On the Renxu day, first arrangement: stem on You

課體：伏吟，斬關，勵德，三奇。課義：干與初傳，閉口難言，兩戌一未，勾虎為冤。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" (a classification of the Six壬 lesson format) is "One Body with Four": "Hidden Chant" indicates that the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate coincide, with all deities remaining in their original positions, suggesting stagnation and conservatism; "Cutting the Pass" signifies an abrupt opening of a closed passage and sudden action; "Encouraging Virtue" means that the Day Stem's virtue is present, and the diviner should strive to improve themselves; "Three Marvels" refers to the three deities associated with the winter quarter (Hai, Zi, Chou) who are deities of relief from misfortune. The "Lesson Meaning" (a four-character rhyming summary of the lesson's fortune and misfortune) states: the Day Stem, Ren, and the First Transmission both fall in the Hai position, which signifies closure and difficulty in expressing oneself; the Day Branch and the Middle Transmission both appear in the Xu position, and the Final Transmission also appears in the Wei position. Xu is occupied by the White Tiger and Wei by Gou Chen, with the earth deities jointly attacking the water of Ren, thus forming enmity.

解曰：干及初傳，癸亥二重，雖係德祿，但是閉口，所以難言。支及中傳兩戌，晝夜乘虎。末傳一未，夜乘勾陳，復遁己土，並來剋日，故曰為冤。

The day stem is Ren and shares the same position as the first transmission, both falling in the亥 position. The亥 position contains the hidden heavenly stem Gui, forming Guihai. The亥 is originally the禄 of Ren and also its day virtue, but since亥 is associated with closed mouth, even though there is virtue and禄, it cannot express itself. The day branch and the middle transmission both appear in the戌 position; whether it is day or night divination, the戌 position is occupied by the White Tiger. The final transmission is in the未 position, and in night divination, it is occupied by Gou Chen. The未 position also contains the hidden earth stem Ji. The White Tiger and Gou Chen, two凶 generals, bring earth energy and jointly attack the water of Ren, which is called "being wronged."

斷曰：伏吟之卦，統艮之體，事多守舊，謀不更新。況旬尾作德祿，臨干發用，必當謹之又謹，方能無咎。若孟前往，則自刑杜傳，塞而不通。中末又復相刑，何能免於病訟乎。

Hidden Chant is associated with the trigram Gen, which signifies stopping. Therefore, in all matters, it is only suitable to follow old practices and not to start new plans. Moreover,亥 is the last position of this ten-day cycle, and it also coincides with the virtue god and the禄 god of the Jia stem. Now it is on the day stem and is taken as the first transmission (the three transmissions consist of the first, middle, and final transmissions, with the first transmission also called the initiating transmission). Although a good god is at the forefront, one must be especially cautious to avoid causing trouble. If one acts rashly and takes the initiative,亥 will self-punish itself, blocking the three transmissions and causing them to become stagnant. The middle transmission戌 and the final transmission未 will also mutually punish each other, making illness and legal disputes difficult to avoid.

天時：天地不動，占雨則晴，占晴則雨。家宅：虎坐中堂剋日，防病訟之事，並有孝服。功名：德祿臨身，催官入宅，大利升遷。求財：財爻不見，無益。婚姻：不吉。胎產：男孕，產遲。疾病：脾經之疾或腎水受傷，病來克人，難愈。

Heavenly Conditions: Under aHidden Chant, the heavens and earth discs remain still and motionless, leading to abnormal weather conditions. When asking about rain, it becomes clear; when asking about clear weather, it rains. Family Residence: The White Tiger, which is aInauspicious General associated with illness and mourning, occupies the central hall position and attacks the day stem. One should be cautious of illness, legal troubles, and mourning events. Career: The virtue god and the official luck god are both present on the self, and the official promotion god has entered the residence, making it most favorable for promotion and transfer. Seeking Wealth: There is no wife wealth line in the course transmission, so seeking wealth is ineffective. Marriage: WithHidden Chant remaining still and the White Tiger and the Hook Star mutually attacking, it is difficult to conclude a marriage. Pregnancy: The fetus is male, but the delivery is delayed. Illness: The illness affects the spleen meridian or there is a deficiency in the kidney water, and the illness energy attacks the body in reverse, making it difficult to recover.

遺失：物不出家。出行：不利。行人：近者立至，遠者有滯。捕獲：夜占元空難獲，晝占宜向東南，近爐冶處緝之。兵戰：不利。墳墓：地繫辛龍，葬可催官。

Lost items: Hidden Chant indicates immobility; lost things remain within the house and have not gone out. Travel: All matters are obstructed, and action leads to no success. Travelers: Those traveling a short distance can arrive immediately, but those traveling far will meet obstacles on the way. Capture: If divined at night, the Heavenly General of theft, Yuan Wu, falls into Kongwang, making it impossible to track; if divined during the day, one should go to the southeast and search in places with fire-related activities such as near the stove or in metalworking. Warfare: Unfavorable, do not act rashly. Burial: The chosen site belongs to the metal dragon pulse of Xin; after burial, it can promote official rank and salary.

畢法云：旺祿臨身徒妄作，鬼臨三四訟災隨。壬髓經云：虎鬼剋日本，主病訟，有官人得之，為催官符至。會通云：德旺祿旺爵祿榮，鬼神眾保得功名。苗公訣云：魁罡蛇虎臨宅，宅不安。辰上剋日上，宅不可住。貴人臨宅或卯酉上，兩姓同居。擷粹說云：三傳帶白虎克日，又是囚所，行人外凶，不可望也。

The "Bi Fa Fu" mentions two applicable lines for this divination: although the official's fortune is strong and present, there is no place to use it, and reckless movement is just in vain; officials and ghosts appear in the third and fourth lessons, leading to lawsuits and illness one after another. The "Ren Mei Jing" states that the White Tiger accompanied by officials and ghosts harms the day stem, indicating illness and lawsuits; if an official is divining this, it is actually a sign that official documents will arrive soon. The "Hui Tong" says that the day virtue and the official's fortune are both strong, which is a sign of honor and official rank, and the multitude of ghosts become protective, indicating the possibility of achieving fame and success. The "Miao Gong Jue" states that Hekui in Xu and Tiangang in Chen, accompanied by Teng Snake and White Tiger, appear on the house, causing instability in the household; the god on Chen harms the god on the day, making the house unsuitable for residence; if the nobleman appears on the house or on卯 or酉, the family will have two different surnames living together. The "Xie Cui Shuo" explains that the three transmissions carry the White Tiger, which harms the day and sits in a captive or dead position, indicating danger for those who are away from home, and they cannot be expected to return.

課體：元首，退茹，斬關，亂首，不備。課義：支戌為卑，上門相欺，唯宜猛棄，長生後隨。

"The 'Original Head' refers to a situation in the Four Lessons where only one lesson has the heavenly stem overcoming the earthly branch, and this is taken as the initiating transmission, representing a harmonious relationship where the superior controls the inferior. 'Retreating and Eating' refers to the three transmissions progressing like pulling out a plant by its roots, moving step by step backward. 'Disorderly Head' refers to the day branch being added onto the day stem, representing a situation where the inferior overpowers the superior. 'Incompleteness' refers to the Four Lessons, which consist of two lessons from the day stem and two from the day branch, having an imbalance in yin and yang, resulting in an incomplete configuration. The meaning of the lesson states: the day branch, which is inherently of a lower status, comes to overpower the superior, so it is advisable to decisively abandon the first transmission, retreat one step, and the long life of the final transmission will naturally follow."

解曰：干為尊，支為卑，支加於干，上門相剋，是卑凌尊也。兼上克下為用，是卑凌尊，而尊不容矣。戌加亥用，為魁度天門，凡事阻隔。惟宜猛棄初戌，退後一步，卻得末傳長生耳。

In Six壬 divination, the day stem represents the superior elder or oneself, and the day branch represents the inferior family or home. Now, if the day branch戌 is placed over the day stem亥, it is like a superior element attacking the inferior, which is an act of the inferior violating the superior. Moreover, when the upper god attacks the lower god in the initiating transmission, the inferior overpowers the superior, and the superior cannot tolerate it. When戌 is placed over亥,戌 is Hekui (Xu) and亥 is Tianmen (Heaven Gate), this is called "Hekui passing through Tianmen," indicating that there are obstacles in all matters. Therefore, the only way out is to decisively discard the first transmission戌 and step back, for the final transmission申 is the place of growth for the壬 water.

斷曰：元首之卦，尊制卑，貴制賤，凡占多順。然面前六害，脫支克干，災禍不測。況亂首不備，理有紊缺，宜思退茹之義，使脫虎以生干，勿任斬關之性，以速虎鬼之凶危也。

The textbook says that the superior controls the inferior, the noble controls the humble, and matters tend to go smoothly. However, the person in question is directly afflicted by the six harmful forces. The day branch is leaking and dispersing energy, which then turns back to harm the day stem. The calamity is unpredictable. Moreover, the patterns of disorder and lack of preparation are both present, leading to confusion and incompleteness in affairs. One should understand the intention of retreating step by step, allowing the leaking and dispersing energy to avoid the White Tiger and instead benefit the day stem. Do not allow the impulsive and aggressive nature to proceed recklessly, inviting the danger of the tiger and ghost spirits.

天時：陰晴不定。家宅：虎鬼臨干，敗氣臨宅，人災家耗之象。功名：催官臨干發用，大利。求財：晝占無，夜占有，若巳午未亥年命者，晝夜可得。婚姻：支干上神相害，不吉。胎產：孕生女，產不易。疾病：腎水不足，或頭上之疾，勢甚危篤，若行年值卯辰者凶。失脫：往南方尋。出行：晝占甚凶，夜占差可。行人：在路，將到。兵戰：宜慎，夜占可勝。

Heavenly Conditions: Yin and Yang are in conflict, with the weather alternating between clear and overcast, making it difficult to determine. Family Residence: The White Tiger brings the ghost of officials to the day stem, with a spirit of loss and destruction pressing upon the house, causing calamity to the household and loss of property. Official Rank: The god promoting officialdom is on the day stem and initiates the transmission, which is most favorable. Seeking Wealth: If the course is cast during the day, wealth cannot be obtained; however, if cast at night, it can be obtained. Those whose birth year is in the branches of Si, Wu, Wei, or Hai can obtain wealth both day and night. Marriage: The god on the day stem and the god on the day branch are mutually harmful, making marriage proposals unfavorable. Pregnancy: The fetus is female, and childbirth will be difficult. Illness: The illness is due to a deficiency in kidney water or a disease in the head, with the White Tiger and ghost at the head, indicating a serious condition; the patient's age in the branch of Mao or Chen is even more dangerous. Loss: Lost items should be sought in the southern direction. Travel: If the course is cast during the day, it is extremely unfavorable; however, if cast at night, it is somewhat more favorable. Travelers: Those who have left home are already on their way and will arrive soon. Warfare: The White Tiger and ghost are in front, so caution is needed; if the course is cast at night, victory can be achieved.

畢法云：虎臨於鬼凶速速，魁度天門關隔定。克應經云：出行見戌，作蛇虎勾朱，加日辰傳用者，凶人口舌。擷粹說云：傳帶白虎，或劫煞剋日，又是囚氣，行人外凶，不得歸家。斷鏡云：用神剋日生男子，范蠡三更奏越君。又云：支辰發用遞生干，人口豐隆宅不寬。

Two passages from the "Bi Fa Fu" apply to this divination: when the White Tiger and the Official Ghost are together, misfortune comes very quickly; when the Hekui (Xu) is on the戌 (Xu) and crosses the heavenly gate (亥), there will certainly be obstacles ahead. The "Ke Ying Jing" says that when divining travel and encountering the戌, if the戌 is further accompanied byInauspicious General (malevolent generals) such as Teng Snake, White Tiger, Gou Chen, and Vermilion Bird, and these are either resting on the day branch or entering the three transmissions, one will meet evil people and cause disputes. The "Xie Cui Shuo" says that if the three transmissions carry the White Tiger or Jiesha to attack the day stem, and this occurs during the time of imprisonment or death, a traveler will face danger and be unable to return home. The "Duan Jing" says that if the initiating transmission (发用) god attacks the day stem, the person born is male, just as Fan Li advised the King of Yue at three in the morning, acting against the superior and yet the matter succeeded; it also says that if the god on the day branch initiates the transmission and supports the day stem layer by layer, it indicates a prosperous family and a crowded residence.

課體：元首，泆女，勵德，顧祖。課義：末傳是寅，喻伐柯人，助其妻類，大利婚姻。

The lesson pattern includes besides the original leader and moral encouragement, also "Excess Woman" and "Looking Back to Ancestors": "Excess Woman" indicates a moving spirit of yin, governing matters of marriage and private relationships; "Looking Back to Ancestors" is when the final transmission turns back to generate the first transmission, like descendants looking back to their ancestors. The lesson meaning says: the final transmission falls on the wood of寅, which is the growth of the fire of the first transmission of午. This is like the mediator in the Book of Songs who carries an axe to cut branches, specifically helping the day stem's wife and wealth. Therefore, asking about marriage is most favorable.

解曰：發用午火，乃壬干妻財。末傳寅木，乃午火長生。六合為媒，晝將乘之，故喻寅為伐柯之人。末助初財，豈非得媒妁之力，而成婚姻之喜乎，所以大利也。

The fire in the first transmission, which is the initiating transmission, is the god that the yin water (Ren) overcomes, which is the wife and wealth of the day stem. The final transmission, which is the wood of yin, is also the place of growth for the fire of the first transmission. In the daytime divination, the wood of yin is accompanied by Liu He. Liu He originally signifies matchmakers and marriage, so the yin wood is compared to the person who holds the staff and acts as a matchmaker. The final transmission then supports the first transmission's wealth爻, which is exactly using the matchmaker's help to facilitate the marriage. Therefore, asking about marriage is highly favorable.

斷曰：元首之卦，三傳逆間，自午傳寅，格合顧祖，有復我舊廬之象。凡占皆吉，寅木本為脫氣，卻賴申酉二金，脫支生干，以防滲漏。故有助財之功，而無洩干之累。

The first lesson is the head lesson. The three transmissions descend in reverse order, skipping positions, starting from Wu and retreating to Chen, then to Yin, forming the structure of Gu Zu. This indicates returning to one's original home and reviving old businesses, and the matter in question is generally favorable. The wood of Yin originally drains the water of Ren, but fortunately, the metal of Shen and You in the four lessons drains the earth of the day branch, thus supporting the day stem. This closes the gap, so the wood of Yin only contributes to wealth without causing any drain on the stem.

天時：畢宿臨干，水母又坐支上，必雨。家宅：主有失竊之事，更防長上有災。功名：官星作墓，祿遭夾克，不吉。求財：財爻發用，末又來助，主有人暗地助財。婚姻：大吉。胎產：三傳純陽，干上神不比，孕女，產安。疾病：脾肺兩經之症，請東北方醫人，巳日服藥即愈。出行：須防小人。行人：即至。捕獲：宜向東南方近林木處，或窯冶處貴人之家捕之。兵戰：客勝。

Heavenly conditions: The mansion of Bi is associated with rain, and it is now on the day stem. The water mother is also sitting on the day branch, so rain is certain. Home affairs: There may be theft in the family, and more attention should be paid to the elder relatives' misfortunes. Official rank: The official star is buried, and the禄神 is surrounded by the front and back, which is unfavorable for advancement in official career. Seeking wealth: The wealth element is initiating the transmission, and the final transmission also helps, so someone will secretly assist in gaining wealth. Marriage: The媒神 helps with wealth, which is very auspicious. Pregnancy: The three transmissions are all yang branches, and the day stem's superior element is different, so the fetus is female, and the childbirth will be safe. Illness: The illness is in the spleen and lung meridians. It is advisable to consult a doctor from the northeast direction and take medicine on the day of巳 to recover. Travel: One should be cautious of small people on the way. Travelers: Those who have left will arrive soon. Capture: It is suitable to go to the southeast direction, near the woods or near brick kilns and foundries, in the nobleman's house to arrest. Military conflict: The lesson pattern supports the guest, so the guest army will win.

畢法云：末助初兮三等論，后合占婚豈用媒。課經云：末助初傳作日財，反克干上神者，謂之自招其禍格。若占人年命，助其初傳，而克干上者，亦主自招其禍，事必失理。斷例云：初末傳相生者為後旺，宜買物，最妙者末傳旺相。玉成歌云：父母臨干憂子孫。

The *Bifa Fu* says that the final transmission assisting the first transmission should be considered in three categories. It also states that if the final transmission meets the Liu He, it is suitable for marriage matters and there is no need to invite another matchmaker. The *Ke Jing* explains that if the final transmission supports the first transmission and the first transmission is the wealth hexagram of the day stem, but this wealth hexagram turns around to harm the heavenly stem above the day stem, it is called the "self-invoking misfortune" pattern. If the final transmission supports the heavenly stem of the person's age, and that heavenly stem harms the heavenly stem above the day stem, it is also self-invoking misfortune, and the matter will certainly go wrong. The *Duan Li* states that if the first and final transmissions mutually generate, it is called "subsequent prosperity," which is favorable for buying goods, and especially good if the final transmission is prosperous and strong. The *Yucheng Ge* says that if the parents' hexagram is on the day stem, one should worry about the children's hexagram.

課體：元首，元胎。課義：夜常臨宅，喜中不測，省親致病，惹鬼為慝。

The lesson pattern is the original head and also the "original embryo," which signifies the initial formation of something, indicating that matters are just beginning to emerge. The lesson meaning states: when divining at night, Tai Chang is located at the day branch's dwelling position. Tai Chang originally governs feasts, celebrations, and weddings, but amidst joy, an unexpected event arises. The metal monkey in the day stem represents the parent's hexagram, as the person visited relatives and became ill, thereby inviting misfortune in the form of official ghosts upon themselves.

解曰：夜占未乘太常，在支作鬼，太常主喜慶婚姻，必因喜中以致不測。干上申為父母，而支上未實生申，是未乃申之親也。豈知鬼賊傷干，乘虎變害，豈非省親致病，而惹此鬼慝哉。

At night, when casting a divination, the branch of the day, which is Wei, is occupied by Tai Chang, a heavenly general associated with feasting, clothing, food, and wedding celebrations. For the壬 water, the Wei earth is actually the official ghost, so amidst the joy, there is inevitably some trouble. The metal of the day's stem, which is Shen, is the parent of the壬 water. The Wei earth of the day's branch actually supports the Shen metal, making Wei the close relative of Shen. Who would have thought that this Wei earth is a ghost that harms the day's stem? Once it is occupied by the White Tiger, it changes from a blessing to a harm. This is exactly like visiting a relative and instead falling ill, or inviting misfortune upon oneself.

斷曰：元首之課，本屬順征，況末傳德祿之神，遞生支上以生干。發用丁巳，又乘晝貴，水日逢之，大宜求財。

The original divination text is inherently auspicious. Moreover, the final transmission is the virtue and fortune god of the壬 stem, which continuously benefits the day branch's heavenly stem and then turns to benefit the day stem. The initial transmission's巳 contains the hidden stem丁, which is accompanied by the nobleman of the day. When a water day is used for divination, encountering the丁 god indicates movement of wealth, making it most suitable for seeking fortune.

天時：主晴。家宅：人宅安寧，家有懷孕之婦。功名：德祿遞生日貴，大吉。求財：大利，宜得尊長貴人之財。婚姻：女能旺夫，吉。胎產：男孕，產速而安。疾病：脾胃之疾，可醫而不能速痊。出行：吉。行人：即至。兵戰：宜慎。

Heavenly conditions: The three transmissions mutually generate, the clouds disperse, indicating clear weather. Family residence: The people in the household and the dwelling are both peaceful, with a pregnant woman in the family. Achievements: The virtue god and the official luck god successively generate and support the day's nobleman, which is very auspicious. Seeking wealth: Extremely favorable, suitable to obtain wealth from elders and noblemen. Marriage: The woman can benefit her husband's family, which is auspicious. Pregnancy and childbirth: The fetus is male, the childbirth will be quick and safe. Illness: Spleen and stomach ailments can be treated but cannot be cured quickly. Traveling: Auspicious. Travelers: Will arrive immediately. Military conflict: Officials and ghosts are nearby, it is advisable to be cautious.

畢法云：鬼臨三四訟災隨，水日逢丁財動之。指南：癸酉巳將申時占升遷。曰：傳將遞生，城吏二馬出現，但鬼臨三四，不特不能升轉，且有他過。丁丑行年，蛇墓剋日，必自驚憂而退位也，果應。又：戊辰寅將巳時占父母何日到京，途中安否？曰：二馬見於課傳，末傳臨寅，奈幽燕之分。且二陰夾陽，中傳見寅，主寅日到。然驛馬臨干，遙克庚午命神，主大路有賊劫奪之應。果寅日至平子門外，風雪中遇賊，自西南來，劫去銀四十兩。

Two passages from the "Bi Fa Fu" apply to this divination: if the official ghost appears in the third and fourth lessons, litigation and illness will follow; if water day meets the spirit of Ding, there will certainly be movement of wealth. The "Liu Ren Zhuan Nan" records an example: on a Guiyou day, at the time of Shen in the hour of Si, someone divined about promotion. It was predicted that the three transmissions and the heavenly general would be mutually generated in layers, and both the city official and two layers of post-horse would appear. However, the official ghost was located in the third and fourth lessons, so not only would promotion not happen, but another mistake would occur. The person's age was on Dingchou, and the Teng Snake and the tomb spirit would overcome the day stem, so he would certainly leave his post due to his own worries. Later, it indeed came true. Another example: on a Wuchen day, at the time of Si in the hour of Si, someone divined about when his parents would arrive in the capital and whether the journey would be safe. It was predicted that two layers of post-horse would appear in the lessons and transmissions, and the final transmission would be on寅, which belongs to the region of Youyan. Two yin branches enclosing one yang branch, with the middle transmission on寅, indicated arrival in the capital on寅 day. However, the post-horse was on the day stem, and it would remotely overcome the spirit of Gengwu, indicating danger of bandits on the main road. Later, on寅 day, they arrived at Pingzi Gate, and in the snow and wind, bandits came from the southwest and robbed them of forty taels of silver.

課體：涉害，曲直，勵德。課義：夜失金錢，將士為冤，休言傳盜，救禍之源。

The lesson pattern is "Shè Hài" (involving the upper deity overcoming the lower deity; the most severe case of harm is selected for initiation, indicating enduring hardships and difficulties), combined with "Qū Zhí" (the three transmissions form the wood triad of Hai, Mao, and Wei; symbolizing the nature of wood, which bends and then straightens), and Li De. The lesson meaning states: a lesson cast at night indicates the loss of wealth. The heavenly general and the three transmissions seem to conspire against the day stem, forming an enemy relationship. However, do not generally regard the leakage and loss in the three transmissions as stealing qi; in fact, they are the true source of resolving calamities.

解曰：支上午火，日財也。夜乘元武，三傳脫氣，必主錢財有失。然支助干鬼，三傳夜將，貴勾太常，皆土傷干，卻賴傳木為救神，豈得謂之傳盜乎。

The fire in the day branch, Wu, is the wife and wealth of the壬 water. In a night divination, the Wu is occupied by the Black Tortoise, which indicates a heavenly general associated with theft and loss. Additionally, the three transmissions form a wood pattern, which further drains the energy of the day stem. Therefore, there will certainly be a loss of wealth. However, the day branch supports the official ghost of the day stem. In night divination, the three transmissions are occupied by the Nobleman, Gou Chen, and Tai Chang, all of which belong to earth, and together they harm and suppress the壬 water. Fortunately, the wood pattern in the three transmissions restrains these earth spirits. Thus, it cannot be simply regarded as a case of stealing energy.

斷曰：涉害之課，諸艱歷試，明暗二鬼，並臨日干。凡投間抵隙者，不一而足。幸傳會曲直，三六相呼。常人占之，最為忻喜。惟有位者，非所宜耳。

The method of the "Injury" divination requires testing all kinds of difficulties one by one. Both the visible and hidden ghosts press upon the day stem, and there are multiple opportunities for people to take advantage. Fortunately, the three transmissions form a curved and straight wood structure, and the triple harmony and six harmonies support each other. This is most pleasing to ordinary people; however, for those in official positions, the wood structure drains the official energy, making it unsuitable.

天時：略有陰意，終晴。家宅：干支上神六合，大吉，須防小人。功名：夜占吉。求財：防反耗財，若索舊債可得。婚姻：和合可成。胎產：孕主男胎，上乘病神，恐胎不安，占產易產。疾病：心腎二經之病，寅卯日服藥愈。出行：利有攸往，但水路防有失脫。行人：近者即歸，遠者未至。捕獲：晝占在正東，近池墳墓左右，夜占在東北木林僧道寺院。兵戰：凱歌可奏。

Heavenly conditions: Slightly cloudy, but eventually clear. Home affairs: The day stem god and day branch god form a Liu He, which is very auspicious, but beware of small people. Achievements: If divined at night, the earth god generates metal and nurtures water, which is auspicious. Seeking wealth: Be careful of losses; if collecting old debts, you may get the money. Marriage: Liu He indicates harmony, so it can be successful. Pregnancy: The fetus is male, but because the fetal god is affected by illness, there may be instability in the position; if divining about childbirth, it will be easy to give birth. Illness: The disease is in the heart and kidney meridians; taking medicine on the day of Yin or Mao will cure it. Travel: It is suitable to go somewhere, but be careful of losing money when traveling by water. A person on the way: Those who are close will return immediately, while those who are far away have not yet arrived. Capture: If divined during the day, the thief is in the east direction, near ponds, graves, or the sides; if divined at night, the thief is in the northeast direction, in the woods or near temples and monasteries. Warfare: Wood supports the day, which can lead to a victory.

畢法云：萬事喜忻三六合，眾鬼雖彰全不畏。課經云：壬戌日午加支，三傳會成木局，全來脫干，生起支上財神，謂之取還魂債。與三傳作脫氣，生干上財神者同。神應經云：未乘太陰，臨於亥地，主小兒婚姻之事。又壬日未加亥，夜占值未作死氣，主有外孝。玉鑰匙云：傳名曲直主多風。

The *Bifa Fu* says that when Triple Harmony and Liu He are both present, all things bring joy. It also says that although many ghosts are visible, they are all not to be feared. The *Ke Jing* explains that on a Renxu day, when Wu is placed over the day branch, the three transmissions form a wood pattern, and the wood energy completely drains the day stem, but instead benefits the wealth god on the day branch, which is called "taking back the soul debt." This is the same principle as when the three transmissions remove the wealth god from the day stem. The *Shen Ying Jing* states that when Tai Yin is on top of Wei and placed on the亥 position, it indicates matters concerning the marriage of a child. It also says that on a Ren day, when Wei is placed over亥, if the divination is done at night and Wei falls on the death qi, it indicates mourning from the maternal side. The *Yu Yao Su* mentions that if the three transmissions are named "Qu Zhi" (bend and straight), wood represents wind, and when predicting weather, it indicates much wind.

課體：重審，四絕，泆女。課義：妻奴作怪，子息討債，迤邐生身，財因此壞。

The lesson pattern is "Chong Shen" (re-examination), which means that in the four lessons, the lower god overcomes the upper god in the initiating transmission, and the main matter originates from the lower, requiring careful reconsideration. It is combined with "Si Jue" (four extremes), where all four lessons are at the point of exhaustion, and "Yu Nu" (a woman who has run away). The lesson meaning states that the wife's wealth and the servant are both causing trouble, and the descendants are also demanding repayment. Although there is an appearance of a continuous cycle of mutual generation supporting the day stem, the wealth is therefore ruined.

解曰：巳加支戌，巳為妻財，戌類奴僕，黨合傷干，故妻奴作怪。支為卑幼，丁巳財神，被戌墓脫，乃子息耗盜其財也。干上午火發用，迤邐生至末傳育干，豈知申被午克丑墓，又落空鄉，徒費而無生計乎。

The巳 is placed on the戌 of the day branch. The巳 represents the wife's wealth for the壬, while the戌 is considered to represent servants. These two join together to harm the day stem. Therefore, the wife's wealth and the servants are causing trouble. The day branch represents the younger generation and descendants. The Dingsi (丁巳) wealth deity is swallowed by the戌, which is a storage place, indicating that the descendants are consuming the family's wealth. The wu fire on the day stem is taken as the first transmission, and it continues to generate until it reaches the final transmission to nourish the day stem. However, the shen metal of the final transmission is overcome by the wu fire, and it falls into the chou storage, and it is also in the empty period of the ten days and nights. This effort is wasted, and ultimately, the day stem cannot be sustained.

斷曰：重審之卦，以下犯上，又逢四絕，止宜結舊，不可圖新。凡占長生及病，皆所深畏，夜元發用，主有遺亡。

The Heavy Review divination is when the lower deity overpowers the upper deity, indicating a violation of hierarchy, and coincides with the four critical positions. It is only suitable for settling old matters and should not be used for new endeavors. Whenever this divination appears in matters of growth or illness, it is particularly ominous. If this divination is cast at night with the Black Tortoise occupying the first transmission and initiating the movement, it indicates the possibility of loss or misplacement of something.

天時：晝占微雨，夜占晴。家宅：防耗財，破碎作官出傳，或因訟破財。功名：貴人入獄，不吉。求財：可得。婚姻：男女有刑剋，不吉。胎產：孕女，產期近而順利。疾病：晝占腎經受病，夜占肝家受病，勿藥可愈。出行：馬戀長生，未必果行，防有失脫。行人：當即有信，巳日可到。捕獲：東南之賊，匿於西北可獲。兵戰：有始無終，安靜為宜。

Heavenly Conditions: During the day, there is a light rain; at night, the weather clears up. Family Residence: Be cautious of financial loss, as the broken things sign turns into the official ghost in the three transmissions, or due to legal disputes causing financial loss. Official Rank: The nobleman is in the prison position, which is not auspicious. Seeking Wealth: Wealth can be obtained. Marriage: There is a conflict between the male and female, which is not auspicious. Pregnancy: The fetus is female, the delivery date is near and smooth. Disease: During the day, the illness is in the kidney meridian; at night, the illness is in the liver meridian, and it can heal on its own without medication. Travel: The post-horse is attached to the place of growth, but may not actually be able to move, and one should also be careful of losing things. Traveler: There will be news soon, and the person can arrive on the day of Si. Capture: The thief comes from the southeast, hides in the northwest, and can be captured. Military Conflict: There is a head but no tail, it is better to remain inactive.

畢法云：三傳遞生人舉薦，初遭夾克不由己。占驗：正月子將巳時占，曰：課傳夾克妻財，財生官，官生印，印轉生身，時人或以破財加納斷。豈知壬以午為妻，乘死氣，火以戌為墓，帶白虎。加妻卯命，為墓門開格，主其妻行年到卯必死。後果因好飲水，致病喪身。

The *Bifa Fu* says that when the three transmissions are successively mutually generated, someone will come forward to recommend a person. It also says that if the first transmission is surrounded by two others, the matter will not be under one's own control. A case recorded in the *Zhanyan Ji* is as follows: On the first day of the first lunar month, the course was cast starting from the hour of巳. The divination concluded that the transmissions were enclosing each other, with wife's wealth involved. Wealth generated official ghosts, official ghosts generated the seal, and the seal then generated the day stem. At that time, many people thought it meant losing money to pay for official positions. But the壬 (water) takes午 (fire) as its wife, and午 is riding death qi. Fire takes戌 (earth) as its storage, and戌 carries the white tiger. Moreover, the wife's birth year is in卯 (wood), forming the pattern of "opened storage gate." This indicates that when the wife's age reaches卯, she will certainly die. Later, the woman indeed died from drinking contaminated water.

課體：反吟，元胎，勵德，斬關。課義：財內藏丁，役損身心，家人醜惡，病訟頻臨。

The lesson pattern is "Reverse Chant" (the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate are in constant opposition, causing active turmoil and reversal) combined with Yuan Tai, Li De, and Zhan Guan. The lesson meaning states: the wealth hexagram contains the Ding spirit hidden within, seeking wealth instead leads to the exhaustion of body and mind; the official ghost occupies the day branch's dwelling position, indicating family members with ugly appearances; the official ghost also appears in the third and fourth lessons, leading to frequent occurrences of illness and legal troubles.

解曰：干及初末，三重丁巳，水日逢之，必主財動。豈知生起支上天罡傷日，是傳財化鬼，役損身心，無所得也。鬼在支上，故曰家人醜惡。鬼臨三四，故曰病訟頻臨。占者以財還債，獻納則可。若將本求財，能免於禍乎。

The day stem, the first transmission, and the final transmission are all Dingsi. A water day encountering Dingsi usually indicates movement of wealth. But here the fire of Si goes to nourish the day branch's Tiangang Chen earth, which in turn harms the day stem. This is like the wealth hexagram turning into the official ghost hexagram, resulting in wasted effort with no gain. The official ghost sits on the day branch, so it indicates evil within the family. The official ghost also appears in the third and fourth lessons, indicating continuous illness and legal troubles. If the person uses money to repay debts or to make contributions, it may be acceptable. But if they try to seek profit from their original capital, they cannot avoid misfortune.

斷曰：反吟之課，彼此相沖，無所憑藉。況斬關有動搖之象，勵德有怵惕之徵。主事多反覆，謀取難成，憂喜皆出意外。

Reverse Chant divination shows that the heavens and earth charts are everywhere in conflict, with neither side having a place to rely on. Adding to this, the cutting gate already shows an unstable appearance, and the virtue of diligence contains the meaning of caution and vigilance. Therefore, matters tend to be changeable and unpredictable, making plans difficult to succeed. Both worry and joy come unexpectedly.

天時：占晴則雨，占雨則晴。家宅：墓神覆宅克干，防有病訟之侵。功名：巳亥生人大吉，餘恐不能終任。求財：傳財太旺，又屬反吟，難得。婚姻：龍后比和，吉而難成。胎產：三傳純陰，胎上乘陽，男孕，產母防病。疾病：脾腎二家之病，初病癒，久病凶。出行：晝占吉，夜占凶。行人：墓神在宅，即至。兵戰：不利。

Heavenly conditions: Reverse Chant indicates reversal. If asking about clear weather, it will rain instead; if asking about rain, it will clear instead. Family residence: The spirit of the tomb is covering the house and is attacking the day stem, so be careful of illness and legal disputes. Career success: Those whose birth year is in巳 or亥 are very auspicious, while others may not complete their term. Seeking wealth: Although the three transmissions indicate strong wealth, they are disrupted by Reverse Chant, making it difficult to obtain wealth. Marriage: Azure Dragon and Heavenly Empress are of the same type, so although it is favorable, the marriage may not succeed. Pregnancy: If all three transmissions are yin branches and theFetal Spirit is occupied by a yang spirit, the child will be male; the mother should be careful of illness. Disease: The illness is in the spleen and kidney. New illness can be cured, but chronic illness is dangerous. Travel: Day divination is auspicious, night divination is inauspicious. Traveler: The spirit of the tomb has returned to the house position, so the person will arrive soon. Warfare: Reverse Chant disrupts warfare, which is unfavorable.

畢法云：兩貴受克難干貴，鬼臨三四訟災隨，水日逢丁財動之。古鑑：丁巳命人，未將丑時占家宅，曰：此課德喪祿絕，人亡家破，我去彼絕，彼來我絕，墓神剋日，最凶之象。蓋壬祿在亥，亥乃閉口，無德可言。本命巳為生氣，卻坐亥上受克，而亥為死氣，反臨本命外戰，是以謂之人亡。辰來破宅，墓干克干，是以謂之家破。

The Three Provisions of the "Bi Fa Fu" apply to this divination: both the nobleman of day and night are afflicted, making it difficult for the nobleman to accomplish tasks; the official ghost is located in the third and fourth lessons, indicating litigation and illness will follow; when water day meets the Dingsi spirit, property will be lost. The "Gu Jian" records a case: a person with the birth year Dingsi, at the time of the hour of Chou, divined the family residence and concluded that the day's virtue was lost, the official of fortune was in the extreme, people died and the family was destroyed; when I go to that place, that place is in extreme condition; when he comes to me, I am in extreme condition; the tomb spirit also afflicts the day stem, which is the most ominous sign. The virtue of Ren is in Hai, and Hai signifies closed mouth, so virtue cannot be mentioned; the original birth year is Si, which is the life qi, but it is seated on Hai, which is afflicted, and Hai is the death qi, opposing the original birth year in external conflict, hence called people dying. The earth of Chen comes to destroy the residence, and the tomb of the day stem also afflicts the day stem, hence called family destruction.

課體：涉害，斬關。課義：彼己受伐，傳墓敗脫，宅上引從，家道廣闊。

The lesson pattern involves both involvement in harm and cutting off the gate. The lesson meaning states that both the other and oneself are subjected to cutting; the three transmissions first enter the tomb, then encounter decline, and finally fall into loss of energy, showing a continuous decline. Fortunately, the three transmissions before and after support the day's branch, the family's dwelling becomes broad and spacious.

解曰：辰克干，卯克支，彼此受傷。而且墓神覆日，又作發用，敗神居中，脫氣在末，無一可言吉相。幸三傳前後引從支神，雖人口未免衰弱，而家宅卻自廣闊也。

The earth element of the辰 branch overpowers the day stem, and the wood element of the卯 branch overpowers the day branch. Both are injured. Moreover, theTomb Spirit of辰 is pressing on top of the day stem and is taken as the first transmission, while the declining wood of卯 is in the middle transmission and the dispersing寅 is in the final transmission. There is no place that is auspicious. Fortunately, the three transmissions of辰, 卯, and 寅 surround the day branch亥. Although the people may not be strong, the residence and courtyard naturally appear open and spacious.

斷曰：涉害之課，占主疑滯，事有兩岐，心無一定，乃苦盡甘來之象。然墓神壓頭，晝夜皆乘厭翳，心常鬱鬱，如在夢中，終不能泰然自快也。

The matter predicted by the Harmful Situation divination is one of hesitation and stagnation, with two possible paths but indecision. It originally signifies a transition from hardship to ease. However, the tomb god is pressing down upon the person, and whether the divination is done in the day or night, it is accompanied by obscure and dull omens such as the厌翳. The person remains constantly郁闷, as if in a dream, unable to feel at ease or comfortable.

天時：墓神覆日，箕畢相會，風雨交作。家宅：干支上神六害，人宅不寧，防有病訟。功名：貴人落陷，日祿外戰，不利。求財：財爻不見，課傳且落空亡，不得。婚姻：面前六害，不吉。胎產：胎上神屬陰，主女，辰剋日產易。疾病：肝膽或腸胃之疾，病勢甚凶，幸可救。出行：不利。行人：人已就道，不日即來。捕獲：在西方酒肆中可獲。兵戰：利主不利客，宜慎。

Heavenly conditions: The spirit of the tomb covers the day stem, the mansion of the Winnowing Basket governs wind, and the mansion of the Net governs rain. With these two mansions meeting, wind and rain come together. Family dwelling: The spirit above the day stem and the spirit above the day branch mutually suffer the sixth harm, so people and the house are not peaceful, and one should beware of illness and legal disputes. Achievements: The nobleman is in a depressed position, and the day's fortune is in the outside, leading to conflict, which is unfavorable. Seeking wealth: The fortune of wealth is not present in the lesson, and the transmission of the lesson falls into the empty period, so it cannot be obtained. Marriage: Directly committing the sixth harm, which is not auspicious. Pregnancy: The spirit of the fetus is of a yin nature, indicating a female child; the earth element overcomes the day stem, making childbirth easier. Illness: The illness is in the liver and stomach, with a very severe onset, but fortunately it can still be treated. Traveling: Unfavorable. A traveler: The person has already started the journey and will return within a few days. Capture: The person can be captured in a wine shop in the west. Warfare: Favorable for the main side but unfavorable for the opposing side; still, caution is advisable.

畢法云：華蓋覆日人昏晦，彼此猜忌害相隨。課經云：辰之華蓋，作干之墓神，臨干發用，主遭冤枉，卒難分訴。若占遊子，在彼盡不如意。苗公訣云：辰上剋日上，此宅不可居。如天乙在宅，所乘旺相，又與日相生，宅中須有貴人。太乙經云：占與人期會，天罡臨日辰者，會在日辰前為已過，在日辰後為未至。

The "Bifa Fu" says that when Huagai covers the day stem, a person becomes confused and obstructed; it also says that there is mutual suspicion and six harms follow. The "Ke Jing" explains that the hour is Huagai, and also the tomb of the Jinnan stem. If it is placed on the day stem and taken as the first transmission, it indicates being wronged and unable to defend oneself; if this is used for a person traveling away, he will find everything unsatisfactory in that place. The "Miaogong Jue" states that the god on the hour is strong enough to injure the god on the day stem, making the house unsuitable for living; but if the nobleman is on the house and the god it rides upon is strong and generates the day stem, then there will be help from a nobleman in the house. The "Taiyi Jing" explains that when predicting a meeting with someone, if the Tiangang hour is on the day branch, a meeting scheduled before the day branch has already passed, and one scheduled after the day branch has not yet arrived.