The previous Teng Snake is Dingsi Fire.

螣蛇之劉，為驃騎尉，其元屬丁巳火，火旺六十日，大估主文字、虛驚、公信、小才，水火之交，其凶則驚駭怪夢之事。火光釜鳴，官私是非之事。若旺相比和則吉，若休囚則得災，空亡減半。經言：“螣蛇生我無禍，克我有禍。”

The Heavenly General Teng Snake holds the position equivalent to a Lieutenant of the Horse Commandery, and its original nature is associated with the Dingsi (丁巳) fire. Fire is strong for sixty days. It generally governs matters related to writing, sudden alarms, official letters, and minor skills. It resides at the junction of water and fire. If it is凶 (malevolent), it indicates sudden frights and strange dreams; it also signifies strange occurrences such as flickering flames and the strange noises of pots and cauldrons, as well as disputes in both public and private affairs. If it is in its prosperous and strong state and harmonizes with the day stem, it brings good fortune; if it is weak and confined, it brings disaster; if it falls into Kongwang (空亡), it reduces both good and bad fortune by half. The classic text says, "If Teng Snake generates me, there will be no disaster; if Teng Snake overcomes me, there will be disaster." The original text here mistakenly writes "Teng Snake's Liu" instead of "Teng Snake's God," and "Da Gu" instead of "Da Du." I have preserved the original text without alteration.

前一螣蛇驃騎尉，火神驚恐亦非安。君子憂官憂失位，小人爭鬥恐傷魂。旺相相生災未發，死囚刑剋禍臨門。病者四肢頭目腫，水木神來作殺冤。

Glossary: Nobleman = Guiren Prosperous and strong = Wangxiang Mutual generation = Xiangsheng Teng Snake = Tengshe Guiren is preceded by Tengshe, which holds the rank of Piaojiqiwei. It is the god of fire, governing fear and anxiety. If a person of status draws this, he worries about his official position and fears losing his post; if a common person draws this, it indicates disputes and fear that causes his spirit to be unsettled. If Tengshe is prosperous and strong and mutually generating, disaster has not yet occurred; but if it is in a state of death or captivity and suffers from punishment and restriction, misfortune is about to arrive. In terms of illness, the patient experiences swelling in the limbs and face; the cause is the interference of the water god and wood god, who come to form a deadly enmity.

子掩目，不能傷人，又曰墮水，丑入穴，自藏，寅生角，旺吉衰凶，卯當門傷人，主人口災，辰自蟠，可遠不可近，巳飛天，尤吉，午乘霧，有進望之心，未秘隱，入林憂疑自散，食中有病，申銜刀、拔劍，有怪異官事，酉露齒，必見口舌，戌睡眠，其憂自散，亥入水，不為災害。

Teng Snake falling on the twelve branches each has its own image: on Zi it is called "covering the eyes," which does not harm people, also called "falling into water"; on Chou it is called "entering the cave," hiding by itself; on Yin it is called "growing horns," which is auspicious when strong and inauspicious when weak; on Mao it is called "at the gate," which can harm people, indicating disaster among family members; on Chen it is called "self-coiling," which can be viewed from afar but not approached closely; on Si it is called "flying heaven," especially auspicious; on Wu it is called "riding mist," indicating a desire for advancement; on Wei it is called "secret concealment," also called "entering the forest," worries and doubts naturally dissipate, but illness may occur from food; on Shen it is called "biting a knife" and "drawing a sword," indicating strange events and legal troubles; on You it is called "showing teeth," inevitably leading to disputes; on Xu it is called "sleeping," worries and troubles will naturally disappear; on Hai it is called "entering water," which does not cause disaster.

朱雀之神，屬丙午火，夏旺三個月。大段主文書、印信、王誥、敕命、服色、王庭之事。其災主口舌、公訟、縲紲、文字、財帛損失虛詐，馬畜疾病。

The Vermilion Bird general belongs to the Bingwu fire, which is strong during the three summer months. It generally governs documents, seals, imperial edicts, decrees, the colors of official robes, and matters concerning the court. If it becomes harmful, it indicates disputes, lawsuits, imprisonment, troubles caused by written words, loss of money, fraud, and illness in horses and livestock.

前二朱雀羽林軍，霹靂災殃是火神。君子文書憂考校，小人財帛競紛紜。旺相相生和合事，死囚刑剋被官嗔。病人心腹兼嘔吐，瘥劇宜看子午辰。

The nobleman appears two positions before the Vermilion Bird, representing the imperial bodyguard. It is the god of fire, governing thunder and lightning, and other calamities. If a person of status draws this, they will worry about official documents and examinations; if a common person draws it, they will have disputes over money. If the situation is prosperous and strong, and there is mutual generation, it indicates harmony and success. However, if it is in a state of death and suffering, and is subjected to punishment and conflict, they will face anger from the authorities. For illness, the patient will feel discomfort in the chest and also experience vomiting. Whether the condition improves or worsens depends on the days of Zi, Wu, and Chen.

子損翼，不能移動，丑掩目，又曰破頭，寅安巢，疾病，卯棲林，辰斂翼，人歸，巳翱翔，外事高遠，午銜符，有文書口舌，未啄食，求財吉，申勵嘴，酉夜鳴，戌無毛，不能動，亥沐浴，災憂自退。大抵吉則為論其為祥，凶則言其不利。損羽無毛，皆是自傷；夜鳴勵嘴，並是為怪。加之不比相剋，是其凶兆。

The Vermilion Bird appears on the twelve earthly branches, each with its own image: on Zi it is called 'loss of wings', unable to fly; on Chou it is called 'covering the eyes', also called 'breaking the head'; on Yin it is called 'nesting safely', indicating illness; on Mao it is called 'resting in the forest'; on Chen it is called 'folding wings', indicating someone's return; on Si it is called 'soaring', indicating external matters being distant; on Wu it is called 'carrying a symbol', indicating documents or disputes; on Wei it is called 'pecking', which is auspicious for seeking wealth; on Shen it is called 'sharpening the beak'; on You it is called 'nocturnal cry'; on Xu it is called 'no feathers', unable to move; on Hai it is called 'bathing', indicating disaster and worry will disappear. Generally, when it is auspicious, it is considered a portent of good fortune; when it is inauspicious, it is considered an ill omen. Loss of feathers and being featherless both indicate self-injury; nocturnal cries and sharpening the beak are both signs of strange occurrences. Furthermore, if it does not match the day stem and is mutually controlling, it is a bad omen.

六合之神，屬乙卯木旺相之日。大段主信息、婚姻、求望、財物和合、交易、謙遜之事。其戾主陰私不明、先喜後憂，小人女子之過，傷失六畜。

The deity general Liu He belongs to the wood of Yimao. On days when wood is prosperous and strong, this deity is powerful. It generally governs matters of messages and communication, marriage, aspirations and hopes, harmony in wealth, trade and commerce, and matters involving courtesy and respect. If it is reversed and causes harm, it indicates secrecy and ambiguity, initial joy followed by worry, or mistakes caused by small people or women, as well as injury or loss of livestock.

六合前三是丈夫，婚姻和合吉相扶。君子得財遷祿位，小人親會酒歡娛。旺相相生媒產吉，死囚刑剋取奸窬。病者陰陽心腹痛，丈夫司命祭當蘇。

The three trigrams preceding the Nobleman indicate Liu He, symbolizing an adult male. In divination for marriage, this signifies harmony and union, with auspicious support. If a person of status draws this, it indicates gain of wealth and promotion in official position; if a common person draws it, it suggests gathering with friends, drinking and enjoyment. If the trigrams are prosperous and strong and mutually generating, then matchmaking and childbirth are favorable. However, if they are in a state of death and suffering and subjected to punishment and conflict, it indicates secret love affairs and illicit relationships. In divination for illness, both male and female patients indicate pain in the chest and abdomen. Worshiping the Director of Destiny for the male side will help the illness to improve.

子操笏，見人求上吉，丑眼疾，眼病，寅乘軒，婚姻，卯入戶，在家不動，辰持巾，將動人意，巳贄書，信遠，午升堂，半遂無格，未素服，白衣，申披髮，成合，酉洗足，能進，戌登途，進動，亥乘輅，出所求吉。

TheLiu He falls on the twelve earthly branches, each with its own image: on Zi it is called "holding a笏," indicating someone seeking help, which is the best fortune; on Chou it is called "eye disease," indicating eye problems; on Yin it is called "riding in a carriage," indicating marriage; on Mao it is called "entering the house," indicating staying at home without movement; on Chen it is called "holding a towel," indicating people preparing to act; on Si it is called "presenting a letter," indicating messages from afar; on Wu it is called "entering the hall," indicating things are half done but not yet settled; on Wei it is called "wearing plain clothes," indicating wearing white clothes, often related to mourning; on Shen it is called "hair loose," indicating matters are completed; on You it is called "washing feet," indicating the ability to move forward; on Xu it is called "starting the journey," indicating taking initiative and action; on Hai it is called "riding a carriage," indicating going out to seek something, which is auspicious.

勾陳之神，屬戊辰土，旺四季月。其木段主官職，印信，公庭，虎符，田宅，上舍；其戾主六害，疾病，蹇厄，骨肉，人訟，牽連，財物失脫，庶人得此應，官員見之為印綬。盛吉衰凶，又主小吉。

Gou Chen is a deity who belongs to the Wuchen earth. It is strong during the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. It generally represents official positions, seals, court affairs, the tiger token used for military commands, land, houses, and superior dwellings. The original text says "its wood section" but it should be "its main section," and we have recorded it as is. If it is reversed and becomes harmful, it indicates the six harms, illness, obstacles, difficulties, family disputes, legal entanglements, and loss of property. For common people, encountering it often indicates negative outcomes, but for officials, it represents the official seal, which is auspicious. When its power is strong, it is favorable; when weak, it is unfavorable. It also signifies minor good fortune.

土將勾陳四位前，兵災刑鬥訟留連。君子掩逃擒盜賊，小人爭婦及田園。旺相相生猶合理，死囚刑剋繫遲延。病者腫癱寒熱苦，祟在丘陵及土垣。

The nobleman is represented by the earth general Gou Chen, and this indicates military calamity, punishment, disputes, and legal cases that persist without resolution. If a person of status draws this, it signifies the capture of a fugitive or the apprehension of a thief; if a common person draws this, it relates to disputes over women and farmland. If the situation is prosperous and strong with mutual generation, the matter will be reasonable. However, if it is in the state of death and suffers from punishment and restriction, the person will be detained and the matter will be delayed. In terms of illness, the patient will suffer from swelling, paralysis, and alternating chills and fever. The source of supernatural interference is located near hills and earthen walls.

子臨庭，官事，丑入化，出入隨朝，寅受制，官事，卯入獄，官人業田宅，辰千戶，司墓田公訟官事隨動，巳捧印，轉職遷進，午反目，百事乖，無田，未在驛，宜出行，申趨門，酉病足，難言，戌佩劍，有害，亥濯衣，改革。

Gou Chen falling on the twelve branches each has a specific meaning: on Zi it is called "Ling Ting," indicating official affairs; on Chou it is called "Ru Hua," indicating movement in and out of the court; on Yin it is called "Shou Zhi," also indicating official affairs; on Mao it is called "Ru Yu," indicating officials managing land and property; on Chen it is called "Qian Hu," managing ancestral graves and property, and legal disputes follow; on Si it is called "Peng Yin," indicating transfer of position and promotion; on Wu it is called "Fan Mu," with all matters going wrong and property loss; on Wei it is called "Zai Yi," suitable for travel; on Shen it is called "Qu Men"; on You it is called "Bing Zu," indicating difficulty in speaking; on Xu it is called "Pei Jian," indicating harm; on Hai it is called "Zhuo Yi," indicating change and renewal.

青龍之劉，屬甲寅木，旺春三月。大段主文字，財帛，舟車，林木，衣服，書契，文昌，官職，府庭，僧道，高人。其戾主哭泣，疾病，失財，走失，畜類，陷溺。

The Heavenly General Qinglong belongs to the Jiayin Wood branch and is in its prime during the three months of spring. It generally governs matters such as writing, wealth, boats and carriages, forests, clothing, contracts and documents, the Wen Chang period of fortune, official positions, government offices, and monks, Taoists, and virtuous people. If it is reversed and becomes harmful, it signifies crying, illness, financial loss, disappearance, mishaps with livestock, and drowning. The original text here reads 'Qinglong zhi Liu' which should be 'Qinglong zhi Shen', but it is recorded as is without alteration.

青龍丞相居前五，酒食錢南婚禮儀。君子加官遷美職，常人財物送鄉耆。旺相相生尤喜美，死囚刑剋有陰私。病人沉熱心腸疾，司命為殃速請醫。

The Nobleman appears in the first five positions, representing the Azure Dragon. This position is comparable to a chancellor, governing matters of food and drink, wealth, and marriage ceremonies. If a person of status draws this, it indicates promotion and appointment to a prestigious position; if a common person draws it, they will receive gifts from local elders. If this position is prosperous and strong and mutually generating, it brings extra joy and completeness. However, if it is in a state of death and suffers from punishment and conflict, there may be secret affairs. In the case of illness, the patient experiences fever and heaviness, with heart ailments; this is caused by the Director of Destiny. One should seek medical help immediately.

子游海，丑蟠泥，失滯，寅乘云，得雨，卯戲珠，弄水，有喜，辰閉目，為意，巳飛天，利動得意，午無尾，損傷，未折角、無鱗，鬥傷，申無鱗，折角，久困，酉伏陸，退守難進，戌施雨，出入勞力，亥入水，求財。

The Azure Dragon appears on the twelve earthly branches, each with its own image: at Zi it is called "Woyou Hai" (Roaming the Sea); at Chou it is called "Pan Ni" (Coiling in Mud), indicating loss and stagnation; at Yin it is called "Cheng Yun" (Riding Clouds), capable of bringing rain; at Mao it is called "Xi Zhu" (Playing with a Pearl) or "Nong Shui" (Playing with Water), indicating good fortune and joy; at Chen it is called "Bi Mu" (Closing the Eyes), meaning matters are in the mind but not yet acted upon; at Si it is called "Fei Tian" (Flying Heaven), favorable for action and achieving one's wishes; at Wu it is called "Wu Wei" (Without a Tail), indicating injury; at Wei it is called "Zhe Jiao" (Broken Horn) and "Wu Lin" (Without Scales), indicating conflict and injury; at Shen it is also called "Wu Lin" (Without Scales) and "Zhe Jiao" (Broken Horn), indicating prolonged hardship; at You it is called "Fu Lu" (Hidden on Land), suitable only for retreat and not for advancement; at Xu it is called "Shi Yu" (Summoning Rain), requiring effort in going out and coming in; at Hai it is called "Ru Shui" (Entering Water), favorable for seeking wealth.

天后之神，屬壬子水，旺冬季，主后妃、宮庭、人家私事。經曰：其戾主帷簿不修，私事不膽，欺詐不實，臟腑之疾，小人走失，主玉堂。

The Heavenly Empress is a deity associated with the water of Renzi, which is strong in winter. She presides over concubines, the palace, and private matters of households. The classic text states: if she is reversed and causes harm, it indicates disorder in the inner quarters, private matters not being openly discussed, deceit and falsehood, illness in the internal organs, and the loss of servants; in terms of direction, she governs the Jade Hall. The original text here reads 'private matters not daring' which should be 'private matters not being truthful' or 'unfit,' indicating a possible error in the text. The current version is recorded as is without alteration.

天后位居宮採嬪，惟須禁錮莫情循。若逢君子延賓 客，如是常人議婚姻。旺相相生妻易產，死囚刑剋女姦淫。病人四體兼痛痢，祟禮河官溺水神。

The Heavenly Empress represents the position of a concubine in the palace. If this is drawn, it suggests the need to remain secluded and restrained, not to indulge in desires. For those of high status, it indicates the invitation of guests; for ordinary people, it suggests discussions about marriage. If the trigram is prosperous and strong or mutually generating, it indicates a smooth childbirth for the wife. If it is in a state of death and suffers from punishment and conflict, it suggests improper behavior by women. In the case of illness, the patient experiences body aches and dysentery. The spirits causing trouble are the river god and drowned water spirits. Proper rituals and offerings should be made with respect.

子守閨，谷動，丑出戶，陰私，寅理髮，取財成病，卯倚門，相望，辰毀裝，血病，巳裸體，失禮，午倚枕，難合憂鬼，未沐浴，失禮，申理裝，生產婚姻，酉把鏡，婚姻，戌搴帷，自息之意，亥治事。

The Heavenly Empress falls on the twelve earthly branches, each with its own meaning: on Zi it is called "guarding the chamber," governing the flow of grain; on Chou it is called "going out the door," governing private matters; on Yin it is called "haircut," indicating gaining wealth but suffering illness; on Mao it is called "leaning on the door," governing mutual longing; on Chen it is called "destroying adornment," governing blood diseases; on Si it is called "naked body," governing loss of propriety; on Wu it is called "leaning on the pillow," indicating difficulty in harmony and fear of ghosts; on Wei it is called "bathing," also governing loss of propriety; on Shen it is called "arranging adornment," governing childbirth and marriage; on You it is called "holding the mirror," governing marriage; on Xu it is called "drawing the curtain," indicating self-restraint; on Hai it is called "managing affairs," governing the handling of matters.

太陰之神，屬辛酉金。旺秋三月。主宮帷、婦女、財帛、金銀財物，其戾為陰私損失、私謀謀事、遲速未成、遠信示至、疾病不痊。

Tai Yin, this divine general, belongs to the metal of Xinyou, and is in its prime during the three months of autumn. It governs the inner chambers, women, wealth, and precious metals and treasures. If it becomes harmful, it indicates hidden losses, difficulties in matters handled secretly, whether delayed or hastened, things remaining unresolved, and delayed news from afar, as well as prolonged illness. The original text here has 'far messages not arriving' as '远信示至', which should be '未至', but it is recorded as is without alteration.

太陰金將位中丞，蔽匿陰私事頗仍。君子罪名為出入，小人驚詐致憂生。相生旺相成婚禮，囚死傷刑為譴懲。病者四肢腰腳損，灶神為禍可祈蒸。

Tai Yin is the metal general, holding a position equivalent to the Grand Secretary of the Imperial Censorate. It governs matters of concealment, obscurity, and private affairs that continue without end. If a person of high status draws this, there may be differences in the severity of the charges; if a common person draws it, they may suffer from worry due to being startled or deceived. If it is in a state of mutual generation and prosperity, it can lead to the success of a marriage. However, if it is in a state of imprisonment or death and suffers from punishment, the person will be criticized and punished. In the case of illness, the patient will suffer injuries to the limbs and lower body; this is caused by the interference of the Kitchen God. A ritual offering can be set up to pray and ward off the evil.

子垂簾，隔聽，丑守屈，宜動，寅跣足，難動，卯沐浴，失理，辰理冠，求就，巳伏枕，近思，午披髮，私憂，未持書，信動，申陰謀，法服，婚姻，酉入室，不宜動，戌繡裳，婚姻，亥妊娠，陰人病。

Tai Yin falls on the twelve earthly branches, each with its own image: on Zi it is called "Chui Lian," meaning listening through a curtain; on Chou it is called "Shou Qu," suitable for movement; on Yin it is called "Xian Zu," difficult for movement; on Mao it is called "Muyu," indicating unreasonable behavior; on Chen it is called "Li Guan," indicating having a request that can be fulfilled; on Si it is called "Fu Zhen," indicating recent contemplation; on Wu it is called "Pi Fa," indicating hidden worry; on Wei it is called "Chi Shu," indicating impending news; on Shen it is called "Mi Yu," also indicating legal matters and marriage; on You it is called "Ru Shi," unsuitable for reckless action; on Xu it is called "Xiu Chang," indicating marriage; on Hai it is called "Ren Shen," indicating illness in women.

元武之神，屬癸亥水，旺冬三月。主聰明多智、文章俊巧、求望財物、干謁貴人，其戾主盜賊、奸詐小人、君子陰私不明、走失疾病、鬼魅夢想之事。

The deity Yuanwu belongs to the water of Guihai, which is strong in the winter months. It signifies intelligence, literary talent, the acquisition of wealth, and the favor of noblemen. If it is reversed and becomes harmful, it indicates thieves, deceitful people, secret affairs involving those of high status, loss of property, illness, and dreams haunted by spirits.

後三元武后將軍，盜賊奸邪獄訟陳。君子捕逃車馬失，小人淫亂離鄉群。相生旺相多財畜，囚死克刑有禍迍。病者患腰腹脹滿，祟殃河伯滋潭神。

The Nobleman is followed by the Black Tortoise, which is the position of the rear general. It governs theft, wickedness, imprisonment, and disputes. If a person of status draws this, it indicates pursuit of fugitives and loss of vehicles and horses. If a common person draws this, it suggests immorality and leaving home. If it is in a state of mutual generation and prosperity, there will be wealth and livestock. However, if it is in a state of imprisonment or death and suffers from being overcome, there will be misfortune and hardship. In divination regarding illness, the patient will experience swelling in the waist and abdomen. The malevolent spirits involved are the river god and the spirits of deep pools.

子過海，出入進動，丑立云，虛詐失物，寅披髮，虛喜，卯窺戶，盜賊失物，辰入獄，官事相爭，巳洗足，不宜動，午拔劍，能害人，未朝天，利見大人，申按劍，戰有害，酉持戟，相爭，戌持戟，相爭，亥真冠，尊貴，家人為鬼。

The Black Tortoise appears on the twelve earthly branches, each with its own image: on Zi it is called "crossing the sea," governing movement and travel; on Chou it is called "standing in clouds," governing being deceived and losing belongings; on Yin it is called "with hair loose," governing empty joy; on Mao it is called "peeking through the door," governing being robbed and losing belongings; on Chen it is called "entering prison," governing legal disputes; on Si it is called "washing feet," not suitable for movement; on Wu it is called "drawing a sword," capable of harming others; on Wei it is called "looking up to heaven," favorable for meeting important people; on Shen it is called "pressing a sword," harmful in battle; on You and Xu both are called "holding a spear," governing disputes; on Hai it is called "true crown," governing honor, but family members may become harmful spirits.

太常之神，己示屬土，旺於四季，每季十八日。大段主文章、印綬、公裳、服飾、信息、交關。其戾主遺失公文、竊盜衣裳、哭泣不美之狀、公私牽繫，又主小微竊盜。

The deity Tai Chang belongs to the earth element of Jiwei, which is strong in the seasons of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, each season being strong for eighteen days. It generally governs matters of literature, seals, official robes, clothing, messages, and communication. If it becomes harmful, it indicates the loss of official documents, theft of clothes, weeping and sorrow, and involvement of both public and private affairs. It also signifies petty theft. The original text here mistakenly writes 'Ji Shi' instead of 'Jiwei,' but it is recorded as is without correction.

太常官是太常卿，財帛田園採盛明。君子正官榮爵貴，小人移徙酒逢迎。相生旺相成婚慶，囚死克刑南失驚。病者四肢頭腹疾，祟緣新化可追尋。

Tai Chang is an official position equivalent to the Tai Chang卿, responsible for the prosperity and flourishing of wealth and farmland. If a person of high status draws this, it indicates being officially appointed to an office and gaining honor and prestige in rank. If a common person draws this, it suggests moving house or holding a banquet. If there is mutual generation and prosperity, it can lead to a happy marriage. However, if it is in a state of imprisonment or death and suffers from being overcome or punished, there may be loss and fear. In terms of illness, the patient has ailments in the limbs, head, and abdomen; it is related to malevolent spirits and the souls of the recently deceased, and one can follow this clue to investigate.

子持印，吉。荷項，相侵奸盜，丑列席，請美豐，寅側口，惡人相爭，卯遺冠，辰荊項，一雲荷項，巳鑄印，轉職，午乘輅，上人筵會，未窺戶，列席，申捧印，轉職遷官，酉立券，憂物，動望徵求，戌入獄，亥聘召，貴人請合私謀。

Tai Chang falls on the twelve earthly branches, each with its own image: on Zi it is called "holding a seal," which is auspicious; another interpretation is "carrying a neck collar," meaning being subjected to disturbances and encountering thieves and bandits; on Chou it is called "seating in order," indicating a banquet with abundant food; on Yin it is called "side mouth," indicating disputes with wicked people; on Mao it is called "losing a hat"; on Chen it is called "thorny neck," another interpretation being "carrying a neck collar"; on Si it is called "casting a seal," indicating a transfer of position; on Wu it is called "riding a state carriage," indicating being invited to a banquet by a superior; on Wei it is called "peeking through the door," also indicating seating in order; on Shen it is called "holding a seal," indicating a promotion; on You it is called "signing a contract," indicating worry about property and seeking something; on Xu it is called "entering prison"; on Hai it is called "being summoned," indicating being invited by a nobleman to discuss private matters.

白虎之神，屬庚申金將。旺秋三月。其大段主道路、信息、兵牒兵戈、動眾、威權、財帛、犬馬、金銀寶物，其戾主孝服、哭泣、疾病、怪異、凶惡、殺伐、災害不明、血光之憂。白虎問妊吉，問病嫌。

The White Tiger deity is associated with the metal of Gengshen and is strong during the three months of autumn. It generally governs roads, messages, military documents and weapons, military campaigns, authority, wealth, dogs and horses, and precious metals and jewels. If it acts in reverse, it indicates mourning, crying, illness, strange occurrences, evil, warfare, disasters of unknown origin, and bloodshed. If White Tiger appears in a divination about pregnancy, it is auspicious, but if it appears in a divination about illness, it should be avoided.

白虎金神廷尉卿，遭喪疾病獄囚縈。君子失官流血忌，常人傷殺主身傾。旺相相生財福競，死囚刑剋繫沉冥。病人頭痛瘱疽患，祟是傷魂路死兵。

The White Tiger is a metal deity, holding the position of Chief Court Official, and is associated with encountering mourning, illness, or being entangled in legal troubles. If a person of high status draws this, it is ominous for losing office or encountering bloodshed; for an ordinary person, it signifies injury, harm, or danger to life. If the White Tiger is prosperous and strong or mutually generating, wealth and blessings will follow closely. However, if it is in a state of death and punishment and suffers from punishment and restriction, one may be imprisoned and fall into darkness. In terms of illness, the patient will suffer from headaches and develop boils; the malevolent spirits causing trouble are the souls of those who died violently and soldiers who died on the road.

子流江，沉海，恐懼無害，丑直視，謀望，寅出林，過路往還恐害，卯伏穴，不能動，辰露牙，沿山，夜行害財，奸私，巳燒身，死喪疾病，午斷尾，有始無終，未登山，乘權，出入獄凶，申銜牒，道路文信通，酉當路，害人之意，戌閉目，無害，亥睡眠，有憂之事。

The White Tiger appears on the twelve earthly branches, each with its own image: on Zi it is called "Flowing River," also called "Submerging Sea," though it appears frightening but does not harm people; on Chou it is called "Direct Gaze," indicating planning and expectations; on Yin it is called "Emerging from the Forest," warning of possible harm on the road; on Mao it is called "Hidden in the Hole," indicating being unable to move; on Chen it is called "Showing Teeth," also called "Following the Mountain," indicating loss of money when traveling at night and matters of deceit; on Si it is called "Burning Body," indicating death, illness, and misfortune; on Wu it is called "Cutting Off the Tail," indicating something that starts but does not finish; on Wei it is called "Climbing the Mountain," indicating holding power, but entering or leaving prison is dangerous; on Shen it is called "Carrying Documents," indicating smooth communication and messages on the road; on You it is called "Blocking the Road," indicating harmful intentions; on Xu it is called "Closing the Eyes," indicating no harm; on Hai it is called "Sleeping," indicating worries and troubles.

天空之神，戊戌土將。旺於四季。大段主奴婢、公吏、市井小人、販帛、言約、私契，其戾主奴婢唇吻、脫空不實，虛偽巧詐是非，辰戌丑未四月最旺。天空可以成小事，不可以成大事。

The deity Tian Kong belongs to the Wuxu Earth stem and is strong during the months of the four seasons. It generally governs servants, officials, common people, merchants dealing in cloth and silk, verbal agreements, and secret contracts. If it acts in reverse and causes harm, it leads to disputes among servants, empty words, and conflicts arising from deceit and trickery. Tian Kong is most powerful in the months of Chen, Wu, Chou, and Xu. Tian Kong can only accomplish small matters and cannot achieve great things.

後六天空司直官，奸謀詭詐事多端。遷移君了逢讒佞，孤寡常人被隱瞞。旺相相生奴婢喜，死囚刑剋繫喪殘。病人胸脅並痰氣，井灶為災豈得安？

The Nobleman is six positions behind the Sky. He is in charge of straight conduct, governing deceitful schemes and complicated affairs. If a person of status draws this, he will encounter small people who spread false words during a transfer of position; if a solitary or common person draws this, he will be deceived and have things concealed from him. If the situation is prosperous and strong with mutual generation, then matters concerning servants and attendants will bring good fortune; but if it is in the state of death and suffers punishment and restriction, he will be involved in trouble leading to loss, injury, or harm. In terms of illness, the patient will feel discomfort in the chest and ribs and have phlegm; it is the well spirit and stove spirit causing trouble, how can there be peace? The original text here says 'jun le' which should be 'jun zi', but it is recorded as is.

子小人，寒厄，丑三伏尸，寅犯事，爭訟口舌，卯守制，謾語，辰主虛詐，巳臨戶，搖舌，是非機巧，午入化，小用吉，未主施空物，申鼓舌，詞訟，酉出戶，執言，碎事，相蒙未決，戌主驚怖，亥儒冠小事，利遺失。

The sky falls upon the twelve earthly branches, each with its own image: at Zi it is called "Small Person," indicating coldness, hardship, and distress; at Chou it is called "Three Hot Corpses"; at Yin it is called "Involvement in Affairs," indicating disputes and verbal conflicts; at Mao it is called "Observing the Ritual," indicating lying and deception; at Chen it indicates false and fraudulent matters; at Si it is called "Approaching the Door," indicating stirring up gossip and engaging in cunning affairs; at Wu it is called "Entering Transformation," indicating slight success brings good fortune; at Wei it indicates giving away empty and insubstantial things; at Shen it is called "Loud Tongue," indicating lawsuits; at You it is called "Leaving the Door," indicating stubbornness and argument, with trivial matters not being settled clearly; at Xu it indicates fear and terror; at Hai it is called "Scholar's Cap," suitable only for minor matters, and beneficial for searching for lost items.

六壬之術學者，徒事言而不得其訣，則吉凶失之傳課。故今人動運“青龍吉將，白虎凶神；太常多主於飲食，勾陳乃主於勾邊。”，殊不知青龍未上無鱗則傷身之害，至申酉折角則鬥訟之愆生；白虎登山則乘權於閫外未，銜牒則通信於道途申；太常子上茶頸而遭枷鎖，勾陳巳上捧印而轉高官。似此之類，世所不知。

Those who study the Six壬 (Liuren) system, if they can only memorize the statements but fail to grasp the essential techniques, will make mistakes in judging fortune and misfortune when dealing with the three transmissions. Therefore, nowadays people often say, "The Azure Dragon is a favorable general, the White Tiger is an ominous spirit; Tai Chang usually indicates food and drink, and Gou Chen only signifies entanglements." But they do not realize that when the Azure Dragon is in the position of Wei, it is "without scales," which actually causes harm to the body; when it is in the positions of Shen or You, "broken horns" lead to disputes and lawsuits. When the White Tiger is in the position of Wei, it is "mountain climbing," which actually means holding power externally; when it is in the position of Shen, "receiving documents," it actually means smooth communication on the road. When Tai Chang is in the position of Zi, it leads to being locked in chains; when Gou Chen is in the position of Si, "holding the seal," it actually results in promotion to high office. Such examples are numerous, yet most people do not understand them.

貴人丑未下來之，除定危開問小兒。六合更來加祿馬，出行官職最相宜。螣蛇巳午太沖宮，夢寢虛驚怪異凶。不是戾財並走失，多緣眾議不相從。朱雀傳看信息來，殺神巳午應官災。遇他月德並天德，決是呼為爐冶財呂本作“才”。六合乘他卯酉星，婚姻孕婦事分明。若臨日本支奪胩，唇舌錢財立便生。

This passage explains how to determine the nature of a question based on the initiating transmission and the heavenly general. If the nobleman is located in the丑 or 未 and approaches the day stem, and coincides with the twelve divination gods of construction and removal (建除), specifically on days of 除, 定, 危, or 开, the question is about a child. When theLiu He is combined with the禄神 and the post-horse, the question is mostly about travel and official positions, which is most suitable. If the Teng Snake is located in the巳, 午 or the Taichong in the卯, it indicates a fright in a dream or strange and ominous events; if it is not about financial loss or loss of property, it is mostly about people's gossip and unwillingness to comply. If the Vermilion Bird enters the transmission, it indicates that news will arrive; if the killing god is located in the巳 or 午, it relates to legal matters. If it coincides with the monthly virtue or heavenly virtue, it definitely relates to wealth connected with metalworking and casting, where the character '财' in the Lu edition is written as '才'. If theLiu He is combined with the卯 or 酉 stars, the question is definitely about marriage or a pregnant woman; if it is located on the day stem or day branch, disputes and matters concerning money will immediately occur.

寅卯勾陳二八門，斯人官訟要爭論。若逢陽絕並陰絕，病者聯綿醉若昏。青龍發用當干合山地物昌隆百事安。不是求官並借職，必將書信往來傳。天空走失及逃亡，更值魁罡僕不良。若得加臨干旺相，往來營作運行商。白虎臨門事可嗟，病侵老幼兩相加。用神午未兼申酉，毆鬥途中事起他。

Gou Chen falling on寅 or卯, which are the gates of the second and eighth months, indicates that the person is involved in legal disputes and arguments. If it meets the position of yang extinction or yin extinction, the patient's illness will persist continuously, and he will be dazed as if drunk. If Qinglong initiates the transmission and is in harmony with the day stem, it indicates abundant production of mountains, forests, fields and land, and all affairs are safe and peaceful; if it is not about seeking official positions, it must be about correspondence and communication. Tiankong governs loss and escape; if it coincides with Hekui in戌 and Tiangang in辰, it indicates bad servants. If Tiankong is added and the day stem is in prosperity and strength, it indicates business travel and commercial activities. Baihu appearing at the gate indicates regrettable matters, illness affecting the elderly and children, both sides suffering; if the useful god falls on午, 未, 申 or 酉, it indicates fights on the road, disputes initiated by others.

太常財帛旺今朝，衣服文章次第消。祿上若來加合上，筵開親戚見相招。元武來乘亥子辰，加臨卯酉盜傷人。如加午未遷官象，用意推詳莫妄陳。太陰巳被燒身，結聚途中起異心。若不欺瞞官長上，定遭口舌至知凌晨。天后多因占女子，如逢土旺采衣嬪。若臨午未兼壬癸，萬一事干謀無一真。

Tai Chang indicates that wealth and finances are flourishing today, and matters concerning clothing and documents will be resolved in order. If the禄神 (favorable deity) is added upon the合神 (cooperating deity), then a banquet is set and relatives are invited. Yuan Wu (Black Tortoise) riding on亥, 子, 辰 and adding upon卯, 酉 indicates thieves harming people; if it is added upon午, 未, it instead indicates promotion and transfer of official posts. This should be carefully analyzed, and not be hastily judged. Tai Yin falling on巳 indicates a situation where someone has a change of heart during a gathering; if it is not an act of deceiving superiors or officials, then there will certainly be disputes and quarrels that continue until dawn. Heavenly Empress is mostly related to matters concerning women; if the earth element is strong, then it refers to selecting palace attendants and purchasing clothing. If Heavenly Empress is on午 or 未, and the day stem is壬 or 癸, then nothing planned will be genuine.

螣蛇大戰，毒氣相凌大戰，往來上下相剋也。螣蛇當路，鬼怪殃藏當路，子午卯酉也。

The Teng Snake is in the position of "great conflict," indicating toxic energy prevailing; the annotation explains that "great conflict" refers to the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate interacting with each other, conflicting above and below. The Teng Snake is in the position of "obstructing the path," indicating ghosts causing disturbances and hidden calamities; the annotation explains that "obstructing the path" refers to the Teng Snake falling on the four central positions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You.

六合不合，陰私相壞酉卯午。太常被剝，官事消鑠春辰、秋卯、夏酉、冬巳。

Liu He is in the position of 'incompatibility', indicating secret relationships that lead to mutual ruin; the annotation says this refers to positions in You, Mao, and Wu. Tai Chang is in the position of 'being stripped away', indicating legal matters that gradually subside; the annotation says this refers to the position in Chen in spring, in Mao in autumn, in You in summer, and in Si in winter.

朱雀開口，發主喧斗正巳、二辰、三午、四未、五卯、六寅、七申、八酉、九丑、十子、十一戌、十二亥。

The Vermilion Bird is located in the position of 'Opening Mouth'. Once it moves, it signifies clamor and conflict. The annotations list the positions for each month: in the first month it is in Si, in the second month in Chen, in the third month in Wu, in the fourth month in Wei, in the fifth month in Mao, in the sixth month in Yin, in the seventh month in Shen, in the eighth month in You, in the ninth month in Chou, in the tenth month in Zi, in the eleventh month in Xu, and in the twelfth month in Hai.

青龍開眼，萬事無災孟寅，仲酉，季戌。青龍臥病，財散人災在巳。

The Azure Dragon is in the 'Opening Eyes' position, meaning there is no misfortune in all matters; the commentary states that the four first months are in the寅 position, the four middle months are in the酉 position, and the four last months are in the戌 position. The Azure Dragon is in the 'Sickly' position, indicating loss of wealth and calamity for people; the commentary refers to this as being in the巳 position.

天空落淚，哀聲聒耳六甲旬中居壬癸地，見壬癸。天乙歸獄，諸事不治在辰戌。

The sky is in the position of "weeping," indicating a sound of wailing fills the ears; the annotation says this refers to the sky falling in the position of Ren or Gui in the six jia cycles, or encountering Ren or Gui. The celestial nobleman is in the position of "being imprisoned," leading to failure in all affairs; the annotation says this refers to the celestial nobleman falling in the position of Chen or Xu.

勾陳拔劍，病患相傷正月起巳，逆行十二辰。勾陳相會，連綿禍深辰戌大凶，丑未小凶。

Gou Chen is in the position of "drawing the sword," governing disease and injury; the annotation states that it begins in the fourth month at Si and proceeds in reverse order through the twelve earthly branches. Gou Chen is in the position of "meeting," governing continuous and severe calamities; the annotation states that when it falls on Chen or Xu it is a great凶, and when it falls on Chou or Wei it is a minor凶.

天后陰私，申陽酉陰。朱雀銜物，婚姻和合正酉、二巳、三丑、四子、五申、六辰、七卯、八亥、九未、十午、十一寅、十二戌。

The Heavenly Empress governs hidden and private relationships. The annotation states that when she falls in the hour of Shen, it is yang, and when she falls in the hour of You, it is yin. The Vermilion Bird is in the position of 'carrying an object,' which signifies harmony in marriage. The annotation lists her position each month: in You in the first month, in Si in the second, in Chou in the third, in Zi in the fourth, in Shen in the fifth, in Chen in the sixth, in Mao in the seventh, in Hai in the eighth, in Wei in the ninth, in Wu in the tenth, in Yin in the eleventh, and in Xu in the twelfth.

太陰拔劍，陰謀相害居申酉。元武橫截，盜賊兵發四季。

Tai Yin is in the position of "drawing the sword," indicating that someone is secretly plotting to harm; the commentary says this refers to when it falls in the positions of Shen and You. Yuan Wu is in the position of "crossing in front," indicating rampant bandits and military disasters; the commentary says this refers to when it falls in the positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei.

白虎遭擒，凶事不成巳午。呂本作“折虎遭擒，巳色災咎”，注云“太歲類合。”，疑錯。白虎仰視，凶惡之甚四季。

The White Tiger is in the position of being captured, and thus evil matters cannot be completed; the annotation says this refers to the positions of Si and Wu. This entry in the Lu edition reads 'the White Tiger is broken and captured, with Si position calamity and blame,' and the annotation says 'the year ruler is connected by combination,' which might be a copying error. The White Tiger is in the position of looking up, indicating extreme malevolence; the annotation says this refers to the positions of the four seasons.