Heavenly Mystery Assignment Upper Volume Nine: Travel Chapter

坐賈行商，皆為厭貧求富貴；曉行夜算，只因圖利起經營。欲財溢於千箱，須奔馳於萬里。未卜其中之得失，便言路上之行藏。世克應爻，直到地頭無阻節；鬼臨飛位，未離門戶費趦趄。凡占出行，以世為主。旺相吉，無氣凶。世克應，坦然一路無凶兆；應克世，比同旁爻發動來相剋，當有吉凶之辨。若逢財福克我則吉，鬼殺克我則凶。若當世墓凶方，決不可行。

Merchants who run a shop and traveling traders all dislike poverty and seek wealth; they start their business early in the morning and continue counting accounts even after dark, all for the sake of profit. If one wishes to fill thousands of boxes with wealth, they must travel thousands of miles. Before determining the gains and losses, let us first discuss the journey's progress. The World Line is stronger than the Response Line, indicating a smooth journey without obstacles all the way to the destination. The Official Ghost is located at the position of the Flying God, causing hesitation before even leaving home. The original commentary says: when divining travel, the World Line is the main focus. If it is prosperous and strong, it is auspicious; if it is weak, it is inauspicious. If the World Line overcomes the Response Line, the journey will be smooth with no ominous signs. If the Response Line overcomes the World Line, it is as if other lines are interfering, so one must determine whether it is auspicious or inauspicious. If the Children or Wealth lines overcome the World Line, it is auspicious; if the Official Ghost or harmful forces overcome the World Line, it is inauspicious. If the World Line is in a dangerous position where it is buried, then one must absolutely not start the journey.

鬼持世上，多是去不成，若子孫發動來解，庶幾可行。如或鬼爻帶貴，必因貴人遲滯，未得起身。鬼加官符、朱雀，必因官事牽連。鬼加白虎、喪門、弔客、死符、病符，恐有喪亡疾病之事。鬼若臨應，到彼謀事，終難成就。

The original commentary continues: "If the 'Official Ghost' is on the 'World Line,' it is mostly impossible to go. If the 'Children' line moves to rescue it, it is almost possible to proceed. If the 'Official Ghost' line is accompanied by the 'Nobleman,' it is certainly due to the nobleman's reason that it is delayed and cannot start immediately. If the 'Official Ghost' is combined with the 'Official Symbol,' 'Vermilion Bird,' it must be involved in legal matters. If the 'Official Ghost' is combined with the 'White Tiger,' 'Funeral Gate,' 'Funeral Guest,' 'Death Symbol,' and 'Disease Symbol,' there is likely to be matters of death and illness. If the 'Official Ghost' is on the 'Response Line,' then when going to handle affairs there, it will ultimately be difficult to achieve success."

世爻更值空亡，出往終難成就。世若逢空，多是去不成；縱然強去，終是不得意而回。凡占，必須看何人。若本身出，最忌世空。因經商出行，可謂大凶，必主陷本他鄉，徒勞奔走。若九流藝術，及公家勾當人占，反為吉，但空手得財，不能聚也。

The World Line falls into the Empty Void, indicating that this journey will ultimately achieve little. The original commentary says: if the World Line meets the Empty Void, it is mostly impossible to go; even if one tries to go, in the end one will return disappointed. When interpreting a divination, one must consider who is being consulted: if it is the person themselves going out, the World Line falling into the Empty Void is most unfavorable. For someone traveling for business, encountering such a hex is extremely ominous, surely indicating that capital will be trapped in a foreign place, resulting in a fruitless effort. However, if it is a person from the arts or those serving the government who consults, it is actually favorable—though they may gain wealth without holding onto it.

子孫動，則路逢好侶；官鬼興，則途遇凶人。子孫持世，吉無不利，必主善去吉回；若發動，必逢好侶。官鬼為凶人，發動克世，為害非輕，休囚受制，終無大事。父母休囚，揹負一琴登蜀道；妻財持世，腰纏十萬上揚州。父母為行李。旺相則多，休囚則少；一琴一劍，言其少也。妻財為錢鈔。財爻旺相，則腰纏十萬貫，言其多也。

When the 'Children' line is activated, one meets good companions on the way; when the 'Official Ghost' line rises, one encounters dangerous people. The original commentary says: if the 'Children' line holds the 'World Line', it brings good fortune and no obstacles, surely leading to a safe journey and a smooth return; if it is activated, one definitely meets good companions. The 'Official Ghost' represents dangerous people; when it is activated and overpowers the 'World Line', the harm is not light; if it is weak and restrained, there will ultimately be no major incidents. If the 'Parents' line is weak and confined, one only carries a single zither along the Sichuan path; if the 'Wealth' line holds the 'World Line', one travels to Yangzhou with ten thousand taels of silver around one's waist. The original commentary says: the 'Parents' line represents luggage; when it is prosperous and strong, there is a lot of luggage, but when it is weak and confined, there is little; 'a zither and a sword' is a description of having little. The 'Wealth' line represents money; when the 'Wealth' line is prosperous and strong, one has ten thousand taels of silver around one's waist, which is a description of having a lot.

馬爻發動坤宮，遇吉神，則驛程安逸；木位交重坎位，加白虎，則舟揖傾危。馬在坤象動，必陸路行，更加青龍，一路自然安逸；木在水上動，必是水程，若加白虎，恐遭風浪顛覆之憂。五位逢空，路上淒涼無旅店；六爻臨鬼，地頭寂寞有憂愁。

The 'Post Horse' line is activated in the Earth trigram and meets a favorable deity, indicating a smooth and comfortable journey by land. The wood line is activated in the Water trigram and overlaps with movement, further combined with the 'White Tiger', suggesting danger of a boat capsizing. The original commentary states: when the 'Post Horse' line is activated in the Earth trigram, it definitely indicates a journey by land; if combined with the 'Azure Dragon', the journey will naturally be peaceful and comfortable. When the wood line is activated in the Water trigram, it definitely indicates a journey by water; if combined with the 'White Tiger', there is a risk of encountering wind and waves leading to a possible capsizing. The fifth line is empty, indicating a lonely journey with no place to stay; the sixth line is accompanied by the 'Official Ghost', suggesting that even upon arrival, the place will be desolate and cause worry.

初爻空亡無腳子，二爻空亡身有阻；三爻空亡伴侶稀，四爻空亡難出戶；五爻若也值空亡，旅店荒涼受辛苦；更看六爻若逢空，地頭寂寞無人住。六爻俱不落空亡，任意揮鞭千里去。以上論空亡者，不可一概論，必從吉凶分別。凡吉神空則凶，凶神空則吉。依此推之，萬無一失。

The original commentary cites a verse that discusses the six lines falling into "kongwang" (void): if the first line falls into "kongwang," there is no porter to carry the load; if the second line falls into "kongwang," there is an obstacle; if the third line falls into "kongwang," there are few companions; if the fourth line falls into "kongwang," it is difficult to go out; if the fifth line also falls into "kongwang," the inn is desolate and the journey is suffering; if the sixth line also falls into "kongwang," the destination is cold and uninhabited. If none of the six lines fall into "kongwang," one can ride freely and travel a thousand miles. The original commentary also says: the above discussion about falling into "kongwang" should not be considered in a general way; it must be judged according to fortune and misfortune. If a good god falls into "kongwang," it becomes bad; if a bad god falls into "kongwang," it becomes good. By following this reasoning, there will be no mistakes.

占出行，不宜見官鬼，六爻遇之，皆不利。初爻：主腳痛。二爻：身有災。三爻：伴侶有疾。四爻：去後戶庭有官事相纏。五爻：道路梗塞。六爻：地頭不利，不得意而歸。參詳一卦吉凶，推究六神持克。青龍臨財發動，滿載而回；朱雀官爻發動，必有是非口舌；勾陳臨水動，必有雨水；螣蛇帶鬼，必有憂驚怪異；白虎帶殺，必有疾病；玄武臨財，必有失脫。以上凶神，持世克世，最忌；旺相亦忌；休囚受制，庶無大事。金爻持世，豈宜遠涉南方；木位安身，唯利高登北闕。南方屬火，金畏之，故不宜往；北方屬水，水生木，故宜去。餘仿此例。

The original commentary says: When divining about travel, it is not advisable to see "Official Ghost." If any of the six lines encounter it, it is unfavorable—first line, indicates foot pain; second line, indicates personal misfortune; third line, indicates illness among companions; fourth line, indicates legal troubles after someone leaves home; fifth line, indicates blocked roads; sixth line, indicates unfavorable conditions at the destination, leading to an unsatisfactory return. To determine the fortune or misfortune of a hexagram, one must also examine how the six spirits hold the lines and how they mutually control each other. The original commentary says: If "Azure Dragon" is on "Wealth" and moves, one will return with a full load; if "Vermilion Bird" is on "Official Ghost" and moves, there will certainly be disputes and verbal conflicts; if "Gou Chen" is on a water line and moves, rain will certainly be encountered; if "Teng She" is accompanied by "Official Ghost," there will certainly be worries, surprises, and strange occurrences; if "White Tiger" is accompanied by inauspicious sha, there will certainly be illness; if "Black Tortoise" is on "Wealth," there will certainly be theft. Among these inauspicious spirits, the most to be avoided is when they hold the "World Line" or control the "World Line." Even if they are prosperous and strong, it is also to be avoided. If they are weak and confined and restrained, there will be no major incidents. If the metal line holds the "World Line," it is suitable to travel south; if the wood line is secure, it is only favorable to go north to the capital. The original commentary says: South belongs to fire, and metal fears fire, so it is not advisable to go there; North belongs to water, and water can generate wood, so it is advisable to go there; the rest follow this pattern.

秋風颯颯，動行人塞北之悲；夜月沉沉，興遊客江南之夢。剔銀燈，喜占音候；當金釵，為卜歸期。若問子孫，須要福神生旺；或占父母，不宜印綬空亡。父母出行看父母，子孫出行看子孫，兄弟朋友皆看兄弟，奴僕亦看子孫。吉神臨之吉，凶神臨之凶。

Autumn winds howl and echo, stirring the sorrow of travelers far from home in the northern frontier; the moon sinks low and dimly hangs, awakening the old dreams of wanderers in the southern Jiangnan region. Some light a silver lamp and joyfully consult the divination for news; others pawn their gold hairpins in order to seek a prediction of when they will return. If one asks about children, one must look to the "children" (子孙) deity of fortune and virtue for a strong and flourishing indication; if one consults about parents, it is not advisable for the "parents" (父母) official sign (印绶) to fall into "empty loss" (空亡). The original commentary says: when parents go out, one should look at the "parents" (父母) line; when children go out, one should look at the "children" (子孙) line; brothers and friends are all looked at through the "brothers" (兄弟) line; servants are also looked at through the "children" (子孙) line; if a favorable deity is present, it is auspicious; if a harmful deity is present, it is inauspicious.

應動青龍克世，行人立至；父臨朱雀爻交，音信須來。應動克世即來，世動克應未來。青龍臨應動，行人立至。動世克動應，行人往他處。若世應俱靜，但看生剋制化。若世生應克應，決未來；應生世克世，身雖未動，已有歸意。但看沖動月日起程，生旺日必到。父母、朱雀，皆為音信，若見發動，必有信至。克世來速，世克來遲。若當五爻動，有信在路。帶天喜吉神克世，是喜信；加大殺凶神克世，是凶信。若父母朱雀動處逢空，音信雖有，被人沉匿；父母並勾陳發動，音信雖有，帶書有耽擱，稽遲未到也。

The "Response Line" moves and the "Azure Dragon" comes to overcome the "World Line," indicating the person will arrive immediately. If the "Parents" are present with the "Vermilion Bird" and the lines interact and move, there will certainly be news. The original commentary says: when the "Response Line" moves to overcome the "World Line," it means the person is coming; when the "World Line" moves to overcome the "Response Line," it means the person is not coming. If the "Azure Dragon" is on the "Response Line" and moves, the person will arrive immediately; if the moving "World Line" overcomes the moving "Response Line," the person has gone elsewhere. If both the "World Line" and the "Response Line" are still, then look at their mutual generation, overcoming, control, and transformation. If the "World Line" generates or overcomes the "Response Line," it is determined that the person will not come yet; if the "Response Line" generates or overcomes the "World Line," the person has not yet started, but there is already an intention to return. Just look at the day and month that trigger it to determine the departure time, and the person will definitely arrive on a day of birth and prosperity. The "Parents" and the "Vermilion Bird" both represent news. As long as they move, news will certainly come: if they overcome the "World Line," the news comes quickly; if the "World Line" overcomes them, the news comes slowly. If the "Parents" move in the fifth line, it means the news is already on the way. If the "Parents" and the "Vermilion Bird" overcome the "World Line" with auspicious spirits like "Heavenly Joy," it is good news; if they overcome the "World Line" with inauspicious spirits like "Great Killer," it is bad news. If the place where the "Parents" and the "Vermilion Bird" move is empty, there is news but it is held back by someone; if the "Parents" and the "Gou Chen" move together, there is news but the messenger is delayed and arrives late.

欲知車馬將回，須看門戶；要卜舟船未發，但看地頭。初爻足，二爻身，身足俱動則來。三四為門戶，動則速至。五爻動在途。六爻動在地頭。凡旺動則來速，發動無氣則來遲。或用爻，或應爻，於門戶上動，行人即到。凡動爻亦有吉凶，若動爻克應克用，雖當門戶、亦有遲滯。

To know whether a carriage and horses are about to return, one should look at the third and fourth lines, which are the positions of the gateways. To divinate whether a boat and ship have not yet departed, one should look at the sixth line, which is the position of the destination. The original commentary says: the first line is the foot, the second line is the body. If both the body and foot lines move, then the person is coming. The third and fourth lines are the gateways; if either of them moves, the person will arrive quickly. If the fifth line moves, the person is still on the way; if the sixth line moves, the person is still at the destination. In general, if a line is prosperous and strong and moves, the arrival is quick; if it moves but lacks strength, the arrival is slow. Whether using the line or the responding line, if the line is activated at the gateway positions, the traveler will arrive immediately. However, the moving line also has its own fortune and misfortune: if the moving line is able to overcome the responding line or the used line, then even though the person has reached the gateway, there will still be delays.

陰官際遇螣蛇，當有還鄉之夢；咸池若臨玄武，恐逢覓水之歡。陽鬼會螣蛇，當有虛驚；陰鬼會螣蛇，當有夜夢。若在內動，此是家人夢見人回；在外動，必行人有還家之夢。其夢決於鬼生旺日，重動已過，交動未來。用爻若加咸池玄武，行人主有外情牽惹不歸。

When the yin "Official Ghost" meets "Teng Snake," there will be a dream of returning home; if "Xian Chi" is present with "Xuan Wu," it is likely that the person is seeking affection elsewhere outside. The original commentary says: when the yang "Official Ghost" meets "Teng Snake," there will be a false alarm; when the yin "Official Ghost" meets "Teng Snake," there will be a night dream. If this occurs in the inner trigram, it means a family member dreams of a traveler returning; if it occurs in the outer trigram, it means the traveler himself dreams of returning home. The day on which the dream occurs depends on the day when the "Official Ghost" is strong and flourishing: if it is repeated, the dream has already happened; if it is newly activated, the dream has not yet occurred. If the line is combined with "Xian Chi" and "Xuan Wu," it indicates that the traveler is involved with someone else outside, thus not returning.

兄弟動則多費盤纏，官鬼興則不諧同侶。兄弟若當權旺動，決然多費盤纏。若更化兄弟，不免有兩倍之費；不然有分爭之患，休囚無氣稍輕。兄化為鬼，行李至中途必有變，不可託人。若財化兄弟，或加玄武，多是被人誆騙。兄弟若逢刑剋，無害。若官鬼旺，或兄弟空，必路無伴侶，獨自登程。

When the 'Siblings' line moves, there will be extra expenses. When the 'Official Ghost' line becomes active, there will be conflicts with companions. The original commentary says: if 'Siblings' is in a prosperous and strong state and moves, there will certainly be extra expenses; if it transforms into 'Siblings' again, one is likely to spend double the money, or else there will be disputes; if 'Siblings' is weak and confined, the situation is somewhat less severe. If 'Siblings' transforms into 'Official Ghost', there will certainly be problems halfway through the journey, and it should not be entrusted to others. If 'Wealth' transforms into 'Siblings', or if 'Black Tortoise' is involved, it is mostly likely to be deceived by someone. If 'Siblings' encounters a刑克 (conflict or restriction), there will be no harm. If 'Official Ghost' is prosperous and strong, or if 'Siblings' is empty, then definitely there will be no companions on the journey, and one must travel alone.

更被凶神持克，須防世墓空亡；若有吉曜來臨，庶免身遭否塞。若作出行人本名占，最忌官鬼、白虎、大殺動來克世，及怕世墓、世空。自身有疾，患難有險。若占他人，怕鬼傷克用爻，及用爻入墓、空亡，須防危難。若得子孫旺動，貴人及解神來相解，或日辰刑沖凶神，庶免身遭否塞。

If the "World Line" is further attacked by malevolent deities and harms itself, one should be cautious of the "World Line" entering its tomb and falling into "Empty Wasteland." If auspicious stars appear, one may avoid suffering from obstacles and difficulties. The original commentary says: if the divination is done in the name of the person going out, it is most dangerous for the "Official Ghost," "White Tiger," and "Great Killer" to activate and attack the "World Line." It is also feared that the "World Line" enters its tomb or falls into "Empty Wasteland," which may lead to illness and danger in hardship. If the divination is about someone else, one should fear the "Official Ghost" harming the used line, as well as the used line entering its tomb or falling into "Empty Wasteland," which requires vigilance against danger. If the "Children" are prosperous and strong, and if "Nobleman" and "Relief Deity" come to rescue, or if the day branch punishes the malevolent deity, one may avoid suffering from obstacles and difficulties.

動爻值退，登程復返他鄉；應位逢沖，觸景方思故里。丁丑、丁未、壬辰、壬戌，四者為退神。凡用爻及動爻逢退神，行人登途，仍復返去。若動爻逢空，亦作返去斷。看在哪位爻上空，便知何地轉去。要知行幾里回去，但依生成數推斷，生旺倍加，死絕減半。六爻不動，本無歸意。若日辰沖動應爻，必是睹物思歸。

When the moving line meets the retreating god, the traveler starts on the way but turns back to his hometown; when the response line is in a conflicting position, it is because he sees something and suddenly thinks of his hometown. The original commentary says that Dingchou, Dingwei, Renchen, and Renxu are the retreating gods. Whenever a line or a moving line meets the retreating god, the traveler starts on the way but turns back; if the moving line is empty, it still indicates he turns back. To know where he turns back, look at which line is empty. To know how many miles he walked before turning back, use the numbers from the Yellow River Chart to calculate: if it is in a thriving and flourishing place, double the number; if it is in a dying and exhausted place, halve it. If none of the six lines move, it means he has no intention of returning. If the day branch conflicts with the response line, it is because he saw something and then felt the urge to return.

勾陳發動，若逢位上便淹留；折殺交重，須向途中防跌撲。勾陳發動，必主淹留。若在地頭，未能起離；若在五爻動，半路人留。勾陳旺動，克持用爻及應爻，行人卒急難來。折傷煞云：折傷四體要君知，正月雞棲逆向離；生怕高枝防跌撲，此爻發動恐顛危。謂正月從酉上逆行也。

The Gou Chen trigram is activated, causing the traveler to halt at the position where it resides; the 'Broken Injury' evil spirit overlaps and activates, warning of caution against falling and getting injured on the way. The original commentary says: When Gou Chen is activated, it necessarily indicates a stoppage— if it is in the sixth line, the person cannot leave the destination; if it is in the fifth line, the person is detained halfway. When Gou Chen is prosperous and strong and moves, and it restrains or holds the useful line and the response line, the traveler will find it difficult to arrive promptly. The verse about the 'Broken Injury' evil spirit says: pay attention to injuries to the hands and feet, starting from the You position (the chicken's dwelling place) in the first lunar month and counting backward toward the Li position; it is most dangerous to climb high branches, as falling from them is feared. When this line is activated, there is a risk of falling. The original commentary says: this refers to starting from the You position in the first lunar month and counting backward.

妻財旺動，加玄武，則杳絕音書；福德興隆，遇青龍，則豐盈財寶。財興克父，玄武動傷朱雀，若相併而動，主音書杳絕。望信須看世應中，信來兩處起交重；他興我靜魚傳信，我動他安雁絕蹤。子孫乃福德之神，遇青龍則滿載而回。

The 'wife and wealth' line is prosperous and strong, and with the 'Black Tortoise' added, communication is cut off and there is no trace. The 'children' line, which is the fortune and virtue line, is flourishing and meets the 'Azure Dragon', so wealth becomes abundant. The original commentary says that the 'wife and wealth' line rising will overcome the 'parents' line, and the 'Black Tortoise' line rising will injure the 'Vermilion Bird' line. If both lines are active together, it indicates that there is no news. The original commentary also cites a song saying that to look for news, one should examine the relationship between the 'world line' and the 'response line'. When news comes, both lines should be active. If the line on the other side is active while this side is still, then there will be messages sent by fish. If this side is active while the other side is still, then the swan messenger will disappear. The 'children' line is the deity of fortune and virtue. When it meets the 'Azure Dragon', it will bring great wealth.

欲詳物數，五行妻位興衰；要決歸期，六合動爻生旺。要知物數，但看財臨五行。旺相多，休囚少，逢生倍加，受克減半。數目照河圖數取，水一、火二、木三、金四、土五。動爻屬金，期在巳日，並申酉日，可到。餘仿此例。錦城雖云樂，不如早還家；茅屋未為貧，但願安樂業。

To determine how much to bring back, look at the '妻财' position to see which of the Five Phases it belongs to and whether it is prosperous and strong or weak and confined; to determine the return date, look at the '六合' and the activated line to see when it becomes strong and flourishing. The original commentary says: to know the quantity, just look at the Five Phases of the '妻财'—if it is prosperous and strong, there will be more; if it is weak and confined, there will be less. If it is supported by a generating element, the quantity doubles; if it is overcome by a controlling element, the quantity is halved. The numbers are taken according to the numbers of the Yellow River Chart: water is one, fire is two, wood is three, metal is four, and earth is five. If the activated line belongs to metal, the return date will be on the巳 day, as well as the申 day and酉 day. The rest follows the same pattern. The final verse expresses a sentiment: although the city of Jin Guan is pleasant, it is better to return home early; living in a thatched cottage is not poverty, but only a wish for peace and contentment.

要察卦爻內外，可知人宅興衰。內三爻為宅，外三爻為人。宅去克人，主病患連年，擊括多端；人去克宅，主修居創屋，整舊更新。內卦旺，屋宅多；外卦旺，人丁夥。初觀住宅之根基，相連井位；次睹華堂之境界，兼接灶司。

By examining the inner and outer trigrams and their lines, one can determine the prosperity and decline of people and dwellings. The original commentary states: the inner three lines represent the dwelling, while the outer three lines represent the people. If the dwelling overcomes the people, it indicates continuous illness and disturbances year after year; if the people overcome the dwelling, it mainly signifies the need to repair or build houses, renovating the old ones. When the inner trigram is strong, there are more houses; when the outer trigram is strong, there are more people. First examine the first line, which represents the foundation of the dwelling and is also connected to the position of the well; then look at the second line, which represents the boundary of the hall and also oversees the kitchen god.

初爻住宅基址。帶財福吉。井亦相連初爻。屬土則渾濁；水則清冷盈溢；木則井上有樹；火則泉水常幹；金則沉瑩香潔；帶鬼逢空必廢井。二爻為堂屋。生旺則深沉廣闊，無氣則窄狹低猥。帶青龍龍德貴人，必新創整齊；加白虎刑沖剋害，必舊居破敗。二爻灶亦兼焉。生旺則灶修爨鬧，休囚則灶冷無煙。朱雀帶官，定有灶前咒咀，鬼連白虎，須防膿血淋漓。

The original commentary says: The first line represents the foundation of the house; if it carries 'Wealth' and 'Children', it is auspicious. A well is also connected to the first line—when the first line is of earth, the well water is turbid; when it is of water, the well water is clear and full; when it is of wood, there are trees by the well; when it is of fire, the spring water is often dry; when it is of metal, the well water is clear, bright, and sweet. If it carries 'Official Ghost' and meets an empty position, it must be a useless well. The second line represents the main hall: if it is prosperous and vigorous, the hall is deep and spacious; if it lacks vitality, the hall is narrow, low, and messy. If it carries 'Azure Dragon', 'Dragon Virtue', or 'Nobleman', it must be a newly built and neat house; if it adds 'White Tiger' and suffers from punishment, clash, control, or harm, it must be an old and dilapidated house. The second line also oversees the kitchen: if it is prosperous and vigorous, the stove is well maintained and cooking is lively; if it is weak and confined, the stove is cold and smokeless. If 'Vermilion Bird' carries 'Official Ghost', there will certainly be someone cursing at the stove; if 'Official Ghost' is connected with 'White Tiger', one must beware of severe wounds with pus and blood.

三門若值官爻，不離五行分剖；四戶倘臨鬼殺，須加六獸參詳。三爻為大門。與太歲日辰生合，其向大利；與太歲日辰刑沖，其向不吉。帶財福、青龍、吉神動者，決主門庭清吉，人口康寧；加官鬼、白虎、凶神動者，多招口舌官非，迍邅惱聒。加兄弟者，主破耗多端，資財不聚。加父化父者，一合兩樣門扇。逢刑沖或加破軍，必有破壞。

The third line, which is the main gate position, if it is occupied by the 'Official Ghost' line, must be analyzed using the Five Phases. The fourth line, which is the middle gate position, if it is occupied by the 'Official Ghost' which is aInauspicious Sha (malevolent force), then the Six Beasts should also be considered. The original commentary says: the third line is the main gate — if it is in harmony with the Tai Su and the Day Branch, the direction of the gate is favorable; if it is in conflict or clash with the Tai Su and the Day Branch, the direction is not auspicious. If the gate is activated with auspicious spirits such as 'Wealth', 'Children', and 'Azure Dragon', it will certainly indicate a peaceful and prosperous family and healthy people. If the gate is activated with malevolent spirits such as 'Official Ghost' and 'White Tiger', it will often lead to disputes and legal troubles, making the situation difficult and troublesome. If the gate is combined with 'Siblings', it will indicate many losses and an inability to retain wealth. If 'Parents' are present and transform into 'Parents' again, it is like having two different doors in one gate. If there is a clash or the presence of 'Pòjūn' (Breaker General), the gate will definitely be damaged.

以上動者甚，靜者輕。若三四爻相沖，有兩門相穿，不生財。第四爻為戶，即中門。帶吉神動吉，連凶煞動凶。五為道路之爻，六為棟樑之位。五爻為路。與世合，則委曲有情；與世沖，則直長帶殺。六爻為棟樑牆壁。帶青龍，則新創整齊；加白虎，則崩頹破敗。

The original commentary says: In the above situations, the verification of a moving line is heavier than that of a still line; if the third line and the fourth line clash, it indicates two doors facing each other directly, which does not gather wealth. The fourth line is the gate, also known as the middle door: if it is accompanied by a favorable deity and moves, it brings good fortune; if it is connected with凶satanic influences and moves, it brings misfortune. The fifth line is the road line, and the sixth line is the position of the beam and wall. The original commentary says: the fifth line represents the road — if it harmonizes with the 'World Line,' the road is winding and meaningful; if it clashes with the 'World Line,' the road is straight and long, carrying a bad influence. The sixth line represents the beam and wall — if it is accompanied by the 'Azure Dragon,' it indicates newly built and neat structures; if it is accompanied by the 'White Tiger,' it indicates collapse and decay.

雖辨其中之奧妙，須詳就裡之精微。搜索六爻，總是家庭小事；推明一語，可驚王公大人。月建會青龍，當主婚姻妊喜；喪門加白虎，須憂疾病喪亡。月建：即正月建寅之類。與青龍會合一處發動，主重重喜慶。士夫當加官進祿，庶民則增進錢財，成婚姻產育，無不吉也。

Although the subtle meanings have already been clarified, further examination of the fine details is still necessary. Searching through each line of the divination, the interpretations mostly concern trivial family matters; yet, when a single phrase is fully understood, it can even alarm the nobles and officials. When the Month Builder combines with the Azure Dragon, it signifies joy from marriage and pregnancy. If the丧门 (Funeral Gate) combines with the White Tiger, there will be worries about illness and death. The original commentary explains that the Month Builder refers to the situation in the first month when the stem is寅 (Yin). When it combines with the Azure Dragon, it brings about abundant happiness—scholars and officials will receive promotions and increased wealth, common people will gain more money, and both marriage and childbirth will be auspicious.

喪門、白虎：謂之四利三元，乃凶神。見後凶煞內。若見此爻動者，則有病患連綿，喪亡疊至，種種不祥，自當細審。朱雀空，則門絕官災；勾陳旺，則戶增田業。月建朱雀：正月從巳上順行。在內動，主是非口舌；在外加貴人動，主有文書音信之喜。若帶官符官鬼動者，月內必有口舌官事。

The original commentary says: "Sāngmén" and "Báihǔ" belong to the "Sìlì Sānyuán" system, both beingInauspicious Spirit. Their methods of calculation are explained in the later section onInauspicious Sha. If such a line is activated, there will be continuous illness and successive deaths, various ominous signs, which should be carefully examined. If "Zhūquè" falls into an empty position, the family will be free from official troubles; if "Gōuchén" is prosperous and strong, the family will gain additional land. The original commentary says: the "Yuèjiàn" "Zhūquè" starts from the position of Sì in the first month and proceeds in a clockwise direction. If it is activated within the inner trigram, it indicates disputes and verbal conflicts; if it is activated in the outer trigram with the presence of "Guìrén," it indicates good news regarding documents and messages; if it is activated along with "Guānfú" and "Guānguǐ," there will certainly be disputes and legal matters in this month.

又云：月建朱雀，即天燭殺。若與日辰朱雀並動，須防火燭。若朱雀空亡，官事無妨，是非潛伏，火燭消烊。月建勾陳：正月從丑上起順行。帶鬼殺內動，主宅神不安，人口不寧；在外動，謀事多見遲滯。若臨財爻旺動克世，其月內必有增進產業之象。更加日建青龍，必然廣置田園，橫發錢穀，大利田土之事。

The original commentary also states: the month builder 'Vermilion Bird' is 'Heavenly Torch', if it is combined with the day branch 'Vermilion Bird' to activate, there will be worries about fire and candles; if 'Vermilion Bird' falls into 'Empty Wasteland', official matters will not be affected, disputes will remain hidden and not arise, and worries about fire and candles will be resolved. The month builder 'Gou Chen' starts from the Chou position in the first month and proceeds in order: if it activates theInauspicious Sha (malevolent killing) of 'Official Ghost' within the inner trigram, it indicates the household spirit is restless and people are unsettled; if it activates in the outer trigram, there will be many delays in planning matters. If it is on the 'Wealth' hexagram that is prosperous and strong and attacks the 'World Line', there will certainly be signs of increasing property within the month; if the day builder 'Azure Dragon' is also present, there will certainly be extensive land acquisition, unexpected gains of money and grain, and great benefit for land matters.

玄武須防盜賊，加咸池必有私情；螣蛇本主虛驚，遇陰鬼多生怪夢。月建玄武：正月從亥上順行。在內動，主有奴婢走失；在外加鬼殺動，主有穿窬割壁之賊。若玄武與咸池同鄉，主陰私淫亂之事。動來合世，宅長必然不正；若臨財爻，其妻必淫；若臨父母，出處卑賤。或臨福德及第六爻，皆主奴僕有陰私之事。若逢生旺，其事張揚；或值休囚，猶可隱匿；如逢沖散，必然被人說破，不復作矣。

The Black Tortoise indicates the need to guard against thieves; when it combines with the Salty Pool, there will be private affairs. The Snake indicates false alarms; when it meets a yin official ghost, there will be strange dreams. The original commentary says: the Black Tortoise in the month builder starts from the亥 position and proceeds in order. If it moves within the inner trigram, it indicates servants running away; if it moves in the outer trigram combined with an official ghost, there will be thieves breaking walls and cutting through walls. If the Black Tortoise and the Salty Pool are together, it indicates private misconduct: if it combines with the world line, the head of the family will certainly behave improperly; if it is on the wealth line, the wife will certainly be unfaithful; if it is on the parents line, the person will have a low birth; or if it is on the children line or the sixth line, it indicates servants have private affairs. Such matters, if they meet a favorable and strong position, should be made public; if they are in a weak and confined state, they can still be concealed; if they meet a clash and disperse, they will certainly be exposed, and from then on, they will no longer happen.

凡此章皆是非之端，古人所以具述此事者，既造精微之地，不得不言，後學不可妄談。暗藏胸中，以為觀人邪正之法，不宜輕洩。月建螣蛇：正月從辰上逆行。若動，主有牽連事至。遇陰鬼，主夜生怪夢。克世臨世，宅長夜夢不安；克應臨應，宅母夢寐不寧。

The original commentary specifically warns: the topics discussed in this chapter are the origins of right and wrong. Ancient scholars explained these matters one by one because, having reached such subtle insights, it was unavoidable to speak about them. However, later learners should not use them recklessly or speak of them carelessly. Instead, they should keep them memorized within their hearts as a means to observe the moral character of people. They should not be easily revealed. The month builder "Tengshe" starts from the Chen position in the first lunar month and moves in reverse. If it is activated, it indicates the coming of connected matters. If it meets a yin "Official Ghost," it suggests strange dreams occurring at night. If it overcomes the "World Line" or is adjacent to it, the head of the household will have difficulty sleeping at night. If it overcomes the "Response Line" or is adjacent to it, the wife will have restless dreams at night.

卦列六十四象，怪分一十二宮。六十四卦之中，其怪不過十二宮分。子動鼠怪、寅卯申狐狸怪、巳動蛇怪、午動火光怪、酉是雞怪、戌是狗怪、辰丑未是虛響怪。凡怪爻動處，逢沖則無害也。推占六爻，全憑四季。訣曰：怪爻季是兩頭居，仲月逢之二五隨；三四怪爻當孟月，動成駭怪靜無之。殺神在世災應實，鬼殺傷身禍不虛；更被官爻持世上，怕逢衰病患難除。

There are sixty-four hexagrams, and the strange occurrences in a family are divided into twelve sections. The original commentary says: among the sixty-four hexagrams, strange phenomena are only classified under the twelve earthly branches—when the Zi line moves, it indicates a rat spirit; when the Yin or Mao or Shen line moves, it indicates a fox spirit; when the Si line moves, it indicates a snake spirit; when the Wu line moves, it indicates a fire spirit; when the You line moves, it indicates a chicken spirit; when the Xu line moves, it indicates a dog spirit; when the Chen, Chou, or Wei line moves, it indicates an invisible sound spirit. If the line responsible for strange occurrences moves and is in conflict, it will not cause harm. When divining the six lines, the entire calculation depends on the four seasons. The original commentary cites a rule: if the line responsible for strange occurrences is in the initial or upper position during the season month, then during the middle month it is in the second or fifth line, and during the beginning month it is in the third or fourth line; when these lines move, they produce terrifying strange occurrences, but when they are still, there is no problem. TheInauspicious Sha (evil killing) spirit is on the World Line, and the disaster will manifest in reality; if the Official Ghost harms the body line, the misfortune is real. If the Official Ghost is also on the World Line, then one should fear encountering decline and illness, which will be difficult to recover from.

以上所言怪爻，須憑四季。取季月初爻六爻動為怪，仲月二五爻動為怪，孟月三四爻動為怪。其餘發動，不可亂言。既有淺深之辯，莫辭禍福之分。凡有怪異，亦有淺深。怪淺禍亦淺，怪深禍亦深。禍福於斯可辨。

The original commentary explains that the above-mentioned strange lines must be determined according to the four seasons—during the season month, the first line and the sixth line are considered strange; during the middle month, the second line and the fifth line are considered strange; during the beginning month, the third line and the fourth line are considered strange; if other lines are activated, they should not be randomly called strange. Since strange phenomena vary in depth, one should not be bothered by the complexity, but should distinguish the resulting fortune or misfortune. The original commentary says that strange phenomena also vary in depth—light strange phenomena bring light misfortune; heavy strange phenomena bring heavy misfortune. Thus, fortune and misfortune can be distinguished from here.

世在游魂，常有遷移之意；身居墓庫，終無起離之時。占宅：得游魂卦，主居處不定，常有遷移之意。占移居：怕見世爻入墓，雖言移，終不能動身。外卦興隆，徙舍須云大吉；內爻旺相，移居必見災殃。立春：艮旺、震相、巽胎、離沒、坤死、兌囚、乾休、坎廢。春分：震旺、巽相、離胎、坤沒、兌死、乾囚、坎休、艮廢。立夏：巽旺、離相、坤胎、兌沒、乾死、坎囚、艮休、震廢。夏至：離旺、坤相、兌胎、乾沒、坎死、艮囚、震休、巽廢。

The "World Line" falling in a ghostly hexagram indicates that a person often has the thought of moving; the "Body Line" located in a storage position means they will never actually leave. The original commentary says: When divining about a house, if a ghostly hexagram appears, it suggests an unstable residence and frequent thoughts of moving; when divining about moving, one should be cautious of the "World Line" entering a storage position. Although they may say they want to move, they will never actually move. If the outer trigram is prosperous, moving can be considered very auspicious; if the inner line is prosperous, moving will certainly bring misfortune. The original commentary lists the eight trigrams' eight phases of energy according to the solar terms—prosperous, strong, fetal, hidden, dead, imprisoned, resting, and wasted—arranged from prosperity to decline, used to determine whether a particular trigram is in harmony or disharmony with the current season. After the Beginning of Spring: The艮 (Kun) trigram is prosperous, the震 (Zhen) trigram is next in strength, the巽 (Xun) trigram is in the fetal stage, the离 (Li) trigram is hidden, the坤 (Kun) trigram is dead, the兑 (Dui) trigram is imprisoned, the乾 (Qian) trigram is resting, and the坎 (Kan) trigram is wasted. After the Vernal Equinox: The震 (Zhen) trigram is prosperous, the巽 (Xun) trigram is next in strength, the离 (Li) trigram is in the fetal stage, the坤 (Kun) trigram is hidden, the兑 (Dui) trigram is dead, the乾 (Qian) trigram is imprisoned, the坎 (Kan) trigram is resting, and the艮 (Kun) trigram is wasted. After the Beginning of Summer: The巽 (Xun) trigram is prosperous, the离 (Li) trigram is next in strength, the坤 (Kun) trigram is in the fetal stage, the兑 (Dui) trigram is hidden, the乾 (Qian) trigram is dead, the坎 (Kan) trigram is imprisoned, the艮 (Kun) trigram is resting, and the震 (Zhen) trigram is wasted. After the Summer Solstice: The离 (Li) trigram is prosperous, the坤 (Kun) trigram is next in strength, the兑 (Dui) trigram is in the fetal stage, the乾 (Qian) trigram is hidden, the坎 (Kan) trigram is dead, the艮 (Kun) trigram is imprisoned, the震 (Zhen) trigram is resting, and the巽 (Xun) trigram is wasted.

立秋：坤旺、兌相、乾胎、坎沒、艮死、震囚、巽休、離廢。秋分：兌旺、乾相、坎胎、艮沒、震死、巽囚、離休、坤廢。立冬：乾旺、坎相、艮胎、震沒、巽死、離囚、坤休、兌廢。冬至：坎旺、艮相、震胎、巽沒、離死、坤囚、兌休、乾廢。以上八卦之休旺。凡占移居，外卦旺，宜遷；內卦旺，宜守。反之必見災殃。

After the beginning of autumn, the Kūn trigram is in its prime, the Duì trigram is in its secondary position, the Qián trigram is in the fetal stage, the Kǎn trigram is in decline, the Gèn trigram is in death, the Zhèn trigram is in captivity, the Xùn trigram is in rest, and the Lí trigram is in disuse. After the autumn equinox, the Duì trigram is in its prime, the Qián trigram is in its secondary position, the Kǎn trigram is in the fetal stage, the Gèn trigram is in decline, the Zhèn trigram is in death, the Xùn trigram is in captivity, the Lí trigram is in rest, and the Kūn trigram is in disuse. After the beginning of winter, the Qián trigram is in its prime, the Kǎn trigram is in its secondary position, the Gèn trigram is in the fetal stage, the Zhèn trigram is in decline, the Xùn trigram is in death, the Lí trigram is in captivity, the Kūn trigram is in rest, and the Duì trigram is in disuse. After the winter solstice, the Kǎn trigram is in its prime, the Gèn trigram is in its secondary position, the Zhèn trigram is in the fetal stage, the Xùn trigram is in decline, the Lí trigram is in death, the Kūn trigram is in captivity, the Duì trigram is in rest, and the Qián trigram is in disuse. This is the order of the prosperity and decline of the eight trigrams. The original note says: When predicting a move, if the outer trigram is prosperous, it is suitable to move; if the inner trigram is prosperous, it is suitable to stay; doing the opposite will surely bring disaster.

青龍外動宜遷，白虎外動宜靜。大抵青龍為吉，白虎為凶。守舊遷移，隨其變動，而作趨避。刑害翻成六合，挈家去後亨通；游魂化入歸魂，返舍回來大吉。占移居，得三刑六害卦，本非吉兆；若變得六合卦，去後必亨。游魂化歸魂，必當仍還舊地，乃為大吉。欲遂遷居之志，須求分燭之鄰。初爻為左鄰後鄰，四爻為右鄰前鄰。加財福吉神，必慈祥愷悌之家；帶鬼殺凶神，乃無籍兇狠之輩。

The trigram "Qinglong" (Azure Dragon) activating in the outer trigram is favorable for moving; the trigram "Baihu" (White Tiger) activating in the outer trigram is favorable for staying put. The original commentary says: generally, "Qinglong" signifies good fortune, while "Baihu" signifies misfortune. Whether to maintain the current situation or move should be decided based on the changes of these two trigrams to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune. If a hexagram originally involving punishment or harm transforms into the "Liuhe" (Six Harmony) trigram, then after moving, everything will be smooth and prosperous. If a wandering soul hexagram transforms into a returning soul hexagram, returning to the original residence will bring great good fortune. The original commentary says: if a hexagram indicating moving involves the "Sanxing" (Three Punishments) or "Liuhai" (Six Harm) trigrams, it is not a good omen; but if it transforms into the "Liuhe" (Six Harmony) trigram, moving will certainly result in smooth and prosperous outcomes. If a wandering soul hexagram transforms into a returning soul hexagram, it definitely means returning to the original place, which is the greatest good fortune. To fulfill the wish of moving, one should also find a good neighbor who can share the fire and light. The original commentary says: the first line represents the left neighbor and the rear neighbor, while the fourth line represents the right neighbor and the front neighbor. If these lines are accompanied by auspicious spirits such as "Qicai" (Wealth) and "Zisun" (Children), they must be kind and harmonious households; if they are accompanied by "Guanwu" (Official Ghost) and otherInauspicious Sha (malevolent spirits), they are wicked and dangerous people.

欲究治家之本，莫過敬鬼為先。卦中三爻，總論天神地鬼；其中六獸，可知作福興災。凡占家宅香火之法，以卦中第三爻為主。若褔德臨之，則家神興旺。以六獸推測鬼神，難以言盡。大率吉神宜發動，凶神宜安靜。

To investigate the fundamental principles of managing a household, nothing is more important than respecting and honoring spirits and deities. The third line of the hexagram oversees both heavenly spirits and earthly ghosts; among these, the Six Beasts can indicate whether blessings will come or calamities arise. The original commentary says: When divining about the household's ancestral worship, the third line of the hexagram is the main focus. If the line of "Children" — which represents virtue and fortune — is present, the household's deities will flourish. Using the Six Beasts to predict the spirits' influence is complex and varies; generally, auspicious spirits should be active, while malevolent ones should remain quiet.

單拆須辨陰陽，衰旺可推新舊。鬼爻是單，屬陽，乃天神佛像，或祀典正神。鬼爻見拆，屬陰，必是依草附木，暴死傷亡，投河自縊之鬼。欲知人家神像新舊如何，但依衰旺推究。自長生至帝旺，皆可言新；自衰至墓絕，必須言舊。但以衰病略舊，墓絕最舊。

Whether a yao is single or split should be determined according to its yin and yang nature; the decline and prosperity of a yao can be used to infer the newness or oldness of the spiritual image. The original commentary says: if the 'official ghost' yao is single, it belongs to yang, which represents a heavenly deity or a recognized sacred god; if the 'official ghost' yao is split, it belongs to yin, which indicates a wild ghost attached to plants, or a ghost from a sudden death, suicide by drowning, or other violent deaths. To know whether the spiritual image offered by someone is new or old, one should examine the prosperity and decline of the yao: from growth to prosperity, it can be considered new; from decline to death and burial, it must be considered old — those in decline and illness are somewhat old, while those in death and burial are the most old.

要察神前之供器，更詳卦內之鬼爻。鬼位逢金，必主香爐破損；官爻遇木，決然牌位崩摧。欲察供器，但看三爻臨鬼。要更分別五行，自然必中。鬼位逢金，主香爐破碎；鬼爻遇木，主牌位崩摧；鬼爻臨水，神堂上定有漏處；臨火神，位前供具必有一件被火燒者；臨土，必主塵埃滿案，無人拂拭。修葺重新，庶幾六神安穩興隆。

You should examine the offerings before the spirit altars and carefully investigate the "Official Ghost" line in the hexagram: if the "Official Ghost" line meets metal, it indicates that the incense burner is broken; if it meets wood, it means the tablet is damaged. The original commentary says: you should examine the offerings, focusing on the "Official Ghost" line on the third line, and then determine its Five Phases, and thus you can accurately judge. If the "Official Ghost" line meets metal, the incense burner is broken; if it meets wood, the tablet is damaged; if it meets water, there is a leak in the shrine; if it meets fire, there is an item in the offerings before the spirit altar that has been burned; if it meets earth, the incense stand is covered with dust and has not been cleaned. Once these are repaired, the Six Spirits can become stable and prosperous.

若問家先，內宮看鬼崇奉；百神安妥，自然六畜興隆。雞鴨原在初爻，遇青龍，則四時旺盛；貓犬端居二位，加白虎，則兩件難全。初爻雞鴨位。帶鬼或空亡，難為雞鴨。加大小耗，必有狐狸黃鼠所傷；若臨青龍，大吉。二爻為貓犬。寅爻旁動克戌爻，虎傷犬；戌爻克二爻，犬傷貓。貓爻若加吉殺，必善捕鼠；殺帶鬼，家有惡犬。逢空不利。旺空，有狗無貓，有貓無狗，不能兩全。加白虎，必然有傷；帶青龍，必然旺相。

To divinate the prosperity or decline of domestic animals in the household, one must first inquire whether the ancestors' worship and the household deities are properly maintained. By examining the third line of the inner trigram, we can determine whether the ancestors receive proper offerings and sustenance. If all the deities are well cared for, the domestic animals will naturally thrive. In terms of the lines, chickens and ducks belong to the first line. If the first line has the 'Azure Dragon,' the chickens and ducks will flourish throughout the four seasons. Cats and dogs belong to the second line. If the second line has the 'White Tiger,' it will be difficult to have both cats and dogs. The first line is the position for chickens and ducks. If this line has the 'Official Ghost' or falls into 'Empty Void,' the household cannot keep chickens and ducks. If it also has 'Great Loss' or 'Minor Loss,' the animals will be harmed by foxes or yellow badgers. If it has the 'Azure Dragon,' it is a very auspicious sign. The second line is the position for cats and dogs. If the寅 wood line is activated to overcome the戌 earth line, since寅 belongs to the tiger and戌 belongs to the dog, it indicates that the tiger will harm the dog. Conversely, if the戌 line overcomes the second line, it means the dog will harm the cat. If the cat line is accompanied by auspicious deities and lucky or unlucky influences, the cat will be good at catching mice. If it is accompanied by凶煞 and the 'Official Ghost,' the dog in the household will be vicious. If the second line is empty, it is unfavorable for domestic animals. If it is prosperous and strong but falls into 'Empty Void,' there will be either a dog or a cat, but not both. If the second line has the 'White Tiger,' there will be injury. If it has the 'Azure Dragon,' the animals will be strong and flourishing.

三四豬羊，怕見官殺兄弟；五六牛馬，喜逢福德妻財。三爻為豬。帶子孫妻財必旺，帶兄弟豬不長。帶官逢空，豬有損失；帶子孫胎爻，其家豬有胎。若見申酉二爻動，或克三爻，豬決有損失。四爻為羊。帶財福則旺；帶鬼殺則損失。逢空無羊。胎養臨爻，則羊母旺；劫殺臨爻，則羯羊多。朱雀臨大殺在兌宮、乾宮動，羊生臊口。遇青龍動則吉；白虎動則凶。

The third line represents a pig; the fourth line represents a sheep. The third line is most afraid of encountering the "Official Ghost,"Inauspicious Sha, and "Siblings." The fifth line represents a cow; the sixth line represents a horse. The fifth and sixth lines are most favorable when they encounter "Children," Fortune Virtue, and "Wealth." If the third line is a pig and it carries "Children" and "Wealth," the pig will be fat and strong. If it carries "Siblings," the pig will not grow large. If it carries "Official Ghost" and falls into the "Empty Death" position, the pig will suffer losses. If the third line carries "Children" and meets the "Fetus" line, the family's sow is already pregnant. If the Sheng or You lines are activated or move to control the third line, there will definitely be losses to the pigs. The fourth line represents a sheep. If it carries "Wealth" and "Children," the sheep flock will thrive. If it carries "Official Ghost" and凶煞, there will be losses. If it meets the "Empty Death" position, there will be no sheep in the family. If the "Fetus" and "Nourishment" deities are present on this line, there will be many mother sheep giving birth. If the "Robbery Sha" is present on this line, there will be many castrated rams. If the "Vermilion Bird" carries "Great Sha" and is activated in the Dui or Qian trigrams, the sheep will suffer from a foul mouth disease. If the "Azure Dragon" is activated on this line, it is favorable. If the "White Tiger" is activated on this line, it is unfavorable.

五爻為牛。帶子孫，其家有子母牛；帶胎爻，其家牛有胎。凡遇青龍財福則吉，鬼殺白虎則凶。青龍臨爻，多是水牛；勾陳螣蛇，多是黃牛。若五爻帶金鬼，主牛夜啼；水鬼敗肚；木鬼腳痛；火鬼因觸熱；土鬼時氣發瘴。兄弟化兄弟，與人相合，牛隻旺相。墓庫，老牛；胎養，小牛。六爻為驢馬。帶財福則吉，帶鬼殺則凶。如子日沖午爻，主走熱飲水，火動則無妨。此一爻，依牛爻斷之。

The fifth line represents cattle. If it carries the 'Children' line, there is a mother cow with a calf in the household. If it carries the 'Fetus' line, the mother cow is already pregnant. If this line encounters 'Azure Dragon' and 'Wealth' and 'Children', it is auspicious. If it encounters 'Official Ghost' or 'White Tiger', it is inauspicious. If 'Azure Dragon' is present on the fifth line, the cattle are mostly water oxen. If 'Gou Chen' or 'Teng Sha' is present on the line, the cattle are mostly yellow oxen. If the fifth line carries a metal 'Official Ghost', it indicates that the ox will cry at night. A water 'Official Ghost' indicates the ox will have diarrhea. A wood 'Official Ghost' indicates the ox will have foot pain. A fire 'Official Ghost' indicates the ox will suffer from heatstroke and fever. A earth 'Official Ghost' indicates the ox will suffer from diseases caused by damp and hot weather. If 'Siblings' transforms into 'Siblings', it indicates that the cattle are raised in partnership with others, but the cattle remain strong and prosperous. If this line is in the 'Storage' position, it indicates old cattle. If it is in the 'Fetus' or 'Nourishment' position, it indicates young cattle. The sixth line represents donkeys and horses. If it carries 'Wealth' and 'Children', it is auspicious. If it carries 'Official Ghost' and inauspicious elements, it is inauspicious. For example, if the divination is done on a day of the 'Zi' (rat) and the 'Wu' (horse) line is disturbed, the horse will run around, feel feverish, and drink cold water excessively, leading to illness. If fire lines are active in the divination, the fire energy is supported, and there will be no problem. The rest of the interpretations for this line are generally similar to those for the cattle line.

最嫌本命逢沖，須忌分宮受克。丑爻為牛；寅爻為虎，亦作貓爻斷；午爻為馬；未爻為羊；酉爻為雞；戌爻為犬；亥爻為豬。以上六畜之本命。怕逢鬼殺、大小耗，相刑相剋；又嫌本命空亡，皆主損折狸傷。一云：初雞鴨，二貓犬，三豬四羊，五牛六馬及驢騾。以上乃分宮也。如本命上卦，當看分宮為主。若吉神動來相生則吉，凶殺動來克害則凶。更得日辰扶挾亦吉，若日辰刑沖則凶。能依此斷，萬無一失。

Divination for domestic animals is most concerning when the "birth" line of the animal is afflicted by a clash. It is also important to be cautious if the animal's "division palace" is under mutual control. The "birth" line refers to the animal type determined by the earthly branch: the Ox is associated with the Chou branch, the Tiger and Cat with the Yin branch, the Horse with the Wu branch, the Sheep with the Wei branch, the Chicken with the You branch, the Dog with the Xu branch, and the Pig with the Hai branch. These branches are the birth lines of the six domestic animals. The birth line line is afraid of encountering the "Official Ghost" and "Great Loss" and "Minor Loss" stars, as well as mutual punishment and control. It is also afraid of falling into "empty" positions. If any of these occur, it indicates the loss of livestock or injury from wild animals. Another method divides the palace according to the line positions: the first line is for chickens and ducks, the second line for cats and dogs, the third line for pigs, the fourth line for sheep, the fifth line for oxen, and the sixth line for horses, donkeys, and mules. This is the division palace method. If the branch corresponding to the animal's birth line appears in the hexagram, the division palace method should still be used. If auspicious stars are activated and support the division palace, it is favorable. If malevolent stars are activated and harm the division palace, it is unfavorable. If the day branch supports and reinforces the division palace, it is favorable. If the day branch clashes with the division palace, it is unfavorable. Following this order for interpretation ensures accuracy.

命逢生旺，當別吉凶；生旺若逢本命，本為吉兆。卻看臨財福旺相則吉，臨鬼殺大小耗則凶，反不如不旺。凡吉神扶命旺處，六畜必盛；若加鬼殺，得是休囚，庶幾損折亦輕。凡遇本命旺臨財福，卻加大小殺於其上，此主孳牲雖盛，損失亦多，得失相半之兆。不可概論，而斷其吉凶。

When the爻 of the native's destiny meets the positions of Growth and Prosperity, it is still necessary to determine whether it is auspicious or inauspicious. Although the position of Growth and Prosperity on the native's destiny is a good sign, it must also be considered which deity is governing it. If it is governed by "Wealth" or "Children" and is prosperous and strong, then it is auspicious. However, if it is governed by "Official Ghost,"Inauspicious Sha, "Great Loss," or "Minor Loss," it becomes inauspicious, and it would be better if it were not prosperous at all— the stronger theInauspicious Spirit, the greater the harm. When auspicious deities support the native's destiny and are in a prosperous state, the livestock will certainly flourish. If the native's destiny is combined with "Official Ghost" andInauspicious Sha, it would be better if they are weak and powerless, as the loss would be less severe. For example, if the native's destiny is prosperous and is governed by "Wealth" and "Children," but there is also "Great Sha" or "Minor Sha" on top of it, this indicates that although the livestock may multiply, there will also be considerable loss, resulting in a situation of equal gains and losses. In conclusion, we cannot judge it as a whole; we must consider the deities governing it in combination to determine whether it is auspicious or not.

爻值刑沖，須分表裡。分宮若日辰刑沖，或動爻刑沖，當有吉凶之辨，表裡之分。凡分宮，會財福、青龍則吉，若逢刑沖則凶。若臨鬼殺白虎逢刑沖，反吉。必主前雖損失，以後必然旺盛。大凡旺處逢沖則損，絕處逢沖則散，空處逢沖則不空。

When a line is affected by punishment or clash, it is also necessary to distinguish between internal and external, and positive and negative aspects. If the line in a particular palace is harmed by the day branch or by the moving line, there will be differences in fortune, and distinctions between internal and external: if the palace line is associated with 'Wealth', 'Children', or 'Azure Dragon', which are generally auspicious, then being harmed by punishment or clash turns it into an inauspicious situation; if the palace line is associated with 'Official Ghost', aInauspicious Sha, or 'White Tiger', which are generally inauspicious, then being harmed by punishment or clash turns it into a favorable situation, indicating that although there was prior loss, there will be eventual prosperity. Generally speaking, when a prosperous and strong position meets a clash, it suffers damage; when a position in decline meets a clash, it disperses; when an empty position meets a clash, it is no longer empty.

六獸可知顏色，斟酌相剋相生；八宮細論身形，定奪居中居外。欲知顏色，不過是豬犬牛馬。凡遇六神所臨，六爻安靜，別無沖破，但言一樣顏色。若動相生相剋，方可言雜色。假如玄武臨用爻，被白虎動來克，此乃黑白相間。玄武旺，則黑多；白虎衰，則白少。兩爻衰旺相決，黑白相半。且如青龍臨用爻，白虎動來克，又加勾陳動來生，此乃三色花，黃白黑相間，即玳瑁色。

The Six Beasts can be used to determine the color of an animal's fur, and by considering their mutual generation and control, one can discern the colors. The eight trigrams can be used to examine the shape and parts of the animal, determining where the patterns appear. To know the fur color, one only needs to consider a few types of animals, such as pigs, dogs, cattle, and horses. If the lines of the Six Spirits are all still and not disturbed by any conflicts, then the color is pure. Only when there is a moving line that interacts through generation or control can the color be considered mixed. For example, if the White Tiger moves and controls the Black Tortoise, the Black Tortoise represents black and the White Tiger represents white, resulting in black and white intermingled. If the Black Tortoise is strong and the White Tiger is weak, then the black color is more dominant and the white is less, resulting in a mixture of black and white. Another example is when the Azure Dragon is on the used line and the White Tiger moves to control it, while the Gou Chen also moves to support it. The Azure Dragon represents green, the White Tiger represents white, and the Gou Chen represents yellow, resulting in a three-color pattern of yellow, white, and black, known as the tortoiseshell color.

乾首、坤腹、離目、坎耳、兌口及尾、艮前足、震後足、巽腰。凡用爻臨玄武在乾象，更無別爻相剋相生，乃是通身黑色；若逢坤象，白虎動來生克，必是黑頭白腹。若遇休囚，其白少；若逢生旺，通腹白。又如勾陳臨用爻，在坤象，被震宮或艮宮白虎動來相剋，乃黃身白腳。震言前腳，艮言後腳。以上略舉一二以為法，其餘分宮仿此推詳。凡占，須以用爻所臨為本身顏色，若遇別爻沖剋及生扶，方可看其在腳言腳，在腰言腰。

The eight trigrams each correspond to a specific part of an animal's body: Qian (Heaven) represents the head, Kun (Earth) represents the abdomen, Li (Fire) represents the eyes, Kan (Water) represents the ears, Dui (Lake) represents the mouth and tail, Gen (Mountain) represents the front legs, Zhen (Thunder) represents the back legs, and Xun (Wind) represents the waist. If the used line is associated with the Black Tortoise and falls on the Qian trigram, and there are no other lines to generate or control it, then the entire body is black. If it falls on the Kun trigram and the White Tiger moves to generate or control it, then the head is black and the abdomen is white. If the White Tiger is weak and confined, the white color is less; if the White Tiger is strong and vigorous, the entire abdomen is white. For example, if the Gou Chen is associated with the used line and falls on the Kun trigram, and is controlled by the White Tiger from the Zhen or Gen trigrams, then the body is yellow and the legs are white. The text here states that Zhen refers to the front legs and Gen refers to the back legs, which is slightly different from the previous description. The above is only a brief example of the method; the rest can be inferred similarly. When determining the color of an animal's fur, first determine the base color based on the six spirits associated with the used line. Only if there are other lines that clash or support it can the color be divided according to the corresponding trigrams: if it clashes with the feet, then the feet are affected; if it clashes with the waist, then the waist is affected.