Chapter Eighty: Repaying Justice and Clearing Wrongful Accusations

（以官爻為主，世應為憑。）人遭冤屈訴無門，或失衣資求見明，或請鬼神驗的確，或迎仙道寫真情，皆將官鬼來為用，旺發陰司近日靈。朝中尚有申冤申屈，世上豈無誣馬誣金？或屈而控訴無門，事遭誣而暴白難雪，反神理遁幽微，仙道情涵勾化，莫若卦推鬼用，旺發報應昭彰。

This chapter discusses divination concerning hidden retribution and clearing wrongful accusations, with the "Official Ghost" line as the main focus, and the "World" and "Response" lines as the basis. When a person suffers injustice but has no place to appeal, or loses clothes and money seeking clarity, or invites ghosts and spirits to verify the truth, or summons a Taoist master to clarify the facts—these situations all take the "Official Ghost" as the "Useful God." If the "Official Ghost" is prosperous and strong and becomes active, the retribution from the afterlife will soon manifest. Even in the imperial court, there are cases of seeking justice and clearing wrongful accusations; how could the world be devoid of cases where the truth is twisted and people are falsely accused of theft? Some suffer injustice but have no way to appeal, others are falsely accused and the truth remains obscured; the principles of the divine are hidden and subtle, and the sincerity of the Taoist path is contained and difficult to grasp. Therefore, it is better to use the hexagram to examine the "Official Ghost" as the "Useful God." If it is prosperous and strong and becomes active, the retribution will be clear and evident.

太歲值官年內報，提綱見鬼月中興，世遭鬼克吾遭辱，應受官傷彼受傾，動速靜遲終有應，空官絕鬼永無憑。太歲報應在一年，月建鬼興驗一月。世受鬼克，乃見憂於吾。應被鬼傷，則行誅於彼。有官則有報應，但動在速而靜在遲。無鬼則無準憑，況空無因而絕無據。交重之象明中發，沖擊之爻暗內行。卦見子興空拜聖，爻無鬼在枉投呈。交重明中發作，沖擊暗裡推排，子孫散解，徒磕頭拜跪，無鬼主張，枉申拆投呈。

The "Too Old" (Tai Su) is connected to the "Official Ghost" (Guan Gui), and its response occurs within a year; if the "Official Ghost" appears in the month builder (Yue Jian, the main topic), the response occurs within a month. If the "World Line" (Shi Yao) is attacked by the "Official Ghost," it indicates I will suffer disgrace; if the "Response Line" (Ying Yao) is harmed by the "Official Ghost," it means the other party will face downfall. If the "Official Ghost" is active, the response comes quickly; if it is still, the response comes slowly, but eventually it will happen. If the "Official Ghost" is empty or in a dead position, it is unreliable. The response from the "Too Old" occurs within the year, and if the "Official Ghost" appears in the month builder, the response occurs within the month. If the "World Line" is attacked by the "Official Ghost," it indicates trouble for me; if the "Response Line" is harmed by the "Official Ghost," it means punishment for the other party. If the hexagram contains the "Official Ghost," there will be a response, but if it is active, the response comes quickly; if it is still, the response comes slowly. If the hexagram does not contain the "Official Ghost," there is no basis for prediction, especially if it is empty or in a dead position. If the heavy line is activated, the effect is clear and visible; if it is disturbed and moves secretly, the effect is hidden and subtle. If the "Children" (Zi Sun) appear in the hexagram, praying to gods and spirits is in vain; if there is no "Official Ghost" in the lines, filing a lawsuit is also futile. If the heavy line is activated, the effect is clear and visible; if it is disturbed, the effect is hidden and subtle. The "Children" disperse the power of ghosts and spirits, so bowing and praying is useless; without the "Official Ghost" as a master, complaining and filing a case is also pointless.

（以用爻為主，生克為憑。）探人喜怒用爻推，民卜官員鬼上思，若問他人觀應位，子占父母看文書。測人喜怒，憑卦推詳。問官府，在鬼象精思。卜他人，於應位求索。子占父，文書為用。兄占弟，同類為憑，各定用爻，詳其喜惡。

This chapter discusses divining the joys and anger of others, using the "Useful God" as the main focus and the principles of generation and overcoming as the basis. To determine someone's feelings, one should use the "Useful God" for inference. If a common person asks about an official, one should consider the "Official Ghost" line. If the question is about an unrelated person, one should examine the "Response Line." If a son asks about his father, one should look at the "Parents" line (documents). To determine the joys and anger of a person, one must rely entirely on the hexagram's imagery: when asking about the government, one should carefully consider the "Official Ghost" imagery; when asking about others, one should seek the "Response Line"; when a son asks about his father, the "Parents" serve as the "Useful God"; when a brother asks about his younger brother, the "Siblings" (similar type) serve as the basis. Determine the "Useful God" accurately, then carefully examine the other person's likes and dislikes.

用爻生世心懷喜，主象傷身怒可知，但得比和情更美，無憂無喜值空時。用爻生世，則歡喜接談，主象遭傷，則變顏反目。用世比和，心產契合。用如生世，會晤維持。用世相沖，心同吳越，用若空亡或不上卦，乃無憂喜，無損益也。逢六沖永不和諧，處六合終無怨恨辭。白虎在爻憂損害，青龍臨用賴扶持。只沖難見，豈得和諧？六合易求，終無懊悔，處白虎，身憂損害，見青龍尤可親。依明人見顏色而言，智者觀喜怒而進也。

The Useful God supports the World Line, indicating the other party is happy; if the Useful God harms the Self Line, it shows the other is angry. If both are in the same Five Phases, their feelings become more harmonious; if the Useful God falls into the Empty Wasteland, there is neither joy nor worry. When the Useful God supports the World Line, meeting leads to joy and conversation; if the Useful God harms the World Line, there will be a change of face and conflict. If the Useful God and the World Line are harmonious, their hearts are in agreement; if the Useful God supports the World Line, they can maintain support during meetings; if they clash, their hearts are like the states of Wu and Yue, enemies. If the Useful God falls into the Empty Wasteland or is not in the Upper Trigram, there is neither joy nor worry, and no gain or loss. When encountering the Six Clashes, harmony is impossible; when in the Six Harmony, there is no resentment. If the White Tiger is on the line, there is worry of harm; if the Azure Dragon is on the Useful God, support can be relied upon. If they clash, they cannot even meet, how can harmony be achieved? In the Six Harmony, things are easily accomplished, and there will be no regret. Encountering the White Tiger brings worry of harm; seeing the Azure Dragon brings extra closeness. A wise person speaks according to the other's expression, and a wise person acts after observing the other's mood.

（以應爻為主，不空不絕為佳。）察人心地應為先，生扶身世兩家歡，旬內值空心不實，月中犯破意非堅。用卦中之應爻，察人身之心地，生扶身世則賓主相投。彼同我心，則世應相洽，用破旬空，心虛不實。應臨月破，意詐非真。

This chapter discusses divination to discern the truth or falsehood of others, with the "Response Line" as the main focus. It is preferable for the "Response Line" not to be empty or to fall into a dead position. To examine someone's sincerity, first look at the "Response Line": if it generates and supports the "Body Line" and the "World Line," both are pleased; if it falls into the "Empty" position within the ten-day cycle, then the person's heart is not sincere; if it is broken by the "Month Builder," then their intention is not firm. Using the "Response Line" in the hexagram to observe the other person's heart: if the "Response Line" generates and supports the "Body Line" and the "World Line," then the guest and host are in harmony. If the "World" and "Response" lines are in harmony, then the other person is in agreement with me; if the "Useful God" is broken or falls into the "Empty" position, the heart is hollow and not genuine; if the "Response Line" is affected by the "Month Breaker," then the intention is deceitful rather than true.

倘來克世沖身命，腹內藏刃性必偏，但卜六沖無信實，凡占三合有忠言，彼同朱雀能言浯，應並騰蛇每變遷。應傷世命，口密腹劍之徒。應沖身世，而是背非之子。三刑六害，必生妄語。三合六合，定出忠言。用值青龍心慈善，應臨白虎主剛強。玄武奸怪肖象。勾陳性身穩重。口嘴喧譁惟因朱雀。腰肢曲折，黴似騰蛇。聽其言也，則捷給絮人。睹其眸子，則傾險莫匿。

If the Response Line overcomes the World Line and clashes with the body line and the native's destiny, the person is one who hides a dagger inside, with a definitely perverse nature. If the hexagram indicates Six Clashes, the other party lacks sincerity. If the hexagram indicates Triple Harmony, the other party speaks honestly. If the Response Line carries the Vermilion Bird, the person is eloquent and persuasive. If the Response Line carries the腾蛇, the person is fickle and changeable. If the Response Line harms the World Line and the native's destiny, the person is a two-faced individual who speaks sweetly but acts treacherously. If the Response Line clashes with the body line and the World Line, the person is one who flatters in front and slanders behind. When encountering Three Punishments or Six Harmful Influences, the person is sure to speak falsely. When encountering Triple Harmony or Six Harmony, the person will certainly speak truthfully. If the Useful God is associated with the Azure Dragon, the person is kind-hearted. If the Response Line is associated with the White Tiger, the person is strong-willed. If it carries the Black Tortoise, the person is cunning and deceitful. If it carries the Gou Chen, the person is steady and composed. If there is much verbal noise, it is because of the Vermilion Bird. If the posture is slouched and improper, it resembles the image of theTeng Snake. By listening to his speech, one can tell if he is talkative and verbose. By observing his eyes, one can detect his hidden treachery.

（以用爻為主，應象為憑。）凡用他人應上尋，家親各有用爻分，日沖月破空亡者，臨在斯爻永不亨。凡若用人行事、或請人代己之勞、或招人而作生涯、或託付而圖利益，如用他人，以應爻為主。若占親戚，以用象為憑。用爻若遇日辰沖、月建破、或落旬空者，皆主不成，縱成無力又不久遠，切莫用之。

This chapter discusses the suitability of people by focusing on the "Useful God" as the main factor and the "Response Line" as the basis. If the person involved is an outsider, look at the "Response Line"; if it is a family member, each has their own "Useful God." If the "Useful God" is conflicted by the "Day Branch," broken by the "Month Builder," or falls into "Empty Void," then the matter will never be successful. Whenever one needs someone to do something, asks someone else to work on one's behalf, hires someone to make a living, or entrusts someone for profit: if the person is an outsider, use the "Response Line" as the main reference; if it is a relative, use each person's own "Useful God." If the "Useful God" is conflicted by the "Day Branch," broken by the "Month Builder," or falls into "Empty Void," the matter will not succeed. Even if it is forced to succeed, it will lack strength and not last long; therefore, do not use this person.

用遇絕鄉終不美，世遭用克卻無情，六沖反目非賓主，用變刑傷力必輕。倘若用爻臨絕又無生助者，此人定主無能。用來克世者，實懷欺主之心，彼非仗義之人。若卜六沖之卦，終成反目，豈得和諧？卦上用爻雖然有氣，變成剋制之鄉或之墓絕，人必先勤後惰，事當有始無終。

The "Useful God" falling in the "Absolute" position is ultimately unfavorable; the "World Line" being overcome by the "Useful God" indicates that the other party has no sense of loyalty. When a hexagram encounters the "Six Clashes," there will inevitably be discord, and there can be no mutual understanding between the parties. If the "Useful God" transforms into something involving punishment or injury, the person's ability is certainly limited. If the "Useful God" is in the "Absolute" position and there is no supporting element, the person is definitely incapable. If the "Useful God" overcomes the "World Line," it shows that the person has a deceitful intention towards the master, and is not a loyal person. If one divines a hexagram of the "Six Clashes," there will inevitably be a falling out, and harmony is impossible. Even if the "Useful God" has some strength, but transforms into a place of being restrained or into a place of burial and extinction, the person will certainly be diligent at first and then lazy, and the matter will start but not finish.

以上七般發不犯，方言和悅又多能，若還世得他扶助，必受渠恩事有成。應爻並用爻，不遇日沖、月破、空亡、死絕、又不克世、又不變出沖傷，本卦興之卦皆非六沖便曰賓主相投，用之有力。用爻若來生世合世者，賴以難持，周旋吾事。

If none of the seven faults are present, one can say that the person is pleasant and talented; if the World Line also receives support from another, it will certainly receive his favor and the matter will succeed. The seven faults refer to the Response Line and the Useful God not being in conflict with the Day Branch, not encountering the Month Breaker, not falling into emptiness, not being in death or decline, not overcoming the World Line, and not producing a conflicting or injuring line in the transformation. Also, the Primary Hexagram and the Resulting Hexagram should not be Six Clashes. Only then can the host and guest harmonize, and the Useful God will be effective. If the Useful God comes to generate or harmonize with the World Line, it can rely on it to support the situation and help in matters.

（以應爻為主，不遇絕空沖破為佳。）僉解京差，每有包完糧稅審，當縣役常多代出公庭，或央鄰里之謀為，或浼親朋之所作身，叨彼佑，事賴他成。前列人之事情，皆附卦之應象。糧從產出似有差徭之重，產去糧存尚多力役之徵，或山長水遠之迢遙，或人怯丁單之薄弱，不無親屬之託，須情故舊之央，事有萬殃，卦須一決，諸般仗枉，皆看應爻。

This chapter discusses relying on others' help, with the "Response Line" as the main focus. It is favorable if the Response Line does not encounter the situations of绝 (end), 空 (void), 冲 (conflict), or 破 (ruin). For example, when people are assigned to perform duties, such as handling taxes or serving in the capital, they often have others take care of these responsibilities on their behalf. Similarly, when it comes to local duties, people often ask others to represent them in court. Some request neighbors to help plan things, while others ask relatives and friends to handle affairs. They benefit from others' protection and rely on others to accomplish tasks. All these human affairs are examined through the "Response Line" in the hexagram. Agricultural taxes come from property, and the burden of corvée labor seems already heavy. Even if property is sold, the tax remains under one's name, and the demand for labor is still significant. Sometimes the distance is great and the journey is long, and sometimes there are few people and weak strength, so one cannot avoid relying on relatives or asking old friends for help. Matters involve many complicated situations, yet a single hexagram must make a decision. All these dependences and entrustments are judged by the "Response Line."

應動應沖，此客有更有變；應空應破，其人無力無能。最嫌世受應傷，更忌內遭外克。應值交重或逢沖動，仗彼終須改變。應值旬空或臨月破，託人決不始終。若應克世，或外傷內卦，皆主其心不善，不得誤用也。

If the "Response Line" moves or is affected by a conflict, the person is likely to change their mind. If the "Response Line" is empty or broken, the person will be powerless and incapable. It is most dangerous if the "World Line" is harmed by the "Response Line," and even more so if the inner trigram is attacked by the outer trigram. When the "Response Line" moves as a heavy line or is triggered by a conflict, it indicates that change is inevitable. If the "Response Line" is in "Ten Empty" or is affected by "Month Breaker," relying on it will certainly lead to an incomplete outcome. If the "Response Line" harms the "World Line," or if the outer trigram attacks the inner trigram, it indicates that the person's heart is not good, and one must not use them incorrectly.

財福生身而有益，見官克世以虧財。六沖則意亂無恆，豈諧豈就；六合則心平有信，能始能終。妻財子孫發動，生助世爻，終須有益，若見兄弟官鬼交重克沖世象，豈不遭傷？六沖作事無成，又夫信實。六合所謀遂意，更有始終。但若諸般之重託，惟憑一卦之端詳。百里傾心千金重託，全憑一諾之寄，皆係六爻之定。

When "wife and wealth" and "children" support the "self line," it is beneficial. If "official ghost" controls the "self line," there will be loss of wealth. If the hexagram meets "six clashes," the other party's mind is scattered and lacks perseverance, how can harmony and success be achieved? If the hexagram meets "six harmony," the other party's mind is calm and trustworthy, able to start and finish matters properly. When "wife and wealth" and "children" move to support the "self line," it is ultimately beneficial. If "siblings" and "official ghost" move as major lines to clash and control the "self line," how can one avoid harm? "Six clashes" lead to failure in affairs and loss of trust. "Six harmony" brings success and enables a good beginning and end. For all major matters, only one hexagram can be consulted. Entrusting someone a hundred miles away with sincere care and entrusting a thousand gold with a promise, all depend on the judgment of the six lines.

（以世應為主，財福為憑。）但將身繼欲受他財，切嫌世應空亡。大喜福財生旺世，陷則吾非受業，應空則彼不相從。以己之身為人之後承繼，即是螟侄出姓，義當承祀繼人之志、述人之事，理當如此。受父之產襲父之陰，古亦有之，在所必然，無足怪者。凡卜續人之後，當看世應之爻，倘若世應逢空，彼此皆成虛望，若得子動財興，後必榮華富貴。世空應不空，但恐身居不久，縱久亦難受業。應空世不空，切慮父心反變，到底不從我意也。

This chapter discusses divination regarding adopting another person as a son and inheriting property, with the "World Line" and "Response Line" as the main factors, and the "Children" and "Wealth" lines as supporting evidence. When adopting another family's son and inheriting their property, the most unfavorable situation is when both the "World Line" and "Response Line" fall into "Empty Wasteland." The most favorable situation is when the "Children" and "Wealth" lines generate and strengthen the "World Line." If the "World Line" is in decline, then I will not be able to inherit this family's estate; if the "Response Line" is in "Empty Wasteland," the other party will not agree. Taking on the role of another family's heir, like a foster son taking on a different surname, according to principles, one should inherit the family's ancestral rites and continue the family's legacy, which is natural. Inheriting the property and benefits of a foster father was also common in ancient times, and it is a natural thing, not strange. When divining about adoption and inheritance, one should examine the "World Line" and "Response Line." If both fall into "Empty Wasteland," both parties will be left with empty hopes. If the "Children" line is active and the "Wealth" line is strong, then in the future, prosperity and wealth will surely come. If the "World Line" is in "Empty Wasteland" but the "Response Line" is not, one may not stay long in that family, and even if staying long, it will be difficult to inherit the property. If the "Response Line" is in "Empty Wasteland" but the "World Line" is not, one should be concerned that the foster father's intentions may change, and ultimately, the wish may not be fulfilled.

旁動克身，後被族中爭奪。應興伐世，遠遭本主欺凌。旁爻動克世爻，產被族中掠奪。應象動傷世象，遠遭本主欺凌。六沖主西蕩東遊，內愁外怨。六合主朝歡暮悅，老安少懷。雖見和諧財不興而少利，朱雀偏生口舌，鬼不動以無妨。六沖則遊蕩西東，怨生眷尺？六合則歡歌朝暮，老幼安和。縱有青龍而財若休囚受克者，但主和偕終無厚得，雖搖朱雀而鬼不交重空旺者，縱生咭聒而不成詞訟。

A secondary line activates to attack the "Body Line," indicating that one will later face competition for property from relatives; the "Response Line" rises to attack the "Body Line," suggesting future humiliation by the head of the family. A secondary line attacking the "Body Line" leads to property being seized by relatives; the "Response Line" attacking the "Body Line" results in future humiliation by the family head. When the hexagram encounters "Six Clashes," it signifies wandering around, internal family worries, and external complaints; when it encounters "Six Harmony," it indicates daily joy, comfort for the elderly, and a sense of belonging for the young. Even if relations are harmonious, if the "Wealth" line is not strong, the gains will be small; the "Vermilion Bird" tends to cause disputes, but as long as the "Official Ghost" line does not move, there will be no harm. "Six Clashes" lead to wandering and family discord; "Six Harmony" brings continuous joy, peace for both the elderly and the young. Even with the "Azure Dragon," if the "Wealth" line is weak and attacked, it only indicates harmony, but not substantial benefits; although the "Vermilion Bird" is active, as long as the "Official Ghost" does not become the main line or is not in its prime, even some verbal disputes will not lead to legal trouble.

父母勾陳衰敗，產業虛浮。妻財福德興隆，家資穩實。妻弱兄強，必主分財奪祿。兒空鬼動，決然起訟為災。產業凋零，父母勾陳敗。家資穩實，妻財福德興隆，兄強妻必弱，奪祿分財。子空鬼愈狂，災生訟起。財化絕空，有物焉能入手？合逢沖破，無情豈得安身？內處無官，恐難成就，陰陽都動，終見更張。妻財而化之空絕，銀錢那能入手？合處而卻被破沖，蹤跡何處安身？卦內無官，一世事難成就。六爻亂動，一身終見更移。事欲綿長，卦須安靜。欲要攸久事基，六爻不動為妙。

The parents and Gou Chen are declining, causing the property to be hollow and unstable; the wife's wealth and children are flourishing, making the family assets solid and secure. If the wife's wealth is weak while the siblings are strong, there will certainly be a division of property and a struggle for livelihood. If the children are empty and the official ghost is active, there will certainly be lawsuits and disasters. The decline of property is due to the decline of the parents and Gou Chen; the stability of property is due to the flourishing of the wife's wealth and children. If the siblings are strong, the wife's wealth must be weak, leading to the taking of livelihood and division of property; if the children are empty, the official ghost will become more rampant, causing disasters and lawsuits. If the wife's wealth turns into a dead end or becomes empty, even with property, it cannot be obtained; if the harmonious position is broken by a conflict, there is no affection between them, where can one find a place to settle? If the hexagram does not contain the official ghost, it is difficult to achieve success; if yin and yang lines all move, it will eventually lead to change. If the wife's wealth turns into a dead end or emptiness, how can money be obtained? If the harmonious position is broken by a conflict, where can one find a place to settle? If the hexagram does not contain the official ghost, it is difficult to achieve success in a lifetime; if all six lines are moving, one will ultimately have to move and change. If one wants things to last long, the hexagram must be quiet; if one wants a lasting foundation, the six lines should remain unmoved.

（以用爻為主，世應為憑。）鰥寡之徒，仗親朋而養膳；孤寒之輩，叨鄰友以維持。世應用爻空，非綿遠；兄官忌象動，豈安寧？夫婦不幸而自獨孤缺者曰鰥寡，爻空不期而骨肉傷殘者曰獨孤，故西伯有哀子之政，西京有拜老之行，是老需膳而安，幼求撫而長，有仗親戚而矜之以養，或托鄰友而憐之以恩，此皆民惻隱之好生，而窮人之得所也。而今發課何以據憑，可將用爻並推世應。凡占以世為己應為他，如占親戚各分用爻。且如占婿以子孫為主，占弟以兄弟為憑，世應並用皆不宜空，空則靠非攸遠，又不宜兄弟官鬼並忌神發動，動則豈得安寧？

This chapter discusses divination concerning relying on others for old age support and final care, taking the "Useful God" as the main focus, and using the "World Line" and "Response Line" as references. Widowers and widows depend on relatives for food and sustenance, while lonely and impoverished people rely on neighbors to maintain their livelihood. If the "World Line," "Response Line," and "Useful God" are vacant, this reliance will not last long. If "Siblings" or "Official Ghost" and other "Hostile Gods" are activated, how can there be peace? In a married couple, if one dies and the other is left alone, it is called being a widower or a widow. If family members suffer unexpected injuries or become separated and have no one to rely on, it is called being lonely. Therefore, King Wen of the Zhou dynasty (Western Duke) first cared for the suffering and helpless, and the Han dynasty in the Western Capital had a ceremony to honor the elderly, providing them with food, as the elderly need someone to provide meals for peace, and children need someone to raise them to grow up. Some rely on relatives' compassion for support, others entrust neighbors with pity for kindness. These are expressions of the people's compassion and benevolence, and also places where the poor can find security. So, when casting a hexagram, what should we rely on? We should consider both the "Useful God," "World Line," and "Response Line" together. Generally, the "World Line" represents oneself, and the "Response Line" represents the other party. If the divination is about relatives, each should be assigned their own "Useful God" according to their status. For example, when divining about a son-in-law, "Children" is the main focus, and when divining about a younger brother, "Siblings" is the reference. Neither the "World Line," "Response Line," nor the "Useful God" should be vacant, as vacancy indicates that the reliance will not be long-lasting. Also, the activation of "Siblings," "Official Ghost," and other "Hostile Gods" should be avoided, as their activation would prevent peace.

前後六沖不久，福財而旺為佳。主象生身昭彼力，用神克世被他欺。前卦六沖而後卦六沖，足跡豈能長久？福爻旺相而財又旺相，口身永得飽溫。主象生身似旱苗得雨，用神克世如枯草而遭霜。世遭月建相沖，自己將來多染禍；應被變爻而制，他人日後不興家。財無鬼又無，豈能手終侍？世動應亦動，焉得齊心？外卦興隆彼命富，內官旺相我身榮。世臨月破，自防身體弱羸，應變克傷，他必田園漸退。財鬼俱無，老少焉能盡瘁？世應俱動，彼此豈得同心？外卦興隆世又興，斯人富足。內官旺相世又旺，我得安榮。再觀生克，永決親疏。同血脈者，必生生。有瓜葛看，必壘壘。故親則同氣相求而同聲相應，克者不久，沖者益疏，是道不同而不相為謀。

The primary hexagram and the resulting hexagram both encounter "Six Clashes," indicating that this temporary stay cannot be long. The "Children" (Fortune Virtue) and "Wealth" are prosperous and strong, which is favorable. The "Useful God" generates the "Body Line," showing that the other party indeed exerts effort. However, the "Useful God" controls the "World Line," meaning he is being oppressed. Since both the primary and resulting hexagrams encounter "Six Clashes," how can his footsteps remain in one place long? If the "Children" line is prosperous and the "Wealth" line is also prosperous, then food and clothing will always be sufficient. When the "Useful God" generates the "Body Line," it is like a dry seedling encountering rain; when the "Useful God" controls the "World Line," it is like withered grass encountering frost. The "World Line" is attacked by the "Month Builder," indicating that the self will suffer many misfortunes in the future. The "Response Line" is controlled by the transformed "Changing Line," meaning the other party's family fortune will decline. If neither "Wealth" nor "Official Ghost" are present in the hexagram, how can there be someone to serve until old age? If both the "World Line" and the "Response Line" are activated, how can they be in harmony? The outer trigram is prosperous, indicating that the other person's fate is affluent; the inner trigram's "Official Ghost" is prosperous, meaning I myself will be honored. The "World Line" is afflicted by the "Month Breaker," indicating that the self should beware of physical weakness; the "Response Line" transforms into a line that harms, meaning the other party's fields will gradually decline. If neither "Wealth" nor "Official Ghost" are present, how can both young and old exert effort together? If both the "World Line" and the "Response Line" are activated, how can they be in harmony? The outer trigram is prosperous and the "World Line" is also prosperous, indicating that the person is affluent; the inner trigram's "Official Ghost" is prosperous and the "World Line" is also prosperous, meaning I will enjoy honor and comfort. By examining the mutual generation and control between both sides, we can determine the duration of their relationship. Those of the same lineage will certainly be mutually generating and nurturing; those merely connected by ties will certainly be separated by layers. Therefore, close relatives will naturally seek each other out and respond to each other's calls; those that are mutually controlling cannot last, and those that clash will become even more distant, which is the saying that people with different ways of thinking cannot work together.

（親族以用爻為主，他人以應象為憑。）濟難扶危，卻是留恩於世上；憐貧敬老，豈非積德於陰中。誠恐恩中招怨，還須卦裡求明。奉尊奉長，宜扶我以扶身。撫幼撫卑，忌子孫而伐世。施粥是賑濟留恩，舍資亦憐貧，積德當聞受惠，效勞豈可以怨報德？奉尊長之有德者，父必扶我以生身。養卑幼之無義者，子必忘恩而克世。

This chapter discusses divination for supporting relatives, entertaining guests, and providing lodging. For relatives, the "Useful God" is the main focus, while for outsiders, the "Response Line" serves as the basis. Helping others in times of urgent need and supporting those in danger is a way to leave virtue in the world; showing compassion to the poor and respecting the elderly is not also accumulating merit in the unseen world. However, one must be cautious that giving kindness may lead to resentment, so it is necessary to seek clarity from the divination. To support and honor respected elders, the "Parents" line should support my "Body Line"; to nurture the young and weak, one should avoid the "Children" line opposing the "World Line." Giving food and drink is a way of relief and leaving kindness, while donating money is also showing compassion to the poor; once virtue is accumulated, one should hear gratitude from those who benefit. How can one serve others and yet be repaid with resentment? Supporting virtuous elders will have the "Parents" line assisting my "Body Line"; nurturing those without integrity will have the "Children" line forgetting gratitude and opposing the "World Line."

養族養親，怕見用神來克。膳朋膳友，喜逢應象相生。凶則鬼兄皆動，吉則財子咸強。養吾宗新，忌用之來克。善吾朋友，喜應象之相生。鬼兄動則咸凶，財福興則皆吉。世陷世空，己恐屯難僱彼，應沖應動，他多更變豈酬勞。世應沖非久遠，卦爻合最綿長。世遭死絕或值空亡，日後家業蕭條，恐難僱彼。應若交重或遭沖破，他時彼意變更，必致忘恩，決不酬惠。卦值六沖非久遠，卦爻逢六合最延長。

When supporting relatives, one should fear the "Useful God" coming to harm; when supporting friends, one should be happy to see the "Response Line" supporting oneself. Bad signs are when "Official Ghost" and "Siblings" are activated, while good signs are when "Wealth" and "Children" are strong. Supporting one's own family should avoid the "Useful God" harming; treating friends well should welcome the "Response Line" supporting. When "Official Ghost" and "Siblings" are activated, it indicates misfortune; when "Wealth" and "Children" are strong, it indicates good fortune. If the "World Line" falls into a void or is empty, one may find oneself in difficulty, unable to afford the cost; if the "Response Line" is activated or is being attacked, the other party may change their mind and not be willing to repay the effort. When the "World" and "Response" lines are in conflict, the relationship will not last long; when the hexagram lines are in harmony, the relationship will be long-lasting. If the "World Line" is in a dead or dying state or falls into "Empty Wasteland," the family business may decline, making it hard to support the other party; if the "Response Line" is activated as a main line or is broken, the other party may change their mind, leading to forgetfulness and no repayment of kindness. When the hexagram meets "Six Clashes," the relationship will not last long; when the hexagram lines meet "Six Harmony," the relationship will be the longest.

合處變沖，花非結果；凶中化吉，樹必成林。扶人之難，用逢生助可相扶。救客之危，應破克傷須莫救。遭禍遭殃遭損害，應克世爻。得名得利得禎祥，外生內卦。合處變沖，不結子之花豈能結果？凶中化吉，無心處之柳不意成林。用逢生助，斯人有難可扶。應被克傷，厥後縱危莫救。應克世以招殃，外生內而多吉。

When a harmonious relationship turns into a conflicting one, it is like empty flowers that cannot bear fruit; when ainauspicious sign turns into a吉象, it is like willow branches planted without intention that unexpectedly grow into a forest. To help someone in distress, the 'Useful God' must be supported; to rescue a guest in danger, if the 'Response Line' is broken or attacked, there is no need to save them. Suffering misfortune, being harmed, or facing damage comes from the 'Response Line' overcoming the 'World Line'; gaining reputation, benefits, or good fortune comes from the outer trigram supporting the inner trigram. When harmony turns into conflict, flowers that do not bear fruit how can they produce fruit? When ainauspicious sign turns into a吉象, it is like willow branches planted without intention that unexpectedly grow into a forest. If the 'Useful God' is supported, one can help someone in difficulty; if the 'Response Line' is attacked, even if there is danger later, there is no need to save. When the 'Response Line' overcomes the 'World Line', misfortune is brought; when the outer trigram supports the inner trigram, more good fortune comes.

龍值福興，行止獲財而進喜。雀臨兄發，始終費本以生非。武鬼克身憂失脫，蛇官傷世慮牽連。進喜得財，子值青龍而發動。生非破鈔，兄臨朱雀以交重。鬼臨玄武，失脫難逃。官遇騰蛇，牽連禍至。念憂恤孤，宇內修心之道，施恩佈德，環中積善之家。然雖整吾雖實意以無私，倘若彼心有害，未知後患，故叩先天。施恩佈德，誠積善之人；恤寡憐貧，乃慈心之玉。吾雖實意以無私，或彼虛心而有害。仰先天之不負，庶終吉之有微，倘凡庶之侮人，豈聖賢之欺我。

The Azure Dragon is on the Children, which brings about good fortune and wealth; the Vermilion Bird is on the Siblings, which leads to expenditure and disputes. The Black Tortoise is on the Official Ghost, which harms the World Line, causing worry over loss of property; the Serpent is on the Official Ghost, which injures the World Line, leading to fear of being involved in trouble. Gaining wealth and joy comes from the Children being activated by the Azure Dragon; causing disputes and spending comes from the Siblings being activated by the Vermilion Bird, which is the main爻. The Official Ghost on the Black Tortoise indicates theft is unavoidable; the Official Ghost meeting the Serpent means trouble is certain. Worrying and being concerned, and showing compassion to the lonely and poor, is the proper way for people to cultivate their hearts. Giving kindness and virtue is the way of those who accumulate goodness. Although I have sincere intentions and no private motives, if the other party has ill intentions, future troubles are hard to predict, so I must consult the Earlier Heaven hexagram. Giving kindness and virtue is indeed the way of those who accumulate goodness; showing compassion to the lonely and poor, and pitying the poor, is the true quality of a compassionate heart. Although I have sincere and selfless intentions, perhaps the other party is insincere and hides harm. Relying on the Earlier Heaven hexagram, which does not deceive, can reveal a slight sign of a favorable outcome; if ordinary people deceive, how could the way of the sages deceive me?

（以父爻為主，世應為憑。）僱船裝載渡長江，問卜須將父母詳，大要合生兼旺相，怕逢空絕及沖傷。凡僱船裝載，須將父母為用爻，如逢旺相又遇日辰動又生合者，一路平安百事和偕。若逢空亡墓絕刑沖剋害月破者，非惟險阻，反有禍患，若凶煞休囚，恐無大利亦無大害。

This chapter discusses divination for boat travel across water, with the "Parents" line as the main focus, and the "World" and "Response" lines as the basis. When hiring a boat to transport goods across the Yangtze River, one must carefully examine the "Parents" line: it is most important that it is supported, harmonized, and prosperous. One should avoid situations where it is empty, in a state of decline, or subjected to clashes and injuries. In all cases of hiring a boat for loading, the "Parents" line should be regarded as the "Useful God": if it is prosperous and receives support and harmony from the "Day Branch" and the moving line, then the journey will be safe and all affairs will proceed smoothly. However, if it encounters "Empty" or "Mourning" conditions, or if it is in a state of decline, or if it is involved in punishments, clashes, control, or "Month Breaker," then not only will the journey be dangerous, but there may also be misfortunes. If these harmful influences are weak and powerless, then although there may be no great benefit, there will also be no great harm.

子孫動合方方美，官鬼休囚處處強。子孫乃生財之神，若臨世用發動及生合者，著處大吉，雖不動臨世亦為佳兆。官鬼乃兇惡之流，遇之不利。若得休囚墓絕或受制伏，則不能克沖，不論遠近，隨後方吉。若帶吉神克尤可，若帶煞發動來克，大凶。

The "Children" moving and combining with the "World Line" brings beauty everywhere; the "Official Ghost" being weak and confined, leads to health and safety everywhere. "Children" are the gods that generate wealth: if they are on the "World Line" or the "Useful God" and move, and also come to generate or combine with others, then wherever they go, it is very auspicious; even if they do not move, as long as they are on the "World Line," it is a good omen. "Official Ghost" is a malevolent force, encountering it brings misfortune; if it is weak, buried, or in a dead end, or is restrained, it cannot come to harm or clash, so regardless of the distance of the journey, it will be auspicious afterwards. If "Official Ghost" comes with a good god to harm, it is still acceptable; but if it comes with evil spirits to harm, it will be very凶.

世乃己身嫌墓絕，應為船主莫空亡。應克世爻遭損害，應生世者遇賢良。世為僱船之主，應為駕舟之人，俱不宜旬空月破墓絕，最要生合為美。若應爻克世沖世者，必兇頑之漢，件件欺侵。若加朱雀，口多罵詈。加白虎，好勇毆拒。加玄武，明倫暗竅。加兄弟，狡猾誆詐。休囚稍稍，旺動愈凶。若值旬空月破，必然痿弱，或非慣熟，或是災生不測。若應生世合世者，必善良之人，事事可托，和顏承順。若帶吉神扶拱，乃故家子弟出身，一力能扶助，萬里可同行。

The "World Line" represents oneself, and it is undesirable for it to be in a墓 (buried) or 绝 (declining) state. The "Response Line" represents the boat owner, and it should not be in 空亡 (void). If the "Response Line" overcomes the "World Line," there will be harm; if the "Response Line" generates the "World Line," one will meet a virtuous person. The "World Line" is the main customer hiring the boat, while the "Response Line" is the boatman. Both lines should not be in 旬空 (decade void), Month Breaker (month breaker), 墓 (buried), or 绝 (declining). It is most favorable for them to generate and harmonize with each other. If the "Response Line" overcomes and conflicts with the "World Line," the boatman is certainly a wicked person who will oppress and take advantage. If accompanied by Vermilion Bird (Vermilion Bird), he will speak harsh words; if accompanied by White Tiger (White Tiger), he will fight and quarrel; if accompanied by Black Tortoise (Black Tortoise), he will appear to be reasonable but act secretly; if accompanied by Siblings (Siblings), he will be cunning and deceive. If these are in weak and confined (weak and confined) state, the harm will be less severe, but if they are strong and active, the situation will be more dangerous. If the "Response Line" is in 旬空 or Month Breaker, the boatman is certainly weak or unskilled, or there may be unexpected disasters. If the "Response Line" generates the "World Line" and harmonizes with it, it is definitely a kind person who can be entrusted with matters, and will respond politely. If further supported by auspicious deities, he is from a respectable family, capable of helping greatly, and can travel thousands of miles together.

陰卦包陽難渡海，陽包陰卦好飄洋。卦屬陽，乃輕清上浮。卦屬陰，乃重濁下墜，行船重載遠涉江海，只宜輕浮，不可重濁。故陽包陰則吉，陰包陽不利。內外不宜占艮卦，逢之便作覆舟詳。艮卦者，艮覆碗也，但凡舟行必涉長江，大舟豈占翻覆之兆哉？凡遇純艮卦、或居內或居外者，俱作凶斷。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Glossary: Inner Trigram = Nei Gua Outer Trigram = Wai Gua When a Yin line is outside enclosing a Yang line, it is difficult to cross the sea; but when a Yang line is outside enclosing a Yin line, it is favorable for a long journey. Lines of a hexagram that are Yang in nature are light and clear, tending to rise; lines that are Yin in nature are heavy and turbid, tending to sink. When sailing a heavy ship across a vast sea, it is only suitable for something light and buoyant, not for something heavy and dense. Therefore, when Yang encloses Yin, it is auspicious, but when Yin encloses Yang, it is unfavorable. Both the Inner and Outer Trigrams should not be the Geng hexagram, and if they appear, they should be interpreted as a ship capsizing. The Geng hexagram is like an overturned bowl; any ship that must cross the Yangtze River, how can it be predicted to capsize? Whenever the pure Geng hexagram appears, or when Geng is in the Inner or Outer Trigram, it should be considered an ominous omen.

父母沖刑兼月破，決然滲漏進滄浪。父母者乃船之用爻，若遇日沖月破刑害者，必定損傷不宏大，看在那爻，便知端的。若在初爻，船稍有損。若在間爻，中艙滲漏。若在上爻，船頭空隙。若值乾宮，上蓋不密。若居坤位，下底疏虞。

The "Parents" line is being冲 (conflicted), 刑 (punished), and also meets the "Month Breaker" (月破). The boat will definitely leak and let in river water. "Parents" is the "Useful God" (用神) representing the boat. If it encounters the "Day Branch" (日辰) conflict, the "Month Builder" (月建) breaking, and punishment and harm (刑害), the boat will definitely be damaged, but the damage is not severe. By looking at which line it falls on, we can determine the exact location of the damage: if it is on the first line (初爻), there will be slight damage to the boat's tail; if it is on the middle lines, there will be leakage in the middle compartment; if it is on the top line (上爻), there will be a crack in the bow. If it falls in the Qian trigram (乾宫), the top canopy is not tight; if it falls in the Kun trigram (坤位), there is a leak in the bottom compartment.

水官克世防波險，火鬼傷身慮火殃，土鬼交重憂湊淺，金鬼還愁石蹦傷，木鬼舟中神祟擾，騰蛇官動主驚惶，玄武賊倫朱雀訟，勾陳阻節路中央，白虎災生謀害起，不臨鬼發定無妨。鬼值五行，不宜克世克身兼克用，官臨六獸切忌傷船傷世及傷身。水鬼動，風波大險。火官發，熒惑飛殃。土臨鬼發，沙浮水耗。金並鬼動，石蹦體傷。木官交和，鬼祟來纏。騰蛇不過驚惶憂慮，勾陳無非遲滯詹延，決無大害。玄武防內外之盜賊，白虎慮大小之災屯，朱雀口舌閒非，盛則以綿綿，大凡不旺不動，稍輕。倘值墓絕，無妨。六爻內外無鬼，乃為大吉利。

When the "Official Ghost" of the Water element is active, it may cause great danger from waves and storms; when the "Official Ghost" of the Fire element is active, it may lead to fire-related disasters; when the "Official Ghost" of the Earth element is active, it may cause the ship to run aground; when the "Official Ghost" of the Metal element is active, it may result in collision with rocks and damage to the ship; when the "Official Ghost" of the Wood element is active, there may be ghostly disturbances on board. If the "Tengshe" is active with the "Official Ghost," it indicates fear and anxiety; if the "Xuanwu" is active, it suggests theft; if the "Zhuque" is active, it indicates disputes; if the "Gou Chen" is active, it suggests delays; and if the "Baihu" is active, it indicates disasters arising from schemes. As long as these divine creatures are not associated with the active "Official Ghost," there will be no harm. The "Official Ghost" paired with the Five Phases should not be able to overcome the "World Line," the "Body Line," or the "Useful God." The "Official Ghost" paired with the Six Spirits should not cause damage to the ship, the "World Line," or the "Body Line." When the "Official Ghost" of the Water element is active, there will be great danger from waves and storms; when the "Official Ghost" of the Fire element is active, there will be fire-related disasters; when the "Official Ghost" of the Earth element is active, there will be sandbanks rising and shallow waters causing the ship to be stuck; when the "Official Ghost" of the Metal element is active, the ship may hit rocks and suffer damage; when the "Official Ghost" of the Wood element is active, ghostly disturbances may appear. The "Tengshe" only causes fear and worry, and the "Gou Chen" only causes delays, and neither will cause major harm. The "Xuanwu" should be watched for internal and external theft, the "Baihu" should be considered for major or minor disasters, and the "Zhuque" indicates disputes and unnecessary words. If these ominous signs are strong, they will continue indefinitely. Generally, if these are neither strong nor active, the harm will be minor; if they fall in the墓绝 (mùjué) position, there will be no harm. If there are no "Official Ghosts" in the internal and external lines of the six lines, it is a great fortune.

（以世爻為主，兄弟日辰為憑。）兄弟日辰同克世，飛沙折木關風張，二神若也來生者，天賜涼風適遠方。兄弟動並日辰同來克世沖世者，必主關風驟發。若在巽宮或加木爻旺動，乃飛沙走石，折木覆舟之險。若兄弟動興日辰來生世合世者，獲片帆時送騰王閣之益。

This chapter discusses the fortune of sailing with regard to wind direction, taking the "World Line" as the main factor, and using the "Siblings" line and the "Day Branch" as references. If the "Siblings" and the "Day Branch" both attack the "World Line," there will be a sudden strong wind causing flying sand and breaking trees. If instead, the "Siblings" and the "Day Branch" both support the "World Line," it indicates a favorable cool wind from heaven, which will carry you smoothly to a distant place. When the "Siblings" line is activated and together with the "Day Branch" attacks and conflicts with the "World Line," it indicates a sudden fierce wind. If the "Siblings" line is in the "Wind" palace or if a wood line is strong and activated, it signifies a dangerous situation with flying sand and stones, breaking trees, and even capsizing the boat. If the "Siblings" line is activated and the "Day Branch" supports and harmonizes with the "World Line," it is like Wang Bo receiving a divine wind when he went to the Pengting Pavilion, allowing his boat to sail smoothly and reach its destination quickly.

兄生日克風橫順，兄剋日生橫逆詳。兄弟生合世爻日辰克世者，乃橫順之風，勉強可行。若兄弟沖世克世，雖有日辰生者，亦是橫逆之風，不可輕易舉行者也。兄空木絕風當息，水靜官衰浪不狂。兄弟若值旬空月破、水木二爻俱靜，鬼亦休囚，又無風波白浪二煞，決主風恬浪靜，坦前行。如二煞旺動，亦有小咎。風波煞例云：正月從子上順行，白浪煞例云：正月從寅上順行十二位是也。

"Brothers" generating "World Line" while "Day Branch" conquers "World Line" indicates a favorable wind flowing in the right direction; if "Brothers" conquer "World Line" while "Day Branch" generates "World Line," it is considered a reverse wind. When "Brothers" generate and harmonize with "World Line" but "Day Branch" conquers "World Line," it is a lateral favorable wind, and sailing is still possible. However, if "Brothers" conflict with and conquer "World Line," even with "Day Branch" generating "World Line," it is a lateral adverse wind, and sailing should not be taken lightly. If "Brothers" fall into "Ten Empty" or "Month Breaker," and the wood element is in its critical phase, the wind will cease. If the water element is quiet and "Official Ghost" is weak, the waves will not be fierce. If "Brothers" are in "Ten Empty" or "Month Breaker," and both water and wood elements are quiet, and "Official Ghost" is weak, with neither "Wave Turmoil" nor "White Wave" malevolent forces present, it can be determined that the sea is calm and sailing can proceed safely. If these two malevolent forces are strong and active, there will be minor misfortunes. The rule for "Wave Turmoil" starts from the Zi position in the first month and proceeds in order each month. The rule for "White Wave" starts from the Yin position in the first month and proceeds in order through twelve positions.

（占馬以上爻為主，問車以父象為憑。）乘車駕馬遊郊墅，福德爻興穩穩移，官鬼爻重防坎坷，世空來往切非宜。陸行遠道，心仗驚興騾馬，皆得子孫旺發及生扶，則車馬安逸來往無虞。若鬼動克沖或世值空者，必主災非道險。

This chapter discusses divination regarding traveling by carriage or horse. When asking about a horse, the sixth line (upper line) is the main focus. For carriages, the image of "Parents" is used as the basis. If traveling by carriage or horse to a villa in the suburbs, the "Children" (Fortune Virtue) line is prosperous and strong, indicating a smooth journey. However, if the "Official Ghost" line is activated as the main line, there may be obstacles on the way. If the "World Line" is empty, traveling is not advisable. For long-distance land travel, carriages and horses are essential. As long as the "Children" line is prosperous, active, and supported, the carriage and horse will be stable and comfortable, with no worries. If the "Official Ghost" line is activated to attack or conflict, or if the "World Line" falls into "Empty Wasteland," it indicates disaster or dangerous travel conditions.

午宮值鬼休乘馬，木象臨官弗受車。午為馬匹之本。禽木屬車輪之用爻，若臨官鬼，各為大忌。應克世爻兄弟動，馬伕車漢恐相欺。世乃占主，應是從夫，若克世爻，又加兄弟凶煞動來沖剋，衰則欺凌，盛則殘害。

If the Wǔ line is accompanied by 「Official Ghost」, one should not ride a horse; if the Wood line is accompanied by 「Official Ghost」, one should not take a carriage. Wǔ is originally associated with horses in the twelve branches, and Wood is the 「Useful God」 for wheels. If either of these is accompanied by 「Official Ghost」, they are both major inauspicious signs. When 「Response Line」 overcomes 「World Line」 and 「Siblings」 are activated, the horseman and carriage driver may be bullied. The 「World Line」 represents the person being divined, and the 「Response Line」 represents the attendant driver. If the 「Response Line」 overcomes the 「World Line」, and 「Siblings」 along with malevolent forces are activated to clash and control, when the power is weak, it is merely bullying, but when the power is strong, it may lead to harm.

六空騾馬終無力，父旺車輿必整齊。騾馬之位，乃在六爻，車輿之相繫是父母，若逢生旺，則駿馬高車，倘臨休囚，必定羸騾敝輦耳。折煞如興憂跌蹼，勾陳若動路行遲。攀鞍乘轍，謹訪跌蹼，爻有折煞，決罹此危。衰旺則稍稍而已，旺動則大患傷殘。爻有勾陳獨發，路途多阻，滯留遇吉則因喜而阻。逢凶則禍患而稽。折煞例云：正月在酉、二月在未、三月在卯、四月在子，五月又從酉上起，照例而行。

The sixth line falls into an empty position, indicating that the horse and mule will ultimately lack strength; however, the "Parents" line is prosperous and strong, meaning the carriage will certainly be intact. The position of the horse and mule is associated with the sixth line, while the image of the carriage is connected to the "Parents" line: if it is born and strong, it will be a swift horse and a fine carriage; but if it is weak and confined, it will be a thin mule and a broken carriage. If "Breakage" arises, there will be worry of falling and getting injured; if "Gou Chen" is activated, the journey will be slow. When mounting the horse or getting into the carriage, one must be cautious of falling; if the line contains "Breakage," one will certainly suffer this danger: during weakness, only minor injuries may occur, but when strong and active, serious injuries or disabilities may result. If "Gou Chen" alone is activated, the journey will face many obstacles and delays; if encountering a favorable deity, the delay is due to joyous matters, but if encountering an ominous deity, the delay is due to misfortune. The rule for "Breakage" is as follows: in the first month, it is in You; in the second month, in Wei; in the third month, in Mao; in the fourth month, in Zi; in the fifth month, it starts again from You, and follows this pattern in turn.

（占自己以世爻為主，占他人以用象為憑。）出境須憂官鬼興，官爻靜伏決清寧，龍搖萬里咸和合，子動千鄉永太平。凡人遠行，切忌官鬼發動，若得靜伏或值休絕，亦作清寧之斷，或青龍發動、或子孫發動、或持世，皆主太平之象，順意往返無虞。

This chapter discusses divination for traveling by water, land, or road. When divining for oneself, the main focus is on the "World Line." When divining for others, the "Useful God" is the key. The most concerning factor for long-distance travel is the activation of the "Official Ghost," which signifies trouble. If the "Official Ghost" is quiet or hidden, it indicates peace and safety. If the "Azure Dragon" moves, the journey will be smooth and harmonious everywhere. If the "Children" are activated, peace and safety will be maintained over thousands of miles. People traveling far should avoid the activation of the "Official Ghost." If it is quiet, hidden, or located in a weak or dead position, it is still considered peaceful and safe. If the "Azure Dragon" is activated, or the "Children" are activated, or the "Children" are adjacent to the "World Line," it indicates a peaceful journey with smooth travel and no worries.

世值鬼爻兼世墓，皆為阻節去難成，歸魂亦不離鄉井，世落空亡豈得亨。世值官鬼、世入墓鄉、世在歸魂、世落空亡，俱為凶象，終難舉步，縱在勉去，必見災殃。克世之方身莫往，生身之所卻宜行。假如世爻屬土，不可東行，乃能克土之故。若世爻屬水，惟利西方，乃金能生水之益。凡卜自身，以世為主，若占別人，以用而推，不可概論。

The World Line is afflicted by the Official Ghost, or the World Line is in a墓 (burial), both are signs of obstacles in travel and inability to proceed. If the hexagram is a returning soul hex, the person will not leave their hometown. If the World Line falls into an empty position, how can things be smooth? When the World Line is afflicted by the Official Ghost, the World Line is in its native land and buried, or the World Line is in a returning soul hex, or the World Line falls into an empty position, these are all ominous signs, making it difficult to take any steps. Even if one tries to go, disaster is certain. One should not go to the direction that克 (overcomes) the World Line, but should go to the direction that生 (nourishes) the body line. For example, if the World Line is of earth, one should not go east, because the east is wood which overcomes earth. If the World Line is of water, it is most favorable to go west, because the west is metal which nourishes water. When divining about oneself, the World Line is the main focus; when divining about others, one should use their respective Useful Gods, and not treat them all the same.

用臨月破災難解，兄鬼加蛇被險驚。若用爻被克被沖、或值旬空月破，去後災危迭至，雖遇吉神，終難解釋。兄弟官鬼若加騰蛇發動，必有虛驚，輕重之辨，休旺而推。又忌明夷節艮坎，四般卦象最無情。出行遠回，不免登山涉水，凡看卦休爻象不可忽類而推。且如明夷者，傷也。節者，止也。艮者，止也又為覆舟。坎者，險陷也，皆係無情，豈為佳兆？官居玄武財當失，朱雀臨時口舌生。官鬼動，不拘生克，皆不吉，臨玄武，途遇強梁。衰則竊，而旺則劫。若臨朱雀，道逢奸狡，衰則唔，而旺則訟。臨白虎有鬥毆之愆。臨咸池有覓水之懼，總非美例，學者詳之。

The Useful God being affected by the Month Breaker indicates that calamities are hard to resolve. If Siblings and Official Ghost are combined with the Serpent, one will face sudden dangers and shocks. If the Useful God is being restrained or opposed, or if it falls under the旬空 or Month Breaker, misfortunes will follow continuously after leaving home, even if good deities are encountered, one will still find it difficult to escape. If Siblings and Official Ghost are combined with the Serpent and become active, there will certainly be false alarms. As for the severity, it depends on whether the Useful God is prosperous and strong or weak and confined. In addition, the four hexagrams 明夷, 节, 艮, and 坎 are to be avoided, as they are particularly inhuman. When traveling far and returning, one must inevitably climb mountains and cross rivers, so when interpreting the hexagrams, one must not hastily classify the lines. For example, 明夷 means injury, 节 means stopping, 艮 also means stopping and resembles a boat overturned, and 坎 means danger and entrapment—these all belong to inhuman images, how can they be considered auspicious signs? If Official Ghost falls on the Black Tortoise, there will be loss of money; if it falls on the Vermilion Bird, there will be disputes and conflicts. When Official Ghost becomes active, whether it is generating or restraining, it is inauspicious: if it falls on the Black Tortoise, one will meet wicked people on the way; if Official Ghost is weak, it means theft, and if it is strong, it means robbery; if it falls on the Vermilion Bird, one will meet cunning people on the way; if Official Ghost is weak, it means verbal disputes, and if it is strong, it means legal troubles; if it falls on the White Tiger, there will be fights and mistakes; if it falls on the Salty Pool, there will be fear of crossing water to find a ferry. These are all bad examples, and those studying the I Ching should carefully observe them.

（以應爻為主，用象為憑。）同行共處應為尊，切莫沖傷世與身，若見落空並月破，絲毫無力負吾恩，如來生合身和世，永賴維持若至親。同行共處，應為用爻，興世相生相合，必然言聽計從，迤路艋桓親切。若值旬空月破，決主負義忘恩。倘如玄武劫殺之類，或來克世或動沖世，總不為良，衰則嫉妒，旺則相狀。

In this chapter, when divining about traveling or living with others, the "Response Line" is the main focus, and the "Useful God" serves as the basis. When living or traveling together, the "Response Line" should be respected; one must not let it harm the "World Line" and the "Body Line." If the "Response Line" falls into "Empty" or meets "Month Breaker," the person will have no strength and will even betray my kindness. If it supports the "Body Line" or harmonizes with the "World Line," one can rely on it long-term, as close as family. When traveling or living together, take the "Response Line" as the "Useful God." If it generates or harmonizes with the "World Line," the other person will certainly obey and accompany you closely. If the "Response Line" is in "Ten Empty" or meets "Month Breaker," it will certainly betray trust and forget gratitude. If it carries "Black Tortoise" or "Robbery Sha," or if it harms the "World Line" or attacks it, it is definitely not a good companion: when weak, it will only be jealous; when strong, it will compete and report falsely.

三合一途皆遂意，六沖半路便灰心，起居虧損搖兄鬼，水陸清安動子孫。爻逢三合或六合，萬里同行情最切。卦位六沖或六害，半路拋離心反背。若兄弟官鬼交重行住坐臥條爾生非。子孫吉神若動，陸路水程自然獲福。但卜他人依此斷，凡占親戚用爻尋。若卜閒人，只依此斷。如占親戚，卻看用爻生克而推。

When a hexagram encounters "Triple Harmony," everything goes smoothly and things are as desired; when it meets "Six Clashes," one becomes disheartened halfway. Loss in daily life is due to the movement of "Siblings" and "Official Ghost"; safety on land and water is due to the movement of "Children." If a line meets "Triple Harmony" or "Six Harmony," the deep bond of friendship over a long distance is formed; if the hexagram position meets "Six Clashes" or "Six Harm," companions are left behind on the way and people part ways. If "Siblings" and "Official Ghost" move as important lines, then suddenly disputes arise in every action, whether moving, staying, sitting, or resting. If the auspicious god "Children" moves, then travel by land or water will naturally bring blessings. If the divination is about an unrelated person, use this method to interpret; if it is about relatives, look for each person's "Useful God." If the divination is about an unrelated person, use this method; if it is about relatives, then consider the generation and overcoming relationships of the "Useful God."

（以福神為主，世象為憑。）人往途中問過關，應來克世卻煩難，官空子旺無盤詰，虎動兄興有阻攔。凡占關隘，以官為把隘之役，兄為阻隔之神，不可動，不可旺，又不宜應來克世，若官動生非，兄興費財，虎動被責，克世皆然無中生有，萬般阻滯，大不吉利。如得子旺官空兄墓絕，查無盤詰巡攔之輩，如入無人之境。

This chapter discusses divination regarding passing through checkpoints and crossing river mouths, with "children" (the god of fortune) as the main focus and "world line" as the basis. When a person is on the way and asks if they can pass through, if the "response line" overcomes the "world line," there will be trouble. If "official ghost" is empty and "children" are prosperous and strong, there will be no inspection. If "white tiger" is activated and "siblings" are active, there will be obstruction. In all cases of crossing checkpoints, "official ghost" represents the guards, and "siblings" represent the obstructing spirits. These two lines must not be active or strong, and it is also not good if the "response line" overcomes the "world line." If "official ghost" is activated, there will be disputes; if "siblings" are active, there will be expenses; if "white tiger" is activated, there will be punishment. When these lines overcome the "world line," they will create problems out of nowhere, causing many obstacles, which is very inauspicious. If "children" are prosperous and strong, "official ghost" is empty, and "siblings" are in the grave or in the dead end, then there will be no one to inspect or block the way, and passing through will be as if entering an empty place.

一鬼交重難過關，六爻安靜好通番。官鬼獨發，雖疏林野渡，決難過越。若得六爻安靜，縱漢嶺秦關，任憑來往。旁行小路偷關稅，須要青龍德兼全，朱雀喧爭人毀謗，勾陳阻隔物傷殘。旁途小路私行偷稅者，須要龍德兼全，或動或持世方獲吉利，若值朱雀，口舌嘵嘵。若臨勾陳，阻節淹淹，謾尋沖散之期，免決潛行之路。世旺逢生逢善侶，身衰遇克遇強蠻。世位有相，朋侶忠良。若加動爻或日辰來扶，定仗貴人相契。世爻衰弱，旅伴甲微。又遇凶神來克，決有姦凶來害。要知吉凶，衰旺可推。

If there is a "Official Ghost" line that becomes the main moving line, the passage will be difficult to pass through; only when all six lines are still, can it be easy to pass. When "Official Ghost" alone moves, even a wild river crossing with sparse trees is difficult to cross; but if all six lines are still, even the mountain passes of Han middle region or the strong fortresses of Qin land can be freely passed through. If one wants to take a side path to avoid customs duties, it is necessary to have both "Azure Dragon" and "Heavenly Virtue" either moving or approaching the "World Line," then it will be auspicious; if it meets "Vermilion Bird," there will be disputes and arguments; if it meets "Gou Chen," there will be obstacles and delays. At this time, it is better to choose a day that can break the obstacles, rather than冒险 take the secret path. When the "World Line" is prosperous and strong and receives support, one meets good companions; when the "Body Line" is weak and is attacked, one meets tyrannical people. When the "World Line" is timely and powerful, the traveling companions are honest and kind; if further supported by moving lines or the day branch, one can surely rely on a noble patron. When the "World Line" is weak, the companions are of low status; if further attacked by malevolent spirits, there will certainly be wicked people causing harm. To know fortune and misfortune, one can judge from the prosperity and decline.

（以用爻為主，月卦為憑。）凡占出路之人，非比還鄉之客，問歸期，而歸魂可到。占往外，而游魂可來。應陷用爻空，還居有內。身興主象動，必往途中。凡占行人，各有不同。且如人在外鄉，又占後人來否，若得游魂，已登途路。若遇歸魂，尚在家庭。應陷用空。留戀家閨難登軔，身興主動，揚鞭策馬已登程。

This chapter discusses divination about expecting a traveler's arrival during a journey, with the "Useful God" as the main focus and the "Monthly Hexagram" (Hexagram Body) as the basis. When divining about someone who is away from home, it differs from divining about a returning guest: if the question is about the return date and the "Return Soul" hexagram is obtained, the person will return; if divining whether someone else is going out to come, the "Wandering Soul" hexagram must be obtained for them to arrive. If the "Response Line" is in decline and the "Useful God" is in vacancy, the person is still at home; if the "Hexagram Body" is flourishing and the "Useful God" is activated, the person must already be on the way. When divining about a traveler, the situation varies. For example, if someone is already in a foreign place and is asking whether someone behind them will come: if the "Wandering Soul" hexagram is obtained, that person has already started the journey; if the "Return Soul" hexagram is encountered, that person is still at home. If the "Response Line" is in decline and the "Useful God" is in vacancy, it indicates a reluctance to leave home and difficulty in starting the journey; if the "Hexagram Body" is flourishing and the "Useful God" is activated, it means the person has already set off on horseback and begun the journey.

六沖尚未相逢，六合即當相遇，一卦皆安人未至，六爻亂動客將臨。卦值六沖或六爻安靜，望斷徵鴻無信息，爻逢六合或六爻亂動，立見他鄉遇故知。世去傷他，徒然等候。用來克世，不負邀迎。世克用爻，習定不來，徒然等候無功。若用來克世，不待邀迎，即來會合。此理重要。

When a hexagram encounters "Six Clashes," there is no meeting; when it meets "Six Harmony," the meeting happens immediately. If all six lines of the hexagram are still, the person has not arrived yet; if the six lines are active, the guest will arrive soon. If the hexagram is "Six Clashes" or all six lines are still, there will be no news even if you look for it; if a line meets "Six Harmony" or the six lines are active, you will meet an old friend in another place immediately. If the "World Line" harms the other side, it is in vain; only when the "Useful God" overcomes the "World Line" will the invitation not be in vain. If the "World Line" overcomes the "Useful God," the person will certainly not come, and waiting in vain is useless; if the "Useful God" overcomes the "World Line," there is no need to invite, for he will come himself. This principle is very important.

忌眾交重難會面，元神發動易同言。忌神發動，被人牽羈難行。元神發動，良朋攜挈同來。應及卦身合時可望。日同月將生用方來。卦身或用爻與日時相合，日辰或月將來生用爻者，遙觀車馬填門，停看艤航抵巖岸。用化官爻他被訟，主臨月破彼遭災。用爻若變官鬼，公庭訟累。主家忽臨月破，逆旅災纏。欲決來人遲速，惟憑爻象興衰。

When there are many 'Hostile Gods' and they become active lines, it is difficult to meet the person; but when the 'Origin God' becomes active, it is easy for them to come and talk. If the 'Hostile God' becomes active, it indicates that the person is hindered by others and cannot move easily; if the 'Origin God' becomes active, it suggests that a good friend will accompany them. If the 'Response Line' and the 'Hexagram Body' harmonize with the day and hour branches, one can expect the person to arrive. If the 'Day Branch' or 'Month Builder' nourish the 'Useful God', then the person will come. If the 'Hexagram Body' or 'Useful God' harmonize with the day and hour, and the 'Day Branch' or 'Month Builder' also nourish the 'Useful God', then one can see far off that carriages and horses will fill the gate, and boats will be moored right in front. If the 'Useful God' transforms into the 'Official Ghost', it means the person is involved in legal trouble; if the 'Useful God' is in the 'Month Breaker', it means the person has suffered a disaster. If the 'Useful God' turns into the 'Official Ghost', it indicates being involved in court cases and suffering; if the 'Useful God' as the main element suddenly meets the 'Month Breaker', it means the person is caught in misfortune while traveling. To determine the speed of the person's arrival, one only needs to look at the strength and decline of the line's condition.