The second chapter of Tianxuan Fu, "The Chapter on Body and Destiny"

凡占身命，先察用爻。造化生物之初，先有人身，而後有萬物。故首章先言身命。未可便將卦名妄斷。剖決高低，必須參究用爻動靜興衰，刑沖剋害，及空亡等象，取其端的，方可決吉凶、禍福、貴賤、賢愚。伯子公侯，從茲定矣。

When divining a person's destiny, one must first examine the "Useful God." The original commentary says: In the beginning of creation, human beings were formed first, then all other things. Therefore, the first chapter of this section begins with the discussion of personal destiny. One should not hastily make judgments based solely on the name of the hexagram. To determine the quality of a person's destiny, one must investigate the movement, rise and fall, punishment and clash, clash and control, as well as "empty void" among other hexagram images, to obtain a clear indication, and then decide on the fortune, misfortune, nobility, commonness, wisdom, and foolishness of the person. Whether he will become a marquis, a lord, a duke, or a prince, is determined from here.

刑剋害沖，斷一生之得失；刑者：三刑。子刑卯，卯刑子；寅刑巳，巳刑申，申刑寅；丑刑戌，戌刑未，未刑丑；辰午酉亥自刑。以上所言刑者，為陰陽反德。凡占有日辰刑，動爻刑。若刑父母，則雙親損。刑財爻，則妻妾傷。骨肉逢刑，無不傷殘。卻看在何限中，便知何年刑剋，其餘仿此推詳。

Using the principles of punishment, overcoming, harm, and opposition, one can determine gains and losses throughout life. The original commentary explains 'punishment' as referring to the 'Three Punishments'—the punishment of Zi on Mao, and Mao on Zi; the punishment of Yin on Si, and Si on Shen, and Shen on Yin; the punishment of Chou on Xu, and Xu on Wei, and Wei on Chou; and the mutual punishment among the branches of Chen, Wu, You, and Hai. The punishments mentioned above are those where yin and yang contradict each other's virtues. If the day branch is involved in punishment, or if a moving line is involved in punishment: if the punishment falls on the 'parents' line, the parents will suffer; if it falls on the 'wealth' line, the wife or concubine will be harmed; any line representing close relatives that is punished will inevitably suffer some kind of injury. Then observe which period it falls into, and one can determine the year when the punishment or overcoming occurs. The rest can be analyzed in the same way.

克者：陰陽不相和，故相剋也。凡遇財福吉神克我，仍吉；鬼殺凶神克我，大凶。害者：穿心六害也。乃恩未結，怨已生也。子沖午、午合未，是謂子未六害；寅沖申、申合巳，是謂寅巳六害；卯沖酉，酉合辰，是謂卯辰六害。餘皆仿此。六害見之，骨肉情疏，六親分薄，夫妻不協，子息難招。沖者：子午、卯酉、辰戌、丑未、寅申、巳亥，對沖是也。有年月沖、日辰沖、世應沖。凡財福逢沖則凶，鬼殺逢沖則吉。爻雖安靜，見沖則為暗動，動爻遇沖則散，空亡遇沖則不空。沖則動，動則戰，戰則爭矣。

The original commentary explains "clash" as the mutual incompatibility between yin and yang. Whenever "wife and wealth" or "children" these auspicious spirits clash with me, it is still considered favorable; however, if "official ghost" or evil spirits clash with me, it is a great misfortune. The original commentary also explains "harm" as "heart-piercing six harms," meaning that affection has not yet formed, but hatred has already arisen. For example, the relationship between zi and wu is a clash, and since wu also harmonizes with wei, this is called zi-wei six harms; the relationship between yin and shen is a clash, and since shen also harmonizes with si, this is called yin-si six harms; the relationship between mao and you is a clash, and since you also harmonizes with chen, this is called mao-chen six harms; the rest follow the same pattern. If the hexagram contains "six harms," it indicates distant family relationships, shallow connections with the six relations, marital discord, and difficulty in having children. The original commentary further explains "clash" as the mutual opposition between pairs such as zi and wu, mao and you, chen and xu, chou and wei, yin and shen, and si and hai. These pairs are in opposition and thus called "clash." A clash can occur from the year or month, from the day branch, or between the "world line" and "response line." Whenever auspicious lines such as "wife and wealth" or "children" encounter a clash, it becomes inauspicious; however, when evil lines such as "official ghost" encounter a clash, it becomes favorable. Even a still line, when clashed, becomes "covert movement"; a moving line, when clashed, loses its strength; and a line that has fallen into "empty" when clashed no longer counts as empty. A clash leads to movement, movement leads to conflict, and conflict leads to struggle.

興衰動靜，決三限之榮枯。有大象旺衰，有爻象旺衰。凡卜身命，得大象旺，亦是好處，稱是壯實根基；更得爻象吉利，乃十全之造化。大抵卦旺不如爻旺。人之根源繫於卦，不繫於爻；命之吉凶在乎爻，不在乎象。更看動靜吉凶，三限榮枯，實決於此。

Using the rise and fall, movement and stillness of lines to determine the prosperity and decline of the three periods. The original commentary says: there is the prosperity and decline of the whole hexagram's grand image, and also the prosperity and decline of individual lines. When divining one's life and destiny, if the grand image is prosperous and strong, it is also a benefit, which can be called a solid foundation; if further the line's image is favorable, then it is a complete fortune. Generally, the prosperity of the hexagram is not as important as the prosperity of the line: a person's origin lies in the hexagram, not in the line; but a person's fortune and misfortune lie in the line, not in the overall image of the hexagram. Then observe the movement and fortune of each line, the prosperity and decline of the three periods really depend on this.

遇財福，則富貴榮華；妻財子孫者，雖為吉神。若遇旺相有氣，或帶貴人並進神，臨於卦中得地之處，卻來生合世爻，貴則加官進祿，富則發福生財。更得日辰、月建青龍同位，乃大發大旺。縱臨螣蛇白虎，亦不為凶。小有盤折，不能傷害大體。但怕沖破並受克，方為無用。凡占須看立於何限中。便知何時發達。若臨正卦外三爻，支卦內三爻，稱為得地。臨於正卦內三爻，名為落陷。若在支卦外三爻，稱為晚景之福。

When the hexagram contains 'Wife Wealth' and 'Children', it indicates wealth, honor, and prosperity. The original commentary says: although 'Wife Wealth' and 'Children' are auspicious deities, one must also consider whether they are prosperous and strong, or accompanied by 'Nobleman' and 'Advancing God', occupying a favorable position in the hexagram and generating and harmonizing with the 'World Line'—in this case, officials will receive promotions and increases in rank, and merchants will gain fortune and wealth. If they also coincide with the 'Day Branch' and 'Month Builder' along with the 'Azure Dragon' in the same position, then great fortune and prosperity will be achieved; even if they are accompanied by 'Tie Snake' and 'White Tiger', it is not considered凶, at most causing some minor difficulties, without harming the overall situation. One should be cautious if they are being冲破 or受克, for then they become useless. In all divinations, one must also consider which limit they are in, to determine when success will come: if they are in the outer three lines of the original hexagram or the inner three lines of the changing hexagram, it is called being in a favorable position; if they are in the inner three lines of the original hexagram, it is called being in a declining position; if they are in the outer three lines of the changing hexagram, it is called late-life fortune.

遇兄鬼，則貧窮破敗。兄弟官鬼，二者皆非吉神。卦中若遇兄弟發動，爭訟是非，分門割戶；或破耗資財，或生涯冷淡，皆因此也。官鬼主疾病患難。加朱雀、官符，有口舌官災；加玄武、天賊，有逃亡失脫；加白虎、喪門，主喪亡孝服。凡占遇之，無氣不動猶可，旺相發動最凶。若沖散受克，及落空亡，此等限中，以平為福。若正卦外三爻，支卦內三爻遇之，最為不佳。正當成立之時，遭此兇惡之輩，安有發福之象。若在早歲，顛沛災迍，或當暮年，終無結果。

When the hexagram encounters "Siblings" and "Official Ghost," it indicates poverty and decline. The original commentary says: "Siblings" and "Official Ghost" are both not auspicious deities. If "Siblings" is activated in the hexagram, it may lead to disputes and quarrels, family division and property loss, or financial expenditure, or a decline in livelihood, all of which are caused by it. "Official Ghost" signifies illness and difficulties: if combined with "Vermilion Bird" and "Official Symbol," there may be disputes and legal troubles; if combined with "Black Tortoise" and "Heavenly Thief," there may be escape or loss; if combined with "White Tiger" and "Funeral Gate," it indicates death and mourning. Whenever these appear, if they are not active and lack strength, it is still manageable; but if they are prosperous and strong and become active, it is the most dangerous. If they are scattered by a conflicting trigram, subjected to a controlling force, or fall into "Empty Void," then during this period, being safe and sound is considered a blessing. If they appear in the outer three lines of the original hexagram or the inner three lines of the resulting hexagram, it is particularly unfavorable—encountering these evil influences at the time of establishing a career, where can there be any auspicious signs? If it relates to youth, it means hardship and distress; if it relates to old age, it will ultimately result in nothing.

世是平生之本，應為百歲之妻。人生一世，貴賤高低，合為何等人物，但將世爻為主。若得天貴祿馬並立，又有吉神生扶，無凶殺沖剋，乃富貴根基，清高品格。若與凶殺並立，或被惡殺刑沖，別無吉神救解，乃貧賤之徵，無成之兆。

The World Line represents one's fundamental nature throughout a lifetime, while the Response Line symbolizes a wife who shares a long and faithful marriage. The original commentary states: a person's life, regardless of status or rank, determines its nature based primarily on the World Line. If the World Line is accompanied by the Heavenly Nobleman,禄 (favor), and 马 (horse), and is supported by auspicious deities without being attacked or clashed by malevolent forces, this indicates the foundation of wealth and honor, and a noble character. However, if the World Line is associated with malevolent forces or is attacked and clashed by evil forces, and there are no other auspicious deities to rescue or support, this signifies a sign of poverty and low status, and a harbinger of achieving nothing in life.

若遇世空，最為不美，當有大難。唯有九流術士之人，及僧道之輩，反為吉兆。是空手求財，財去財來，終無積聚。世應二爻，乃一卦之主。凡占，以世為已，應為妻。若與青龍吉神並立，其妻必賢；咸池玄武並立，其妻必淫。世爻無氣受應克，必然妻奪夫權。應爻若落空亡，妻宮有損。

If the "World Line" falls into an empty position, it is extremely unfavorable and indicates great difficulties. Only those of the nine schools of divination and monks and Taoists are considered auspicious, as they are naturally seeking wealth with empty hands, and money comes and goes without accumulating. The "World Line" and "Response Line" are the main elements of a hexagram. In divination, the "World Line" represents oneself, and the "Response Line" represents one's wife. If the "Response Line" is joined by auspicious deities such as the Azure Dragon, the wife will certainly be virtuous. However, if it is joined by the Salty Pool or the Black Tortoise, the wife will certainly be unchaste. If the "World Line" lacks vitality and is overcome by the "Response Line," it indicates that the wife has taken control of the husband's authority. If the "Response Line" falls into an empty position, there will be harm to the wife.

相生相合，必然偕老齊眉；相剋相沖，決定終朝反目。世應二爻，若得相生相合，一生如魚得水。如逢相剋相沖，百歲似冰投炭。生合之處逢沖，始諧和，其後被人搬弄。若應來克世，本不為佳，卻得動爻克應，或被日辰沖破，則始雖不和，以後得人解勸，終歸好合。若世應比和，自然兩無高下。

The World Line and the Response Line being mutually generating and harmonious indicates that the couple will certainly live together in harmony and mutual respect; if they are mutually controlling and conflicting, they are destined to quarrel constantly. The original commentary says: if the World Line and the Response Line are mutually generating and harmonious, their lives will be as smooth as fish in water; if they are mutually controlling and conflicting, their lives will be like throwing ice into a fire. If the place where they are generating and harmonious is also conflicting, they may start off harmonious, but later be undermined by someone stirring up trouble. If the Response Line comes to control the World Line, this is not good, but if there is a moving line that controls the Response Line, or if the Response Line is broken by the Day Branch, then although they may start off not harmonious, someone will eventually mediate and they will eventually reconcile. If the World Line and the Response Line are like and harmonious, naturally they will be on equal footing without hierarchy.

財爻動，則父母刑傷；兄弟興，則妻宮重迭。財爻持世或動，則父母受克。其人必早失怙恃，或過房離祖，重拜爹孃。若兄弟交重，或臨世位，其人妻宮受傷，必主斷絃再續，晚歲重婚。父母動，則難為子息；官鬼興，則損害弟兄。惟有子孫持世，財爻有氣，一生衣祿自然。親賢近貴，永年和合。

The 'Wife Wealth' hexagram moves, indicating that the 'Parents' will suffer injury; the 'Siblings' hexagram rises, suggesting the wife will need to remarry. The original commentary says: if the 'Wife Wealth' hexagram holds the 'World Line' or moves, the 'Parents' hexagram will be harmed, meaning the person will certainly lose their parents at an early age, or be adopted by another family, leaving their ancestral home and taking on new parents. If the 'Siblings' hexagram overlaps and moves together, or is located at the 'World Line' position, the wife will suffer, indicating the necessity of remarriage and late-life remarriage. If the 'Parents' hexagram moves, it will be difficult to have children; if the 'Official Ghost' hexagram rises, it will harm the siblings. Only when the 'Children' hexagram holds the 'World Line' and the 'Wife Wealth' hexagram has strength, will the person naturally receive clothing, food, status, and position throughout their life, be close to virtuous and noble persons, and maintain harmony throughout their years.

若臨旁位，稍減災殃。言前妻財兄弟之類，不臨世上，在他爻發動，其災殃稍可。以是推之，學者自當通變。咸池凶殺臨身，出處必然微賤；咸池殺，見後神殺章內。此殺若臨世爻，或臨父母爻，皆主出身微賤之家，更看卦無貴人吉神，必非高尚之士。

If these lines are located on adjacent positions, the calamity will be somewhat reduced. The original commentary says: This refers to the previously mentioned "Wealth" and "Siblings" and similar lines. If they do not appear on the "World Line," but instead on other lines, the calamity is still somewhat bearable; by analogy, scholars should understand the variations. When the "Salty Pool"Inauspicious Sha appears on the "Body Line," the person's birth will certainly be humble. The original commentary says: The method of calculating "Salty Pool"凶杀 is explained in the following chapter on divine killers. If this killer appears on the "World Line" or on the "Parents" line, it indicates that the person was born into a humble family; further, if the hexagram lacks the "Nobleman" auspicious deity, then the person is certainly not of noble birth.

祿馬貴人持世，立身須主清高。貴人，天乙貴人，見後神殺章。凡占得貴人持世，祿馬同鄉，必然立身清高，不可斷曰庸人。卦值六沖，半世求謀蹭蹬；子午卯酉之類，為六沖。凡占得之，其人作事有始無終，少成多敗。前卦六沖，三十年前生涯冷淡；後卦六沖，三十年後漸覺蕭條；前後皆值六沖，一世不能成就。爻中縱有吉神，為事亦當蹭蹬。

"The 'Lush' (禄), 'Horse' (马), and 'Nobleman' (贵人) are all held by the 'World Line' (世爻). One's character and conduct will certainly be upright and noble. The original commentary says: here, 'Nobleman' refers to 'Heavenly Nobleman' (天乙贵人), and the method of calculation is explained in the following chapter on divine calamities (神杀章). Whenever the 'Nobleman' holds the 'World Line', and the 'Lush' and 'Horse' are also in the same position, one's character is certainly upright and noble, and should not be judged as ordinary. If the hexagram is 'Six Clashes' (六冲), one's life will be full of obstacles and setbacks. The original commentary says: pairs such as Zi and Wu, Mao and You are considered 'Six Clashes'. Whenever a hexagram of 'Six Clashes' is obtained, the person tends to start things but fail to complete them, achieving little and suffering many losses. If the previous hexagram is 'Six Clashes', one's livelihood will be bleak before the age of thirty; if the later hexagram is 'Six Clashes', one will gradually feel a decline after thirty; if both hexagrams are 'Six Clashes', one will find it difficult to achieve anything in life; even if there are auspicious deities among the lines, one will still face obstacles and difficulties in doing things."

爻逢六合。一生動用和諧。六合，子與丑合之類。凡占：卦逢六合，其人和悅秀氣，善與人交，謀事多成，行藏無阻。前卦六合，三十年前步步春風，後卦六合，三十年後滔滔發福。前後皆逢六合，一生遂意，到老榮華。

When the lines of a hexagram meet the 'Six Harmony,' the person's actions and affairs in life will be harmonious and smooth. The original commentary says: 'Six Harmony' refers to the combination of Zi and Chou. If a hexagram of Six Harmony is obtained, the person is pleasant and refined, good at socializing with others, and tends to succeed in endeavors. There are no obstacles in their movements or activities. If the preceding hexagram is Six Harmony, the person will experience smooth progress and favorable conditions before the age of thirty. If the following hexagram is Six Harmony, they will enjoy continuous blessings and success after thirty. If both preceding and following hexagrams are Six Harmony, the person will have everything according to their wishes throughout their life, and will enjoy honor and prosperity until old age.

男帶合，則俊秀聰明，喜見青龍財福；卦中吉凶，不可一概論，亦有淺深之分。且如卦逢六合，爻象皆凶，難以吉斷。然須參究淺深，剖分高下。若占男子命，卦中帶合，必須青龍財福，旺相得地，方可斷曰聰明俊秀之士。依此推之，庶無差忒。

For a man's hexagram containing the Six Harmony, the person is usually handsome and intelligent, and it is most favorable to see both the Azure Dragon and the Wealth and Children elements. The original commentary says: the fortune in the hexagram cannot be judged in a general way; there is also a distinction between deep and shallow. For example, if the hexagram meets the Six Harmony but all the lines are unfavorable, it is difficult to judge it as auspicious; one must examine its depth and distinguish its high and low aspects. If the hexagram for a man's fate includes harmony, it must have the Azure Dragon and the Wealth and Children elements all prosperous and strong in their proper positions, before it can be considered as a man who is handsome and intelligent. By following this reasoning, one can avoid making mistakes.

女帶合，則澆浮淫泆，怕逢玄武咸池。女人得六合，卻不為佳。若有吉神貴人在位，則無虞，反主秀氣聰明，儀容端正。若見玄武咸池在位，必主澆浮淫泆，放蕩無端，行多不正之婦矣。遇進神，則吉盛凶多；遇退神，則吉衰凶減。進神者，甲子、甲午、己卯、己酉。退神者，壬戌、壬辰、丁丑、丁未。凡遇進財福吉神則吉，遇鬼殺凶神則凶。大凡進神遇吉則吉盛，逢凶則凶多。退神遇吉則吉少，逢凶則凶衰減矣。

A woman's hexagram with the "Six Harmony" trigram is actually not a good sign; if there are auspicious deities or the "Nobleman" present in the hexagram, it is not a problem and may indicate she is refined, intelligent, and well-mannered. However, if the "Black Tortoise" and "Salty Pool" are present, it indicates she is frivolous, licentious, and unrestrained, suggesting improper behavior. If the "Advancing God" is present, good fortune becomes more pronounced while misfortune increases. If the "Retreating God" is present, good fortune diminishes while misfortune decreases. The original commentary states that the "Advancing God" includes Jiazi, Jiawu, Jimao, and Jiyou, while the "Retreating God" includes Renxu, Renchen, Dingchou, and Dingwei. Generally, if the "Advancing God" is combined with auspicious deities such as "Wealth" or "Children," it brings good fortune; if combined with "Official Ghost" or other malevolent forces, it brings misfortune. Overall, the "Advancing God" enhances good fortune when it meets auspicious elements and increases misfortune when it meets malevolent ones. The "Retreating God" reduces good fortune when it meets auspicious elements and weakens misfortune when it meets malevolent ones.

玄武持世，為人慳吝奸雄；白虎扶身，賦性剛強狠毒。青龍持世：為人慈祥愷悌，見人和顏悅色；朱雀持世：急於言詞，多招誹謗；勾陳持世：為人穩重，行事遲鈍；螣蛇持世：為人多心機，無信實，虛浮詐偽；白虎持世：為人剛強好勇，狠戾心毒；玄武持世：為人陰謀暗算，狡譎多端，若與兄弟同居，其人貪財吝嗇。

The Black Tortoise holds the World Line, indicating a person who is stingy and a cunning villain; the White Tiger supports the body line, showing a nature that is strong-willed and cruel. The original commentary lists the temperaments of each of the Six Spirits when they hold the World Line: the Azure Dragon holding the World Line indicates a person who is kind and cheerful, treating others with a pleasant expression; the Vermilion Bird holding the World Line suggests a person who speaks hastily and often invites slander; the Gou Chen holding the World Line indicates a person who is steady and cautious, but slow in action; the Boa Snake holding the World Line suggests a person with many schemes, lacking trustworthiness, and being deceitful and superficial; the White Tiger holding the World Line indicates a person who is strong-willed, brave, fierce, and ill-tempered, with a poisonous heart; the Black Tortoise holding the World Line indicates a person who is scheming and deceitful, with many tricks. If the Black Tortoise is also in the same position as the Siblings line, this person is greedy for wealth and stingy.

此則一生之禍福，須言三限之榮枯。以上所言吉凶休咎，總論一生禍福，猶未及於三限。此後分別三限，以證前言。得失榮枯，從茲定矣。初爻管五年，二爻管五年，三爻管五年，共十五年。後三爻亦管十五年，共三十年。支卦亦管三十年。卻看爻上無阻，一年一位數至壽終。

The above discusses the fortune and misfortune of a person's entire life. Next, we must discuss the three periods of prosperity and decline. The original commentary says: the good and bad fortune mentioned above is a general discussion of a person's fate throughout their life, but it has not yet mentioned the three periods. After this, we will separately explain the three periods to verify the previous statements, and the gains and losses, prosperity and decline will be determined from here. The original commentary also says: the first line governs five years, the second line governs five years, and the third line governs five years, totaling fifteen years; the outer three lines also govern fifteen years, making thirty years in total. The resulting hexagram also governs thirty years. Now, if there are no obstructions on the lines, we count year by year, line by line, continuing until the end of one's life.

內三爻管十五年，遇吉神，則大人廕庇；吉神貴人祿馬，幼年廕庇之下，享現成之福。不可便斷發福發財。若動爻臨於鬼殺，自幼多災多患。外三爻管十五載，遇凶神，則小輩欺凌。十六至三十，正當成立之初，未免為人所欺負。若見官鬼凶神發動，多因小人侵侮，大則官府逼脅，當究淺深，斷其凶吉。若是吉神發動，從此享福無窮。

The inner three lines govern the first fifteen years of life. If auspicious deities are present, there will be protection from elders. The original commentary says: if auspicious deities, 'Nobleman,' 'Wealth,' and 'Horse' are all present, the person will be under the protection of elders from a young age, enjoying existing blessings, but one should not immediately conclude that prosperity and wealth will follow. If the moving line is associated with 'Official Ghost' andInauspicious Sha (malevolent forces), then there will be many misfortunes and illnesses from a young age. The outer three lines govern the next fifteen years. If malevolent deities are present, one will be bullied by petty people. The original commentary says: from the age of sixteen to thirty, which is the beginning of establishing a career, one is bound to face bullying; if 'Official Ghost' and malevolent deities are activated, it is mostly due to petty people's harassment, and in severe cases, there may be pressure and coercion from the authorities. One should investigate the depth and determine the fortune or misfortune. If auspicious deities are activated, one will enjoy endless blessings.

要知發福發財，支卦內三爻為主宰；人生世間，成立家業，皆在三旬以上，五旬以下。未至此，其力未加。若過此，光陰已錯。凡占論成立，專看支卦內三爻。若財福兼全者，有成之造化，晚景縱不佳，終須有根底。若遇鬼殺空亡，一生虛負心機，徒勞奔走，終無結果收成也。

To know when one will become prosperous and wealthy, one should focus on the inner three lines of the changing hexagram. The original commentary says: A person's life, when establishing a family and career, is mainly between the ages of thirty and fifty; before this age, one's strength is not yet sufficient; after this age, time has already been missed. When predicting whether a person can establish a career, one should specifically look at the inner three lines of the changing hexagram: if both 'wealth' and 'children' are present, this is a favorable fate, and even if the later years are not good, there will still be a solid foundation; if one encounters 'official ghost' or 'void', then one will spend a lifetime in vain effort, working hard without any result or achievement.

若欲斷生斷死，支卦外三象為提綱。支卦外三爻管十五年。自四十五至六十，稱為晚景，乃結局之時。無毀無譽，不過論壽。凡觀至此，緊著眼看。凶神惡殺，若有克戰，須忌傾危。遇吉神，則見險無危；遇凶神，則逢屯即死。如遇吉神，則雖經險阻之處，亦可轉禍成樣，不至危殆。若遇凶殺，則稍有坎坷，便成大咎，以至絕地。

If one wants to determine life or death, one should take the outer three lines of the transformed hexagram as the main guide. The original commentary says: the outer three lines of the transformed hexagram govern fifteen years, from age forty-five to sixty, known as the later period of life, which is a time of conclusion; during this period, there is no need for praise or criticism, but only the discussion of longevity. Whenever one sees this, one must pay close attention: ifInauspicious Spirit恶杀 (malevolent spirits and evil killing stars) show signs of conflict and struggle, one should be cautious of overturning, danger, and demise. If one encounters auspicious spirits, even in dangerous situations, there will be no danger; if one encountersInauspicious Spirit (malevolent spirits), a slight difficulty may lead to death. The original commentary says: if one meets auspicious spirits, even though one passes through dangerous places, one can turn misfortune into good fortune, and will not be in peril; but if one meetsInauspicious Sha (evil killing stars), a slight obstacle may lead to great disaster, eventually leading to a desperate situation.

後卦如無凶殺，前爻世上重尋；一年一位細推詳，萬死萬生從此決。後一卦如無凶殺，其壽在六旬之上。卻從前卦世上重尋，一年一位，數至壽終。若步步遇吉神，其壽綿遠。若逢凶惡殺，即便喪黃泉。萬死萬生，從茲定矣。莫將緊節，亦比常占。占人之命，關乎大造，非可輕斷。必須潛究根源，察其衰旺、動靜、克害、刑沖，自家把捉得定，方可與人決斷吉凶，剖分得失。若不察其淺深高下，妄行決斷，而無差誤，未之有也。

In the resulting hexagram, if there are noInauspicious Sha (evil spirits), one should return to the "World Line" of the primary hexagram to start counting again; each year corresponds to one line, and the fate of life and death is decided in this way. The original commentary says: if the subsequent hexagram does not containInauspicious Sha, and the person is over sixty years old, then the calculation should start again from the "World Line" of the original hexagram, counting one line per year until the end of life. If every step encounters auspicious deities, the lifespan will be long and prosperous; if an evil spirit appears, death will come suddenly. Whether one lives or dies is determined here. Finally, the explanatory text warns: do not treat such a crucial point as a common inquiry. The original commentary says: divining a person's life and death is a matter concerning the great creation and transformation of heaven and earth, and cannot be lightly judged. One must calm the mind and investigate the origin, examining its decline and prosperity, stillness and movement, and the relationships of overcoming, punishment, and clash. One must first firmly grasp these in one's mind before being able to judge fortune and misfortune, and distinguish gains and losses for others. If one does not carefully examine the depth and height, and rashly makes a judgment, expecting to be free of error, such a thing has never happened.

天命稟有生之初，非今可易；死生有命，富貴在天。命稟有生之初，非今可易。莫之為而為，非我所能必，但當順受而已。夫婦乃人倫之大，自古為先。有夫婦，然後有父子，故五倫之中首先夫婦。世為婚，應為姻，須要相生相合；世為男家，應為婦家。相生相合，定有成就之象。生合處，須防沖剋，恐將成而被破阻。沖剋處，若得生扶，不成之際得人贊協矣。鬼為夫，財為婦，最嫌相害相刑。財鬼皆要旺相為吉，最嫌三刑六害，發動成凶。

Heavenly mandate is received at birth and cannot be changed now. The original commentary cites the old Confucian saying: birth and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor are in heaven's hands; fate is determined at birth and cannot be altered today. Things happen without anyone doing them, and this is not something I can force; I should only accept it as it is. Marriage is a major matter in the relationships between people, and has always been ranked first. The original commentary says: only after there are husband and wife can there be father and son, so among the five fundamental relationships, the first is husband and wife. When divining about marriage, the "World Line" represents the man seeking marriage, and the "Response Line" represents the woman being married. The two should be mutually generating and harmonious. The original commentary says: the "World Line" is the man's family, and the "Response Line" is the woman's family; if they are mutually generating and harmonious, there will certainly be a favorable outcome. However, even in cases of generation and harmony, one should be cautious of clashes and controls, for it may seem destined to succeed but then be ruined or obstructed. In cases of clashes and controls, if they can be supported and assisted, then even if the marriage does not succeed, there may be someone who helps to bring it about. The "Official Ghost" represents the husband, and the "Wealth" represents the wife. They are most disliked when they harm each other or are involved in the "Three Punishments." The original commentary says: both "Wealth" and "Official Ghost" should be prosperous and strong for good fortune; they most dislike the "Three Punishments" and "Six Harmful Influences," and once they are activated, they become ominous.

陰陽得位為佳，夫婦俱全協吉。陰陽得位有兩端：有封象外陰內陽，有應陰世陽，二者皆為得位。一陰一陽之謂道，純陰純陽之謂鬼。純陰不生，純陽不化。一陰一陽，為夫為婦。又曰：占婚用爻，首要財鬼。二者俱全，稱為大吉。一云：男占婦以財為主，女占夫以鬼為主，其理仿此。設或財鬼不上卦，或落空亡，其婚難成。縱成，亦為不吉。

Yin and yang each occupying their proper position is ideal. Both the husband and wife lines should be present for harmony and auspiciousness. The original commentary states that yin and yang occupying their proper positions occur in two situations: one is when the outer trigram is yin and the inner trigram is yang; the other is when the response line is yin and the world line is yang. Both situations are considered proper positioning. Alternation between yin and yang is called the "Way," while pure yin or pure yang is called "ghost." Pure yin cannot produce, and pure yang cannot transform; only the alternation of yin and yang can form a husband and wife relationship. It also says that in divination for marriage, the main lines used are "wealth" and "official ghost." When both are present, it is called great auspiciousness. Another saying is that for a man divining his wife, the "wealth" line is primary, and for a woman divining her husband, the "official ghost" line is primary, following the same principle. If the "wealth" and "official ghost" lines do not appear in the hexagram or fall into "empty death," the marriage will be difficult to achieve; even if it does take place, it will not be auspicious.

世生應，乃男求女；應生世，乃女貪男。且如應雖生世，奈緣逢墓絕，雖然相貪，尚在躊躇之際。若得動爻相生，必賴媒妁之力。如世爻生應，奈世被日辰沖剋，男意雖濃，被人間阻，事體又在難成也。世位逢空，當見男心退悔；應爻有動，必然女意更張。世空男悔，應空女悔。縱有吉神，亦難成。若世應俱發動，必然事有改張。動處若逢日辰合，任君不願也須成。世應比和，功全資於媒約；陰陽交錯，事亦繫乎因緣。世應比和，本無成就之理。若得媒爻動合世應，其事亦成。陰陽交錯，乃世應不得位也。若大象可成，亦當入贅，不然，夫婦相凌也。

The World Line generates the Response Line, indicating the man is seeking the woman; the Response Line generates the World Line, showing the woman is fond of the man. The original commentary says: For example, if the Response Line generates the World Line, but it falls in the墓 or 绝 position, although both are attracted to each other, the matter is still uncertain. If a moving line comes to generate them, then a matchmaker must be involved. Another example: if the World Line generates the Response Line, but the World Line is clashed by the Day Branch, the man's intention is strong, yet someone interferes, making the matter difficult to succeed. If the World Line is in the 空亡 position, it shows the man has already regretted. If the Response Line changes, it means the woman has changed her mind. The original commentary says: If the World Line is empty, it indicates the man regrets; if the Response Line is empty, it means the woman regrets. Even if there are auspicious spirits in the hexagram, it will still be difficult to succeed. If both the World and Response Lines move, the matter will certainly change. If the moving line is joined by the Day Branch, then even if you don't want it, it will eventually succeed. When the World and Response Lines are harmonious, success depends on the matchmaker's help; when yin and yang are mixed, the matter depends on fate. The original commentary says: When the World and Response Lines are harmonious, success is not certain, but if a matchmaker line moves and harmonizes with the World and Response Lines, the matter can succeed.所谓 yin and yang mixed means the World and Response Lines are not in the right position. If the overall hexagram still shows success, then it will be the man marrying into the woman's family, otherwise, there will be mutual deceit and conflict between husband and wife.

應旺則女室豐隆，世墓乃男家貧乏。夫占婦，若應位月建旺，乃素封之家。若月建雖旺，日下休囚，必近年稍退資財。若婦占夫，要世爻旺相，則男家豪富；入墓休囚，必主貧乏。本宮雖旺，而世鬼俱衰，止是虛名而已。

The "Response Line" being prosperous and strong indicates that the wife's family is wealthy; the "World Line" entering a tomb suggests the husband's family is poor. The original commentary states: if a man divines about his wife, and the "Response Line" receives the Month Builder and is prosperous, then the wife's family is a long-established affluent one. If the Month Builder is strong but is below the Day Branch and thus weak, then the family's wealth has slightly declined recently. If a woman divines about her husband, she needs the "World Line" to be prosperous and strong for the husband's family to be wealthy; if the "World Line" is in a tomb or weak, then the family is certainly poor. Even if the native's palace is strong, but both the "World Line" and the "Official Ghost" are weak, it is merely an empty reputation.

子孫發動，中途必見傷夫；兄弟交重，異日終須失婦。子孫為福德，卦中不可無，宜靜不宜動。若帶貴臨吉神動，乃妻奪夫權；或鬼旺不受克，若加天寡及凶殺，必主傷夫。旺相則急，休囚則緩。兄弟為克財，若發動必喪其偶。若得鬼動，及日辰沖破，庶可解。

The 'Children' line moves, and inevitably it will harm the husband; when the 'Siblings' line overlaps and moves together, eventually the wife will be lost. The original commentary says: 'Children' is the god of fortune and virtue; the hexagram should not lack it, but it is better to be still than active. If it moves with 'Nobleman' or is accompanied by auspicious deities, it indicates the wife taking control of the husband; if 'Official Ghost' is prosperous and strong and not restrained by it, it is still okay, but once combined with 'Heavenly Widow' and otherInauspicious Sha, it will certainly harm the husband. If the line is prosperous and strong, the effect will be quick; if it is weak and confined, the effect will be slow. 'Siblings' is the one that restrains 'Wealth'; if it moves, the spouse will be lost; if 'Official Ghost' moves to restrain it, or if it is broken by the day branch, it can be saved.

財空妻失，鬼空夫亡。財鬼空亡，占婚大忌，本非成就之象。若干支相合，世應相生，半世夫妻也。男子兩財，逢二姓絲蘿之好；陰人兩鬼，再一番桃李之鮮。男占女，見兩財一旺一空，曾作兩度新郎；若兩財不空，唯帶桃花，必一正一偏。女占男，見兩鬼一旺一空，定主重婚再醮；若兩鬼旺不空，日辰刑沖財爻，或動爻克財，必是生離改嫁。

The "wife's wealth" falling into the empty position indicates the wife will be lost; the "official ghost" falling into the empty position indicates the husband will die. The original commentary says that the "wife's wealth" and "official ghost" falling into the "empty" position are major忌 in divination for marriage, and they are not auspicious signs for success. If the branches are in harmony and the world and response lines are mutually generating, it can only result in a marriage lasting half a lifetime. In a man's divination, if there are two "wife's wealth" lines, it indicates he will marry women from two different families. In a woman's divination, if there are two "official ghost" lines, it suggests she will have another marriage. The original commentary says that if a man divines a woman and sees two "wife's wealth" lines, one strong and one empty, it indicates he has been a groom twice. If both "wife's wealth" lines are strong and not empty, but accompanied by "peach blossom," it means he will have one main wife and one concubine. If a woman divines a man and sees two "official ghost" lines, one strong and one empty, it indicates remarriage and divorce. If both "official ghost" lines are strong and not empty, but the day branch conflicts with the "wife's wealth" line or a moving line attacks the "wife's wealth" line, it indicates a forced separation and remarriage.

財動則傷克翁姑，父興則難為子息。財爻持世，必不能奉事翁姑。安靜猶可，若發動，則主刑傷也。父母發動，主難於子嗣。若帶凶殺，主生後有損，遇救猶可，逢沖則主無害。財鬼同居一卦，必然親上成親；前後皆值六沖，當見退後還退。財鬼共一卦中，此易成之兆。若世應財鬼相生相合，必然親上成親。前卦值六沖，必曾許聘復退。後卦又六沖，成後又當見退。若被日辰合住，雖欲退悔，不可得也。前卦沖而後卦合，當見退後還就。

The 'Wealth' line moves, causing harm and restriction to the mother-in-law; the 'Parents' line rises, making it difficult to have children. The original commentary says: When the 'Wealth' line holds the 'World Line', this wife is certainly unable to serve the mother-in-law; if it is quiet, it is still acceptable, but once it moves, it indicates injury. When the 'Parents' line moves, it indicates difficulty in having children; if it carriesInauspicious Sha (malevolent killing), it indicates harm to the child after birth, but if it meets assistance, it is better, and if it meets a clash, there is no harm. When the 'Wealth' line and the 'Official Ghost' line are in the same hexagram, it certainly indicates marriage within the family; if both preceding and succeeding hexagrams meet the 'Six Clashes', it indicates repeated retreats. The original commentary says: When the 'Wealth' line and the 'Official Ghost' line are in the same hexagram, it is a favorable sign for marriage; if the 'World Line' and 'Response Line' and the 'Wealth' and 'Official Ghost' lines mutually generate and harmonize, it certainly indicates marriage within the family. If the preceding hexagram meets the 'Six Clashes', it indicates that a marriage was previously arranged but then canceled; if the succeeding hexagram also meets the 'Six Clashes', even after the marriage is completed, it will be canceled again. If the 'Day Branch' combines with it, even if one wishes to withdraw, it cannot be done. If the preceding hexagram clashes and the succeeding hexagram combines, it indicates that after the cancellation, the marriage is renewed.

日辰合世，須逢貴客維持；惡殺沖身，必被他人說破。日辰臨天喜，或貴人，合世應，必有權貴之人，前來維持說合。若日辰惡殺，沖剋身世，必有小人破阻。若得動爻來救，則無害也。卦無父母，應無雁幣迎門；父母為主婚，又為聘儀。卦中無父母，必無雁幣之禮。

The day branch comes to harmonize with the world line, indicating a noble guest will support from the middle; if an evil killer clashes with the body line, it certainly means others will criticize and obstruct. The original note says: if the day branch is accompanied by Heavenly Joy or Nobleman and harmonizes with the world and response lines, there will certainly be a powerful person coming to support and mediate; if the day branch brings an evil killer to clash and control the body line and world line, there will certainly be small people interfering and obstructing, but if a moving line comes to save, there will be no harm. If the hexagram lacks the parents line, there will be no ceremonial gift of geese and money to welcome the bride. The original note says: the parents line is both the main person in the marriage and represents the dowry; if the hexagram lacks the parents line, there will certainly be no gift of geese and money.

財值青龍，會見鸞妝耀目。財與青龍會合，必妝奩之資茂盛，絢彩奪目。鬼化鬼，終須反覆；兄化兄，見阻方成。鬼本動爻，不宜變動。靜化猶可，動化非宜。必主事體反覆遲滯。兄弟乃阻隔之神。兄又化兄，若大象不吉，婚難成。

The "wife's wealth" is associated with the "Azure Dragon," indicating the presence of brilliant dowry. The original commentary states: when "wife's wealth" combines with the "Azure Dragon," the dowry will certainly be abundant and dazzling. "Official Ghost" transforms into "Official Ghost," suggesting that the matter will eventually turn back on itself; "Siblings" transforms into "Siblings," implying that obstacles must be overcome for success. The original commentary explains: "Official Ghost" is originally the active line, and it is not advisable for it to change again. If it remains still, it may be acceptable, but if it changes actively, it is inappropriate, leading to delays and reversals in the matter. "Siblings" is the deity representing obstacles. When "Siblings" transforms into "Siblings," if the overall image of the hexagram is unfavorable, the marriage will have difficulty succeeding.

世應三合咸池，擬定先通後娶；財鬼一臨玄武，定知眼去眉來。應與財，若加咸池，臨玄武，與世並鬼合，必是先通後娶。若與旁爻合，必與外人有情。應加咸池玄武，婦淫；世爻夫淫。咸池若逢日辰沖，雖淫不濫。若見貴人動來克，卻不淫，主其人容儀美麗，多情好歡，逢旺尤甚，死絕稍輕。若咸池會進神動來生合，其人淫心蕩漾，恣意非為。若會退神，或退神來克，雖有欲心，未嘗有實，不過眼去眉來。

The "World Line" and "Response Line" forming a Triple Harmony with "Salty Pool" indicates that the relationship began with infidelity and then led to marriage. If either "Wealth" or "Official Ghost" is associated with "Black Tortoise," it shows that the two have been looking at each other with desire. The original commentary says: if the "Response Line" and "Wealth" are combined with "Salty Pool" and are associated with "Black Tortoise," and also harmonize with the "World Line" and "Official Ghost," it is certain that the relationship started with intimacy and then led to marriage. However, if they harmonize with adjacent lines, it suggests an emotional connection with someone outside the relationship. If the "Response Line" is combined with "Salty Pool" and "Black Tortoise," it indicates the woman is lustful; if the "World Line" is combined with them, it indicates the man is lustful. If "Salty Pool" is opposed by the Day Branch, although there may be lust, it does not become excessive. If "Nobleman" is activated to overcome it, it does not indicate lust, but rather that the person is beautiful and charming, with a tendency to be affectionate and enjoy pleasure, especially when strong, and less so when weak. If "Salty Pool" is activated by "Advancing God" and generates harmony, the person is lustful and unrestrained. If it is activated by "Retreating God" or is overcome by "Retreating God," although there may be desire, it has not resulted in action, and is merely mutual glances.

要知女貌研媸，推究財臨九曜。推九曜以別研丑。若財帶貪狼【子】：俊好；財帶巨門【丑、亥】：其面貌團圓，顏色紫黑；祿存【寅、戌】：主有疾；廉貞【辰、申】：主淫，貌美；武曲【巳、未】：潔白中貌；破軍【午】：必有破相；文曲【卯、酉】：形貌瘦長，為人柔弱；左輔【亥】右弼【巳】：同巳上。好者忌沖，惡者怕扶。

To determine whether the wife's appearance is beautiful or ugly, one should examine the position of the 'wife's wealth' line among the nine stars. The original commentary states that the nine stars are used to distinguish beauty and ugliness. If the 'wife's wealth' is accompanied by 'Tanan' (paired with Zi), the appearance is handsome; if accompanied by 'Jumen' (paired with Chou and Hai), the face is round and the complexion is dark purple; if accompanied by 'Luchun' (paired with Yin and Xu), there is illness on the body; if accompanied by 'Lianzhen' (paired with Chen and Shen), the person is lustful and appears beautiful; if accompanied by 'Wuqu' (paired with Si and Wei), the skin is white and the appearance is average; if accompanied by 'Pojun' (paired with Wu), there will be a disfigurement; if accompanied by 'Wenqu' (paired with Mao and You), the body is slender and long, and the person is weak; if accompanied by 'Zuofu' (paired with Hai) and 'Youbi' (paired with Si), it is the same as previously mentioned. A beautiful appearance should avoid being opposed, while an ugly appearance should avoid being supported.

欲識男材長短，參詳鬼值五行。凡人稟五行而生，其形象亦不離於五行，當用推詳。若窮兩處精微，更互六神推究。若遇青龍，為人和氣俊秀，工巧曉事能家；朱雀快言語，多口舌，加殺多招誹謗，喜生是非；勾陳為人純厚穩重、有規矩，不動則無轉變；螣蛇有心機，多疑慮；白虎性急，狠毒不仁；玄武私曲奸邪，若有吉神制，則不然，反主聰明伶俐。

To determine the height and build of the man, one should examine which of the Five Phases the 'Official Ghost' line belongs to. The original commentary says: All people are born according to the Five Phases, and their physical appearance and form also depend on the Five Phases, so one should use this to make deductions. If one wants to thoroughly examine the subtle aspects of both the man and the woman, one should also use the Six Spirits in combination. The original commentary says: If the 'Azure Dragon' appears, the person is harmonious, handsome, skillful with hands, and understanding, capable of managing a household; if the 'Vermilion Bird' appears, the person is quick with speech, talkative, and if combined withInauspicious Sha (malevolent spirits), tends to invite slander and cause trouble; if the 'Gou Chen' appears, the person is sincere, steady, and follows rules, and there will be no change unless there is movement; if the 'Teng She' appears, the person is cunning and suspicious; if the 'White Tiger' appears, the person is impetuous, cruel, and unkind; if the 'Black Tortoise' appears, the person is secretive, devious, and improper, but if a good spirit restrains it, it will be different, and instead indicates intelligence and sharpness.

咸恆節泰，百年似魚水之相投。咸恆節泰，但取其陰陽得位。世單應拆，不相奪倫。論財鬼俱全，咸卦未得盡美也。以上四卦，若又有日辰生合，吉神發動者，歡諧到底，如魚得水也。若見用爻落空、凶神沖剋，又不可以一概斷為吉也。睽革解離，一見如炭冰之相遇。睽者，乖也。上火下澤，金火同居，豈無傷克？故不利。革者，變也。革故鼎新之象。占婚遇之，當有爭婚改嫁。解者，散也。占婚宜合不宜分。離者，六沖之卦，純陰之象，故云不吉。

Divination on marriage using the four hexagrams of Xian, Heng, Jie, and Tai indicates a harmonious marriage lasting a hundred years, like fish in water. The original commentary says: these four hexagrams take the meaning of yin and yang each occupying their proper position — the "World Line" is single yang, and the "Response Line" is split yin, so they do not interfere with each other or disrupt the order. If we consider whether both "Wealth" and "Official Ghost" are present, then the Xian hexagram is not yet perfect. Among these four hexagrams, if the "Day Branch" comes to generate and harmonize, or if auspicious spirits are activated, then the relationship will be harmonious and happy, truly like fish in water. However, if the used lines fall empty or if malevolent spirits clash and control, it cannot be generally considered as favorable. Conversely, divination on marriage using the four hexagrams of Kui, Ge, Jie, and Li indicates that the two people meet like charcoal and ice. The original commentary says: Kui means discord, with the upper trigram being fire and the lower trigram being marsh, how can metal and fire be together without conflict? Therefore, it is unfavorable. Ge means change, taking the image of replacing the old with the new, and if this hexagram appears in divination on marriage, there will be disputes over marriage and remarriage. Jie means separation, and divination on marriage should favor union rather than separation. Li is the hexagram of six clashes, and it also represents a pure yin image, so it is considered unfavorable.

間爻旺相，須知月老英豪。世應中間爻象，似乎媒妁，若旺相，主冰人豪俠有力。兄位交重，定是冰人詭譎。兄弟動，主作伐之人從中詐偽也。與世應相生相合，必然一處沾親。間爻與世應生合，必主親朋結契。如雀虎相剋相沖，擬定兩家相怨。朱雀白虎，臨於世應沖剋，雖聯姻眷，終結兩邊怨惡。欲知退步，須察空亡。此說上文世應相生合，及雀虎相沖克。若值空亡，即當退步，不可如彼斷。

The intermediate line is prosperous and strong, indicating that the matchmaker, the Moon God, is a capable person. The original commentary says: The lines between "World" and "Response" are like the matchmaker; if they are prosperous and strong, it means the matchmaker is generous and powerful. If the "Siblings" occupy the intermediate line and overlap in motion, the matchmaker is certainly cunning. The original commentary says: When the "Siblings" line moves, it indicates the matchmaker is acting deceitfully. If the intermediate line harmonizes and generates with "World" and "Response," the two families must have had some prior connection. The original commentary says: If the intermediate line harmonizes and generates with "World" and "Response," it certainly indicates a marriage alliance formed among relatives and friends. If "Vermilion Bird" and "White Tiger" clash and control with "World" and "Response," it can be concluded that the two families have a quarrel. The original commentary says: When "Vermilion Bird" and "White Tiger" clash and control with "World" and "Response," even if a marriage is formed, the two sides will eventually develop enmity. To know when to step back, one must observe "Empty Wasteland." The original commentary says: This refers to the previous discussion about "World" and "Response" harmonizing and generating, and "Vermilion Bird" and "White Tiger" clashing and controlling. If "Empty Wasteland" occurs, one should step back and not follow the previous conclusion.

既已論於婚姻，次合占其產育。子孫旺相，若臨陽象定生男；福德休囚，更值陰爻當是女。子孫在單重爻為男，拆交爻為女。或子孫雖屬陰爻，得日辰及動爻天喜扶持，亦主男；子孫雖屬陽爻，被日辰刑沖及動爻克洩，亦主女。

Since we have already discussed marriage, the next step is to predict childbirth. If the "Children" line is prosperous and strong, and it is also a yang line, it indicates a male child. If the "Children" line is weak and confined, and it is a yin line, it indicates a female child. The original commentary states that if the "Children" line falls on a single line or a repeated line, which are yang lines, it indicates a male child; if it falls on a split line or an intersecting line, which are yin lines, it indicates a female child. There are also cases where the "Children" line is a yin line but is supported by the day branch and the moving line "Heavenly Joy," which still indicates a male child. Similarly, if the "Children" line is a yang line but is punished by the day branch and is controlled and drained by the moving line, it still indicates a female child.

陰包陽，則桂庭添秀；陽包陰，則桃洞得仙。若子孫爻屬陽，初爻六爻屬陰，此陰包陽也，主生男；子孫爻屬陰，初爻六爻屬陽，此陽包陰也，主生女。發動青龍，當見臨盆有慶；青龍為孕育之神，最宜旺相當權，發動必生貴子。

Heavenly stems enveloping earthly branches signify the birth of a handsome boy in the courtyard of a fragrant osmanthus tree; earthly branches enveloping heavenly stems signify the arrival of a fairy from the Peach Blossom Spring. The original commentary states: if the 'children' line is yang, and both the first and sixth lines are yin, this is yin enveloping yang, indicating the birth of a son; if the 'children' line is yin, and both the first and sixth lines are yang, this is yang enveloping yin, indicating the birth of a daughter. When the Azure Dragon moves, there will be joy at the time of delivery. The original commentary says: the Azure Dragon is the deity of conception, most favorable when it is prosperous and strong. When it moves, a noble child will be born.

交重白虎，乃知坐草無虞。白虎為血刃，他事不宜，唯臨產最喜。若輔於庚申辛酉爻上發動，更快。緣白虎為破胎，為催生，故也。定吉凶於內一卦之中，乾離坎兌則易產；乾為首，離為目，坎為耳，兌為口。此四卦在內象，則易產。言其頭目耳口先出，是順行，故產為易也。

The White Tiger trigram overlapping and moving together indicates that there is no danger in childbirth. The original commentary says: The White Tiger signifies bloodshed and sharp weapons; it is not suitable to see it in other matters, but during childbirth it is most favorable. If the White Tiger appears on the Gengshen or Xinyou lines and moves, delivery will be faster, because the White Tiger is the deity that breaks the胎 and promotes childbirth. The fortune of childbirth should be judged based on the inner trigram: if the inner trigram is Qian, Li, Kan, or Dui, childbirth will be easy. The original commentary says: Qian represents the head, Li represents the eyes, Kan represents the ears, and Dui represents the mouth. These four trigrams in the inner trigram indicate that the head, eyes, ears, and mouth will come out first, which is a normal delivery, hence it is easy.

決禍福於外三爻之下，坤艮震巽則難生。坤為腹，艮為手，震為足，巽為股。此四卦若在內象，必是難生，逢旺愈難，有解救半吉。兄弟空，則妻位無傷；父母興，則子宮有損。克妻財，乃兄弟也，兄弟空，其妻無傷。子孫所制者父母，若父母獨發，子孫必不全矣。

Misfortune and fortune must be determined by the third line of the outer trigrams: if the trigrams Qian, Gen, Zhen, or Xun appear, it indicates difficulty in childbirth. The original commentary says: Qian represents the abdomen, Gen represents the hand, Zhen represents the foot, and Xun represents the thigh. If these four trigrams appear in the inner image, childbirth will certainly be difficult. The stronger the trigram energy, the more difficult the childbirth. If there is a saving deity, it is only half good. If the 'Siblings' line is empty, the wife's line is not harmed; if the 'Parents' line is active, the children's line will suffer. The original commentary says: the one that conquers 'Wealth' is 'Siblings', so if 'Siblings' is empty, the wife will not be harmed. The one that controls 'Children' is 'Parents'; if 'Parents' alone is active, the 'Children' will certainly not be safe.

若加凶殺，立見刑傷。以上兄弟父母，帶吉神發動，雖凶弗咎；若加凶殺，必定傷胎害母。天喜若值螣蛇，定葉麒麟之夢；螣蛇者，乃虛幻恍惚之神。臨陽鬼，日主虛驚；臨陰鬼，夜生怪夢。更加天喜，必曾感應吉夢，而生麟鳳之子。

If these two lines are further combined withInauspicious Sha, there will be immediate punishment and injury. The original commentary says: the above-mentioned 'Siblings' and 'Parents', if accompanied by auspicious spirits, although they show ominous signs, will not cause disaster; but if combined withInauspicious Sha, they will certainly harm the fetus and endanger the mother. If 'Heavenly Joy' meets with 'Teng She', it will certainly indicate a favorable omen of a qilin dream. The original commentary says: 'Teng She' is a spirit that governs illusions and confusion. When it is associated with a yang 'Official Ghost', it causes anxiety during the day; when associated with a yin 'Official Ghost', it causes strange dreams at night. If 'Heavenly Joy' is further added, it certainly indicates that a favorable dream has beensympathetic responseed, resulting in the birth of a precious child like a qilin or phoenix.

咸池倘臨玄武，必生汗血之駒。咸池玄武，皆淫泆之神。若二神相會合，必生汗血之駒。汗血者，婢妾所生之子。六爻最怕空亡，諸位皆嫌鬼值。六爻之中，初產母，二胞胎，至上皆有關係，故不宜空。鬼為占產所忌，故六爻皆惡之。

If "Xianchi" falls on the top line "Xuanwu," it is certain to produce what is called "Hanshe Zhiju" (sweat-blood horse). The original commentary says: "Xianchi" and "Xuanwu" are both deities associated with licentiousness; when these two deities meet, they will certainly give birth to a "Hanshe Zhiju." The so-called "Hanshe Zhiju" refers to children born from concubines. Among the six lines, the most feared is falling into "Kongwang" (void). Each line also dislikes having "Guan Gui" (Official Ghost) as its value. The original commentary says: among the six lines, the first line is the mother line, the second line is the fetal line, and up to the top line, each has its own relevance, so none should fall into void. "Guan Gui" is what is to be avoided in divination related to childbirth, so all six lines dislike it.

鬼臨初位，必然產母當災；鬼入二爻，當見胞胎不穩。初爻產母。鬼在初爻，故產母有災；二為胞胎，鬼若臨之，主胞胎不實。空亡必墮胎虛喜，帶殺則臨產艱難。子孫空，及二爻空，主墮胎。若帶殺神，主分娩時受苦。若逢鬼值五爻，始得福生萬匯。五爻為收生婆，官鬼臨之則吉。

The "Official Ghost" in the first line indicates that the mother is certainly in danger; the "Official Ghost" in the second line suggests that the fetus is unstable. The original commentary says: the first line represents the mother, so if the "Official Ghost" is in the first line, the mother will suffer disaster; the second line represents the fetus, and if the "Official Ghost" is present there, it indicates an unstable fetal condition. If a line meets "Empty" (空亡), it will definitely result in a miscarriage and empty joy; if it carries aInauspicious Sha (fierce killing), childbirth will be difficult. The original commentary says: if the "Children" line is empty or the second line is empty, it indicates a miscarriage; if it carries theInauspicious Sha spirit, it indicates suffering during childbirth. However, if the "Official Ghost" is in the fifth line, everything will be fortunate. The original commentary says: the fifth line represents the midwife, so if the "Official Ghost" is present there, it is auspicious.