about illness: It is a disease caused by accumulated food forming a mass, which can be cured. Questioning about travel: Favorable for traveling by land, unfavorable for traveling by water. Questioning about a person on the way: The person will arrive soon. Questioning about warfare: Be cautious of hidden troops in the northwest direction of Qian.

畢法云：貴雖坐獄宜臨干，支乘墓虎有伏尸，合中犯殺蜜中砒。課經云：干墓臨支，占宅必有伏尸鬼祟為禍，幸丑不能克酉，其禍稍輕。又：墓乘蛇虎加支，謂之墓門開格，主有喪服重重。纂要云：天乙貴人臨地盤辰戌上者，名入獄。如乙辛二日，卻名貴人臨身，反宜干貴周旋成事，又名貴人受賄，宜私謀陰禱。集義云：火克土生，賴天將為救神，能消百禍。

The "Bi Fa Fu" says that although the Nobleman is sitting in the position of imprisonment, it is harmless if he is adjacent to the Day Stem. If the Day Branch is occupied by theTomb Spirit (mound spirit) White Tiger, there will be hidden corpses beneath the house. If the combination involves aInauspicious Sha (fierce killing), it is like honey mixed with arsenic. The "Ke Jing" says that when the Day Stem's墓 (mound) is on the Day Branch, there will certainly be hidden corpses causing harm in the house. Fortunately, the earthy丑 (Chou) cannot overcome the metal酉 (You), so the calamity is somewhat lighter. It also says that when the墓神 (mound spirit) is accompanied by the Teng Snake and White Tiger on the Day Branch, it is called the "Mound Door Open" pattern, indicating many deaths in the family. The "Zuan Yao" says that when the Heavenly General is on the Earth Plate at the positions of辰 (Chen) or戌 (Xu), it is called "entering prison." However, on the days of乙 (Yi) or辛 (Xin), it is called the Nobleman being adjacent to the body, which is actually favorable for seeking the Nobleman's help to accomplish matters, also called the Nobleman accepting bribes, suitable for private planning and secret prayers. The "Ji Yi" says that when fire overcomes me and earth generates me, it entirely relies on the Heavenly General to act as a savior, capable of eliminating all kinds of calamities.

課體：遙克，彈射，勵德，三交，寡宿。課義：四課傳初，表裡皆虛，妻財盡失，見合如無。

The lesson pattern is "remote control." There is no mutual control among the four lessons, so the initiating transmission must be taken from a god that remotely clashes and controls. This is also called "recoil." It also involves combined encouragement, triple intersection, and Guasu. The lesson meaning states: all four lessons and the first transmission fall into Kongwang, indicating both internal and external emptiness; both wife and wealth are lost, and even if there is a harmonious god, it is as if it does not exist.

解曰：四課陰陽，以及於初傳，俱繫空亡，是表裡皆虛也。卯為妻財，陷於空鄉，晝乘元武妻財，定有失脫。雖與日合，亦歸烏有而已。中傳貴人作官，仕宦稍宜，常人必因爭財起訟也。

The four lessons' yang and yin spirits along with the first transmission all fall into kongwang, so both the surface and the inside are empty. The卯 represents wife and wealth, which is trapped in an empty place. If it is daytime divination and the hexagram is xuanwu, the wife and wealth will certainly be lost. Although it is in harmony with the day stem, in the end it will be empty. The nobleman in the middle transmission becomes the official star, which is somewhat suitable for those who hold official positions; however, ordinary people will certainly have disputes over wealth and lawsuits.

斷曰：彈射之課，禍福已輕，發用空鄉，愈無影響。干支酉戌六害，而面前子丑空合，有外合內離之象。支乘空脫，家計蕭條。干乘墓虎，人丁疾厄。旺祿坐於克方，占官亦非全吉。

This divination shows a situation where the outcome is not serious. The first transmission falls on an empty place, indicating little movement. The day stem and day branch are in the酉 and戌 positions, which are mutually harmful. Although the子 and丑 are in a harmonious relationship, they are both empty, suggesting an appearance of harmony but internal division. The day branch is riding on an empty place and is losing its strength, indicating a decline in family affairs. The day stem is riding on theTomb Spirit (mound deity) and the White Tiger, suggesting illness within the household. The prosperous and fortunate position is located in a direction that is conflicting, indicating that the official position is not entirely favorable.

天時：子水旬空，無雨。家宅：家貧親老，生計蕭條。功名：官祿入傳，先難後得。求財：得不償費。婚姻：牛女空合，不吉。胎產：胎陷防墮。疾病：腎水不足，肝氣不舒，不必醫治，靜攝有功。出行：未必動身。行人：立至。捕獲：晝占在南方貴人馬房，夜占在東北道士寺觀。兵戰：先虛後實，終必成功。

Questioning about the weather: Zi water is in the empty旬, there will be no rain. Questioning about the family: the family is poor, both parents are old, and the livelihood is bleak. Questioning about official rank: the official star and the禄god have entered the three transmissions, it will be difficult at first but eventually achieved. Questioning about seeking wealth: the gain is less than the cost. Questioning about marriage: the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl are only empty union, not auspicious. Questioning about childbirth: the胎god is in the empty, need to be careful of miscarriage. Questioning about illness: kidney water is insufficient, liver qi is not smooth, no need to take medicine, rest is more effective. Questioning about travel: the body may not move. Questioning about a traveler: will arrive immediately. Questioning about capture: during the day, the horse stable of a nobleman in the south; at night, the temple of a Daoist in the northeast. Questioning about battle: first empty then solid, eventually surely succeed.

畢法云：干乘墓虎毋占病。神定經云：丑加戌，晝將乘白虎作墓神，辛酉日丑為空墓，尤可畏也。會通云：害實合空，謂之外好裡槎芽。集義云：酉日子加酉得太陰，主其家尼姑出入，以致虛耗。纂要云：丑墓臨干，八月占主有重喪。

The "Bifa Fu" says that if the day stem is accompanied by theTomb Spirit (mound spirit) and the White Tiger, do not predict illness. The "Shen Ding Jing" states that when the丑 (Chou) is placed on the戌 (Xu), the heavenly general is riding the White Tiger and also serves as the mound spirit; on the day of Xinyou, the丑 is empty and in a mound, which is especially dangerous. The "Huitong" explains that when harmful influences are actualized and harmonious ones are absent, this is called external harmony but internal troubles. The "Jiyi" mentions that when the酉 (You) is added to the子 (Zi) and also receives the Tai Yin, it indicates that there are nuns coming and going in the family, leading to financial loss. The "Zuanyao" states that when theTomb Spirit (mound spirit) is on the day stem, predicting in the eighth month indicates two consecutive funerals.

課體：元首，寡宿，泆女。課義：自墓傳生，末鬼乘丁，晝財須失，凶動難停。

The lesson pattern is the original head, combining Guasu and Yu Nu. The lesson meaning says: the first transmission starts from the storage, then turns into mutual generation, appearing as first confusion then enlightenment; however, the final transmission's official ghost is riding on Ding spirit, and during the day, the wealth line will still be lost, and if misfortune is triggered, it cannot be stopped.

解曰：丑墓乘虎發用，末傳官鬼乘丁，雖曰自墓傳生，似乎先迷後醒。然中傳財在空鄉，晝乘元武，豈能免於失耗。至於金日逢丁，其凶動尚可停止乎。

TheStorage deity is riding on the White Tiger as the first transmission, and the final transmission's official ghost is riding on the Ding deity. Although it is said that the transmission starts from theStorage and then mutually generates, it appears as if one is first confused and then becomes clear. However, the wealth爻 in the middle transmission falls on an empty place, and during the day it is occupied by the Black Tortoise, which cannot avoid loss and dispersion. As for days with庚 or辛 metal encountering the Ding deity, the fierce momentum cannot be stopped.

斷曰：發用空亡，干支臨脫，又交互相脫。干上子空，將又乘空，經所謂脫空神者是也。凡事多有虛詐，不足深信。末傳丁神臨鬼，上乘天后，非有娶妻之喜，即有遠寄之財。仕宦占之差吉。占者止宜坐待子水填實，制鬼消災。

The first transmission falls into Kongwang, and both the day stem and day branch are encountering the gods that drain and weaken. Moreover, they mutually drain and weaken each other. The water of the子 (Zi) in the day stem is also empty, and the heavenly general riding on it is Tian Kong. This is exactly what the classics refer to as the empty draining god. Most affairs are likely to be false and unreliable, not worth believing in deeply. The final transmission has the Ding god encountering official ghosts, with the Heavenly Empress above. This is either a sign of getting married or receiving money from afar. For someone in official position, this divination is somewhat favorable. Those who receive this divination should only remain calm and wait for the water of Zi to come out of Kongwang and become solid, using it to control the official ghosts and resolve calamities.

天時：水空不雨。家宅：苟非喜慶費財，必然被盜失脫。功名：安心守職，久必升遷。求財：反有所費。婚姻：男不孟成。胎產：母實兒空，占產最忌。疾病：腎經受虧，甚凶，占妻尤忌。出行：防失脫。行人：馬臨宅，即到。捕獲：晝隱東南窯灶，夜隱正北空墓。兵戰：利主不利客。墳葬：內有伏尸，潮溼洩氣。

Questioning about the weather: The water deity is in an empty position, so there will be no rain. Questioning about the household: If not due to a celebration causing expenditure, there will certainly be theft and loss. Questioning about official rank: Be content with the current position, and after a long time, promotion is certain. Questioning about seeking wealth: Not only will you not gain, but you will have to pay out. Questioning about marriage: The man has no intention of making it happen. Questioning about pregnancy and childbirth: The mother is solid, but the fetus is empty, which is most ominous for childbirth. Questioning about illness: Kidney energy is depleted, which is very dangerous, especially for the wife's illness. Questioning about travel: Be cautious of theft. Questioning about a missing person: The post-horse is near the home爻, so he will arrive soon. Questioning about capture: During the day, he is hiding in the southeast kiln, and at night, he is hiding in the northern empty grave. Questioning about battle: Favorable for the main army, but unfavorable for the guest army. Questioning about burial: There is a hidden corpse in the grave, which is damp and lacks energy.

畢法云：金日逢丁凶禍動，罡塞鬼戶任謀為。壬髓經云：末傳巳火助初傳丑土以生干，必從旁有人暗地相助，漸得亨嘉。心鏡云：丑卯巳亦名虛一待用，今酉日占之，沖去卯木，類成金局，必有同事眾人合夥成事之意。秘要云：丑墓發用，主舊事生枝。

The "Bifa Fu" says that on a day with the stem Geng or Xin (metal), encountering the god Ding (fire) brings misfortune and danger; if the Tiangang (Chen) blocks the ghost gate, then one may proceed freely with plans. The "Renmei Jing" states that if the final transmission is fire in the sign Si, assisting the initial transmission of earth in the sign Chou to support the day stem, there will certainly be someone helping from the background, gradually leading to favorable conditions. The "Xinjing" mentions that a three transmission sequence such as Chou, Mao, and Si is called "Xu Yi Dai Yong" (waiting for the right moment); if this is encountered on a day of You (metal), the You (metal) will conflict with Mao (wood), leaving the remaining elements to form a metal structure, indicating that colleagues and others will work together to accomplish the matter. The "Miyao" states that if the transmission starts from the墓 of Chou (earth), it signifies that old matters will develop new complications.

課體：重審，進茹，斬關，三奇，不備。課義：重脫墓空，凶吉無蹤，尊就卑幼，旺祿才逢。

The lesson pattern is called "Chong Shen," combined with "Jin Ru," "Zhan Guan," "San Qi," and "Bu Bei." "Jin Ru" refers to the three transmitters following each other in sequence in a forward direction. The lesson meaning states: there is repeated leakage and loss, and the storage is also empty, so both good and bad fortune cannot be found; the day stem is submissive to the day branch, as if a superior was accommodating a junior, and only the slight strength of the day's fortune can barely meet.

解曰：初中之亥子為重脫，中末之子丑為墓空，主事皆空脫，所以吉凶俱無蹤也。干為尊長，支為卑幼，干往加支，俯就而食。其旺祿更賴戌土，以敵眾水，庶幾免於脫盜矣。邵公云：此課又有取丑亥亥作三傳者。

The first and second transmissions both have亥 and子, which are heavily draining and weakening. The second and third transmissions have子 and丑, which are storage areas falling empty, indicating that the spirits involved are all empty and weakened. Therefore, it is impossible to determine whether the outcome is good or bad. The day stem represents the superior elder, and the day branch represents the younger subordinate. Now, the day stem is added to the day branch, meaning the superior elder is bending down to receive sustenance from the younger subordinate. The strength and fortune must rely on the戌 earth to resist the many waters, thus barely avoiding complete drainage and depletion. Master Zhao said: this divination has another method, which is to take the丑,亥, and亥 as the three transmissions.

斷曰：進茹之課，聯珠三奇，本為吉象。但恐脫上逢脫，不能著實耳。干上臨亥，謂之避難逃生，大宜改過。支上臨戌，又謂之虎威狐假，不可動謀。

The divination shows that the three transmissions proceed smoothly like linked pearls and also include the Three Marvels, which is a favorable omen. However, if there is another instance of leakage and depletion, the matter may not reach a concrete result. The day stem is accompanied by亥, which indicates avoiding difficulties and escaping danger, most suitable for reforming oneself. The day branch is accompanied by戌, which is called fox borrowing the tiger's might, indicating mere bluffing, so one should not act rashly.

天時：三傳皆火，出旬得雨。家宅：防盜。功名：傳遇三奇，吉。求財：反有失脫。婚姻：夫就妻，吉。胎產：男孕，即生。疾病：火衰脾弱或虛脫之病，宜峻補。出行：戀家不能行。行人：即至。捕獲：北方陰人家。兵戰：各乘網羅，主客不吉。

Questioning about the weather: The three transmissions all belong to fire, and rain will come only after this ten-day period. Questioning about the household: Be cautious of theft. Questioning about official rank: The three transmissions meet the three marvels, which is auspicious. Questioning about seeking wealth: Not only will it not be obtained, but there will be loss. Questioning about marriage: The husband will be willing to accommodate the wife, which is auspicious. Questioning about pregnancy: It is a male fetus, about to be born. Questioning about illness: There is a decline in fire energy, weakness in the spleen earth, or a condition resembling collapse, and heavy and strong tonics are recommended. Questioning about travel: The person is attached to home and cannot go. Questioning about a traveler: He will arrive soon. Questioning about capture: It is in the home of a woman in the north. Questioning about warfare: Both sides are riding the Luo Wang, which is inauspicious for both sides.

畢法云：所謀多拙逢羅網。斷驗：乙酉年四月酉將申時占兵，曰：此行不吉，至半途而回。蓋白虎驛馬臨干，雖有狐假虎威之勢，賴戌土實能剋制。如彼猖狂妄動，定有阻塞。我兵此行中末俱空，豈能前進。況辛日南征，為滅沒旺方，于軍不利。干神臨支，恐有銳卒前擾。後至揚州，敵兵出城搶船，遂抽兵而退。

The "Bifa Fu" says that when encountering the God of the Net, most plans will be clumsy and obstructed. A passage from "Duanyan" records a case: in the year Yiyou, during the fourth lunar month, with the hour of Shen under the general of Sheng, the divination concluded that this military expedition would be inauspicious, and the troops would have to retreat halfway. This is because the White Tiger and the Post-horse are both present on the day stem, although they appear to have the formidable power of the tiger, they are actually restrained by the real presence of the earth element Wu. If the enemy becomes reckless and acts rashly, they will certainly encounter obstacles. Our side's middle transmission and final transmission both fall into empty positions, so how can we move forward? Moreover, on the day of Xin, advancing southward is moving into the declining direction of strength, which is unfavorable for military operations. The divine spirit of the day stem is present on the day branch, suggesting that the enemy's elite forces may come to harass us. Later, when the army reached Yangzhou, the enemy forces came out of the city to seize the boats, and thus the army withdrew.