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Three Yangs emerge

Ming (明) · Gao Daqi (高大器) · Volume 7 / 7

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寅加子為用 三傳寅辰午 凡二 辛未 辛巳 皆八 三陽太過功期實,日中有斗憂頻頻。須防災咎相將至,病令兩名辛未停。

Using the Heaven Plate "Gongcao"寅 placed on the Earth Plate "Shenhou"子 to initiate the transmission, the three transmissions are寅, 辰, 午. Only the days Xinwei and Xinsi are relevant to this divination, both noted as "eight." The interpretation states: three yangs are excessively strong, although achievements are evident, it is like the sun at its zenith with conflicts arising, leading to frequent worries and troubles; one must beware of continuous misfortunes. If illness is divined and occurs on the day Xinwei, rest is especially not possible.

Go out the door.

丑加亥為用,三傳丑卯巳。 凡五 癸酉 辛酉 癸亥 己酉 辛亥 皆八 出戶逢明白,欲見干望時。君子近陽漸,小人向狐疑。

Using the Heaven Plate "Great Favor" (大吉) with the earthly branch "Chou" placed on the Earth Plate "Dengming" (登明) "Hai," the initiating transmission is used. The three transmissions are Chou, Mao, and Si. The five days associated with this divination are Guiyou, Xinyou, Guihai, Jiyou, and Xinhai, all marked as "eight." The interpretation states: When going out, one will soon meet with clarity; the person one wishes to see can take the opportunity to visit. The gentleman gradually approaches the bright Yang territory, while the petty person remains doubtful and uncertain.

Welcome the Yang energy

卯加丑為用,三傳卯巳未。 凡三 己丑 癸丑 辛丑 皆八 過中將虧候,迎陽急就之。緩則將無氣,卯巳未可知。宜急用事

Using the Heaven Plate "Tai Chong" (卯) placed on the Earth Plate "Da Ji" (丑) as the initiating transmission, the three transmissions are卯, 巳, 未. The three days associated with this divination are Jichou, Guichou, Xinchou, all marked as "eight." The interpretation states: once the day has passed its zenith, it begins to wane; when facing the yang energy, one should act quickly. Any delay will cause the energy to disperse, which can be seen from the three transmissions of卯, 巳, 未. The original note adds: this divination is suitable for urgent matters.

Change from full to empty

巳加卯為用,三傳巳未酉。 凡二 癸未 辛卯 皆八 勢過人衰問妄為,巳未酉傳素有危。君子防門盈將小,不測官病兩加之。

Using the Heaven Plate "Taiyi" at巳 placed on the Earth Plate "Taichong" at卯 to initiate the transmission, the three transmissions are巳, 未, 酉. Only two days are associated with this lesson: Guiwei and Xinmao, noted as "all eight." The interpretation states: once the momentum passes, people decline, and at this time, asking about matters often involves reckless actions; the three transmissions of巳, 未, 酉 have always carried danger. The gentleman should guard his household, for extreme prosperity will turn to decline; unexpected legal troubles and illness will both fall upon him.

Enter the Vast Heaven

未加巳為用,三傳未酉亥。 凡三 癸巳 癸未 癸卯 皆八 入昊投陽未酉亥,入衰為事各無成。君子勤持無妄動,小人變災且無明。

Using the Heaven Plate "Xiao Ji" on the Earth Plate "Taiyi" at Si, the initiating transmission is Guiwei. The three transmissions are Wei, You, and Hai. This lesson corresponds to three days: Guisi, Guiwei, and Guimao, all marked as "eight." The interpretation states: as the sun sets in the west but still moves toward the light, this follows the path of Wei, You, and Hai; the energy has already declined, and nothing can be accomplished. The virtuous should only be diligent and cautious, avoiding rash actions; the petty should face many calamities, with a dark and unclear future ahead.

Gathering Yin energy

酉加未為用,三傳酉亥丑。 蒿矢六 丁卯 丁亥 丁未 丁丑 丁酉 丁巳 皆八 凝陰酉亥並大吉,幽暗不端理不直。作佑禳災始可寧,不能財損人又失。

Using the Heaven Plate "Congkui"酉 placed on the Earth Plate "Xiaoji"未 as the initiating transmission, the three transmissions are酉, 亥, and 丑. The original text notes that these six days form the "Haoshu" lesson—Haoshu belongs to the category of remote control, one of the nine main types of the Six Rats divination system—namely Dingmao, Dinghai, Dingwei, Dingchou, Dingyou, and Dingsi, still noting "all eight." The interpretation states: a lesson of condensed yin, with酉 and 亥 connected to "Daji"丑, forming a dark and obscure situation; the matter is improper and the reasoning is unjust; one must perform rituals to pray for blessings and ward off calamities to achieve peace, otherwise not only will there be financial loss, but also harm to people.

Ming Meng

亥加酉為用,三傳亥丑卯。 彈射二 己巳 己卯 皆八 暗中逢暗號冥濛,亥丑卯神更不通。病者保佑防危重,小人無事可興工。

Using the Heaven Plate "Dengming"亥 placed on the Earth Plate "Congkui"酉 as the initiating transmission, the three transmissions are亥, 丑, and 卯. The base text notes that the lessons formed on the days of Jisi and Jimao are of the "Tanshe" type, belonging to the category of remote overcoming, and also notes "all eight." The interpretation states: encountering darkness again in darkness, so it is called "Mingmeng"; the three spirits亥, 丑, and 卯 do not communicate with each other. The patient should seek protection and be cautious of serious illness; small people will be idle and have no trouble, and may even start construction and break ground.

Yiyang

寅加辰為用,三傳寅子戌 凡二:壬午 壬辰 自明入暗宜陽課,凶咎將來漸有傷。君子猶防消祿位,寅子戌兮仔細詳。

Using the Heaven Plate "Gongcao"寅 placed on the Earth Plate "Heavenly Gang"辰 as the initiating transmission, the three transmissions are寅, 子, 戌, proceeding in reverse order. This lesson applies only to the days Renwu and Renchen. The interpretation states: moving from brightness to darkness is called "Yiyang"; misfortune is approaching, and gradual damage will occur. The gentleman should also be cautious about the reduction of his official position. The three transmissions of寅, 子, 戌 should be carefully distinguished.

Yanjian

子加寅為用,三傳子戌申。 偃蹇或迷不堪為,爭如子戌申並持。災難重生百不吉,除是空亡隱卻非。

Using the Heaven Plate "Shenhou" Zi placed on the Earth Plate "Gongcao" Yin as the initiating transmission, the three transmissions are Zi, Xu, and Shen. The interpretation states: one is in a difficult and confusing situation, unable to accomplish anything, just as Zi, Xu, and Shen are in a stalemate; calamities arise repeatedly, and all affairs are inauspicious; unless it falls on Kongwang, the misfortune can be concealed, thus avoiding this situation.

Contrary and discordant

戌加子為用 三傳戌申午 凡六 甲子 甲辰 壬子 甲午 壬寅 皆十二 勉強前來勉強之,戌申午上不堪期。徒然欲狀暗根本,凶咎依前定不宜。

Using the Heaven Plate "River Chief"戌 placed on the Earth Plate "God's Consort"子 to initiate the transmission, the three transmissions are戌, 申, and 午. The original text states there are six days, but only five are listed: Jiazi, Jiachen, Renzi, Jiawu, and Rennyin, one is missing; the note at the end says "all twelve"—this number is used for all classes where the Heaven Plate retreats two positions, contrasting with the previous classes where the Heaven Plate advances and the note says "all eight." The divination statement says: comingwith difficulty and doingwith difficulty, there is really no hope on戌, 申, and 午; trying to do something is in vain, the root is already weak, misfortune continues, and it is definitely not advisable.

Ningyang

申加戌為用,三傳申午辰。 凝陽向有凝陽在,莫被年日引入昊。日辰年命俱日上,災殃來發向敷榮。

Using the Heaven Plate "Transmission" of Shen added to the Earth Plate "River Chief" Xu as the initiating transmission, the three transmissions are Shen, Wu, and Chen. The interpretation states: this is a lesson of condensed yang energy, with yang energy still present, but one should not be led by the year stem and day stem into the decline of the western heaven; if the day stem, day branch, and the year and native are all gathered on the day, calamity will occur at the very moment when prosperity was just beginning.

Gu Zu

午加申為用,三傳午辰寅 庚午 辛未 甲戌 庚辰 甲申 壬戌 庚寅 庚戌 辛亥 庚申 辛酉 皆十二 顧祖迎親復舊廬,求財望謀始堪圖。唯有庚日不宜見,鬼來又入鬼鄉居。

The Heaven Plate "Shengguang" Wu is placed on the Earth Plate "ChuanSong" Shen to initiate the transmission. The three transmissions are Wu, Chen, and Yin. The day stem and branch for this lesson are Gengwu, Xinwei, Jiaxu, Gengchen, Jiashen, Renxu, Gengyin, Gengxu, Xinhai, Gengshen, and Xinyou, noted as "all twelve." The interpretation states: this lesson is like looking back at one's ancestral home, welcoming a bride and returning home, and returning to an old residence; seeking wealth and planning affairs may then have hope. Only on a Geng day is this lesson unsuitable, because the Wu fire overcomes the Geng metal as a ghost, and the ghost comes to stay in the ghost's homeland, which becomes a major inauspicious factor.

Doubtful

辰加午為用,三傳辰寅子。 辰並寅子欲涉疑,凡事占之甚非時。進退不快猶閒事,病令兩般主見悲。

The Heaven Plate "Heavenly Gang" is placed on the Earth Plate "Victorious Light" at the hour of Wu, initiating the transmission. The three transmissions are Chen, Yin, and Zi. The interpretation states: Chen connects with Yin and Zi, which indicates an image of wanting to act but hesitating. Anything divined with this chart is unsuitable for the time. In matters of movement or decision, being indecisive is not a major issue. However, in matters of illness, both sides are unfavorable, indicating sorrowful events.

Extreme Yin

丑加卯為用 三傳丑亥酉。 凡二十 丙寅 丁卯 戊辰 己卯 辛巳 己巳 丙子 戊寅 癸卯 丙戌 戊子 辛卯 癸巳 丙申 戊午 乙巳 戊申 乙卯 丙辰 丁巳 丙午 極陰之課丑亥酉,百事逢之悉丑皆丑。占訟省部方端的,病死定為不長久。

Using the Heaven Plate "Great Auspice" with Chou added to the Earth Plate "Too Strong" on Mao, the initiating transmission is launched. The three transmissions are Chou, Hai, You, proceeding in reverse until the end. The original text states a total of twenty days, but twenty-one days are listed: Bingyin, Dingmao, Wuchen, Jimao, Xinsi, Jisi, Bingzi, Wuyin, Guimao, Bingxu, Wuzi, Xinmao, Guisi, Bingshen, Wuwu, Yisi, Wushen, Yimao, Bingchen, Dingsi, Wuwu, Bingwu. The number does not match the listed days. The interpretation states: when the extreme yin course includes Chou, Hai, You, all matters meet with ugliness; in lawsuits, the case will reach the provincial and ministerial level before resolution; in illness, it indicates death and a short life.

At the time of concealment.

亥加丑為用 三傳亥酉未 凡五 乙丑 丁丑 辛丑 己丑 癸丑 時不利兮遁閒之,亥酉未兮報君子。君子守待進來吉,小人災害且防危。

The Heaven Plate "Dengming"亥 is placed on the Earth Plate "Dají"丑 to initiate the transmission, with the three transmissions being亥, 酉, and 未. This lesson covers five days, all being 丑 days: Yichou, Dingchou, Xinchou, Jichou, and Guichou. The interpretation states: when fortune is unfavorable, one should retreat and live in seclusion; the three transmissions 亥, 酉, and 未 are a warning for the virtuous. The virtuous should remain tranquil and wait, and eventually good fortune will come. The petty person will face calamity and should beware of danger.

Li Ming

酉加亥為用,三傳酉未巳。 凡二 丁亥 乙亥 皆十二 勵明之課勉強之,日昊正中事可宜。君子宜進取祿位,小人營運早移時。

Using the Heaven Plate "Congkui"酉 placed on the Earth Plate "Dengming"亥 as the initiating transmission, the three transmissions are酉, 未, and 巳. This lesson is only applicable on the days of Dinghai and Yihai, noted as "all twelve." The interpretation states: A lesson of "Liming" requires self-effort and perseverance; when the sun returns from the west to the zenith, affairs can be undertaken. The gentleman should strive for official rank, while the commoner should seek to change his circumstances early.

Return to clarity.

未加酉為用,三傳未巳卯。 凡三 癸酉 乙酉 癸亥 皆十二 回明早是未得明,且待明時方可興。逢進成名有所得,早求交被事來縈。

Using the Heaven Plate "Xiao Ji" on the Earth Plate "Cong Kuai" at You, the initiating transmission is "Wei," followed by "Si" and "Mao." This lesson corresponds to three days: Guiyou, Yiyou, and Guihai, noted as "all twelve." The interpretation states: "Light has just begun to turn, but has not yet truly brightened; therefore, it is advisable to wait until it is clear before taking action. At that time, striving for success will bring gain. If one acts hastily, they will only become entangled in matters."

Turning the rope

巳加未為用,三傳巳卯丑。凡三 癸巳 癸丑 辛酉 十二 轉索孤悽事可嗟,家寒身怯有些些。守己不如省謹約,出頭用事便隨邪。

Using the Heaven Plate "Taiyi" at巳, placed upon the Earth Plate "Xiaoji" at 未, the initiating transmission is巳, followed by卯 and丑. The three days associated with this divination areGuisi, Guichou, and Xinyou, marked with "twelve." The interpretation states: this is a lesson of turning a cord, solitary and melancholic, affairs cause lamentation, the family is poor and the person is weak, to some extent. At this time, adhering to one's proper role is not as good as being more frugal and cautious; once one ventures into action, one will fall into wrong paths.

Breaking of a stream or ravine

卯加巳為用,三傳卯丑亥。 凡二 己亥 己酉 皆十二 斷澗如何涉,妄前失後時。君子且退位,小人看有悲。

Using the Heaven Plate "Tai Chong" (卯) placed on the Earth Plate "Tai Yi" (巳) as the initiating transmission, the three transmissions are卯, 丑, and 亥. This lesson applies only to the days of Jihai and Jiyou, noted as "all twelve." The interpretation states: The stream has already been cut off, how can one cross over? To advance recklessly will only lead to missing future opportunities. The gentleman should temporarily withdraw, while the petty person is likely to face sorrow.

除有名無卦五項,共一百一十四課。 大六壬翠雨歌卷終

Of the twenty-four lessons above, excluding the five items that have names but no hexagram examples, the total number of daily lessons accounted for is one hundred and fourteen. The "Kingfisher Rain Song of Great Liuren" concludes here.

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