The following discusses the Twelve Heavenly Generals.

天乙生日，貴人提攜；剋日貴人嗔怒；日克天乙，有官事；太歲乘天乙臨支，職官喜，病人忌；臨支發用休囚，二姓同居，相生比和，宅旺出貴，鬼神佑助；克支豪家侵凌，官事口舌；刑害沖破囚墓，宅長不安。

The "Heavenly Nobleman" (Tianyi Guiren) aspect: If it is born on the day stem, it indicates the presence of a nobleman who supports and helps; if it overcomes the day stem, it suggests the nobleman is angry with the person; if the day stem overcomes the Heavenly Nobleman, it indicates legal troubles. If the sovereign year (Tai sui) uses the Heavenly Nobleman to affect the day branch, officials will have good fortune, but the sick should avoid it. If the Heavenly Nobleman is on the day branch and also initiates the transmission but is weak and confined, it indicates two families living in the same house. If the upper and lower aspects mutually generate and harmonize, the household will flourish, produce noblemen, and be protected by spirits. If the Heavenly Nobleman is on the branch and overcomes the day branch, it indicates being oppressed by wealthy families and causing legal disputes. If the Heavenly Nobleman on the branch encounters conflicts, harm, opposition, or destruction, or is in a confined or tomb position, it indicates the head of the household will not be at peace.

支胎喜，帶生氣，生貴子；丑支上神為祟，帶喜合得貴人田土；寅支帶喜合，得竹木；卯支門上有符籙；辰支憂神迷惑，宅長有恐；巳支，灶神福佑；午支，在內論宅長怒卑下，在外論豪貴憎其家；未支，死氣、死神、枯骨，宅有神祠古墓；申支，出法術異人，或貴人饋財穀；酉支咒神，陰人不和咒詛；戌支光怪，凶神為虐；亥支，凶散人安。

Following the Heavenly Joy's position on the day branch, each position is explained as follows: if the day branch carries the Life Qi, it brings joy and a noble son. If the day branch is Chou, there is malevolent qi in the house; if it carries Heavenly Joy or Liu He, then one can obtain land from a nobleman. If the day branch is Yin and carries Heavenly Joy and Liu He, it brings profit from bamboo and timber. If the day branch is Mao, there are符箓 (symbols) on the door. If the day branch is Chen, there is a worrying spirit that deceives people, and the head of the family is often fearful. If the day branch is Si, Si represents the kitchen, and the Kitchen God protects and bestows blessings. If the day branch is Wu, from within it shows the head of the family being angry with servants, and from outside it shows that a wealthy family despises this house. If the day branch is Wei and carries Death Qi and Death Deity, there are dry bones in the house, and there is a nearby shrine or ancient tomb. If the day branch is Shen, there is a supernatural person in the house, or one receives gifts of money and grain from a nobleman. If the day branch is You, You represents the咒神 (spell god), and there is discord among women, with mutual curses. If the day branch is Xu, there are strange lights and evil spirits running wild. If the day branch is Hai, misfortunes dissipate and the household is safe.

螣蛇旺相生日，事緒多端。日生蛇費耗，剋日怪異狂病橫事；日克蛇，困鈍，值丙丁日或炎上，帶月厭天目，主怪異顛倒。蛇臨支乘土鬼，灶不安，防回祿。水鬼有宿冤，代傳癆瘵。木鬼，有縊祟。乘墓有妖孽；生支，內外多事牽連。支生蛇，人以要好事干求多，營運繁雜。相比怪異驚恐。克支人口不利，損陰人小口，多憂恐，怪祟火災。

The term "Teng Snake" indicates the following: if it is in its season, prosperous and strong, and also generates the day stem, it signifies confusion and continuous matters. If the day stem generates Teng Snake, it indicates expenditure of wealth. If Teng Snake overcomes the day stem, it signifies strange occurrences, madness, and sudden misfortunes. If the day stem overcomes Teng Snake, it indicates stagnation and slowness. If it is precisely on a Bing day or Ding day, or if the lesson is "Instructor on Fire," and it also carries "Month Aversion" and "Heavenly Eye," it signifies confusion and disorder, and unclear right and wrong. If Teng Snake is on the day branch and rides on a soil official ghost, it indicates instability in the kitchen area and a risk of fire disaster. If it rides on a water official ghost, it indicates past grievances and a hereditary illness of consumption. If it rides on a wood official ghost, it indicates the presence of ghosts causing suicide by hanging. If it rides on a tomb spirit, it indicates the presence of demons in the family. If Teng Snake generates the day branch, it indicates continuous internal and external affairs. If the day branch generates Teng Snake, it indicates others coming to request favors and complicated business dealings. If they are in harmony, it indicates strange fears and disturbances. If Teng Snake overcomes the day branch, it indicates unfavorable speech, harm to women and children, much worry and fear, and the presence of strange spirits and fire disasters.

丑支，蛇入園圃。寅支，蛇上屋。卯支，昏亂災疫。辰戌支，兩鄰有仇。巳支，灶爐不安，防火燭。午支，有怪。未支，井神不安。申支生氣，蛇入碓磨。酉支，陰人嗔怒，使暗計。帶病神，男子瘋疾。亥支，蛇入廁。

Teng Snake is explained according to the Day Branch it approaches: if it approaches Chou, it indicates a snake crawling into the garden. If it approaches Yin, it indicates a snake climbing onto the roof. If it approaches Mao, it indicates chaos and calamity in the family, with disease and plague. If it approaches Chen or Xu, it indicates enmity and hatred between the two neighboring households. If it approaches Si, it indicates instability in the kitchen and stove, requiring vigilance against fire and candle disasters. If it approaches Wu, it indicates strange occurrences in the family. If it approaches Wei, as Wei represents a well, it indicates unrest of the well spirit. If it approaches Shen and is accompanied by "Life Qi," it indicates a snake entering the mortar and grinding stone used for pounding rice. If it approaches You, it indicates anger and secret mischief by female family members; if accompanied by "Disease Spirit," it indicates a man suffering from madness. If it approaches Hai, as Hai represents a toilet, it indicates a snake crawling into the toilet.

朱雀旺相生日比和，文書喜信，聲譽光耀。剋日，休囚刑害沖破，是非口舌不寧。日克雀，文字財物。雀臨支，主求親作書，目疾喧爭。生支旺相，文書科第；休囚學究訟師。克支，當作官訟、咒詛、詈罵、狂顛、漂泊、火燭推詳。

The Vermilion Bird signifies: if it is prosperous and strong and supports the day stem or harmonizes with it, there will be good news and letters arriving, and fame will be prominent. If it overcomes the day stem and is weak, or if there are punishments and harms, there will be continuous disputes and arguments. If the day stem overcomes the Vermilion Bird, it indicates gaining benefits from documents or contracts. If the Vermilion Bird is on the day branch, it suggests someone coming to propose marriage or to send letters, and also indicates eye problems and quarrels. If the Vermilion Bird supports the day branch and is prosperous, it indicates good news from documents and success in exams; if it is weak, it merely indicates being a poor private tutor or a lawyer involved in lawsuits. If the Vermilion Bird overcomes the day branch, one should consider matters such as lawsuits, curses, insults, madness, wandering, and fires.

子支劫煞，鼠咬衣。丑未支財聚。寅支門戶有廟，家有五聖神，又主遠信至。卯支修造、跌撲、打傷物。乘申加卯，主傳遞更改文字，帶火鬼，有火災。辰戌支，訟獄。巳支火鬼火光，灶不安。午支火災。乘未加午，二姓兄弟，歸宗擾亂。申支金神、劫煞，有人傷手足，帶天雞為詔敕。酉支謾語、天機，主無端口舌。亥支，死鬼瘟疫。

The Vermilion Bird is explained according to the Day Branch it approaches: if it approaches the Zi branch and carries Jiesha, it indicates that clothes will be bitten by rats. If it approaches the Chou or Wei branch, it indicates gathering wealth. If it approaches the Yin branch, it indicates there is a temple at the front gate and five sacred gods are worshipped at home, also indicating receiving letters from afar. If it approaches the Mao branch, it indicates construction of a house, also indicating falling and getting injured or breaking things; if the Vermilion Bird is on the Shen branch and added to the Mao branch, it indicates that documents being transmitted will be altered, and if it also carries the nature of fire and official ghosts, there will be a fire. If it approaches the Chen or Xu branch, it indicates lawsuits and imprisonment. If it approaches the Si branch, it indicates the disturbance of fire-related official ghosts, firelight, and instability at the kitchen area. If it approaches the Wu branch, it indicates fire; if it is on the Wei branch and added to the Wu branch, it indicates disputes between two families of brothers over ancestral lineage, causing unrest. If it approaches the Shen branch and carries Jiesha and the Golden God, it indicates someone will be injured in the hands or feet; if it carries Tianji, it indicates an imperial decree. If it approaches the You branch and carries Manyu Sha and Tianji, it indicates causing disputes without cause. If it approaches the Hai branch, it indicates disturbances by dead spirits and the spread of epidemics.

六合生日，和合婚姻。旺相，男女奴婢多。囚死，婚不諧，小口災。剋日，主外奸及哭泣。日克合，進人口。戊己日占，有人送物及添丁。六合臨支生旺，內外和諧，婚姻喜慶，旺子孫，進田財。德合帶生氣天喜，主雙胎。克支，夫妻不睦，子孫不肖，兄弟相爭，友朋相欺，財畜耗散，或婚姻買賣中，交易起禍，及外人入宅姦淫。乘子卯，出不正人。傳見天鬼，主奸私。臨四課長生，宅興隆。

The "Liu He" (六合) is a sign that supports the day stem, indicating marriage and harmony. When it is prosperous and strong, it suggests many male and female servants in the household. When it is in a state of captivity or death, it indicates unsuccessful marriages and misfortune for children. If "Liu He" overcomes the day stem, it suggests infidelity outside the home and mourning within. If the day stem overcomes "Liu He," it indicates the addition of new household members. If the divination is done on a Wu day or Ji day, it suggests someone will bring gifts and the household will gain a new member. If "Liu He" is present in the day branch and is strong and prosperous, it indicates harmony within and outside the home, happy marriages, thriving descendants, and the acquisition of land and wealth. If it is also accompanied by "De He" (德合), along with "Sheng Qi" (生气) and "Tian Xi" (天喜), it suggests the birth of twins. If "Liu He" overcomes the day branch, it indicates marital discord, unproductive descendants, sibling conflicts, deceit among friends, loss of wealth and livestock, or troubles arising from marriage or trade transactions, possibly even the intrusion of outsiders into the home for immoral acts. If "Liu He" is associated with Zi or Mao, it suggests the presence of immoral individuals within the family. If "Tian Gui" (天鬼) appears in the three transmissions, it indicates secret affairs. If "Liu He" is positioned at the long life position of the four lessons, it indicates the prosperity of the household.

子支，孕喜。丑支，死氣死神墓不安。寅支生旺，樑柱堅美。卯支，兄弟爭財，又主修造。辰支大小口舌，乘卯加辰，兄弟不睦。巳午支，病亡。未支天醫，有醫人。申支，失財，男子不順，人口多病。酉支，陰人失財，又主修造。戌支咒詛口舌。亥支生氣，閣邊有豬欄。

Liu He is divided according to the day branch it is associated with. If it is associated with Zi, it indicates the joy of pregnancy. If it is associated with Chou and accompanied by 'Death Qi' and 'Death Deity', it indicates instability in the graveyard. If it is associated with Yin and in a state of birth and prosperity, it indicates strong and beautiful beams and pillars of the house. If it is associated with Mao, it indicates disputes among brothers and the construction of houses. If it is associated with Chen, it indicates minor and major disputes; if it is combined with Mao and placed on Chen, it indicates discord among brothers. If it is associated with Si or Wu, it indicates illness and death. If it is associated with Wei and accompanied by 'Tianyi', it indicates that there is a medical practitioner in the family. If it is associated with Shen, it indicates loss of money, difficulties for men in all affairs, and many illnesses among the people. If it is associated with You, it indicates financial loss for women and the construction of houses. If it is associated with Xu, it indicates being cursed and slandered, and disputes. If it is associated with Hai and accompanied by 'Life Qi', it indicates that there is a pigpen next to the building.

勾陳生日，益田。剋日，田土爭訟。日克勾，造作動土。勾臨支，毀壞修葺，小口宿疾。生支，得外人勾引，進田屋墳山，屠沽之財，或公門謀干。克支，因修造犯土神，人病，或被人牽引生事，耗財，更六合、朱雀帶吏神入傳，爭競田產，久訟牽眾。亂首課帶劫刃，全宅有殺傷，不利長上；帶火鬼，刑支，火災。乘罡無氣，宅不可居。

The general Gou Chen: If it is born on the day stem, it indicates an increase in land and property. If it overcomes the day stem, it suggests disputes over land and property. If the day stem overcomes Gou Chen, it indicates starting construction and breaking ground. If Gou Chen is on the day branch, it suggests damage to the house requiring repair, and a child suffering from a long-term illness. If Gou Chen is born on the day branch, it indicates receiving help from outsiders to acquire land, houses, or burial grounds, or gaining income from businesses such as slaughtering or selling alcohol, or obtaining a position in the government. If Gou Chen overcomes the day branch, it suggests illness caused by disturbing the earth deity during construction, or being involved in disputes and losing money; if there is also 'Liu He' and 'Vermilion Bird' with 'Official Spirit' in the three transmissions, it indicates prolonged litigation over property, involving many people. If the 'Disorder Head Lesson' is accompanied by 'Jiesha' and 'Yangren', it indicates danger of injury throughout the house, especially harmful to elders; if there is a fiery official spirit that also harms the day branch, it indicates a fire disaster. If Gou Chen is riding 'Tiangang' (Chen) without strength, the house is not suitable for living.

子支病符。丑支爭墓田。寅支，獄吏追呼。卯支，元武盜神入傳，捕人受盜賄。辰支劫煞、金神，爭鬥。乘卯加辰，鄰舍鬥傷口舌。巳支奸神，有人引淫婦私奔。午支歲神、天喜作合，文書。未支戲神、天喜、二馬，酒食。申支劫煞金神，殺傷人。酉支刃劫傷手足。戌支劫煞為軍徒。亥支元武盜神入傳，黨賊夥盜。

Gou Chen is explained according to the day branch it is on: if it is on Zi, it indicates a problem with the Bingfu. If it is on Chou, it indicates disputes over ancestral burial land and property. If it is on Yin, it indicates the arrival of jail officers for interrogation. If it is on Mao, and if the Yuanwu and Dao Shen are also in the three transmissions, it indicates that the captors accept bribes from thieves. If it is on Chen and accompanied by Jiesha and Jin Shen, it indicates a fight. If it is on Chen with Mao on top, it indicates a fight with neighbors resulting in injury and constant disputes. If it is on Si and accompanied by Jian Shen, it indicates someone enticing a woman to run away with a lover. If it is on Wu and accompanied by Su Shen and Tianxi, it indicates receiving documents. If it is on Wei and accompanied by Xi Shen, Tianxi, Tianma, and Yimai, it indicates feasting and entertainment. If it is on Shen and accompanied by Jiesha and Jin Shen, it indicates killing or injuring someone. If it is on You and accompanied by Yangren and Jiesha, it indicates injury to the hands or feet. If it is on Xu and accompanied by Jiesha, it indicates military service or exile. If it is on Hai and if Yuanwu and Dao Shen are in the three transmissions, it indicates forming gangs to commit theft and robbing together.

青龍生日，財喜恩榮。剋日，宅神不寧，人病。作日官，官遷升。日克龍，財喜。龍臨支，宅旺人和，得橫財子孫貴。生支，出文貴人、善人，進口添丁，富財穀，或得文貴提攜。乘生氣，旺而攸久。乘財神，則發財，或有婚姻之喜。臨學堂則發貴。乘將星，出武貴。

The general "Qinglong" (Azure Dragon): If it is born on the day stem, it indicates wealth and happiness, and honor and favor. If it overcomes the day stem, it suggests instability in the household spirit and illness among family members. If it exactly matches the day stem's official star, it indicates promotion in official position. If the day stem overcomes Qinglong, it indicates gaining wealth and happiness. If Qinglong is added to the day branch, it suggests a harmonious household and unexpected wealth, with descendants achieving prominence. If Qinglong is born on the day branch, it indicates the emergence of learned and prominent individuals within the family, as well as those who do good deeds, an increase in family members, and abundance of money and grain, or receiving assistance from a civil official. If it is accompanied by "Shengqi" (Life Qi), this prosperity will last long; if it is accompanied by "Caishen" (God of Wealth), it indicates gaining wealth or a happy marriage; if it is on the "Xuetang" (Academy) position, it indicates success in exams and achieving status; if it is accompanied by "Jiangxīng" (General Star), it indicates the emergence of a military official of high rank.

克支，因喜事買賣生禍，破財，或因子孫求名稱貸，虛費；作墓絕，主困；帶破碎，失財。臨四課長生，宅盛。亥子支，宅有水死人，有孕婦。丑支，宅進田園；乘丁加丑，吉慶。寅卯支，神祠木作楹柱。金克，宅不安。辰未支，進財。巳午支，火災女產死。申酉支，田宅未遂，或新屋舊柱，宅不安。戌支主三姓人，若一姓損三人，乘財神聚三姓。

The Azure Dragon overcoming the Day Branch indicates that there will be misfortune, loss of wealth, or debts taken for the sake of children's success, resulting in wasted money. If the Azure Dragon is located in a tomb or a dead position, it signifies hardship. If accompanied by the 'Broken Fragments' evil star, it indicates loss of money. If the Azure Dragon is in the Longevity position of the Four Lessons, it signifies prosperity of the household. Further, according to the Day Branch it is located on: if it is on亥 or 子, it indicates that there was someone drowned in the house and there is a pregnant woman in the family. If it is on 丑, it indicates the family will acquire farmland; if it is on 丑 with the hidden stem 丁, it indicates good fortune. If it is on 寅 or 卯, it indicates there is a shrine nearby and the house uses wooden pillars; if it is overcome by metal, the house will be unstable. If it is on 辰 or 未, it indicates gaining wealth. If it is on 巳 or 午, it indicates fire accidents and death of women due to childbirth. If it is on 申 or 酉, it indicates failure in acquiring land or house, or using old pillars in newly built houses, leading to instability in the household. If it is on 戌, it indicates that three families live in the house; if only one family, three people will be lost; if the Azure Dragon is accompanied by the 'God of Wealth', then three families will live together.

天空生日，奴婢得力。剋日奴欺主。日克空，添丁。空臨支，作事虛花，人懷虛詐，親屬不和，陰人患病，宅荒廢，出孤寡。生支，尊長愛，或因欺詐得地財寶，或有出家好善之人，或得僧道田產。克支，內外欺詐，尊長謊，僧道騙，奴婢逃，或墓田爭訟，離鄉出外。

The term "Tian Kong" indicates a relationship with the day stem. If "Tian Kong" is born by the day stem, it signifies that servants and attendants are capable and efficient. If "Tian Kong" overcomes the day stem, it suggests that servants and attendants may oppress the master. If the day stem overcomes "Tian Kong," it indicates an increase in family members. When "Tian Kong" is added to the day branch, it implies that affairs are superficial and not genuine, people are deceitful, family members are in discord, female relatives fall ill, the household is neglected, and there are orphans and widows in the family. If "Tian Kong" is born by the day branch, it suggests being favored by elders, or acquiring land and wealth through deceit, or having someone in the family who leaves home to practice good deeds, or receiving land from monks and Taoists. If "Tian Kong" overcomes the day branch, it indicates deceit in both internal and external matters: elders lying, monks and Taoists deceiving, servants running away, or disputes over burial grounds, leading to leaving the hometown and going elsewhere.

子支，水道壅塞，牆壁汙土填門，出入不便。丑支，塵土蒙積。寅支，棟柱損壞。卯支，門窗破碎。辰支，夢寐不祥。巳支，家有空灶，或鍋釜破。午支，堂屋不整。未支，光怪，有井怪。申酉支，碓磨損。戌支，淤泥堆。亥支，宅神不安，或瀆犯真武大帝，及井泉童子、河伯水官。

Tian Kong is divided according to the Day Branch it approaches. If it approaches Zi, there will be blockage in the water channel, dirt piled up at the entrance, making it inconvenient to go in and out. If it approaches Chou, there will be a thick layer of dust. If it approaches Yin, the main beams and pillars of the house will be damaged. If it approaches Mao, the doors and windows will be broken. If it approaches Chen, there will be nightmares and restlessness in sleep. If it approaches Si, the kitchen stove will be unused or the cooking pots will be broken. If it approaches Wu, the main hall will be untidy. If it approaches Wei, there will be strange lights and strange occurrences in the well. If it approaches Shen or You, the rice mill and stone grinder will be broken. If it approaches Xu, there will be mud piled up in the courtyard. If it approaches Hai, the household spirit will be restless, or there will be an offense and disrespect towards the Great Emperor of the Water God, as well as the well spirit child and the river god official.

白虎生日，精彩煥發，有聲譽。剋日，喪服血疾。日克虎，有橫財。虎臨支，死傷；太歲乘之，職官喜。生支，出軍，獵徒，或豪強害眾之人，或出外買賣，得軍人克惡喪家之財；帶生氣，驟發而不久。克支，出徒流、絞斬，或家有殺傷，或人死道路，或妻妾病。帶血支敵國忌，產死。帶刑剋日，冤鬼為災。帶刃，鬥傷。傳見天乙，災病動搖。見雀勾，官訟。見元武，小口災。臨長生，出貴。

The general "White Tiger": if it is born on the day stem, the person is full of spirit and has a good reputation. If it overcomes the day stem, it indicates mourning, wearing mourning clothes, and blood diseases. If the day stem overcomes the White Tiger, it signifies unexpected wealth. If the White Tiger is added to the day branch, there may be deaths or injuries; however, if the year ruler is riding the White Tiger, officials may have good news. If the White Tiger is born on the day branch, there may be people in the family who are soldiers, hunters, or powerful individuals who harm others, or people who make money through traveling or military affairs, or through dealings with wicked people and those who hold funerals. If it is accompanied by "Life Qi," this wealth comes and goes quickly. If the White Tiger overcomes the day branch, there may be people in the family who are exiled or executed, or there may be killings within the family, or someone dying on the road, or the wife or concubine falling ill. If it is accompanied by "Blood Branch," there may be enmity with others, and a woman may die from difficult childbirth. If it is accompanied by punishment and overcomes the day stem, it indicates ghosts causing disasters. If it is accompanied by "Yangren," there may be fights and injuries. If the three transmissions include "Heavenly Ethical Person," there may be disasters and disturbances; if they include "Vermilion Bird" or "Gou Chen," there may be legal disputes; if they include "Black Tortoise," there may be disasters for children. If the White Tiger is in the position of growth, it actually indicates the emergence of a noble person.

子支，小兒病。丑未支，老幼病。寅支，樑柱折。卯支，老幼病，失財走婢。辰支，光怪主怪異。帶刃劫，鬥傷殺死人命。巳支，灶損。午支，女病。申酉支，破碎孝服。戌支，狗傷人。帶死氣、死神，自死。血支血忌，奴婢災。空亡，外服。亥支，女人病。若帶天喜，女再嫁。

The White Tiger is divided according to the Day Branch it is on. If it is on Zi, it indicates illness in children. If it is on Chou or Wei, it indicates illness in both the elderly and children. If it is on Yin, it indicates broken beams. If it is on Mao, it indicates illness in the young and old, loss of money, and servants running away. If it is on Chen, it indicates strange lights or phenomena; if accompanied by Yangren or Jiesha, it indicates fights and injuries, possibly leading to death. If it is on Si, it indicates damage to the stove. If it is on Wu, it indicates illness in women. If it is on Shen or You, it indicates encountering the Shansha and matters involving mourning clothes. If it is on Xu, it indicates being bitten by a dog; if accompanied by Death Qi or Death Deity, the dog itself dies; if accompanied by Blood Branch or Blood Taboo, servants suffer misfortune; if it falls on Kongwang, mourning clothes should be for someone from another family. If it is on Hai, it indicates illness in women; if accompanied by Heavenly Joy, it indicates a woman remarrying.

太常生日，人送財帛。剋日，傷食成病。日克常，人招宴會。常臨支，宅常修飾歡宴，得外家財，或店庫豐盈。旺相，主爵祿，刑害沖破，主喪服，財帛不安，貨物不定。生支，出武貴，祖父母蔭，或親屬相扶，或酒店起家。克支，因親屬破財，或出浮腫病人，或家長不正欺凌，或酒筵中起禍，及鴆毒下瘻。

The "Tai Chang" (太常) is a divinatory sign. If it is born on the day stem, it indicates that someone will give money or cloth. If it overcomes the day stem, it suggests overeating and illness of the spleen and stomach. If the day stem overcomes Tai Chang, it means someone will invite you to a banquet. If Tai Chang is added to the day branch, it indicates that the household is often renovated and has frequent banquets, and can receive wealth from the wife's family or the mother's family, or have full stores and warehouses. If Tai Chang is prosperous and strong, it indicates rank and salary. If it encounters punishment, harm, conflict, or destruction, it suggests mourning clothes, unstable wealth, and fluctuating prices of goods. If Tai Chang is born on the day branch, it indicates the emergence of a military official, receiving favor from grandparents, or receiving help from relatives, or starting a business such as a tavern. If Tai Chang overcomes the day branch, it suggests financial loss due to relatives, or the household having swollen patients, or the head of the family acting improperly and oppressing others, or causing trouble at banquets, or even poisoning, or suffering from lower body fistulas.

子支作合帶喜，酒食。丑支天詔，榮恩遷官。寅支值符，為吏。卯支臨申，父母災。辰支謾語，爭酒食。巳午未支，俱酒店。申支戲神，出行。酉支，酒食。戌支天狗，及怪犬人。亥支，宜求財。

Tai Chang explains according to the day branch it is approaching: if it approaches Zi and is accompanied by Liu He and carries Heavenly Joy, it indicates enjoyment from wine and food. If it approaches Chou and carries Heavenly Decree, it indicates receiving grace and honor, promotion and official appointment. If it approaches Yin and carries Chief Symbol, it indicates serving as a clerk. If it approaches Mao and is combined with Shen, it indicates parents encountering disaster. If it approaches Chen and carries Mangu Sha, it indicates quarrels over wine and food. If it approaches Si, Wu, or Wei, it indicates opening a wine shop. If it approaches Shen and carries Xishen, it indicates going on a long journey. If it approaches You, it indicates having wine and food. If it approaches Xu and carries Heavenly Dog, it indicates encountering a strange dog or someone who keeps strange dogs. If it approaches Hai, it is favorable for seeking wealth.

元武生日，有是非。剋日，防失脫，有神願求財。日克元，有喜事。武臨支，多盜，逃亡，損陰人小口，少婦墮胎，或宅有溺水鬼，服酒鬼。帶德合，妻災。生日，得橫財，或得婦女陰謀田產及江湖綠林財貨。克支及刑害，主失財損畜，招盜，或被人暗害。

The general "Yuanwu" (Black Tortoise): If it is born on the day stem, it signifies disputes and conflicts. If it overcomes the day stem, one should be cautious of theft or loss, and there may be unfulfilled spiritual vows needing to be settled, requiring expenditure to seek wealth. If the day stem overcomes Yuanwu, it indicates good news. If Yuanwu is placed on the day branch, the household may suffer repeated theft, people may flee, there may be harm to women and children, young women may miscarry, or there may be ghosts of drowned people or those who died drunk in the house. If Yuanwu is accompanied by "Dehe" (favorable combination), the wife may face misfortune. If Yuanwu is born on the day stem, it indicates unexpected wealth, or acquiring land through secret arrangements by women, or receiving money from outlaws or the underworld. If Yuanwu overcomes the day branch or forms punishment and harm with it, it signifies loss of money, damage to livestock, the arrival of thieves, or being secretly harmed by others.

子支，人口進退。帶盜神、遊魯、大小耗多失脫。乘辰加子，宅有水患。傳見陰后，主淫奔。丑支，宅主有憂煩，夢死人。寅支失物。卯支盜神、大小耗，失財；帶奸神咸池，婦女私通；乘子加卯，盜賊入門；乘午未帶祿馬、德合、生氣、歲神、皇恩、天喜加卯，主遷官。

The Black Tortoise divides its influence according to the Day Branch it is placed upon. If it is on Zi, it indicates that people's speech increases and decreases; if it is accompanied by 'Theft God', 'Wandering Capital', 'Lu Capital', 'Great Loss', and 'Minor Loss', then there will be frequent theft and loss. If it is on Chen and placed on Zi, it indicates water disaster in the house. If the Three Transmissions contain 'Tai Yin' and 'Heavenly Empress', it indicates affairs of improper relationships. If it is on Chou, it indicates the head of the family being anxious and dreaming of the dead. If it is on Yin, it indicates loss of belongings. If it is on Mao and accompanied by 'Theft God' and Great or Minor Loss, it indicates loss of wealth; if accompanied by 'Criminal God' and 'Xianchi', it indicates women having improper relationships; if it is on Zi and placed on Mao, it indicates thieves entering the house; if it is on Wu or Wei and accompanied by 'Wealth', 'Horse', 'Debt Harmony', 'Life Qi', 'Year God', 'Imperial Grace', and 'Heavenly Joy' and placed on Mao, it indicates promotion in official rank.

辰支居近水，有賊擾；宅神不安。盜神帶斗，賊在眼前不識。帶破碎、劫刃，宅中有水，人口逃亡。巳支，廚房失物。午支乘馬，帶遊戲，有走失。反吟，陰人災。未巳丁馬帶遊戲，有走失，或遷官，及移井。申支，有石磨。酉支加子，盜賊入門。乘辰加酉，對門有神廟。戌支血支血忌，有墮胎。帶迷惑，家有不明事。亥支有盜賊，水路更甚。

Yuanwu continues to explain according to the day branch: if it is at Chen, the residence is near water, there are thieves causing disturbances, and the household spirit is restless; if it carries 'Dou' (the star in Chou), the thief is right in front but cannot be recognized; if it carries 'Fragmentation煞', 'Jiesha', or 'Yangren', there is water accumulation in the house and people may flee. If it is at Si, there is loss in the kitchen. If it is at Wu and carries 'Yi Ma' and 'Xi Shen', there is a loss of something; if the lesson has 'Fan Yin', there is disaster for female relatives. If it is at Wei or Si and carries 'Ding Shen', 'Yi Ma', and 'Xi Shen', there may be loss, promotion, or relocation of the well. If it is at Shen, there is a stone mill in the house. If it is at You and added to Zi, thieves enter the house; if it is at Chen and added to You, there is a temple opposite the house. If it is at Xu and carries 'Xue Zhi' and 'Xue Ji', there may be an abortion; if it carries 'Wu Mo Sha', there are unclear matters in the house. If it is at Hai, there are thieves, and those coming by water are more severe.

太陰生日，陰人助財，旺相多喜事。剋日，陰小、僧尼侵害。日克陰，金錢自至。陰臨支，主異姓承繼，財帛暗積，利小口。刑害多闇昧，囚死孕女，小口老弱，陰人病亡。生支，陰人掌財，或得陰人財帛，及陰謀成事。克支，內外承謀相害，或奸私破家，陰人殺傷男子。

The "Tai Yin" general: when it is born by the day stem, it indicates that female relatives help to accumulate wealth, and during prosperous and strong periods, there are many joyful events. When it conquers the day stem, it suggests being harmed by women, children, or monks and nuns. When the day stem conquers Tai Yin, it indicates that wealth comes to the person naturally. When Tai Yin is added to the day branch, it suggests that the family business is inherited by a relative from another surname, wealth is accumulated secretly, and it is beneficial for children; if there is punishment and harm, there are many ambiguous matters; if it is in a state of being restrained and dying, it indicates a pregnant woman giving birth to a daughter, weak children, and illness and death of women. When Tai Yin is born by the day branch, it indicates that women manage wealth, or wealth is obtained from women, or that things are accomplished through secret planning. When Tai Yin conquers the day branch, it suggests that there is secret plotting and harm from inside and outside, or that the family is ruined due to improper relationships, or that women harm men.

子支，陰私。丑未支，冢墓不安。寅支吏神，獄吏擾。卯支，病符有災。辰支，兄弟或陰人掌家，婦外通。午支，娼淫。申支道路，陰人遠行。酉支奸神、咸池，室女淫。戌支，陰人掌家，婦外通，有口舌。亥支，姦淫。

Tai Yin is explained according to the day branch it approaches: if it approaches Zi, there will be private matters. If it approaches Chou or Wei, the graves will be unstable. If it approaches Yin and carries the 'Li Shen' spirit, there will be interference from jail officials. If it approaches Mao and carries the 'Bing Fu', there will be illness or disaster. If it approaches Chen, the household affairs will be managed by brothers or female relatives, and the wife will be involved in secret affairs outside. If it approaches Wu, there will be disorder involving prostitutes and immorality. If it approaches Shen, which represents roads, there will be female relatives traveling far away. If it approaches You and carries the 'Jian Shen' and 'Xianchi' spirits, there will be improper behavior by an unmarried daughter. If it approaches Xu, the female relatives will manage the household, the wife will have an affair outside, and there will be constant disputes within the family. If it approaches Hai, there will be cases of adultery.

天后生日，婚孕喜。剋日，女人爭鬥。刑日，男子災，日克后，有喜事。后臨支生旺，出貴女承恩澤，或得婦女成家。克支，因婦女敗家，或女人害男子，如背夫逃走，是非毀謗。刑支，婦子憂。傳用太常，家有寡婦。用天乙，損宅長。用螣蛇，多災病。見合龍，婚喜。見合武，損陰小。傳中多合神，淫泆。

The general "Heavenly Empress" indicates: if it is the same as the day stem, there will be joy from marriage and pregnancy. If it overcomes the day stem, there will be disputes among women. If it harms the day stem, there will be misfortune for men. If the day stem overcomes the Heavenly Empress, there will be good news. If the Heavenly Empress is added to the day branch and is in a favorable position, the family will produce a noble woman, receive blessings, or be supported by the wife in establishing the household. If the Heavenly Empress overcomes the day branch, it indicates failure of the family due to women, or harm to the man by the woman, such as the wife running away from her husband, causing disputes and slander. If the Heavenly Empress harms the day branch, there will be worries for women and children. If the three transmissions take "Tai Chang" as the main element, there will be a widow in the family. If they take "Heavenly Empress" as the main element, there will be harm to the head of the family. If they take "Teng Snake" as the main element, there will be many diseases. If "Liu He" and "Qing Long" appear, there will be joy in marriage. If "Liu He" and "Yuan Wu" appear, there will be harm to women and children. If there are many harmonious elements in the three transmissions, there will be disorder and immorality.

子支，出入。丑支血支血忌，氣血病。寅支天啼，得吏人相顧。卯支，了人主家，奸神、咸池，荒淫。辰戌支，妻災，陰人為主；帶六害、病符，有兩婦人犯宿疾。巳支病符，災。午支，淫亂。未支，血支、血忌，氣血病。申支，血支、血忌，主血塊。酉支，或乘酉，俱以婢為妻。亥支痢疾，女人不安。

The Heavenly Empress is explained according to the Day Branch it approaches: if it approaches the Zi branch, the person is often going out and about. If it approaches the Chou branch along with the Blood Branch and Blood Taboo, it indicates illness related to blood and qi. If it approaches the Yin branch with the Heavenly Cry Evil Spirit, it indicates receiving help from officials. If it approaches the Mao branch, it indicates being taken care of by outsiders; if accompanied by the Evil God and Xianchi, it indicates licentiousness. If it approaches the Chen or Xu branch, the wife or wife's family will suffer misfortune, and the household will be managed by women; if accompanied by the Six Harm and Bingfu, it indicates two women suffering from long-term illness. If it approaches the Si branch with Bingfu, it indicates disaster. If it approaches the Wu branch, it indicates licentiousness. If it approaches the Wei branch along with the Blood Branch and Blood Taboo, it indicates illness related to blood and qi. If it approaches the Shen branch along with the Blood Branch and Blood Taboo, it indicates internal blood clots. If it approaches the You branch, or if the Heavenly Empress itself is on the You branch, it indicates taking a servant girl as a wife. If it approaches the Hai branch, it indicates suffering from dysentery and women experiencing physical discomfort.

日辰課傳見旬丁者視十二天將可決未來事體，乘天乙，貴客來；螣蛇人口防失；朱雀遠信至；六合，子孫外向；勾陳，兵卒勾連；青龍，遠行吉；天空，奴婢走；白虎，喪服動；太常，父母憂；元武，盜不可獲；太陰，婢妾有私；天后，婦人走。

When the "Ding God" of the current ten-day period appears in the day stem, day branch, four lessons, or three transmissions, observe the Heavenly General it rides upon to predict upcoming events: if Ding rides "Tian Yi," a distinguished guest will arrive; if it rides "Teng Snake," be cautious of people going missing from the household; if it rides "Zhu Que," there will be news from afar; if it rides "Liu He," the children's thoughts are outward; if it rides "Gou Chen," there will be involvement with soldiers or officials; if it rides "Qing Long," a long journey will be auspicious; if it rides "Tian Kong," the servants will run away; if it rides "Bai Hu," there will be matters concerning mourning clothes; if it rides "Tai Chang," there will be worry about the parents; if it rides "Yuan Wu," stolen goods cannot be recovered; if it rides "Tai Yin," the servant women have private affairs; if it rides "Tian Hou," a woman will run away.

干傷支吉，老與男凶；干吉支傷，陰小有咎。陽克陽支，憂小口；陰克陰支，母命難；二上克下憂妻宮，二下賊上官事起；吉將失地剋日，反為不吉。凶將旺相生日，未必為凶。若逢三合，乃同居共住。發用空亡，則獨處無鄰。

If the day stem is harmed but the day branch is auspicious, it indicates misfortune for the elderly and male members. If the day stem is auspicious but the day branch is harmed, it suggests disaster for women and children. A yang branch overcoming another yang branch indicates concern for children; a yin branch overcoming another yin branch indicates danger for the mother. If two of the four lessons have upper branches overcoming lower ones, there will be worries in the wife's house. If two lessons have lower branches stealing from upper ones, legal disputes may arise. If a favorable general is in a place of loss and then attacks the day stem, it may not be auspicious. If a harmful general is strong and beneficial to the day stem, it may not necessarily be harmful. If the lesson contains triple harmony, it suggests living together with others. If the initiating transmission falls in kongwang, it indicates living alone with no neighbors.

宅逢辰巳，樹木園林。亥子扶支，傍河居住。申酉過路街邊。辰戌丘墳寺院。寅卯山崗橋石，寅亥必近樓臺。庚辛道路斜坤艮出，壬癸溝潤井河邊。甲乙為林單行樹，丙丁旺處高崗連。戊己墳墩，或緣破嶺。元空同曲直，屋下有井。魁罡當卯酉，門戶應遷。

Looking at the lesson's imagery to assess the terrain and environment of a residence: if the residence is located at the position of Chen or Si, there are nearby trees and gardens. If Hai and Zi support the day branch, it indicates living by a river. If Shen and You are present, it suggests living by a roadside. If Chen and Xu are present, it indicates nearby hills, tombs, or temples. If Yin and Mao are present, it suggests living by a hillside, bridge, or rock; if Yin and Hai are both present, it definitely indicates proximity to a building. If the hidden stem shows Geng or Xin, the road in front of the house slopes from the direction of Kun or Gen. If it shows Ren or Gui, it indicates being near ditches, moist areas, wells, or rivers. If it shows Jia or Yi, there are trees or a single tree nearby; if Bing or Ding are present and are strong, it indicates being connected to a high hill. If Wu or Ji are present, it indicates being near a grave or leaning against a broken hill. If Yuanwu and Tiankong appear together with Quzhi lesson, there is a well beneath the house. If Hekui and Tiangang are exactly at the position of Mao or You, the entrance and door need to be changed or moved.

人類神：寅為父，亥為母，太常為父母、為岳丈，巳為岳母，巳申為叔伯，未為妻、為兄弟，子為男，午為女，六合為子孫，酉為女、為姨婢，卯為外孫，戌為舅、為僕。又生我為父母之類，如甲乙日，子父亥母，寅兄卯弟，巳子，未妻，辰戌奴，餘例此。

The divine classifications for human relationships represented by each branch and stem are as follows: "Yin" represents the father, "Hai" represents the mother, "Tai Chang" represents both parents and the father-in-law, "Si" represents the mother-in-law, "Si" and "Shen" represent uncles and cousins, "Wei" represents the wife and the brother, "Zi" represents the son, "Wu" represents the daughter, "Liu He" represents descendants, "You" represents the daughter and the aunt or servant, "Mao" represents the grandson, and "Xu" represents the maternal uncle and the servant. Another method determines the six relations based on generation and control. Those that generate me are considered parents. For example, on Jia or Yi days, which belong to wood, water generates wood, so "Zi" (Yang water) is the father and "Hai" (Yin water) is the mother. Those of the same type, such as "Yin" for brothers and "Mao" for younger brothers, are considered siblings. Those I generate, such as "Si" (fire), are considered children. Those I control, such as "Wei" (earth), are considered the wife. "Chen" and "Xu" (earth) are considered servants. The rest follow the same pattern.

宅類神：子為房，為徑。丑為廚庫，為院落，又為窗欞，為壁，為墓，為田，為畜。寅為前過路，為書院，為棟樑。卯為前門。辰為祠堂，為牆垣，為積壤，為墓。巳為灶，為店，為火燭。午為廳堂。未為井，為圈。申為後過路，為囤場，為邊街。酉為後門，為婢舍。戌為路堂，為僕舍，為坑塹，為糞坑。亥為樓臺，為廁，為飛閣，為豬欄。若類神俱以旺相得地論，若空亡不得地則勿論。

The class gods representing the various parts of a house (as indicated by the earthly branches): "Zi" represents the bedroom and a small path. "Chou" represents the kitchen and storage room, the courtyard, the window frames, walls, tombs, fields, and livestock. "Yin" represents the passage in front of the house, the study, and the main beam. "Mao" represents the front door. "Chen" represents the ancestral hall, the enclosure, piled soil, and tombs. "Si" represents the stove, the shop, and is associated with fire and candles. "Wu" represents the hall. "Wei" represents the well and the livestock pen. "Shen" represents the passage behind the house, the storage area, and the adjacent street. "You" represents the back door and the room for servants. "Xu" represents the passage leading to the hall, the servant's quarters, and the ditch or cesspit. "Hai" represents the upper floor, the toilet, and the elevated corridor or pigpen. These class gods are only considered valid when they are prosperous and strong; if they fall into the state of Kongwang or are not in their proper position, they cannot be used for divination.

支前一位為左鄰，支後一位為右鄰，沖支位為對門鄰。若上乘魁罡，不落空陷，為惡鄰。旺相，富而惡；休囚，貧而惡。鄰位上乘旺相吉神，而支上休囚受克，並凶神煞，是鄰人勝我，不如他。反此則我勝彼。

The day branch's left neighbor is the branch one position before it, and the right neighbor is the branch one position after it. The branch that conflicts with the day branch is called the opposite neighbor. If these neighboring branches are occupied by 'Hekui' or 'Tiangang' and are not in an empty or trapped position, they indicate harmful neighbors. If these neighbors are prosperous and strong, they are both wealthy and harmful; if they are weak and confined, they are both poor and harmful. If the neighboring branches are occupied by prosperous and auspicious deities, but the day branch is weak and suffering from being overcome, and also carries malevolent spirits, then the neighbor is stronger than oneself, leading to situations where one is always inferior. Conversely, if the day branch is strong and the neighboring branch is weak, then oneself is stronger than the neighbor.

欲知吉凶，先視課傳。見青龍，與家長本命相生者，吉。相剋者凶。其宅難住。又人克宅吉，宅克人凶。

To determine the auspiciousness of buying a house, first examine the four lessons and three transmissions. If the 'Azure Dragon' appears in the lessons, and it is in mutual generation with the family head's native branch, it indicates good fortune; if it is in mutual control, it signifies bad fortune, meaning the house cannot be inhabited. There is also a general rule: when the day stem (representing the person) overcomes the day branch (representing the house), it is auspicious, as the person can control the house; if the house overcomes the person, it is inauspicious, as the house harms the person.

凡陽年以大吉加歲干，陰年以小吉加歲支，視天盤上，甲庚下為天道，丙壬為人道，乾巽下為兵道，丁癸下為鬼道，乙辛下為地道，坤艮下為死道。天道上吉，人道次之，餘方凶。

When divining about construction, in a yang year, place 'Daji' (Chou) on the heavenly stem position of the sovereign year. In a yin year, place 'Xiaoji' (Wei) on the earthly branch position of the sovereign year. After arranging the Heaven Plate, observe the directions and their corresponding categories: beneath Jia and Geng is 'Heavenly Way', beneath Bing and Ren is 'Human Way', beneath Qian and Xun is 'Military Way', beneath Ding and Gui is 'Ghost Way', beneath Yi and Xin is 'Earthly Way', and beneath Kun and Gen is 'Death Way'. Construction in the direction of Heavenly Way is most auspicious, followed by Human Way, while the other directions are inauspicious.

又以家長年加歲支，視地盤本命行年上，見功曹傳送，大利修造。勝光神后亦利。大吉無害。小吉登明太乙平。天罡河魁殺人凶。罡應六年，魁應三年。又視行年上神，與辰上神不相剋刑，歲支上神與行年上神不相剋，辰上神不克日，辰上不犯天目、劫煞、大煞、歲煞者，立可修造。

Another method: add the parent's year of birth to the earthly branch of the current year's stem. Look at the positions of the native's earthly branch and the year of birth on the earth plate to determine which month general is obtained. If it is 'Gongcao' (Yin) or 'Chuansong' (Shen), it is very favorable for construction. If it is 'Shengguang' (Wu) or 'Shenhou' (Zi), it is also favorable. If it is 'Daji' (Chou), there is no problem. If it is 'Xiaoji' (Wei), 'Dengming' (Hai), or 'Taiyi' (Si), it is average. If it is 'Tiangang' (Chen) or 'Hekui' (Xu), it indicates danger and is very凶. 'Tiangang' occurs within six years, and 'Hekui' occurs within three years. Then check whether the god on the year of birth does not conflict or injure the god on the day branch, and whether the god on the current year's stem does not conflict with the god on the year of birth. Also check whether the god on the day branch does not control the day stem, and whether the day branch does not commit 'Tianmu', 'Jiesha', 'Dasha', or 'Suasha'. If all these conditions are met, construction can be started immediately.

以天罡為青龍建，正七月加子，二八月加寅，九月加辰，四、十月加午，五、十一月加申，六、十二月加戌。順輪，遇建、除、執、危、開所臨之方為黃道。滿、平、破、成、收、閉所臨之方為黑道，凶。建如正月青龍建加子，則丑為明堂，寅為天刑滿，卯為朱雀平，辰為金匱定，巳為天德執，午為白虎敗，未為玉堂危，申為天牢破，酉為元武收，戌為司命開，亥為勾陳閉。

The method of calculating the directions of the Yellow Path and Black Path: take the "Tiangang" (Chen) as the "Azure Dragon" and pair it with the "Jian" day. In the first and seventh months, add it to the position of Zi; in the second and eighth months, add it to Yin; in the ninth month, add it to Chen; in the fourth and tenth months, add it to Wu; in the fifth and eleventh months, add it to Shen; in the sixth and twelfth months, add it to Xu. After determining the starting point, arrange the twelve divine beings in order around the twelve earthly branches. The directions where "Jian, Chu, Zhi, Wei, Kai" are located are on the Yellow Path, which is auspicious; the directions where "Man, Ping, Po, Cheng, Shou, Bi" are located are on the Black Path, which is inauspicious. For example: in the first month, the Azure Dragon paired with Jian is placed on Zi. Then, the position of Chou is "Mingtang" (Chu), Yin is "Tianxing" (Man), Mao is "Zhuque" (Ping), Chen is "Jinkui" (Ding), Si is "Tiande" (Zhi), Wu is "Baihu" (Bai, which is Po, the previous one), Wei is "Yutang" (Wei), Shen is "Tianlao" (Po), You is "Yuanwu" (Shou), Xu is "Siming" (Kai), and Hai is "Gouchen" (Bi).

犯天刑則修天德，朱雀則修青龍，白虎則修明堂，勾陳則脩金匱，元武則修司命，天牢則修玉堂。

If a construction is mistakenly started in a Black Path direction, it can be remedied by initiating work in the corresponding Yellow Path direction: if the offense is in the Heavenly Punishment direction, start work in the Heavenly Virtue direction; if the offense is in the Vermilion Bird direction, construct in the Azure Dragon direction; if the offense is in the White Tiger direction, construct in the Bright Hall direction; if the offense is in the Gou Chen direction, construct in the Golden Chest direction; if the offense is in the Black Tortoise direction, construct in the Director of Destiny direction; if the offense is in the Heavenly Prison direction, construct in the Jade Hall direction. Use the auspicious direction's work to offset the adverse direction's offense.

宮姓土，羽姓子，角姓卯，徵姓午，商姓酉，各視姓上所臨之神。子午寅申吉，魁罡凶。亭部：以月將加太乙，視天魁下為亭，取是方之泥作灶，家富吉。以此泥塗月厭方上，絕鼠雀，禁盜賊。

According to the five tones to determine the method of building a house: the surname of the family determines the position. The surname Gong belongs to earth, taking the earth positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. The surname Yu takes Zi, the surname Jiao takes Mao, the surname Zheng takes Wu, and the surname Shang takes You. Each family should look at the position corresponding to their surname and check the heavenly plate deity above it. If it is Zi, Wu, Yin, or Shen, it is auspicious. If it is Hekui (Xu) or Tiangang (Chen), it is inauspicious. There is also a method called 'Tingbu': place the month general on Taiyi (Si) and arrange the plate. The position below Tiankui (Xu) is 'Ting'. Take the soil from this position to build the stove, which can bring wealth and auspiciousness to the family. Also, use this soil to paint the area where the month aversion is located, which can eliminate rats and sparrows and also prevent theft.

凡遷新居，以月將加家長行年，視宅神上，見子午寅申則安居，魁罡則衰老憂禍，卯酉則卑幼病恙，巳亥損六畜，丑未遭官事。宅神例：在家長命前五位，如子人巳，丑人午。日上辰為舊宅，辰上神為新宅，日下神旺相，舊宅吉；如上神剋日，乃自不欲住。辰上神旺相，新宅吉，如上神克辰，雖移居不久。

When moving into a new home, place the Month General on the parent's year pillar and set up a chart. Look at the position of the "Residence God" to see which branch it falls on. If it is Zi, Wu, Yin, or Shen, it indicates a peaceful and stable residence. If it is Hekui (Xu) or Tiangang (Chen), there will be worries and misfortunes for the elderly in the family. If it is Mao or You, there will be illness among the younger generation. If it is Si or Hai, there will be harm to livestock. If it is Chou or Wei, there will be legal troubles. The method of determining the Residence God is to count five positions forward from the parent's birth branch. For example, if someone is born in Zi, the Residence God is in Si; if born in Chou, the Residence God is in Wu. In addition, the Day Branch represents the old residence, and the god on the Day Branch represents the new residence. If the god on the Day Branch is prosperous and strong, the new residence is auspicious. If the god above the Day Branch overcomes the Day Stem, it means the person originally did not want to move. If the god on the Day Branch is prosperous and strong, the new residence is auspicious. If the god above the Day Branch overcomes the Day Branch, even if they move in, they will not stay long.

人慾來同居者，以月將加正時，於日辰上推之。上克下利他，下賊上利我。若上下德合相生者，視子加母，不可容留；母加子，可容其住。

When someone wants to stay with you, the method of divination is to place the Month General on the correct hour and set up the chart. Then, analyze the Day Stem and Day Branch. If the upper god overcomes the lower god, it is favorable for the person coming to stay. If the lower god overcomes the upper god, it is favorable for yourself. If there is a relationship of virtue harmony or mutual generation between upper and lower, then look at the mother and son relationship in the Five Phases: if the son is placed on the mother (you are being drained), it is not advisable to let them stay. If the mother is placed on the son (you receive support), then it is acceptable for them to stay.

日為人，辰為墓山；死墳看辰陽，生墳視墳陰。辰上神生日及生日上辰者，吉；日上神克辰上神者，不吉。辰上神剋日及剋日上神者，凶。傳生日吉，日生傳凶。吉神將生氣旺相臨辰，上下不刑沖剋害，則人鬼咸降，富貴榮達。生墳忌見死氣、死神、蛇、虎，支破加臨辰陰，尤忌剋日及剋日上神。

When divining a burial site, the day stem represents the living person, and the day branch represents the mountain where the tomb is located. For an already buried ancestor's tomb (a dead tomb), one should look at the yang spirit on the day branch (the third lesson). For a pre-constructed tomb meant for a living person (a living tomb), one should look at the yin spirit on the day branch (the fourth lesson). If the spirit on the day branch is able to generate the day stem, or if the spirit on the day branch is able to generate the day branch added to the day stem, it indicates good fortune. If the spirit on the day stem overcomes the spirit on the day branch, it is not auspicious. If the spirit on the day branch overcomes the day stem or the spirit on the day stem, it indicates misfortune. If the three transmissions generate the day stem, it is good. If the day stem is able to generate the three transmissions (meaning the day stem is being drained), it is bad. If the auspicious spirits and generals bring "life qi" and are strong and flourishing, and they are in command of the day branch, and there are no conflicts, overcomings, or harms between the upper and lower parts, then both the living and the deceased will be at peace, indicating wealth, honor, and success. When constructing a living tomb, it is most undesirable to see "death qi," "death deity," "teng snake," and "white tiger." It is also undesirable for "branch destruction" to be added to the yin spirit on the day branch, especially if they overcome the day stem or the spirit on the day stem.

凡已葬之地，欲安穩，不欲奇險；未葬之地，欲生旺，不欲破敗。以青龍為來龍，以日鬼之墓為墓。視龍與墓，相生合而無刑剋者吉，反此則凶。葬得伏吟吉，返吟凶。得六神藏四煞沒為上吉。從革主遷，潤下不發。

When a burial has already taken place, the terrain should appear stable and not strange or steep. For land that has not yet been buried, the terrain should show strong life qi and not be broken or declining. In divination, the "Azure Dragon" represents the coming mountain ridge, and the burial site's tomb is represented by the day stem's official ghost's storage. If the mountain ridge and the tomb are in mutual generation and harmonious compatibility without conflict, it is auspicious; otherwise, it is inauspicious. If the burial divination results in the "Hidden Chant" pattern (still and unmoving), it is auspicious. If it results in the "Reversal Chant" pattern (turbulent and overturned), it is inauspicious. If the "Six Spirits hidden, Four Evils absent" pattern is achieved, it is the highest level of auspiciousness. If the "From Reform Pattern" (the metal triple Si-You-Chou) is obtained, it mainly indicates relocation of the tomb. If the "Moistening Down Pattern" (the water triple Shen-Zi-Chen) is obtained, it indicates that the burial will not bring success.

課傳寅申巳亥全，曰懸胎，曰學堂，上地；子孫聰明，富貴壽考。子午卯酉全，中地也；亦可富貴。辰戌丑未全，富而不貴。孟仲季錯雜不齊，為常地；陰陽不備，地不正。空亡者，魂魄無歸。

Now determine the rank of the place based on the branches in the four lessons and three transmissions: if the four young branches (寅, 申, 巳, 亥) are all present, it is called 'suspended fetus' or 'academy', which is the best place, indicating intelligent descendants, wealth, and long life. If the four middle branches (子, 午, 卯, 酉) are all present, it is a medium place, which can also lead to wealth and status. If the four seasonal branches (辰, 戌, 丑, 未) are all present, it indicates wealth but not high status. If the four young, four middle, and four seasonal branches are mixed and not complete, it is just an ordinary place. If both yin and yang branches are not fully present, the place is not proper. If it falls into kongwang, it indicates that the soul has no place to return.

天乙順傳，日辰上見四孟者，蔭長；天乙逆傳，日辰上見四仲者，蔭次；日辰上見四季者，蔭末。辰上見蛇、雀、飛廉、破碎、空亡、天鬼、大煞、伏殃，主怪異。辰鬼作六合，元武臨辰，主門外不潔。辰上生年馬與造日葬日馬、所占時馬，並天馬臨辰，或丁神臨辰，主遷葬。初傳為一代，中傳為二代，末傳為三代，吉凶衰旺各隨神將決之。

The Heavenly Nobleman moves in the order of the stems and branches, and if the day stem and day branch are among the four young stems (寅, 申, 巳, 亥), it indicates prosperity for the eldest son. If the Heavenly Nobleman moves in reverse order and the day stem and day branch are among the four middle stems (子, 午, 卯, 酉), it indicates prosperity for the second son. If the day stem and day branch are among the four seasonal stems (辰, 戌, 丑, 未), it indicates prosperity for the youngest son. If the day branch shows the Teng Snake, Vermilion Bird, Fei Lian, Pohua, Kongwang, Tian Gui, Da Sha, or Fu Yang, it suggests strange occurrences at the tomb. If the official ghost of the day branch exactly matches the Liu He, or if the Black Tortoise is added to the day branch, it indicates impure things outside the tomb gate. If the day branch shows the post-horse of the current year, the day of tomb construction, the day of burial, the post-horse of the hour, or if the Heavenly Horse is added to the day branch, or if the Ding God is added to the day branch, it mainly indicates the need for relocation of the tomb. The three transmissions are divided among generations: the first transmission governs the first generation, the middle transmission governs the second generation, and the final transmission governs the third generation. The fortune, misfortune, prosperity, and decline of each generation are determined by the deities riding the respective transmissions.

但遇天空、空亡而無生氣，敗絕而無救神，即氣數欲絕。如三傳皆吉，再將末傳在式中細推，盡數則休。凡遇敗絕，宜改葬旺處。

As long as there is a 'Tian Kong' or a 'Kongwang' and no 'Life Qi' to support, with the person sitting in a ruined or dead place and no 'Jiu Shen' to save, it indicates that the energy of this branch is coming to an end. If all three transmissions are favorable, one should still carefully examine the final transmission within the divination pattern, pushing the calculation to its limit. When this limit is reached, the destiny of this branch is concluded. Whenever there is an appearance of ruin and death, one should relocate the burial to a place where the energy is strong.

亥為天柱，寅為青龍，申為白虎，子為水，元武所乘神為主山。如乘寅，則寅為照山，主山所對為案山。課傳並見，則數者皆全；有缺，則為不足。如無龍，則青龍不足，其吉凶則視上神何如。如寅是青龍，上神見亥相生，則福；相剋則凶。

The terrain of a burial site is also matched with the Earthly Branches: "Hai" represents the Heavenly Pillar, "Yin" is the Azure Dragon (left sand), "Shen" is the White Tiger (right sand), "Zi" is water, and the Earthly Branch under which the Yuanwu is located is the main mountain. For example, if Yuanwu is on "Yin," then "Yin" is the facing mountain; the direction directly opposite the main mountain is the case mountain. These elements all appear in the Four Lessons and Three Transmissions, indicating that the terrain is complete. If any element is missing, that particular aspect is considered insufficient. For instance, if "Yin" is not present in the lesson, it indicates that the Azure Dragon sand is lacking. As for the fortune or misfortune of each element, it depends on the deity that governs it. For example, if "Yin" is the Azure Dragon and "Hai" comes to generate it, there will be blessings; if something comes to overcome it, it will bring misfortune.

以發用定葬後吉凶。子瞻批云：以下定人品貴賤。用木，子孫寬仁，有文章，旺相相生，與龍常等吉將並，出州縣之官，宅主有園林果木；與合、後、武並，出淫奔之女；休囚與凶將並，出木工及為棺槨之業。

Using the Five Phases of the first transmission (initial transmission) to determine the fortune and misfortune after burial. The old edition here has a comment by Su Zhe: "The following determines the noble or humble status of a person." If the initial transmission belongs to wood: descendants are broad-minded, kind, and compassionate, with literary talent. If wood is in its season, prosperous and strong, and also generates the day stem, and is accompanied by auspicious generals such as "Azure Dragon" and "Tai Chang," it indicates the emergence of officials at the county or prefecture level, and the family of the deceased will have gardens and fruit trees. If it is accompanied by "Liu He," "Heavenly Empress," and "Black Tortoise," it indicates the emergence of women who run away and engage in immoral behavior. If wood is weak and confined, and accompanied by malevolent generals, it indicates the emergence of carpenters or those who make coffins.

用火，旺相與吉將並，出文人，多才學，有爵祿；或五色彩土，有禮貌周旋；休囚與凶將並，子孫多言語，諂佞奇計，浮游無定，或為火工陶冶之業。用土，旺相與吉將並，主富厚，有寶物，田園豐腴，子孫敦厚，德行忠良，或作鎮守土官；休囚與凶將並，子孫愚痴，或出土工，築冢守墳之業。

When the initiating transmission belongs to fire: if it is prosperous and strong and appears together with auspicious generals, it indicates the emergence of scholars with outstanding talent and learning, who may attain titles and salaries. There may be colorful red soil in the tomb, and descendants will be knowledgeable in etiquette and skilled in social interactions. However, if fire is weak and confined and appears together with malevolent generals, it suggests that descendants will talk a lot, be sycophantic and cunning, have many schemes, be unstable and wandering, or engage in occupations related to fire such as metalworking and pottery. When the initiating transmission belongs to earth: if it is prosperous and strong and appears together with auspicious generals, it indicates a wealthy family, possession of treasures, fertile fields and gardens, descendants who are honest and virtuous, with good moral character, or the emergence of local officials responsible for governing a region. However, if earth is weak and confined and appears together with malevolent generals, it suggests that descendants may be dull and foolish, or that individuals may become builders working with mud and water, engaged in tomb construction and cemetery guarding.

用金，旺相與吉將並，主富貴，出剛毅武將。休囚與凶將並，子孫鬥狠盜訟，多蓄兵器，或主凶死，或出兵卒屠宰之流。用水，旺相與吉將並，子孫多謀計，有思慮，好賓客交遊，多酒肉。休囚與凶將並，子孫遊蕩，婦女淫奔，出遠行人，或多水厄。用神空亡，或落空亡，出僧尼九流，有五姓冢墓之說。

The initiating transmission belongs to metal: if it is prosperous and strong and appears together with auspicious generals, it indicates wealth and honor, and the emergence of a strong and resolute military officer. If it is weak and confined and appears together with malevolent generals, it suggests that descendants are prone to violence and quarrels, theft and lawsuits, there are many weapons hidden at home, or the family may not end well, or there may be soldiers and butchers emerging. The initiating transmission belongs to water: if it is prosperous and strong and appears together with auspicious generals, it indicates that descendants are shrewd and thoughtful, enjoy socializing with guests, and have ample food and drink. If it is weak and confined and appears together with malevolent generals, it suggests that descendants are idle and not engaged in proper work, women may run away secretly, there may be people leaving home far away, or there may be dangers of drowning. If the useful god itself is in kongwang or falls into kongwang, it indicates the emergence of monks, nuns, and miscellaneous artists—this leads to the following discussion on the 'Five Surnames Tombs'.

宮羽姓墓在辰，門陌在壬，冢穴在庚，喪庭在甲；商姓墓在丑，門陌在庚，冢穴在丙，喪庭在庚；角姓墓在未，門陌在甲，冢穴在壬，喪庭在丙；徵姓墓在戌，門陌在丙，冢穴在甲，喪門在壬。若上神得寅申臨，主大吉富貴。

The method of determining the burial site based on the five tones and surnames: the surname Gong and Yu have their tomb in the Chen direction, the door path (men mo) in the Ren direction, the burial mound in the Geng direction, and the mourning hall in the Ji direction; the surname Shang has its tomb in the Chou direction, the door path in the Geng direction, the burial mound in the Bing direction, and the mourning hall in the Geng direction; the surname Jue has its tomb in the Wei direction, the door path in the Ji direction, the burial mound in the Ren direction, and the mourning hall in the Bing direction; the surname Zhi has its tomb in the Xu direction, the door path in the Bing direction, the burial mound in the Ji direction, and the mourning hall in the Ren direction. If the directions of Yin or Shen are present in these positions, it indicates great fortune and prosperity for the family.

有天柱太歲之說，以太歲加登明，但取天盤寅申巳亥下。有天德地吞之說，以天罡加月建，孟月視天上甲下為天德，小吉為地吞。仲月視天上庚下為天德，太沖下為地吞。季月視天上丙下為天德，登明下為地吞。葬天德下吉，地吞下凶。

There is also the concept of "Heavenly Pillar Age": placing the Age on "Dengming" (Hai) to set up the chart, and only using the directions corresponding to the branches of Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai on the Heaven Plate. There is also the concept of "Heavenly Virtue and Earthly Devouring": placing "Tiangang" (Chen) on the Month Builder to set up the chart. In the first months (Yin, Shen, Si, Hai months), look at the direction corresponding to the hidden heavenly stem Jia on the Heaven Plate, which is "Heavenly Virtue," and the direction corresponding to "Xiaoji" (Wei), which is "Earthly Devouring." In the middle months (Zi, Wu, Mao, You months), look at the direction corresponding to the heavenly stem Geng on the Heaven Plate, which is "Heavenly Virtue," and the direction corresponding to "Taichong" (Mao), which is "Earthly Devouring." In the last months (Chen, Xu, Chou, Wei months), look at the direction corresponding to the heavenly stem Bing on the Heaven Plate, which is "Heavenly Virtue," and the direction corresponding to "Dengming" (Hai), which is "Earthly Devouring." Burial at the direction of Heavenly Virtue is auspicious, while burial at the direction of Earthly Devouring is inauspicious.

視課傳五行之所勝，以決形兆。金勝，其地有高崗、大原、道路，下有骸骨、瓦石、金銀、銅錫等物，凶出兵，吉出將，三代富貴，後嗣稀少。木勝，其地多園林果木，有棺槨、麥、穀之類，吉出文藝，凶出痴迷。

Now examine which of the five elements is dominant among the four lessons and three transmissions, to determine the terrain features and underground phenomena of this land. If the metal element is dominant: there are high hills, large plains, and roads on the surface, and buried beneath are bones, tiles, stones, and metals such as gold, silver, copper, and tin. In a凶 situation, soldiers emerge; in a吉 situation, generals and admirals appear, bringing prosperity for three generations, but with few descendants. If the wood element is dominant: the land has many gardens and fruit trees, and beneath are coffins and grains such as wheat and millet. In a吉 situation, scholars and artists emerge; in a凶 situation, people who are obsessed or confused appear.

圭勝，其地平坦豐厚安穩，或有崗阜，吉豐足，凶出痴聾喑啞。水勝，其地卑溼，下有破石，出寡婦，大凶。火勝，其地曲長，有坑坎、磚瓦、孔穴之類，出孤獨，大凶。

Earthly Qi dominates: The land is flat, rich, and stable, or has hills and ridges; if auspicious, the family will be prosperous and well-off, but if inauspicious, it will produce people who are foolish, deaf, or mute. Water Qi dominates: The land is low, damp, and has broken stones underground; it produces widows, which is very inauspicious. Fire Qi dominates: The terrain is winding and narrow, with pits, bricks, tiles, and holes; it produces lonely people, which is very inauspicious.