On the Jisi day, first arrangement: the stem is on the Wei.

課體：伏吟，自任，元胎。課義：德印長生，君子利亨，迤邐克伐，寅為禍萌。

This divination lesson has a "Lesson Pattern" of "Hidden Chant" combined with "Self-Responsibility." On a yang day, the "Hidden Chant" is initiated by the god above the day stem, indicating that all matters are personally undertaken and laborious. It is also combined with "Original Fetus." The four-character "Lesson Meaning" states: the god of virtue, the seal, and the growth are all present, indicating that a gentleman who divines this will find success and benefit. However, the three transmissions follow a continuous sequence of mutual control and conflict, with the寅 wood being the beginning of trouble.

解曰：初巳為長生，末寅乃日德，又作官爻，仕人求進，豈有不亨利乎。但初克中，中克末，末克干，是寅又為禍萌也。常人值此，必有被人侵凌之患。平日所為過惡，亦必有攻訐之者。現任朝官，須防彈劾，總宜謹飭為妙。己巳伏吟，干支拱定日祿，宜占食祿事。又係兩勾夾墓，年命在辰宮者不利。末傳助初傳而生日干，必有人暗地相助。如夜占寅乘天空，亦恐閒話多而實心少也。

The first transmission is the fire of Si, which is the growth of the earth stem Ji. The final transmission is the wood of Yin, which is the virtue god of the day Ji and also the official element. Officials seeking promotion would naturally have smooth success and benefit. However, the first transmission is overcome by the middle transmission, the middle transmission is overcome by the final transmission, and the final transmission again overcomes the day stem. Thus, the wood of Yin has become the beginning of misfortune. Ordinary people encountering this divination will surely face the worry of being bullied; any past wrongdoings they have committed will certainly be criticized by others. Current officials should beware of being impeached; it is best to be cautious and self-disciplined. On the day Ji Si, the hidden chant occurs, with the day stem and day branch exactly forming a mutual support for the day's wealth. This is favorable for matters concerning salary and sustenance. Also, two Gou Chen are surrounding the tomb god, which is unfavorable for those whose destiny is in the Chen palace. The final transmission supports the first transmission to nourish the day stem, indicating that someone is secretly helping. However, if the divination is cast at night, the Yin element is accompanied by Tian Kong, suggesting that there will be much idle talk but little sincerity.

斷曰：元胎之課，如嬰兒之隱伏，有滯而未通之象。大約宜靜不宜動，利上不利下。惟君子修身俟命，無不亨嘉矣。

The "Yuan Tai" divination indicates a situation like an infant still concealed in the womb, showing a sign of obstruction and blockage. Generally, it is favorable for stillness rather than movement. It benefits those in superior positions but is unfavorable for those in inferior positions. As long as one is a gentleman, cultivating oneself and waiting quietly for heaven's mandate, there will be no failure in prosperity and auspiciousness.

天時：早雨晚晴。家宅：宅去生人，主人口進益；若時逢生旺，占者當有興隆發越之象。仕宦：循分守職，前程遠大。求財：出外無益，在家經營，可以獲利。婚姻：男性剛強，女性柔順，能主中饋，益夫宜子。

Weather: It rained in the morning and cleared up in the evening. Residence: The deity above the house is leaving to benefit the person whose day stem is the same as the day of the divination, indicating an increase in family members. If the season is also favorable and prosperous, the person being divined will experience flourishing family affairs and continuous progress. Official position: Being content with one's current position leads to a promising future. Seeking wealth: There is no benefit from being away from home; only by managing business at home can profits be made. Marriage: The man is strong-willed, while the woman is gentle and capable of managing household affairs, which benefits both her husband and her children.

胎產：男喜，平安，產時順利。疾病：脾土受克，法宜調治，天醫得力，可保無事。出行：馬空有阻。行人：在外受益，未即回家。遺失：匿在本家。逃亡：尚在境內。出兵：三傳遞克，止宜堅守。

Childbirth: A male child is a joy, mother and child are safe, and the delivery will proceed smoothly. Illness: The spleen earth is under mutual control, so treatment should focus on regulation. The Tianyi deity is effective, so there will be no problems. Travel: The post-horse is absent, and there will be obstacles on the way. Waiting for a traveler: He is currently benefiting outside and will not return soon. Lost items: The item is hidden within one's own home. Fugitive: The person is still within the original territory. Military campaign: The three transmissions are in mutual control, so it is only suitable to hold position and not to go out.

畢法云：三傳互克眾人欺。括囊賦云：害挾太常，動止則尊親有訝。德乘朱雀，謀謨而官吏無虧。

The Bi Fa Fu says: When the three transmissions mutually control each other, it indicates being bullied by many people. The Kuo Nang Fu says: When the six harms are accompanied by Tai Chang (which governs food, drink, and superiors), every action will surprise the superiors and relatives; when the virtue spirit is riding on the Vermilion Bird, there will be no loss to officials during planning and deliberation.

課體：元首，連茹，斬關，三奇，不備。課義：旺祿臨身，動作遭刑，君子宜卜，遁乙丙丁。

This lesson's "Lesson Pattern" is "Yuan Shou," combined with "Lian Ru," "Zhan Guan," "San Qi," and "Bu Bei." The "Lesson Meaning" in four-character phrases states: The prosperous official god is present on oneself; once there is movement, there will be punishment. This lesson is most suitable for a gentleman to divinate, because the three transmissions have revealed the three marvels, which are Yi, Bing, and Ding.

解曰：干上午為己土之祿神，守之可以資生。若棄之而別就，則支上辰為自刑，又為墓神。若投三傳，則初中克干，末傳晝夜各乘蛇虎，皆非佳境，是以不宜動作。傳遁乙丙丁為三奇格。君子占之，則官居臺鼎，常人得此，亦可免禍。

The fire of Wu is the禄神 of Ji earth, and if it is guarded, it can nourish and sustain. If one leaves the禄神 and seeks elsewhere, the branch of Chen is the self-punishing and tomb god; if one goes to the three transmissions, the first and middle transmissions both overcome the day stem, while the final transmission is occupied by Teng Snake and White Tiger in both day and night — all these are not favorable places, so it is not advisable to take action. The three transmissions contain the escape of Yi, Bing, and Ding, forming the 'Three Marvels' pattern. A gentleman who obtains this pattern may attain high official rank, while an ordinary person may avoid calamity.

斷曰：卦名元首，占事多順。以卑事尊，以幼事長之象。但事起於家庭。訟利於後應。凡百皆宜守舊，不宜妄動，自必有先難後獲之應也。

The lesson is called "Yuan Shou," indicating that most matters will proceed smoothly. It suggests the image of a subordinate serving a superior or a younger person serving an elder. However, the trouble originates within the family. In legal disputes, the party with the later response will be favorable. In all matters, it is advisable to maintain the existing situation and avoid unnecessary actions, as success will come after initial difficulties.

天時：龍已化蛇，多晴少雨。家宅：妻女多刑，官非驀起；占年遇季，春闈必捷。仕宦：顯赫異常。求財：始占甚吉，終防虛耗。婚姻：夫妻可諧，德情均劣；辰午自刑，恐多傷克。

Heavenly weather: The Azure Dragon has transformed into the Teng Snake, indicating more clear skies than rain. For the residence: the wife and daughters are likely to suffer from punishments and conflicts, and lawsuits may arise suddenly; if the year in question falls in the seasons of辰, 戌, 丑, or 未, the spring examination will certainly result in success. For official positions: very prominent. For seeking wealth: it is very auspicious at the beginning of the divination, but one should be cautious of losses towards the end. For marriage: the husband and wife can be harmonious, but their virtue and affection are lacking; both 辰 and 午 are self-punishment, which may lead to many injuries and conflicts.

胎產：胎神乘陽，可得男胎，產時略難。疾病：官鬼兩重，病非一症；干上勝光，化煞生身，雖重無害。出行：支上墓神，身不能動。行人：即至。官訟：寅卯時占，謂之天網四張，難於解脫，幸得承問官救拔，終得無事。行師：辰上神脫日上神，應防敵人虛詐。

Tomb and birth: TheFetal Spirit is riding on the yang spirit, which can result in a male child, but there will be some difficulty during childbirth. Disease: There are two official ghosts, indicating multiple illnesses; fortunately, the day stem isShengguang (Wu) with the fire of午, which can dispel the evil influences and benefit the body, so although the illness is severe, it will not cause harm. Travel: The day branch is theTomb Spirit, meaning the person cannot move. Waiting for someone: They will arrive immediately. Lawsuit: The lesson was cast at寅 or卯 time, called「天网四张」, making it difficult to escape; fortunately, the case can be saved by the judge, and eventually there will be no problem. Military campaign: The spirit on辰 branch releases and removes the spirit on the day stem, so one should be cautious of the enemy pretending to be strong and using deceit.

畢法云：尊崇傳內遇三奇，旺祿臨身徒妄作，虎乘遁鬼殃非淺，閉口卦體兩般推，眾鬼雖彰全不畏。真朱雀格，凡四季年占，朱雀乘午，春闈必捷。以朱雀主文書，臨日生日，又生太歲故也。

The "Bifa Fu" says: One can gain respect and honor because the three transmissions meet the three marvels; when the prosperous禄神 (favorable official star) is present, any reckless action is in vain; the white tiger rides upon the hidden ghost stem, causing serious calamity; a closed mouth lesson should be interpreted in two different situations; although many ghosts are revealed, there is no need to be afraid. This lesson belongs to the true Vermilion Bird pattern: whenever the lesson is cast in the seasons of the earthly branches Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, the Vermilion Bird rides upon the午 fire. In spring, the imperial examination will certainly be successful—because the Vermilion Bird governs documents, and now it is on the day stem, supporting the day stem and also supporting the year's sovereign.

課體：重審，間傳，極陰，不備。課義：支乘幸焉，枉歷三傳，乙丑夜虎，破敗忘錢。

This divination lesson has the "Lesson Pattern" of "Re-examination," combined with "Intermittent Transmission," "Extreme Yin," and "Incompleteness." The four-character "Lesson Meaning" states: The deity riding on the day branch is usually a fortunate matter, but why go through the three transmissions in vain? The first transmission is Yichou, which occurs at night and is accompanied by the White Tiger, leading to loss and financial ruin (the character "wang" in "wang qian" is a variant of "wang," meaning loss).

解曰：支來生干，格名自在。求謀人助，事事盡善，守之可也。若棄而妄動，初傳逢乙丑蛇虎，中財空馬，末又為土之敗地，所歷三傳，無一可依。若或強動，豈有不破敗乎。丑亥酉作三傳，名極陰課，又名倒拔蛇。占事不吉，更多陰昧，病訟皆凶。再逢喪吊，死亡難免。

The day branch generates the day stem, and this pattern is called "Zizai" — seeking opportunities will have someone to help, and everything will be complete and perfect. Just hold on to it and do nothing. If one ignores it and acts recklessly, the first transmission meets Yichou with Teng Snake and White Tiger, the middle transmission's wealth hexagram is an empty horse, and the final transmission of You metal is still a place of decline for earth. None of the three transmissions can be relied upon. If one insists on taking action, how could it not lead to failure? When Chou, Hai, and You form the three transmissions, it is called "Ji Yin" lesson, also known as "Dao Ba She," which is unfavorable for matters, and there are many hidden and dark things. If it also meets the two evil spirits, Sanmen and Diaoke, death is inevitable.

斷曰：課名重審，又曰龍戰。以下僭上，以卑犯尊，事多不順。起於陰小，不宜任性。更當重審，方能免患。又課名不備，經營必有未周。末傳破碎，凡事多不完整。

The lesson is called "Chong Shen" or "Long Zhan." The lower deity oversteps the upper deity, and the inferior transgresses the superior, so the matter is likely to be unsatisfactory. The trouble originates from the side of theyin softness and humble, so one must not act recklessly but should be cautious and careful to avoid calamity. This lesson is also known as "Bu Bei," meaning that any endeavor will inevitably have some overlooked aspects. The final transmission falls on the破碎 deity, indicating that matters are often incomplete.

天時：既名極陰，必主陰雨，元武臨畢，霖雨自久。家宅：宅來生人，人眾宅窄，蛇虎作官，謹慎出入。仕宦：龍生虎脫，美惡相參。求財：龍合就我，終須易得。婚姻：日上乘龍，可稱佳婿，支上乘死，女防不壽。

Weather: Since it is called extreme yin, it must indicate continuous rain; with Yuanwu occupying Bi Xu, the heavy rain will certainly last a long time. Residence: The deity above the house benefits people, leading to many people but a narrow house; Teng Snake and White Tiger act as official signs, so one must be cautious when going in and out. Official position: Azure Dragon benefits while White Tiger drains, so good and bad things are mixed together. Seeking wealth: Both Azure Dragon and Liu He are favorable to me, so wealth will eventually be easily obtained. Marriage: The day stem is occupied by Azure Dragon, which can be considered a good son-in-law; the day branch is occupied by the Death Deity, so the woman's side should beware of not living long.

胎產：妊必不足，產必受驚。疾病：丑加卯為用，主婦女腹痛。出行：陸路必坦，舟楫有驚。行人：未歸。逃盜：急切難獲。行軍：利客不利主。

Talents: Pregnancy is certain to be before the full month, and childbirth is certain to be accompanied by a shock. Disease: When Chou is added to Mao and initiates transmission, it indicates pain in the abdomen of women. Travel: Traveling by land is certain to be smooth, but traveling by boat will have danger. Waiting for a traveler: The traveler has not yet returned. Pursuit of fugitives and thieves: It is difficult to capture them in a short time. Military campaign: It is favorable for the attacking side, but unfavorable for the defending side.

畢法云：虎乘遁鬼殃非淺。課經云：六月晝占，青龍乘巳生干，又作月內之生氣；雖目下未見崢嶸，後卻徐徐發福，所謂龍加生氣吉遲遲也。

The Bi Fa Fu says: When the White Tiger rides upon the hidden ghost stem, the calamity is profound. The Ke Jing says: When setting a divination during the day in June, the Azure Dragon rides upon the巳 fire to nourish the day stem; the巳 fire coincides with the life qi of the month. Although there is no immediate sign of outstanding success, it will gradually flourish in the future. This is called "Dragon joining the life qi brings good fortune gradually."

課體：蒿矢，元胎，斬關，勵德。課義：夜傳俱空，萬事無蹤，勿欺蒿矢，委鏃有功。

This divination lesson has the "Lesson Pattern" of "Hao Shi" — one of the remoterestrain (restraining) types, like using a reed arrow which is weak but still able to hit its target; it also includes "Yuan Tai," "Zhan Guan," and "Li De." The "Lesson Meaning" is expressed in four-character phrases: when the lesson is cast at night, all three transmissions fall into emptiness, and nothing has a definite outcome; but do not underestimate this reed arrow, for it has an iron tip at the back, just as capable of achieving success.

解曰：中末皆陷，若逢夜占，初傳復乘天空，所為萬事無蹤也。寅為蒿矢，末傳申金，矢後有鏃矣，亦可以成功而得志，豈得以其蒿矢而欺之哉。

The middle and final transmissions both fall into an empty and depressed position. If the divination is cast at night, the first transmission is riding on Tian Kong. Therefore, nothing can be settled. The寅 wood is like a bamboo arrow shaft, and the final transmission,申 metal, is exactly the iron tip at the end of the arrow shaft. Having the tip, one can still achieve success and gain recognition. How can one look down upon it just because it is a bamboo arrow?

斷曰：高岡之土，作墓覆日，如關之相阻，若非斬拔，何能進步。所以傳中貴有木神克去土墓，事方有濟；今初傳雖有寅木，但嫌前途盡空，終無所益耳。

Chen is earth on a high hill, acting as a tomb deity covering the day stem, like a barrier in front. Without cutting through or removing it, how can one move forward? Therefore, the most valuable part of the three transmissions is having a wood deity to overcome the earth tomb, giving hope for the matter. Now, although the first transmission has寅 wood, the path ahead is all kongwang, ultimately bringing no benefit.

天時：天空發用，朱雀飛騰，萬里無雲。家宅：干上乘墓，人必昏迷；支上乘官，事因涉訟；晝將口舌，夜將欺誑。婚姻：財官相會，定然可成；但恐不能偕老。胎產：胎恐不實，產亦不育。疾病：病症克人，昏迷難治。

Heavenly weather: The Heavenly General is initiating transmission in the sky, the Vermilion Bird is soaring above, and there are no clouds for ten thousand miles. Residence: The Day Stem is riding on theTomb Spirit (mù shén), which indicates people will be confused and糊涂 (hú tu); the Day Branch is riding on the official hexagram, meaning family affairs will involve lawsuits. The Heavenly General during the day governs speech disputes, while the Heavenly General at night governs deceit and fraud. Marriage: The wealth hexagram and the official hexagram meet, which certainly leads to a successful marriage; however, there is a fear that they may not live together until old age. Pregnancy: The fetal energy may be weak, and even if the child is born, it may not survive. Disease: The illness will overcome the person, causing confusion and unconsciousness, making it difficult to treat.

謁貴：貴人已空，何由得遇。求財：財爻落空，焉能如意。出行：驛馬落陷，必有所阻。行人：馬不為所乘，何由得至。出師：初傳日德，又係斬關，其始必勤；中末皆空，其後必怠。

Seeking to meet a nobleman: the nobleman is already empty, from where can he be met. Seeking wealth: the wealth爻 is empty, how can it be satisfactory. Traveling: the post-horse is in a fallen position, the road will certainly be obstructed. Waiting for a traveler: the post-horse is not ridden by anyone, how can he arrive. Going to war: the first transmission is the day's virtue, and it belongs to cutting the gate, at the beginning of the campaign certainly diligent; the middle and final transmissions are all empty, afterwards certainly slack.

畢法云：閉口卦體兩般推，不行傳者考初時；指南：三月戌將丑時占雨，斷以巳午日先有狂風；出旬甲日小雨，乙日大雨。蓋斗罡加未，風伯發用，故先主風。貴登天門，龍神飛天，故後主雨。因中末皆空，水母未實。所以必待出旬而始得沛然。甲乘休氣，故小。乙日巳亥相沖，故大。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the divination lesson is of the type "closed mouth," it should be interpreted in two different situations; if the three transmissions are not suitable, then examine the first transmission and the time when the lesson was cast. The "Liu Ren Zhi Nan" states: In the third month, using the戌 general added to the丑 hour to predict rain, it is determined that on the巳 day and午 day, there will first be strong winds, and then on the甲 day within the current ten-day cycle, there will be light rain, and on the乙 day, heavy rain. This is because the star of the斗罡 is placed on the未, and the wind god is the one initiating the transmission, so first there will be wind; the nobleman enters the heaven gate, and the dragon god flies up to the sky, so then rain will follow. Since the middle and final transmissions both fall into empty positions, the source of water is not yet established, so it must wait until after the current ten-day cycle before the rain can be abundant. The甲 day is riding on the resting energy, so the rain is light; the乙 day has the巳 and亥 in opposition, so the rain is heavy.

課體：元首，曲直，泆女，天網。課義：卯乘合虎，與賊為伍，雖有催官，常人被苦。

This lesson pattern is "Yuan Shou", combined with "Qu Zhi", "Yu Nu", and "Tian Wang". The four-character explanation of the lesson says: the卯 wood is dominated by Liu He and Bai Hu, equivalent to associating with thieves; although it contains the meaning of Guan Fu, ordinary people who divinate this will suffer hardship.

解曰：發用虎鬼，三合作傳，中末雖空，儼如烏合。將又乘合，豈非與賊為伍之象。究竟賊眾空虛，不久自僕。干乘虎鬼，若仕人得此，乃謂催官符也。常人未免病訟相連矣。

The initiating transmission is based on the ghost爻 riding the White Tiger, and the three transmissions form a wooden structure. Although the middle and final transmissions fall into emptiness, they still appear as a group of disorganized people. Moreover, the Heavenly General is riding theLiu He, which clearly indicates an image of being associated with thieves. However, this group of thieves is ultimately empty and will soon collapse on its own. The day stem is riding the ghost爻 of the White Tiger. If a person in official position draws this, it is called "催官符," indicating promotion. But if a common person draws it, they are likely to suffer from continuous illness and legal troubles.

斷曰：課逢元首，事皆順序。晝夜所乘之將，后合互臨。又卯為私門，亥為陰昧。凡占必須以禮自持，則姦殺可免。

The divination indicates "the beginning," meaning that things are orderly and proceed step by step. However, during the day and night, the two deities associated with love, the Heavenly Empress and Liu He, are alternately influencing the situation. Additionally, the hour of卯 (Mao) is related to private matters, and the hour of亥 (Hai) is associated with darkness. Therefore, anyone seeking a divination must restrain themselves with propriety and etiquette. Only then can the dangers of immorality and violence be avoided.

天時：卯乘白虎，為出林風；必主有風；天罡指陽，木朽火生，必主無雨。家宅：支成金局，以克干之木局，屋宅寬廣，人丁衰替，長幼不寧。仕宦：卯乘虎鬼，又乘丁神，升遷甚速。求財：亥財既空，又復變鬼，全局脫財，錙銖亦失。

Weather: On the卯 branch, the White Tiger is present, indicating a wind from the forest, so wind is certain. The Tiangang points to the Yang position, with the wood already decayed and fire about to arise, so rain is certain to be absent. House: The day branch forms a metal formation, which in turn overcomes the day stem's wood formation. Although the house is spacious, the family is declining, and both elders and younger generations are unsettled. Official position: The White Tiger ghost is on the卯, and also accompanied by the Ding spirit, indicating a rapid promotion. Seeking wealth: The water wealth of the亥 is already empty, and it has turned into a ghost, with the entire situation in a state of losing wealth, unable to retain even the smallest amount.

婚姻：最忌后合，彼此不潔。胎產：上強下弱，孕必生男；三傳剋日，兒必難育。疾病：脾胃受傷，外鬼作祟，幸中末空亡，急治可愈。出行：驛馬空亡，旬丁發用，心急行遲。行人：出旬馬實，不久自歸。出師：主能勝客，客復勝主；反覆循環，終歸私解。

Marriage: It is most inauspicious for the Heavenly Empress and Liu He to appear together, indicating that both men and women involved are not virtuous. Pregnancy: If the upper god is strong and the lower god is weak, the child will be male; however, if the three transmissions overcome the day stem, the child will certainly have difficulty surviving. Disease: The spleen and stomach are injured, and there are also external ghosts causing trouble, but fortunately the middle and final transmissions fall into Kongwang, so if treated promptly, recovery is possible. Travel: The post-horse falls into Kongwang, and the Ding god initiates the transmission within the ten-day period, indicating anxiety and slow movement. Waiting for a traveler: After the current ten-day period, the post-horse will be in its proper place, and the person will return soon. Military campaign: The host side can defeat the guest side, but the guest side will then defeat the host side, resulting in a cycle of back and forth, eventually leading to a private reconciliation.

畢法云：屋宅寬廣致人衰，虎臨干鬼凶速速；后合占婚豈用媒，不行傳者考初時。筆塵云：越王於十二月巳時占孟回國，當是十二月初，太陽尚在丑宮，則木局官鬼，旦暮皆乘白虎，謂之催官使者。故勸王馳馬速歸，稍遲至午，即無祿之課矣。

The *Bifa Fu* says: A house that is too spacious leads to decline in family members; when the White Tiger is on the ghost爻 of the day stem, misfortune comes very quickly; when the Heavenly Empress and Liu He are involved in a marriage divination, there is no need for a matchmaker; if the three transmissions are unfavorable, then examine the first transmission and the time when the divination was cast. The *Bichen* says: King Goujian of Yue divined in the fourth month at the time of Si (Snake) to inquire about his desire to return home (the original text "zhan meng guo hui" has "meng" as a mistake for "yu"). At that time it was the beginning of the twelfth month, and the sun was still in the Chou (Ox) palace. Therefore, the official ghost transformed by the wood cycle was always accompanied by the White Tiger, which is called "cuiguan shizhe" (the messenger urging officialdom). Thus, it advised King Goujian to hurry back home as quickly as possible. If he delayed even a little until the Wu (Horse) time, it would become a lesson without official luck.

課體：涉害，無祿，伏殃。課義：課名無祿，干支不睦，破敗墓建，空財後逐。解曰：寅巳子未，交互六害，土敗於酉，又作子破。干支既乖，破碎發用，中傳辰乃土墓，末傳亥乃空財。課象既戾，傳體亦凶，無一可者。又名無祿，居卑處下者，必有難容者矣。經曰：四亡克下歸來速，占行人者，寅日即歸，占產同斷。

The term "lesson pattern" refers to the type of divination lesson formed by the four lessons and three transmissions. This particular lesson is classified under three categories: "involved in harm," where mutual control occurs in more than one place among the four lessons, making it impossible to determine the fixed use, so the god suffering the most harm is chosen as the initiating transmission; "no fortune," where the day stem's fortune has no support, and those in lower positions are constantly restricted; and "hidden calamity," where disaster is concealed within. The "lesson meaning" is a four-character rhyming summary of the overall fortune and misfortune of the lesson. This lesson states: since the lesson is called "no fortune," the day stem and day branch are discordant, the initiating transmission is the god of failure and destruction, the middle transmission falls into the storage place, and the final transmission's wealth爻 is trapped in the empty period. The explanation says: the寅 in the four lessons harms the巳 in the day branch, the子 on the heaven plate harms the未 where the day stem's fortune is located, and the pairs of寅,巳,子, and未 mutually harm each other, forming six harms; the己 earth's bathing and failure place is酉, which also harms the子. Since the heavenly stems and earthly branches are already discordant, the broken god is chosen as the initiating transmission. The middle transmission is辰, the storage place of earth, and the final transmission is亥, which is the wife wealth I can control, but it falls into the empty period. The image of the four lessons is already discordant, and the nature of the three transmissions, derived from the four lessons, is also ominous. There is no place in the entire lesson that can be taken. This lesson is also called "no fortune," and those who are in low positions or dependent on others will certainly face exclusion and have nowhere to take refuge. The divination classic says: when the gods in the four lessons all harm the lower gods, the person going out will return the fastest; therefore, when predicting the arrival of a traveler, if it is on a寅 day, he will return home. The same principle applies to predicting childbirth, and the due date will not be delayed.

斷曰：課名見機，兩比不比，有孟用不用，孟言不言之象。動而必靜，盛而必衰。年命若逢救神，方為福佑。天時：子加巳宮，水運乎上，且畢星發用，龍升雀降，必有滂沱。家宅：晝占貴人入宅，居亦不久，夜占則破敗難堪，爭訟不免。婚姻：女子雖貴，嫌其財落空亡，譭譽並至，成亦恐難偕老。胎產：胎神作貴，子必清奇，但云無祿，兒必不壽。

The interpretation says: The "Involvement of Harm" method is also known as "Seeing the Opportunity." When using it, one originally intended to apply the method of harmony and balance, but neither side could achieve harmony, resulting in a situation where one wants to act but cannot, and wants to speak but cannot find the words. What is currently active will eventually come to a stop, and what is currently flourishing will eventually decline. Only when the person's year of birth and birth year encounter the saving deity will there be a blessing. Weather conditions: The heavenly plate's water (Zi) is added to the earthly plate's Si palace, with water moving upwards, and the deity of rain, the Net mansion, initiating the transmission. The Azure Dragon rises while the Vermilion Bird descends, indicating a certain heavy rainfall. Home: If the divination is done during the day, a nobleman enters the house, but even though there is noble energy, it will not last long; if done at night, the situation becomes ruined and disordered, and there is likely to be disputes and arguments. Marriage: Although the bride's family is of high status, the wife's wealth line is in the empty period, leading to both praise and criticism coming at once. Even if the marriage takes place, it is likely to end in separation. Pregnancy and childbirth: The胎神 (fetus deity) is riding on the nobleman, indicating the child will be clear and outstanding. However, since the lesson name is "No Wealth," the child will ultimately not live long.

疾病：敗氣發用，病必沉痾，喜干支乘德，不久自痊。出行：水陸俱坦，但子水生寅木，驛馬空亡，孟行終止，或出旬待馬實始行。行人：已在中途，或出旬始歸。行師：晝將則吉，夜將則凶。

Disease: The decline of Ji Earth's energy is initiating, so the illness is certainly severe and difficult to recover from; fortunately, both the day stem and day branch are supported by the day virtue, so it will soon improve. Travel: Both water and land routes are smooth, but the water in the heaven plate is generating寅 wood, and although寅 is the post-horse, it is falling into the旬 empty, so any attempt to start a journey will not succeed; one must wait until after this旬 and when the post-horse is filled before travel can take place. Traveler: The person is already on the way, or will return only after this旬. Military: If the divination is done in the day, the heavenly general is favorable; if done at night, the heavenly general indicates misfortune.

畢法云：支干全傷防兩損，彼此猜忌害相隨；胎財生氣妻懷孕(正月占)，胎財死氣損胎推(七月占)。指南：正月子將加巳，占眾門生會試。斷曰：惟戊戌者必中，餘皆下第。蓋初末暗拱戌命，月將申貴臨年，朱雀又生幕貴，是以中甲無疑，果然。

The *Bifa Fu* says: When both the day stem and day branch are injured, one should beware of mutual harm between host and guest; when the four lessons interact to form harmful relationships, it indicates mutual suspicion and continuous misfortunes. It also says: If the fetal god and wealth hexagram appear together and are in the life qi, it indicates the wife is pregnant (this applies to divination in the first lunar month); if the fetal god and wealth hexagram are in the death qi, one should consider miscarriage or premature birth (this applies to divination in the seventh lunar month). The *Lunin Zhi Nan* records a case: In the first lunar month, using the Zi general with the巳 hour to cast a divination for a group of students taking the imperial examination. The judgment stated: Only the person born in the Wuxu year would definitely pass, while the others would fail. This is because the first and final transmissions secretly form a protective embrace around his Wuxu birth year, the month general and the nobleman on the申 position are exactly his personal year, and the Vermilion Bird generates the curtain nobleman, so it was certain he would pass the examination, and it indeed came true later.

課體：反吟，無依，元胎，重審，孤寡。課義：生乘虎來，頻失財錢，所謀無實，陷沒三傳。解曰：巳火為己土之父母，更迭生干。晝夜元虎疊見，未免有屢屢失脫之患。三傳為作事之體，俱陷空亡，自然謀事皆虛。若捕風捉影，空自往來，徒費心力而已。

The lesson pattern has five categories: "Reverse Chant," where the gods on the Heaven Plate conflict with those on the Earth Plate, causing the matter to be unsettled and fluctuating; "No Dependence," an alternative name for Reverse Chant, indicating that both the person and the dwelling have no support; "Original Birth," where the three transmissions generate one another in sequence, leading to matters needing to start anew; "Re-examination," where among the four lessons only one god is below and attacks the one above, taking that as the initiating transmission, suggesting that all matters should be carefully reconsidered; "Loneliness and Poverty," indicating the ruler is isolated and lacks companions. The lesson meaning says: the parents' trigram, represented by巳 fire, is riding on the White Tiger (one of the Twelve Heavenly Generals, indicating misfortune, illness, and travel), causing repeated loss of wealth, and all planned affairs fail to materialize, with all three transmissions falling into Kongwang. The explanation says:巳 fire is the parents' trigram of己 earth, and the Heaven and Earth Plates alternately support the day stem. Whether the divination is done in the day or night, the Yuanwu (representing thieves, darkness, and deceit) and the White Tiger appear together, inevitably leading to repeated losses. The three transmissions form the framework of affairs, but now they all fall into Kongwang, making any plans naturally futile. If one continues to chase shadows and travel aimlessly, it is only a waste of effort.

斷曰：課名無依，傳曰元胎，始終不一，遠近相疑。順逆天將，皆乘元虎，必致驚失疊見。事起家庭，禍由內作，妻宅盡空，居無所止。若申酉月占，則登明乘死神死氣，主宅內有自經而死者，必至家業耗盡，反覆呻吟之象也。

The divination says: The name of the lesson is "No Dependence," and the structure of the three transmissions is called "Original Embryo." The beginning and end do not align, and there is mutual suspicion between near and far. The heavenly general, whether arranged in the forward or reverse order, falls on the Black Tortoise and the White Tiger, inevitably leading to continuous occurrences of fear and loss. The matter begins within the family, and the disaster arises from within. The wife's wealth and the house are both in Kongwang, so the person has nowhere to take refuge. If this lesson is cast in the month of Shen or You, "Dengming" (the spirit name of Hai) rides upon the Death Deity and Death Qi, indicating that there was once a suicide by hanging in the house. Eventually, it will lead to the complete depletion of family resources, resulting in a state of constant, repeated suffering and unrest.

天時：天門地戶相通，必主濃陰，水火俱空，不晴不雨。家宅：多空少實，必有廢爐敗廁。仕宦：往反無定，不能滿任。謁貴：晝占則遇，夜將徒勞。婚姻：晝夜青龍居干二課上，婿可云佳，但嫌妻財空陷，占女不吉。胎產：彌月者易產，未產者必墮。求財：財神落空，雖得必失。

Heavenly Conditions: The亥 (Hai) is the Heaven Gate and the巳 (Si) is the Earth Gate, with both connecting to each other, indicating that the sky must certainly be gloomy and heavy. The water deity and fire deity both fall into emptiness, so it will neither clear up nor rain. Family Residence: There are many empty spaces and few solid parts in the divination, meaning that the house must have abandoned stoves and broken toilets. Official Career: There is no fixed direction, and the term of office will not be completed. Visiting Authorities: If the divination is done during the day, one can meet the official, but if done at night, the Heavenly General will be of no use. Marriage: There are two arrangements for day and night. The Azure Dragon, which governs wealth and marriage, falls on both of the day stems, indicating that the son-in-law is acceptable, but since the wife's wealth is empty and trapped, it is unfavorable for the woman's side. Pregnancy and Childbirth: Those who are full-term will give birth easily, while those not yet full-term are likely to have a miscarriage. Seeking Wealth: The deity of wealth falls into emptiness, so even if one obtains wealth, it will not be retained.

遺失：已被竊去，難得難尋。盜賊：元武居干支之陰神，必係家賊，又居空陷之處，名元武打洞，斷難緝獲。出行：陸路平坦甚吉，水路驚險甚凶。行人：無室無馬，空懷桑梓之念。疾病：病空人實，不久自愈。行師：我實敵虛，利客不利主，敵人不過虛張聲勢而已。

Lost items: Things have already been stolen and are difficult to find. Thief: The Black Tortoise is located on the Yin spirit of the day stem and day branch, indicating that the thief is a relative; it is also in an empty and hidden place, which is called "Black Tortoise digging a hole" by diviners, and such thieves are very hard to catch. Travel: Traveling by land is smooth and auspicious, but traveling by water is dangerous and inauspicious. Traveler: Those away from home have no place to stay and no post-horse to ride, so they can only feel homesick in vain. Disease: The disease energy is in an empty place while the person's body is in a real place, and the illness will soon recover. Military campaign: Our side is strong and the enemy is weak, it is advantageous to be the guest army rather than the host army, and the enemy is merely making a show of strength.

畢法云：來去俱空豈動移，喜懼空廣乃妙機。課經云：己巳日反吟，干支拱地盤貴人，干支陰神拱天盤日祿。若占升遷官祿，無不愜意。遇子午命人尤的。

The "Bifa Fu" says: If both the past and future ends fall into Kongwang, then talking about departure or moving is meaningless; if both the pleasant and alarming aspects are empty and unanchored, this is precisely the subtle point of understanding the situation. The "Ke Jing" says: On Jisi day, the reverse chant lesson occurs, with the day stem and day branch enclosing the nobleman on the earth plate, and the hidden spirits of the day stem and day branch enclosing the day's fortune on the heaven plate; if used to predict promotion and salary increase, there is nothing that does not meet expectations, especially when the person consulting was born in the year of Zi or Wu.

課體：知一，鑄印，斬關，乘軒，勵德。課義：循環無已，鬼助生氣，鑄印乘軒，常占生畏。解曰：四課不離於三傳，三傳皆附於四課，故曰循環轉換無已。事必牽連，有憂疑難釋。末傳卯助巳生干，所謂鬼助也，主有人於尊長之前相助。又曰：鑄印乘軒，仕宦得此，可冀升遷。常人占之，則深為可畏也已。

The lesson pattern has five categories: "Zhi Yi" (Knowing One), which refers to the comparison lesson, where among the four lessons, if more than one is in conflict, the god that harmonizes with the day stem is chosen to initiate the transmission; "Zhu Yin" (Casting the Seal), where the fire of巳 melts the metal in戌, like casting a seal, indicating the possibility of attaining an official position; "Zhan Guan" (Breaking the Pass), where the three transmissions or the day branch contains Tiangang (Chen) or Hekui (Xu), indicating the ability to break through barriers and overcome difficulties; "Cheng Xuan" (Riding in a State Car), where the final transmission is in卯, which represents a carriage wheel, symbolizing a promotion through riding in a state car; "Li De" (Cultivating Virtue), where the nobleman is located in卯, indicating the need to cultivate virtue. The lesson meaning says: the four lessons and three transmissions continuously cycle, with officials and ghosts assisting the day stem's energy, both casting the seal and riding in a state car, which is frightening for ordinary people. The explanation says: the four lessons are inseparable from the three transmissions, and the three transmissions are all attached to the four lessons, so there is no end to the cycle and transformation; matters are inevitably interconnected, causing worry and confusion that are hard to resolve. The final transmission of卯 wood assists the initial transmission of巳 fire to nourish the day stem, which is called "ghost assistance," indicating that someone will support the person in front of a superior. It also says: the image of casting the seal and riding in a state car, if an official takes this divination, he may expect promotion; but if an ordinary person takes it, it indicates that the status is too heavy to bear, which is very frightening.

斷曰：朱雀克貴不宜干請，緣貴人不樂用事故耳。凡占宜舍近就遠，相與和同事必晚就。如問科名，夜占登第。又子為巳火之胎，作日財臨干，正月占此，妻必懷妊。申酉月占，妻必損孕。

The divination says: "Vermilion Bird" (governs documents, speech, and fire) restrains the Nobleman, so it is not advisable to go forward to make requests or seek help, because the Nobleman is not willing to take action. For this divination, one should abandon the nearby and go to the distant, and harmonize with others to work together. Although the matter can be accomplished, it will take time to achieve. If asking about official rank, a night divination suggests the possibility of success. Moreover, the branch 'Zi' is the nurturing stage of 'Si' fire, and also the wife's wealth of the day stem, which is placed on the day stem. If this divination is taken in the first lunar month, the wife is certain to be pregnant; but if taken in the seventh or eighth lunar month, the wife may lose the pregnancy.

天時：占晴得晴，占雨得雨，冬占必雪。功名：得太陽祿馬生扶，必主乘軒。求財：子作貴人臨干，主得貴人之財。婚姻：女家豪貴，男亦顯榮。胎產：巳為雙女，女子之祥。

Heavenly conditions: If you ask for clear weather, it will be clear; if you ask for rain, it will rain. In winter, it is certain to snow. Career: If the sun, day stem, and post-horse all generate and support each other, there will certainly be joy from being promoted and taking office by carriage. Seeking wealth: The branch of the day is occupied by a nobleman and comes upon the day stem, indicating that one will gain wealth given by the nobleman. Marriage: The woman's family is wealthy and prestigious, and the man will also become prosperous in the future. Pregnancy and childbirth: There is an indication of two daughters, which is a good omen for giving birth to a daughter.

疾病：虎鬼克干，病體沉重。年命有救，或可延生。家宅：支上乘墓，宅必蒙昧，戌又空陷，憂及弟兄。出行：陸路坦坦，舟楫難行。行人：業已乘軒，何愁不至。捕獲：七九月中，一無漏網。出軍：有戰必勝。

Disease: The White Tiger is riding on the official ghost and is attacking the day stem, indicating a serious illness; if there is a saving deity on the person's birth year and destiny, perhaps life can be prolonged. Family residence: The day branch is ridden by the tomb deity, causing darkness and confusion in the house, with the戌 falling into an empty and weak position, leading to troubles involving the brothers. Travel: Traveling by land is smooth and unobstructed, but traveling by boat is difficult. Traveler: The person who has left home is already in a carriage on the road, so there is no need to worry about not reaching the destination. Capture: If action is taken between July and September, none will escape. Military campaign: As long as there is a battle, victory is certain.

畢法云：簾幕貴人高甲第(夜將方是)，傳墓入墓分憎愛。課經云：己巳日，巳加子發用，為鑄印乘軒。蓋戌中有辛金，巳中有丙火，丙辛相合，金遇火而成印。末傳卯為車輪，有乘軒之象，又為生我者，傳墓入墓，大不利占生計及長上之事。

The "Bifa Fu" says: When the Nobleman of the Night (Night Nobleman) is in authority behind the curtain, it indicates success in exams, but this is only valid when the night general is arranged. If the three transmissions enter the墓 (grave) and return to the墓, whether it is loathsome or favorable should be considered separately. The "Ke Jing" says: On the day of Jisi, the巳 is placed over the子 and initiates the transmission, which symbolizes the image of casting an official seal and riding in a carriage. The戌 contains the hidden metal辛, and the巳 contains the hidden fire丙; the丙 and辛 combine, and the metal is refined by fire to become an official seal. The final transmission is卯, which represents a carriage wheel, hence the image of riding in a carriage. The卯 is also the parent爻 that nourishes me. However, if the three transmissions enter the墓, it is greatly unfavorable for divination regarding livelihood and matters concerning superiors.