Twenty-fourth, the Song for Calculating the Month from the Year

甲己之年丙作首，乙庚之歲戊為頭，丙辛之位從庚上，丁壬壬位順行流，更加戊癸從何起，甲寅之上好追求。假如甲、己年，其正月便是丙寅月，二月是丁卯月，挨順輪去。乙、庚年，正月是戊寅月，二月是己卯月。其餘仿此。

This song teaches how to determine the stem of the first month based on the heavenly stem of the year, which is known as the "Five Tiger Hidden" method. If the heavenly stem of the year is Jia or Ji, the first month begins with Bingyin; if it is Yi or Geng, the first month begins with Wuyin; if it is Bing or Xin, the first month begins with Gengyin; if it is Ding or Ren, the first month begins with Rennyin; if it is Wu or Gui, the first month begins with Jiayin. The earthly branch of the month always starts with Yin because the lunar calendar considers the month of Yin as the first month. For example, in a Jia or Ji year, the first month is Bingyin, and the second month is Dingmao, and so on, following the sequence of the sixty jiazi in order. In a Yi or Geng year, the first month is Wuyin, and the second month is Jimao. The same method applies to other years. To determine the month builder for divination, one must first be able to calculate the stem and branch of the month.

甲己還加甲，乙庚丙作初，丙辛從戊起，丁壬庚子居，戊癸何方發，壬子是真途。假如甲、己日，甲子時起；乙、庚日，丙子時起。餘例推。

This song teaches how to determine the stem of the first hour (子时) based on the day stem. If the day stem is Jia or Ji, the first hour starts with Jiazi; if it is Yi or Geng, the first hour starts with Bingzi; if it is Bing or Xin, the first hour starts with Wuzi; if it is Ding or Ren, the first hour starts with Gengzi; if it is Wu or Gui, the first hour starts with Renzi. After determining the stem and branch of the first hour, the remaining hours can be calculated in order according to the sequence of the sixty stems and branches. For example, on Jia day or Ji day, the first hour begins with Jiazi; on Yi day or Geng day, the first hour begins with Bingzi; and so on for other days. When using the hour stems and branches for divination and determining auspicious or inauspicious times, it is essential to first calculate the stem and branch of each hour.

正九五更二點徹，二八五更四點歇，三七平光是寅時，四六日出寅無別，五月日高三丈地，十月十二四更二，仲冬才到四更初，便是寅時君須記。

In ancient times, there were no clocks, so this song helped people determine whether the hour of Yin had arrived by observing the sky. Since the stem and branch of the day begin at the hour of Yin, if one cannot accurately determine the hour of Yin, the time cannot be properly arranged. In the first month and ninth month, at 2:00 a.m. (the second watch), the sky becomes bright, marking the hour of Yin. In the second month and eighth month, at 4:00 a.m. (the fourth watch), when the night is about to end, it is the hour of Yin. In the third month and seventh month, when the sky is just beginning to light up, it is the hour of Yin. In the fourth month and sixth month, when the sun rises, it is the hour of Yin, similar to the previous cases. In the fifth month, when daylight is longest, the sun must be three chi high before the hour of Yin begins. In the tenth and twelfth months, at 2:00 a.m. (the second watch), it is the hour of Yin. In the middle of winter, the eleventh month, when the night is longest, the hour of Yin begins at the start of the fourth watch. Scholars must remember these lines well.

納甲歌決，見前啟蒙節要內，今以其法俱載，以便學者詳覽。其法皆自下而上，陽甲隔位順輪，陰甲隔位逆轉。卦宮：乾、坎、艮、震（四卦屬陽），坤、巽、兌、離（四卦屬陰）。上爻：戌、子、寅、戌；酉、卯、未、巳。五爻：申、戌、子、申；亥、巳、酉、未。四爻：午、申、戌、午；丑、未、亥、酉。三爻：辰、午、申、辰；卯、酉、丑、亥。二爻：寅、辰、午、寅；巳、亥、卯、丑。初爻：子、寅、辰、子；未、丑、巳、卯。

The song of Najia has already been mentioned in the previous volume "Qimeng Jieyao." Here, the entire method of assignment is listed completely so that scholars can refer to it for comparison. The method is always applied from the bottom up. For a yang trigram, the earthly branches are counted forward by skipping one position, while for a yin trigram, they are counted backward by skipping one position. The four trigrams Qian, Kan, Gen, and Zhen belong to yang, while the four trigrams Kun, Xun, Dui, and Li belong to yin. When looking at the lines horizontally: the top line, Qian takes Xu, Kan takes Zi, Gen takes Yin, Zhen takes Xu, Kun takes You, Xun takes Mao, Dui takes Wei, and Li takes Si. The fifth line, Qian takes Shen, Kan takes Xu, Gen takes Zi, Zhen takes Shen, Kun takes Hai, Xun takes Si, Dui takes You, and Li takes Wei. The fourth line, Qian takes Wu, Kan takes Shen, Gen takes Xu, Zhen takes Wu, Kun takes Chou, Xun takes Wei, Dui takes Hai, and Li takes You. The third line, Qian takes Chen, Kan takes Wu, Gen takes Shen, Zhen takes Chen, Kun takes Mao, Xun takes You, Dui takes Chou, and Li takes Hai. The second line, Qian takes Yin, Kan takes Chen, Gen takes Wu, Zhen takes Yin, Kun takes Si, Xun takes Hai, Dui takes Mao, and Li takes Chou. The first line, Qian takes Zi, Kan takes Yin, Gen takes Chen, Zhen takes Zi, Kun takes Wei, Xun takes Chou, Dui takes Si, and Li takes Mao. When composing a hexagram, the inner three lines of a hexagram take the first three earthly branches of the trigram that forms the lower trigram, and the outer three lines take the last three earthly branches of the trigram that forms the upper trigram. When these two sets are joined together, they form the six lines of the hexagram with their earthly branches.

乾為天。乾上，屬金，乾下。壬戌，父母，世。壬申，兄弟，身。壬午，官鬼。甲辰，父母，應。甲寅，妻財。甲子，子孫。六龍御天之卦，廣大包容之象。判曰：乾者，健也。大哉乾元。蔭覆無偏，玄運造化，萬物資始。雲行雨施。變化不言。東西任意，南北安然。

The hexagram Qian (Heaven) is the first hexagram of the Qian palace. Both the upper and lower trigrams are Qian, with all six lines being yang, belonging to the metal element, and it is also a "Six Clashes" hexagram. When setting up the hexagram, the inner trigram is assigned the Heavenly Stems and the outer trigram is assigned the Earthly Branches. From the first line upwards, the lines are assigned as follows: Jiazi, Jiayin, Jiachen, Renwu, Renshen, Renxu. Since this palace belongs to the metal element, metal is considered "I": earth generates metal, so the top line Renxu (earth) and the third line Jiachen (earth) are "Parents"; metal compared with metal is of the same kind, so the fifth line Renshen (metal) is "Siblings"; fire overcomes metal, so the fourth line Renwu (fire) is "Official Ghost"; metal overcomes wood, so the second line Jiayin (wood) is "Wealth"; metal generates water, so the first line Jiazi (water) is "Children." In the eight pure hexagrams, the world line is located at the top line, so the world line is at the top line Renxu (Parents), which should be at the third line Jiachen (Parents), and the "world body" is at the fifth line. This hexagram is called the "Hexagram of Six Dragons Governing Heaven," with a vast and inclusive appearance. The judgment says: Qian is about being strong and vigorous. The virtue of Qian Yuan is so great, covering all things without partiality, mysteriously governing the transformations of the universe, and all things depend on it to begin. Clouds flow, rain falls, and all changes are accomplished silently. If one divines this hexagram, going east or west, going south or north, all can be done safely.

六爻斷：初九：潛龍，勿用。九二：見龍再田，利見大人。九三：君子終日乾乾，夕惕若，厲無咎。九四：或躍在淵，無咎。九五：飛龍在天，利見大人。上九：亢龍有悔。用九：見群龍無首，吉。

The line statements of the Six Lines are as follows. Initial Nine: The dragon remains hidden beneath the water, at this time there is nothing to be done. Nine in the Second: The dragon has appeared in the fields, it is appropriate to meet a superior and virtuous person. Nine in the Third: The gentleman works diligently all day, and remains vigilant even at night, although the situation is dangerous, there will be no misfortune. Nine in the Fourth: Either leap upward or retreat to the deep, both advance and retreat are appropriate, there will be no misfortune. Nine in the Fifth: The dragon has flown up to the heavens, it is appropriate to meet a superior and virtuous person. Upper Nine: The dragon has risen too high and reached the extreme, inevitably causing regret. Use of All Nines: Seeing a group of dragons that do not compete for the lead, it is auspicious. According to the original text, here the phrase 'see the dragon in the field' is carved as 'see the dragon again in the field', and the original form is retained without alteration.

乾宮：《天風姤》，屬金，乾上巽下。伏神、本卦：父母壬戌土。兄弟壬申金。官鬼壬午火，應。兄弟辛酉金。妻財甲寅木，子孫辛亥水。父母辛丑土，世。風雲相濟之卦，君臣會合之象。判曰：姤者，遇也。以陰遇陽，以柔遇剛，本無所望，而卒然值之，不期而遇。占者得之，所謀無不吉也。

Hexagram 44, "Heaven and Wind Gou," is the second hexagram of the Qian trigram, belonging to the metal element. The upper trigram is Qian (Heaven) and the lower trigram is Xun (Wind). The upper three lines still belong to the Qian trigram, incorporating the heavenly stems Renwu, Renshen, and Renxu. The lower three lines have transformed into the Xun trigram, incorporating the heavenly stems Xinchou, Xinhai, and Xinyou. Using the metal element of the Qian trigram as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Renxu is earth, and the first line Xinchou is earth, both representing parents. The fifth line Renshen is metal, and the third line Xinyou is metal, both representing siblings. The fourth line Renwu is fire, representing official ghost. The second line Xinhai is water, representing children. The wife wealth Jiayin wood, which is originally in the Qian trigram, is not present in this hexagram and thus becomes the hidden god, lying beneath the second line Xinhai children. The world line of this hexagram is in the first line, so the world line is at Xinchou parents, corresponding to the fourth line Renwu official ghost. This hexagram is called "Wind and Cloud Supporting Each Other," with an atmosphere of the meeting of sovereign and minister. The judgment states: Gou means meeting. A single yin line meets five yang lines, with softness meeting strength. Originally there was no hope, yet suddenly it occurs, which is an unexpected meeting. If the person consulting the oracle obtains this hexagram, all his plans will be favorable.

六爻斷：初六：繫于金柅，貞吉。有攸往，見凶，羸豕乎踟躅。九二：包有魚，無咎，不利賓。九三：臀無膚，其行次且，厲，無大咎。九四：包無魚，起凶。九五：以杞包瓜，含章，有隕自天。上九：姤其角，吝，無咎。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: Like fastening a cart with a copper stopper, restraining the yin, maintaining correctness brings good fortune; if allowed to move forward, there will be misfortune, the thin sow is moving about restlessly. Nine in the second: Fish wrapped in the kitchen, no mistake, but not suitable for serving guests. Nine in the third: Injury to the buttocks, no intact skin, movement is hesitant and difficult, the situation is dangerous but without great calamity. Nine in the fourth: There is no fish even in the kitchen, movement brings misfortune. Nine in the fifth: A large杞 leaf wraps the melon, the fine quality is contained within, there will be heavenly blessings. Nine at the top: Only the horns are encountered, somewhat regrettable, but no calamity will occur.

乾宮：《天山遁》，屬金，乾上艮下。伏神、本卦：父母壬戌土。兄弟壬申金，應。官鬼壬午火。兄弟丙申金。妻財甲寅木，官鬼丙午火，世。子孫甲子水，父母丙辰土。豹隱南山之卦，近善遠惡之象。判曰：遁者，退也。處遁之時，陽道欲虧，惡事即起，善事欲衰。欲進欲退，疑惑難為，以小制大，君子避之。

Hexagram 33, "Dun" (Retreat), is the third hexagram of the Qian hexagram group, belonging to the metal element. The upper trigram is Qian (Heaven) and the lower trigram is Gen (Mountain). The outer three lines take the yin elements Renshen, Renwu, and Renxu, while the inner three lines take the yang elements Bingchen, Bingwu, and Bingshen. Using metal as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Renshen metal is the parents, the first line Bingchen metal is the parents, the fifth line Renshen metal is the siblings, and the third line Bingshen metal is the siblings. The fourth line Renwu fire and the second line Bingwu fire are the official ghosts. The wife and wealth, represented by Jiayin wood, and the children, represented by Jiazi water, both belong to the Qian hexagram but do not appear in the current hexagram. They are hidden beneath the second line official ghost Bingwu fire and the first line parents Bingchen earth respectively. The world line, or the main subject, is located at the second line, which is the official ghost Bingwu. Therefore, the world line is associated with the fifth line Renshen siblings. This hexagram is called "The Leopard Hiding in the Southern Mountains," indicating a situation of approaching good people and avoiding bad ones. The interpretation states that retreat means withdrawal. When retreat is necessary, the yang principle begins to diminish, evil things arise, and good things gradually decline. One cannot advance nor retreat, resulting in confusion and difficulty in decision-making. One sees small people suppressing the virtuous, and the virtuous have only the option of retreat.

六爻斷：初六：遁尾，厲，勿用有攸往。六二：執之用黃牛之革，莫之勝說。九三：係遁，有疾厲；畜臣妾，吉。九四：好遁，君子吉，小人否。九五：嘉遁，貞吉。上九：肥遁，無不利。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: Retreat and fall behind, like following closely behind, there is danger, and it is not advisable to go anywhere. Six in the second: Use a rope made of yellow ox hide to bind it tightly, no one can loosen it. Nine in the third: The heart is attached and cannot decisively retreat, like being ill, which is dangerous; if used only for keeping servants and concubines, it is auspicious. Nine in the fourth: Although there is affection, one can still decisively retreat, a gentleman who does so is auspicious, but a petty person cannot. Nine in the fifth: Retreat is appropriate and complete, maintaining correctness brings auspiciousness. Nine at the top: Retreat far away and calmly, with ease, nothing is unfavorable.

乾宮：《天地否》（六合），屬金，乾上坤下。伏神、本卦：父母壬戌土，應。兄弟壬申金。官鬼壬午火。妻財乙卯木，世。官鬼乙巳火。子孫甲子水，父母乙未土。天地不交之卦，人口不圓之象。判曰：否者，塞也。天地不交，陰陽閉塞。夫婦不和，別離南北。君子道消，小人道長。人物乖違，不通之象。

The hexagram "Heaven and Earth Not Interacting" is the fourth hexagram of the Qian Palace, belonging to the metal element. Its upper trigram is Qian (Heaven) and its lower trigram is Kun (Earth), making it also a "Six Harmony" hexagram. The outer three lines take the heavenly stems Renshen, Renwu, and Renxu, while the inner three lines take the heavenly stems Yiwei, Yisi, and Yimao from the Kun trigram. Taking metal as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Renshen metal is siblings, the first line Yiwei soil is parents, the fifth line Renshen metal is siblings, the fourth line Renwu fire and the second line Yisi fire are official ghosts, and the third line Yimao wood is wealth. The descendants, represented by Jiazi water, are not included in the hexagram and are hidden beneath the first line parents Yiwei soil. The world line of this hexagram is located at the third line, so the world line is at the third line Yimao wealth, corresponding to the top line Renxu parents. This hexagram is called "Heaven and Earth Not Interacting," indicating an atmosphere where family members cannot reunite. The judgment states: "否" means blockage. Heaven is above and Earth is below, yet they do not interact, causing yin and yang to become blocked and uncommunicative. Spouses are not harmonious, and relatives are separated in different directions. The way of the superior person declines, while the way of the inferior person grows. People and things are in discord, presenting a scene of obstruction.

六爻斷：初六：拔茅茹以其匯，貞吉亨。六二：包承，小人吉，大人否，亨。六三：包羞。九四：有命，無咎；疇離祉。九五：休否，大人吉。其亡其亡，繫于苞桑。上九：傾否，先否後喜。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: Uprooting white reed grass, the roots and tendrils are connected and similar things emerge together. If one maintains correctness, it is auspicious and smooth. Six in the second: Inner inclusiveness and outer compliance, small people doing so is auspicious, but great people should maintain the principle of blocked and unsmooth, thus achieving smoothness. Six in the third: What is concealed is only shame. Nine in the fourth: Acting in accordance with the command of heaven, there will be no calamity, and all similar people will receive blessings. Nine in the fifth: Ceasing the blocked situation, great people gain auspiciousness; yet one must always keep the mind of 'about to perish, about to perish', so as to be as firm as something tied to the roots of a cluster of mulberry trees. Nine at the top: Overturning the blocked situation, previously blocked, afterwards there is joy.

乾宮：《風地觀》，屬金，巽上坤下。伏神、本卦：妻財辛卯木。兄弟壬申金，官鬼辛巳火。父母辛未土，世。妻財乙卯木。官鬼乙巳火。子孫甲子水，父母乙未土，應。雲卷晴空之卦，春花競發之象。判曰：觀者，觀也。觀國之光，風在地上，萬物榮昌。財不破散，爵祿加彰。

The hexagram Guan (Observing) is the fifth hexagram of the Qian palace, belonging to the metal element. The upper trigram is Xun (Wind) and the lower trigram is Kun (Earth). The outer three lines are taken from the Xun trigram, incorporating Xinwei, Xinsi, and Xinmao. The inner three lines are taken from the Kun trigram, incorporating Yiwei, Yisi, and Yimao. Using the metal of the Qian palace as 'I', the six relations are determined: the top line Xinmao wood and the third line Yimao wood are wealth. The fifth line Xinsi fire and the second line Yisi fire are official ghosts. The fourth line Xinwei earth and the first line Yiwei earth are parents. The brothers Renshen metal and the sons Jiazi water of the Qian palace do not appear in the hexagram, being hidden beneath the fifth line official ghost Xinsi fire and the first line parent Yiwei earth respectively. The world line of this hexagram is on the fourth line, so the world line is at the fourth line Xinwei parents, which corresponds to the first line Yiwei parents. This hexagram is called 'Clouds Dispersing to Clear Sky', with the atmosphere of spring flowers blooming in competition. The judgment states: 'Observing' means looking up and observing. The line six four of the hexagram Guan mentions 'Observing the light of the country', with wind spreading over the land, and all things flourishing. Wealth will not be lost, and rank and salary will become even more prominent.

六爻斷：初六：童觀，小人無咎，君子吝。六二：窺觀，利女貞。六三：觀我生，進退。六四：觀國之光，利用賓于王。九五：觀我生，君子無咎。上九：觀其生，君子無咎。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: to look with the shallowness of a child, is not a fault for a petty person, but a regret for a gentleman. Six in the second: to peek through a crack in the door, is suitable only for a woman to remain steadfast. Six in the third: to reflect on one's own actions, and decide whether to advance or retreat. Six in the fourth: to observe the brilliance and virtue of the entire country, is suitable to be honored by the king as a guest. Nine in the fifth: to reflect on one's own actions, a gentleman thus will not commit a mistake. Nine at the top: to observe the actions of others, a gentleman thus will not commit a mistake.

乾宮：《山地剝》，屬金，艮上坤下。伏神、本卦：妻財丙寅木。兄弟壬申金，子孫丙子水，世。父母丙戌土。妻財乙卯木。官鬼乙巳火，應。父母乙未土。去舊生新之卦，群陰剝盡之象。判曰：剝者，落也。山高岌岌，其形似剝。陰道將盈，陽道衰弱。卦臨九月，霜葉凋落。人離財散，求官失爵。

The hexagram "Bo" is the sixth in the Qian trigram group, belonging to the metal element. The upper trigram is Gen (Mountain) and the lower trigram is Kun (Earth). The three outer lines of the upper trigram Gen include Bingxu, Bingzi, and Bingyin. The three inner lines of the lower trigram Kun include Yiwei, Yisi, and Yimao. Using metal as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Bingyin wood and the third line Yimao wood are wealth, the fifth line Bingzi water is children, the fourth line Bingxu earth and the first line Yiwei earth are parents, and the second line Yisi fire is official ghost. The siblings Renshen metal of the Qian trigram are not included in the hexagram and are hidden beneath the fifth line, which is the children Bingzi water. The world line of this hexagram is on the fifth line, so the world line is on the fifth line, which is the children Bingzi water, and it corresponds to the second line, which is the official ghost Yisi fire. This hexagram is called "discarding the old to give birth to the new," with an atmosphere of all yin forces peaking and yang gradually weakening. The judgment says: "Bo" means to peel off. The mountain is high and steep, about to fall, resembling something that has been eroded. Yin is about to be full, and yang is gradually declining. This hexagram corresponds to September, the time when leaves wither and fall after being touched by frost. It indicates the dispersion of people, loss of wealth, and the loss of rank in official matters.

六爻斷：初六：剝床以足，蔑貞凶。六二：剝床以辨，蔑貞凶。六三：剝之，無咎。六四：剝床以膚，凶。六五：貫魚以宮人寵，無不利。上九：碩果不食，君子得輿，小人剝廬。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: The bed is being stripped away, starting from the feet of the bed, the righteous path is destroyed, indicating misfortune. Six in the second: The bed is being stripped away, having reached the part where the bed frame connects to the feet, the righteous path is destroyed, indicating misfortune. Six in the third: Although in the time of decay, because it corresponds to a yang line above, there will be no calamity. Six in the fourth: The stripping away of the bed has reached the skin of the person lying on it, indicating misfortune. Six in the fifth: Like using a rope to string together a school of fish, leading the women in the palace in order to receive the king's favor, there will be no obstacles. Nine at the top: A large fruit remains uneaten, the gentleman thus gains the support of the people as if they were a carriage, while the petty person has even their own dwelling destroyed.

乾宮：《火地晉》（游魂），屬金，離上坤下。伏神、本卦：官鬼己巳火。父母己未土。兄弟己酉金，世。妻財乙卯木。官鬼乙巳火。子孫甲子水，父母乙未土，應。龍劍出匣之卦，以臣遇君之象。判曰：晉者，進也。日出於地，柔而上行，巡運照耀，升進其明。居官益位，禍滅福生，利見王侯，任意必亨。

The hexagram "Jin" (Fire over Earth) is the seventh in the Qian trigram group, belonging to the metal element. Its upper trigram is Li (Fire) and its lower trigram is Kun (Earth), making it the "wandering soul" hexagram of this group. The three outer lines take the elements from the Li trigram, incorporating Jiyou, Jiwei, and Jisi. The three inner lines take the elements from the Kun trigram, incorporating Yiwei, Yisi, and Yimao. Taking metal as "self," the six relations are determined: the top line Jiisi (fire) and the second line Yisi (fire) are official ghosts, the fifth line Jiwei (earth) and the first line Yiwei (earth) are parents, the fourth line Jiyou (metal) is siblings, and the third line Yimao (wood) is wealth. TheChildren (children) of the Qian group, Jiazi (water), does not appear in the hexagram and is hidden beneath the first line parents Yiwei (earth). Since this is a wandering soul hexagram, the world line retreats to the fourth line, so the world line is on the fourth line Jiyou (metal siblings), and it corresponds to the first line Yiwei (earth parents). This hexagram is called "Dragon Sword Out of the Sheath," indicating a situation where a minister meets the king. The judgment says: Jin means advancement. The sun rises from the ground, and the gentle virtue ascends, moving around and illuminating all directions, gradually increasing its brightness. Officials may receive promotions and higher positions, calamities are removed and blessings increase, it is favorable to meet with princes and dukes, and whatever one does will surely be smooth and successful.

六爻斷：初六：晉如，摧如，貞吉。罔孚，裕無咎。六二：晉如，愁如，貞吉。受茲介福，于其王母。六三：眾允，悔亡。九四：晉如鼫鼠，貞厲。六五：悔亡，失得勿恤，往吉，無不利。上九：晉其角，維用伐邑，厲吉無咎；貞吝。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: wishing to advance but encountering obstruction, maintaining correctness brings good fortune; even if not trusted, as long as one remains calm and generous, there will be no calamity. Six in the second: wishing to advance but with anxious thoughts, maintaining correctness brings good fortune, eventually receiving great blessings from the Queen Mother. Six in the third: all people will believe, regret will vanish. Nine in the fourth: like the shi mouse, advancing with excessive greed and incompetence, remaining steadfast will bring danger. Six in the fifth: regret vanishes, neither gain nor loss need be concerned, going forward brings good fortune, nothing is unfavorable. Nine at the top: advancing to the utmost is like a protruding horn, it can only be used to attack one's own territory, although dangerous, it will ultimately bring good fortune and no calamity; but if one continues to hold on like this, there will inevitably be regret.

乾宮：《火天大有》（歸魂），屬金，離上乾下。本卦：官鬼己巳火，應。父母己未土。兄弟己酉金。父母甲辰土，世。妻財甲寅木。子孫甲子水。金玉滿堂之卦，大明中天之象。判曰：大有者，寬也。柔得尊位，官祿日實。掩惡揚善，豐財和義，廣納包容，成物之美。自天佑之，吉無不利。

Hexagram 14, Da You, is the eighth hexagram of the Qian trigram, belonging to the metal element. Its upper trigram is Li (Fire) and its lower trigram is Qian (Heaven), making it a "returning soul" hexagram within its palace. The outer three lines are assigned the stems Jiyou, Jiwei, and Jisi from the Li trigram, while the inner three lines remain from the Qian trigram, assigned the stems Jiazi, Jiayin, and Jiachen. Taking metal as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Jisi fire is the official ghost, the fifth line Jiwei earth and the third line Jiachen earth are the parents, the fourth line Jiyou metal is the siblings, the second line Jiayin wood is the wealth, and the first line Jiazi water is the children. This hexagram includes all five categories of the six relations: parents, siblings, children, wealth, and official ghost, so no hidden god needs to be sought. Since it is a returning soul hexagram, the world line is on the third line, so the world line is on the third line Jiachen parents, which corresponds to the top line Jisi official ghost. This hexagram is called "Golden and Jade Full Hall," with an atmosphere like the sun shining over everything. The judgment says: Da You means being broad-minded. The gentle and compliant line six is in a position of honor, and official salary increases day by day. Concealing others' faults and promoting others' virtues, wealth is abundant and actions are appropriate, widely embracing people and achieving the beauty of all things. Heaven will naturally protect, which is auspicious and beneficial in all respects.

六爻斷：初九：無交害，匪咎。艱則無咎。九二：大車以載，有攸往，無咎。九三：公用亨于天子，小人弗克。九四：匪其彭，無咎。六五：厥孚交如，威如，吉。上九：自天佑之，吉，無不利。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: There has been no interaction with others, so there is no harm, and it is not a mistake; as long as one can maintain a steadfast heart through hardship, there will be no calamity. Nine in the Second: Like a large cart bearing heavy loads, it can bear great responsibilities, and if one moves forward, there will be no calamity. Nine in the Third: The Duke and Marquis present tribute to the Son of Heaven and enjoy its benefits, but the petty person is incapable of such a task. Nine in the Fourth: Not boasting about one's grandeur will bring no calamity. Six in the Fifth: His sincerity communicates with others and does not lose dignity, which is auspicious. Nine at the Top: Heaven will naturally protect him, which is auspicious and beneficial in all respects.

坎宮：《坎為水》（六沖），屬水，坎上坎下。本卦：兄弟戊子水，世。官鬼戊戌土。父母戊申金。妻財戊午火，應。官鬼戊辰土。子孫戊寅木。船渡重灘之卦，外虛中實之象。判曰：坎者，陷也。逢流則注，遇坎則止。出入艱難，隨坎不已。陰愁伏匿，共相謀計，千里辭家，始免迍否。

The hexagram Kan (Water) is the first hexagram of the Kan palace, with both upper and lower trigrams being Kan, representing water. It is also a "Six Clashes" hexagram. Both inner and outer trigrams include the element Wu. From the first line upwards, they are Wu Yin, Wu Chen, Wu Wu, Wu Shen, Wu Xu, and Wu Zi. Since this palace belongs to water, water is taken as "I" to determine the six relations. The top line Wu Zi water is siblings, the fifth line Wu Xu earth and the second line Wu Chen earth are officials and ghosts, the fourth line Wu Shen metal is parents, the third line Wu Wu fire is wealth, and the first line Wu Yin wood is children, thus all five relations are complete. In the eight pure hexagrams, the world line is located at the top, so the world line is at the top line Wu Zi siblings, which corresponds to the third line Wu Wu wealth. This hexagram is called the "boat crossing rapids" hexagram. The structure of the hexagram is such that the upper and lower parts are empty while the middle is solid, giving an appearance of external emptiness and internal solidity. The judgment states: Kan means a pitfall. Water flows continuously when it meets an open channel, but when it encounters a pitfall, it stops. Going out and coming in are both difficult, with one pitfall following another without an end. The weak and flexible are anxious and hidden, secretly plotting with each other. Only by traveling a thousand miles and leaving home can one avoid hardship and blockage.

六爻斷：初六：習坎，入于坎窞，凶。九二：坎有險，求小得。六三：來之坎坎，險且枕；入于坎窞，勿用。六四：樽酒簋，貳用缶，納約自牖，終無咎。九五：坎不盈，只既平，無咎。上六：係用徽纆，寘于叢棘，三歲不得，凶。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: In the midst of deep water danger, falling into a small hole at the bottom of a pit, calamity. Nine in the second: There is danger within the water, only small gains can be obtained. Six in the third: Coming and going are all dangerous, both perilous and stagnant, and falling again into a small hole in the pit, at this time there should be no action. Six in the fourth: A thin cup of wine, two coarse bowls of food, carried in a clay jar, simply offered through a window to the sovereign, ultimately there will be no misfortune. Nine in the fifth: The water in the pit has not yet filled up, only just level with the mouth of the pit, there will be no misfortune. Six at the top: Bound by ropes, imprisoned among brambles, unable to escape for three years, calamity.

坎宮：《水澤節》（六合），屬水，坎上兌下。本卦：兄弟戊子水。官鬼戊戌土。父母戊申金，應。官鬼丁丑土。子孫丁卯木。妻財丁巳火，世。船行風橫之卦，寒暑有節之象。判曰：節者，止也。天地得節，四時所成。節以制度，儉以豐盈。內憂外悅，不出戶庭，於身謹節，無不康寧。

Hexagram 60, "Jie" (Water Lake), is the second hexagram of the Kan palace, belonging to the water element. Its upper trigram is Kan (Water) and lower trigram is Dui (Lake), making it also a "Six Harmony" hexagram. The outer three lines still consist of the Kan trigram, incorporating Wuwu, Wuxu, and Wuzi. The inner three lines have transformed into the Dui trigram, incorporating Dingsi, Dingmao, and Dingchou. Taking water as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Wu Zi water is siblings, the fifth line Wu Xu earth and the third line Ding Chou earth are official ghosts, the fourth line Wu Shen metal is parents, the second line Ding Mao wood is children, and the first line Ding Si fire is wealth. All five relations are present. The world line of this hexagram is located at the first line, so the world line is at the first line Ding Si wealth, corresponding to the fourth line Wu Shen parents. This hexagram is called "A boat sailing through crosswinds," symbolizing the orderly alternation of cold and heat. The interpretation states that "Jie" means to restrain. Heaven and earth have order, and the four seasons are formed. By using rules to restrain and by practicing frugality to achieve abundance. Although there may be internal worries and dangers, the exterior appears harmonious. As long as one remains cautious within the household and does not act recklessly, and maintains self-restraint in all aspects, there will be no lack of well-being.

六爻斷：初九：不出戶庭，無咎。九二：不出門庭，凶。六三：不節若，則嗟若，無咎。六四：安節，亨。九五：甘節，吉。往有尚。上六：苦節，貞凶，悔亡。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Not stepping out of the inner courtyard, there will be no misfortune. Nine in the Second: Should go out but does not, not even stepping out of the courtyard gate, it is ominous. Six in the Third: If one does not control oneself, there will only be lamentation and regret, but one cannot blame others, nor is there misfortune. Six in the Fourth: Moving safely within the bounds of moderation, it is prosperous. Nine in the Fifth: The moderation one holds is sweet and moderate, it is auspicious; proceeding according to this will be praised. Six at the Top: Pushing moderation to a bitter and unbearable extent, clinging to it rigidly brings misfortune, but since one can uphold moderation, regret will disappear.

坎宮：《水雷屯》，屬水，坎上震下。伏神、本卦：兄弟戊子水。官鬼戊戌土，應。父母戊申金。妻財戊午火，官鬼庚辰土。子孫庚寅木，世。兄弟庚子水。龍居淺水之卦，萬物始生之象。判曰：屯者，難也。象迍之時，動則難生，如常之事，先易後爭。時方屯難，切忌遠行，婚姻即吉，謀望不亨。

Hexagram 3, Zhun, is the third hexagram of the Kan hexagram group, belonging to the water element. The upper trigram is Kan (Water) and the lower trigram is Zhen (Thunder). The outer three lines take the elements Wuwu (fire), Wuxu (earth), and Wuzi (water), while the inner three lines take the elements Gengzi (water), Gengyin (wood), and Gengchen (earth) from the Zhen trigram. Using water as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Wuwu (fire) is the wife and wealth, the first line Gengzi (water) is the brother, the fifth line Wuxu (earth) and the third line Gengchen (earth) are the official and ghost, the fourth line Wushen (metal) is the parent, and the second line Gengyin (wood) is the child. The wife and wealth Wuwu (fire) of the Kan hexagram does not appear in the hexagram and is hidden beneath the third line official and ghost Gengchen (earth). When divining about wealth, one must refer to this hidden god. The world line of this hexagram is on the second line, so the world is on the second line Gengyin (wood), which corresponds to the fifth line Wuxu (earth) official and ghost. This hexagram is called the "Dragon in Shallow Water" hexagram, depicting the atmosphere of all things beginning to grow but struggling to expand. The judgment states: Zhun means difficulty. At a time of stagnation, any movement brings difficulties; even ordinary matters may first go smoothly but later lead to conflict. Since the time is in a period of difficulty, long journeys are most inadvisable. Divination about marriage is favorable, but other endeavors and hopes are not smooth.

六爻斷：初九：磐桓。利居貞，利建侯。六二：屯如邅如，乘馬班如，匪寇婚媾；女子貞不字，十年乃字。六三：即鹿無虞，惟入于林中，君子幾，不如舍，往吝。六四：乘馬班如，求婚媾，往吉，無不利。九五：屯其膏。小，貞吉；大，貞凶。上六：乘馬班如，泣血漣如。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Wandering without progress, it is appropriate to remain in a stable and upright position, and appropriate to establish princes. Six in the Second: Difficult and hesitant, riding a horse and circling without moving forward; those coming are not robbers but suitors; a woman remains upright and refuses to marry, and after ten years she marries. Six in the Third: Pursuing a wild deer without a guide, one will only chase aimlessly into the deep forest; a gentleman sees this sign and should not persist, for if one insists on going forward, there will be regret. Six in the Fourth: Riding a horse and circling without moving forward, it is going to seek a marriage alliance; proceeding forward is auspicious, and nothing is unfavorable. Nine in the Fifth: Accumulating grace without giving it to others, small matters with uprightness may still bring good fortune, but great matters with such rigid adherence will bring misfortune. Six at the Top: Riding a horse and circling without moving forward, weeping blood and tears ceaselessly.

坎宮：《水火既濟》，屬水，坎上離下。伏神、本卦：兄弟戊子水，應。官鬼戊戌土。父母戊申金。妻財戊午火，兄弟己亥水，世。官鬼己丑土。子孫己卯木。舟楫濟川之卦，陰陽配合之象。判曰：既濟，合也。水火相遇，會合之義。往渡得船，成功必濟。所求必從，所從必遂。斯不失時，謂之既濟。

The hexagram Ji Ji (Hexagram 63) is the fourth hexagram of the Kan palace, belonging to the water element. Its upper trigram is Kan (water) and its lower trigram is Li (fire). The outer three lines take the elements Wuwu (fire), Wuxu (earth), and Wuzi (water), while the inner three lines take Ji mao (wood), Jichou (earth), and Jihai (water). Using water as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Wuwu (fire) and the third line Jihai (water) are siblings, the fifth line Wuxu (earth) and the second line Jichou (earth) are official ghosts, the fourth line Wushen (metal) is the parents, and the first line Jimao (wood) is the children. The wife and wealth, represented by Wuwu (fire), is not included in the hexagram and is hidden beneath the third line, which is siblings Jihai (water). The world line of this hexagram is on the third line, so the world line is on the third line Jihai (water), which corresponds to the top line Wuwu (water). This hexagram is called the "boat and oar crossing the river" hexagram. All six lines are in their proper positions, displaying the appearance of yin and yang paired in pairs. The interpretation says: "Ji Ji" means meeting. Water is above and fire is below, and they meet and interact, which is the meaning of meeting. If one needs to cross the river and there is a boat available, the matter will certainly be accomplished. What is sought will certainly be smooth, and what is followed will certainly be fulfilled. This is not missing the opportunity, which is called "Ji Ji."

六爻斷：初九：曳其輪，濡其尾，無咎。六二：婦喪其茀，勿逐，七日得。九三：高宗伐鬼方，三年克之，小人勿用。六四：繻有衣袽，終日戒。九五：東鄰殺牛，不如西鄰之禴祭，實受其福。上六：濡其首，厲。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Holding back the chariot wheels so it does not move quickly, a fox crosses the river and gets its tail wet, there will be no misfortune. Six in the Second: A woman loses the covering on her chariot, there is no need to search for it, it will be recovered after seven days. Nine in the Third: King Wu Ding of the Shang dynasty waged war against the Ghost People, taking three years to conquer them, such matters should not be entrusted to petty men. Six in the Fourth: Beautiful garments will eventually become tattered rags, one should remain vigilant all day. Nine in the Fifth: The eastern neighboring state sacrifices cattle in a grand ceremony, but it is not as good as the western neighboring state's simple spring sacrifice, the latter actually receives real blessings. Six at the Top: Crossing the river causes one's head to get wet, it is dangerous.

坎宮：《澤火革》，屬水，兌上離下。伏神、本卦：官鬼丁未土。父母丁酉金。兄弟丁亥水，世。妻財戊午火，兄弟己亥水。官鬼己丑土。子孫己卯木，應。豹變為虎之卦，改舊從新之象。判曰：革者，改也。改故就新，變易之道。交易其所，君子豹變。時有不遇，並宜改革。守舊則凶，從新則吉。

Hexagram 49, Ge, is the fifth hexagram of the Kan hexagram group, belonging to the water element. The upper trigram is Dui and the lower trigram is Li. The three outer lines are taken from the Dui trigram, incorporating Dinghai, Dingyou, and Dingwei. The three inner lines are taken from the Li trigram, incorporating Jimao, Jichou, and Jihai. Using water as 'I', the six relations are determined: the top line Dingwei earth and the second line Jichou earth are official ghosts, the fifth line Dingyou metal is parents, the fourth line Dinghai water and the third line Jihai water are siblings, and the first line Jimao wood is children. The wife and wealth, Wuwu fire, of the Kan hexagram is not included in the hexagram and is hidden beneath the third line siblings Jihai water. The world line of this hexagram is on the fourth line, so the world line is on the fourth line Dinghai siblings, which corresponds to the first line Jimao children. This hexagram is called the 'Tiger Replacing the Leopard' hexagram, indicating a spirit of removing the old and establishing the new. The judgment says: 'Ge' means change. Removing the old and adapting to the new is the principle of change. Exchanging positions with each other, the gentleman is like a leopard that suddenly transforms. If circumstances are not favorable, they should be changed. Holding on to the old situation brings misfortune, while following the new change brings good fortune.

六爻斷：初九：鞏用黃牛之革。六二：己日乃革之，征吉，無咎。九三：征凶，貞厲；革言三就，有孚。九四：悔亡，有孚，改命，吉。九五：大人虎變，未占有孚。上六：君子豹變，小人革面，征凶，居貞吉。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Like binding with yellow oxhide, it is firm and unyielding; at this time, one should not lightly speak of change. Six in the Second: Wait until the day of Ji to act, then proceed and it will be auspicious, without calamity. Nine in the Third: To advance recklessly is dangerous, to remain firm is also perilous; discussions on change repeated three times and reaching agreement signify sincerity. Nine in the Fourth: Regret disappears, with sincerity one changes the old way, which is auspicious. Nine in the Fifth: The great person's change is like a tiger shedding its skin, splendid and remarkable; there is no need for divination, and trust is already gained. Six at the Top: The gentleman's change is like a leopard's pattern gradually forming, while the petty person also changes his appearance; if one proceeds recklessly at this time, it will be dangerous, but to remain in a proper position is auspicious.

坎宮：《雷火豐》，屬水，震上離下。本卦：官鬼庚戌土。父母庚申金，世。妻財庚午火。兄弟己亥水。官鬼己丑土，應。子孫己卯木。日麗中天之卦，背暗嚮明之象。判曰：豐者，大也。日中見斗，幽而不明，此事適大，隱映其形。水中見日，無所取呈。求財未得，事卒難明。

The hexagram Feng (Thunder and Fire) is the sixth hexagram of the Kan palace, belonging to the water element, with the upper trigram Zhen (Thunder) and the lower trigram Li (Fire). The outer three lines are associated with the Zhen trigram and take the elements Gengwu, Gengshen, and Gengxu. The inner three lines are associated with the Li trigram and take the elements Jimao, Jichou, and Jihai. Using water as "I" to determine the six relations: the top line Gengxu earth, the second line Jimao earth are official ghosts; the fifth line Gengshen metal is parents; the fourth line Gengwu fire is wealth; the third line Jihai water is siblings; the first line Jimao wood is children. All five relations are present. The world line of this hexagram is on the fifth line, so the world line is on the fifth line Gengshen parents, which corresponds to the second line Jimao official ghost. This hexagram is called the "sun shining at noon" hexagram, indicating a trend of moving away from darkness and towards brightness. The judgment states: "Feng" means abundance. However, the line statements of the hexagram Feng repeatedly mention "seeing the Big Dipper at noon," meaning that at noon, the Big Dipper is visible, indicating darkness rather than clarity. The matter in question, although occurring at a time of abundance, has its true nature obscured and difficult to discern; it is like looking at the sun in water, unable to grasp anything real. Seeking wealth may not be immediately obtained, and the matter ultimately remains unclear.

六爻斷：初九：遇其配主，雖旬無咎，往有尚。六二：豐其蔀，日中見斗；往得疑疾，有孚發若，吉。九三：豐其沛，日中見沫；折其右肱，無咎。九四：豐其蔀，日中見斗；遇其夷主，吉。六五：來章，有慶譽，吉。上六：豐其屋，蔀其家，窺其戶，闃其無人，三歲不覿，凶。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Meeting a superior who is compatible, even if staying together for a full ten days, there will be no misfortune, and going forward will bring commendation. Six in the Second: The covering is too large, so even at noon the Big Dipper is visible; at this time, going forward will bring suspicion, but if one sincerely communicates with the other, it will be auspicious. Nine in the Third: The covering becomes even thicker, so even at noon small stars are visible; like breaking the right arm, one cannot act, thus there is no misfortune. Nine in the Fourth: The covering is too large, so even at noon the Big Dipper is visible; meeting a superior who is equal to oneself, it is auspicious. Six in the Fifth: Attracting a talented person with literary ability, there is both fortune and reputation, it is auspicious. Six at the Top: Building the house extremely high, yet hiding the family in darkness; looking through the door crack, it is quiet and empty, for three years no one is seen, it is ominous.

坎宮：《地火明夷》（游魂），屬水，坤上離下。伏神、本卦：父母癸酉金。兄弟癸亥水。官鬼癸丑土，世。妻財戊午火，兄弟己亥水。官鬼己丑土。子孫己卯木，應。鳳凰垂翼之卦，出明入暗之象。判曰：明夷者，傷也。火入地中，掩傷明德。君子在厄，三日不食。文王之難，困於叢棘。百凡謀望，且宜止息。

The hexagram "Ming Yi" (Light Dimmed) is the seventh hexagram of the Kan palace, belonging to the water element. Its upper trigram is坤 (Kun, Earth) and its lower trigram is离 (Li, Fire), making it the "Woyun" (Wandering Ghost) hexagram of this palace. The outer three lines are taken from the坤 trigram, incorporating Guiyou, Guihai, and Guichou. The inner three lines are taken from the离 trigram, incorporating Jimao, Jichou, and Jihai. Using water as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Guiyou metal is the parents, the fifth line Guihai water and the third line Jihai water are the siblings, the fourth line Guichou earth and the second line Jichou earth are the official ghosts, and the first line Jimao wood is the children. The wife wealth Wuwu fire of the Kan palace does not appear in the hexagram and is hidden beneath the third line siblings Jihai water. In the Woyun hexagram, the world line retreats to the fourth line, so the world line is on the fourth line Guichou official ghost, corresponding to the first line Jimao children. This hexagram is called "Fenghuang Chuiyi" (Phoenix with Spread Wings), indicating a situation of moving from brightness into darkness. The judgment states: "Ming Yi" means injury. Fire sinking into the earth, the virtue of brightness is obscured and injured. The gentleman is in hardship, unable to eat for three days. In ancient times, King Wen was imprisoned in the thorny bushes of Youli, which is exactly this image. Whenever there are various pursuits and hopes, one should temporarily pause at this time.

六爻斷：初九：明夷于飛，垂其翼。君子于行，三日不食。有攸往，主人有言。六二：明夷。夷于左股，用拯馬壯，吉。九三：明夷于南狩，得其大首，不可疾貞。六四：入于左腹，獲明夷之心，于出門庭。六五：箕子之明夷，利貞。上六：不明晦，初登于天，後入于地。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: When the light is injured, the bird tries to fly but folds its wings; the gentleman travels on the road and cannot eat for three days; if he goes somewhere, he will meet the owner's idle words. Six in the Second: When the light is injured, the injury is on the left leg, and a strong horse is used for help, which is auspicious. Nine in the Third: When the light is injured, he goes hunting to the south and captures the main villain, but one should not be overly eager to pursue righteousness. Six in the Fourth: Enter the left abdomen of the dark person, discover his intention to harm the light, and thus leave early and avoid. Six in the Fifth: Like Ji Zi, who feigned madness under an evil ruler to preserve the light, it is suitable to maintain uprightness. Six at the Top: Not only cannot illuminate, but instead falls into darkness; at first he ascends to heaven, but later falls into the earth.

坎宮：《地水師》（歸魂），屬水，坤上坎下。本卦：父母癸酉金，應。兄弟癸亥水。官鬼癸丑土。妻財戊午火，世。官鬼戊辰土。子孫戊寅木。天馬出群之卦，以寡伏眾之象。判曰：師者，眾也。獨行越師，最不宜動。君子有命，小人勿用。共相剋伐，政道成訟。

The hexagram "Shi" (Earth over Water) is the eighth hexagram of the Kan palace, belonging to the water element. Its upper trigram is Kun (Earth) and its lower trigram is Kan (Water), making it the "returning soul" hexagram of this palace. The outer three lines are taken from the Kun trigram, incorporating Guiyou, Guihai, and Guichou. The inner three lines remain from the Kan trigram, incorporating Wuyin, Wuchen, and Wuwu. Using water as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Guiyou metal is the parents, the fifth line Guihai water is the siblings, the fourth line Guichou earth and the second line Wuchen earth are the official ghosts, the third line Wuwu fire is the wealth, and the first line Wuyin wood is the children, completing all five categories. Since the "world line" in a returning soul hexagram is on the third line, the world line is on the third line Wuwu, which is the wealth. This corresponds to the top line Guiyou, the parents. This hexagram is called the "Heavenly Horse Emerging from the Herd" hexagram, with one yang line governing five yin lines, displaying an appearance of controlling a large force with a small one. The judgment states: "Shi means multitude." Alone, one must rise above the crowd and lead a great army, and it is most unsuitable to act recklessly. A gentleman may take action only upon receiving the sovereign's command, but a petty person should not be entrusted with such responsibilities. If people fight each other, the proper way of handling affairs will turn into disputes.

六爻斷：初六：師出以律，否臧凶。九二：在師中，吉，無咎。王三錫命。六三：師或輿尸，凶。六四：師左次，無咎。六五：田有禽，利執言，無咎。長子帥師，弟子輿尸，貞凶。上六：大君有命，開國承家；小人勿用。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: When sending out troops, they must follow orders and discipline; if discipline is not good, it will be凶. Nine in the second: Being in the army yet maintaining the middle path, it is吉, there will be no calamity, and the king will issue three commendations. Six in the third: There may be the need to bring back corpses by cart in the army, it will be凶. Six in the fourth: The army retreats to a place convenient for settling, there will be no calamity. Six in the fifth: There are wild animals causing trouble in the fields, it is appropriate to issue an ultimatum and attack, there will be no calamity; if the elder son is in charge of the army, it will be good, but if the younger son is involved, they will return with corpses, and if they persist, it will be凶. Six at the top: The Son of Heaven issues a great command, rewarding those who have merited it, establishing states for states, and families for families; for petty people, only material rewards are given, they cannot be appointed to official positions.

艮宮：《艮為山》（六沖），屬土，艮上艮下。本卦：官鬼丙寅木，世。妻財丙子水。兄弟丙戌土。子孫丙申金，應。父母丙午火。兄弟丙辰土。游魚避網之卦，積小成高之象。判曰：艮者，止也。純艮危危，安靜無虧。時止則止，時移則移。錢財散失，失在小兒，尋求不得，東北宜之。

The hexagram "Gen as Mountain" is the first hexagram of the Gen trigram. Both the upper and lower trigrams are Gen, belonging to the earth element, and it is also a "Six Clashes" hexagram. Both the inner and outer trigrams include the element Bing, and from the first line upwards, they are Bing Chen, Bing Wu, Bingshen, Bing Xu, Bing Zi, and Bing Yin. Since this trigram belongs to the earth element, the earth is taken as "I" to determine the six relations: the top line Bing Yin is the official ghost, the fifth line Bing Zi is the wealth, the fourth line Bing Xu and the first line Bing Chen are the siblings, the third line Bingshen is the children, and the second line Bing Wu is the parents. All five categories are complete. In the eight pure hexagrams, the world line is located at the top, so the world line is at the top line Bing Yin, which corresponds to the third line Bingshen, the children. This hexagram is called "Fish Avoiding the Net," indicating a trend of gradual accumulation. The judgment states: "Gen means to stop." The pure Gen hexagram shows two mountains stacked on top of each other, high and dangerous. Only by staying calm and still can one avoid loss. When it is time to stop, stop; when it is time to move, move. If this hexagram is used for lost items, it indicates the loss of wealth, mostly lost by the children, and it is difficult to find at first. Searching in the northeast direction is appropriate.

六爻斷：初六：艮其趾，無咎，利永貞。六二：艮其腓，不拯其隨，其心不快。九三：艮其限，列其夤，厲熏心。六四：艮其身，無咎。六五：艮其輔，言有序，悔亡。上九：敦艮，吉。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: When the foot is just about to move, it stops, there will be no misfortune, and it is favorable to maintain a steady and upright course. Six in the second: Stopping the calf, but unable to prevent the thigh from moving, thus causing inner discomfort. Nine in the third: Stopping at the waist, tearing the back muscles, the dangerous and perilous situation is like a fierce fire in the heart. Six in the fourth: Stopping the entire body, there will be no misfortune. Six in the fifth: Controlling one's mouth, tongue, and jaw, speaking in an orderly manner, regret will naturally vanish. Nine at the top: Upholding the principle of stopping with sincerity and steadfastness, it is auspicious.

艮宮：《山火賁》，屬土，艮上離下。伏神、本卦：官鬼丙寅木。妻財丙子水。兄弟丙戌土，應。子孫丙申金，妻財己亥水。父母丙午火，兄弟己丑土。官鬼己卯木，世。猛虎負嵎之卦，光明通泰之象。判曰：賁者，飾也。光彩烜赫，火色含丹，文章交錯，應雜其間，進退榮益，束帛戔戔。

The hexagram "Mountain Fire Brightness" is the second hexagram of the Gen palace, belonging to the earth element. The upper trigram is Gen and the lower trigram is Li. The upper three lines still form the Gen trigram, incorporating Bingxu, Bingzi, and Bingyin. The lower three lines have transformed into the Li trigram, incorporating Jimao, Jichou, and Jihai. Taking earth as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Bingyin wood and the first line Jimao wood are official ghosts, the fifth line Bingzi water and the third line Jihai water are wealth, the fourth line Bingxu earth and the second line Jichou earth are siblings. The original descendants Bingshen metal and parents Bingwu fire of the Gen palace do not appear in the hexagram, being hidden beneath the third line wealth Jihai water and the second line siblings Jichou earth respectively. The world line of this hexagram is located at the first line, so the world line is at the first line Jimao official ghost, corresponding to the fourth line Bingxu siblings. This hexagram is called "A tiger in a mountain corner," displaying an atmosphere of brightness, openness, smoothness, and prosperity. The judgment states: "Bian means adornment. Splendor and brilliance illuminate people, with a red hue in the fire, various colors interwoven and mixed together. There is gain and honor in both advancing and retreating, but the reward received is only a small, thin piece of silk."

六爻斷：初九：賁其趾，舍車而徒。六二：賁其須。九三：賁如濡如，永貞吉。六四：賁如皤如，白馬翰如，匪寇，婚媾。六五：賁于丘園，束帛戔戔，吝，終吉。上九：白賁，無咎。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Adorn one's toes, rather than abandoning an unsuitable carriage and walking on foot. Six in the Second: Adorn the beard attached to the chin, only able to follow others. Nine in the Third: Adorned smoothly and moistly, long adherence to uprightness brings good fortune. Six in the Fourth: Adorned simply and unadorned, a white horse gallops swiftly arriving; the one who comes is not a thief but a suitor. Six in the Fifth: Apply adornment to simple places such as hills and gardens, using only a small bundle of thin silk, appearing mean and stingy, yet ultimately attains good fortune. Nine at the Top: Adorn with pure white, returning to one's original nature, there will be no calamity.