White appears and disappears.

白色初起如白塵拂拂，將盛之時如膩粉散□，或如白紙，欲去之時如灰垢之散。五行屬金，金旺在秋，相於夏，囚於春，死於冬。發主哭泣憂撓，潤主哀泣，細憂重，浮憂輕，散病瘥。應在巳酉丑日，旬在子戌旬中應之，及秋月。

When white first appears, it resembles a thin layer of white dust gently moving; when it is about to become strong, it looks like fine white powder spreading out, or like white paper; when it is about to fade, it appears as gray dust dispersing. It belongs to the Five Phases of Metal. Metal is strong in autumn, in decline in summer, confined in spring, and dead in winter. The appearance of white indicates crying and worry. If the color is moist, it signifies crying; if the color is fine, it indicates heavy worry; if the color is floating, it suggests light worry; if the color is scattered, it indicates recovery from illness. The time of response is on the days of巳, 酉, and 丑 (the Triple Harmony of Metal), and within the ten-day cycle, it occurs in the子 or 戌 cycles. The season is autumn.

天中春色來年上，鬬戰刀兵事可愁。左廂必定主憂惱，陽尺將行走外州。發在奸門因婦女，皮幹入獄內遭囚。又主男女相妬害，交友婦須被外求。山根見者主憂囚，男女逄他必死憂。壽上徒囚君不見，堂上父母死堪愁。命門甲匱凶來急，內廚酒肉致傷亡。

White color appearing in spring from the middle of the sky to the year position indicates matters of military conflict and warfare, which are very concerning. If it appears on the left side, there will certainly be worries and troubles; if it appears on the yang scale, one is about to travel to another state. If it appears on the sinister gate, it indicates trouble caused by women; if the skin also becomes dry, imprisonment is likely; it also signifies mutual jealousy and slander between men and women, or a wife being seduced by someone outside the home. If it appears on the mountain root, it indicates worry and imprisonment; if it appears in the children's position, there will be worry about the death of children. If it appears on the longevity position, it indicates serving a sentence in darkness; if it appears on the hall position (six relations position), the death of parents is most worrying. If it appears on the life gate and the jia warehouse, misfortune comes very quickly; if it appears on the inner kitchen, it indicates casualties due to alcohol and meat.

承漿逄見身當□，大海遭時主水殃。印堂白氣哭爺孃，若在命門兄弟當。奸門若招主私慟，中嶽橫紋有家□。日月角中憂重服，法令陂池腳足傷。眼下橫紋夫婦鬬，凖頭還是競田莊。地閣橫遮牛馬損，若侵年壽死公婆。入口分明憂口舌，囷倉上有賊還多。

The white color reaching to Chengjiang indicates self calamity (the original text is missing one character); reaching to 'Great Sea' (Di Ge) indicates water disaster. A white vapor appearing in the imprint hall suggests crying over parents; if it appears at the life gate, it indicates misfortune to brothers. If it appears at the cunning gate, it indicates sorrow due to private affairs. A horizontal line on the middle mountain (nose) with white color indicates family mourning (the original text is missing one character). Hair growing on the day angle and moon angle indicates heavy mourning. Hair growing on the legal decree and陂pool indicates injury to feet and legs. A horizontal line with white color appearing under the eye indicates marital disputes; reaching to the tip of the nose indicates disputes over fields and estates. If the white color covers the Great Sea horizontally, cattle and horses will suffer loss; if this color spreads to the year and longevity positions, grandparents will die. White color entering the mouth clearly indicates worries about speech and disputes; if it appears on the granary position, there will still be many thieves and bandits.

黑色初起如烏鳥尾，將盛之時如黑髮得膏，欲去之時如落垢昧。五行屬水，旺於冬，相於秋，囚於夏，死於春。發主病災厄，潤主死亦兵亡，枯翳客死，散主病痊。日應在申子辰日，旬應在甲寅旬及冬月，以旺為應。

At the beginning, black color appears like the tail feathers of a crow; when it becomes strong, it resembles oiled black hair; when it fades, it looks like dark dirt. In the Five Phases, black belongs to water. It is strong in winter, harmonious in autumn, restrained in summer, and dead in spring. A strong black color indicates illness or misfortune. A moist black color signifies death, often by weapon; a dry and cloudy black color indicates death away from home; a scattered black color suggests recovery from illness. The time of occurrence is on days of Shen, Zi, and Chen (the three harmonies of water), and within the Jiayin decade and winter months, when water energy is strongest.

天中必定失官勲，忽於顴上似官刑。若還至下來年上，病患相纒□此身。天獄年上應獄死，高廣逄時病主亡。陽尺過來凶可得，天庭客死在他鄉。四煞賊來成凶賊，司空病疾苦纒身。右府生來憂此位，重眉不利逺行征。額角黑廣善為偷，印堂移徙□他州。山根必死於旬日，太陽疾病厄堪憂。牢獄至眼憂牢獄，法令入口形分八。

Black hair appearing in the heaven position indicates the loss of official rank and merit; if it suddenly appears on the cheek, it suggests the possibility of official punishment. If this color extends down to the year position, there will be illness. Black hair appearing in the heaven prison position and corresponding to the year position indicates death in prison; black hair appearing in the high and broad area indicates illness and death. Black hair reaching the yang foot position means unavoidable misfortune; black hair appearing in the heavenly hall position indicates death away from home. Black hair appearing in the four evils positions indicates thieves coming and causing disaster; black hair appearing in the office of the empty position indicates persistent illness. Black hair appearing in the right office position indicates worry about this position; black hair appearing in the heavy eyebrow position is unfavorable for distant travel and military campaigns. A wide black color on the forehead indicates a tendency to steal; black hair appearing in the official hall position indicates migration to another state. Black hair appearing in the mountain root position indicates death within ten days; black hair appearing in the sun position indicates serious illness. Black hair appearing on the eye's prison position indicates worry about imprisonment; black hair entering from the law and order position and forming an eight-character shape is also ominous.

更有眉頭青色應，百日飲酒還醉殺。眼目兼更赤色閒，二旬或訟見血光。外陽發被人欺刼，年上憂死困災傷。男女憂他男女厄，壽上入耳卒中亡。命下甲匱遭燒死，凖頭憂病外來殃。黑發三陽黑氣多，失官停職事波波。更上發來年壽上，天中有黑見閻羅。黑氣入口死於夏，顴上兄弟婦奔逃。奸門切忌女相干，日角若臨妻亦亡。

If there is a dark color appearing on the brow, one will die from drinking alcohol within a hundred days. If there is a red color mixed in the eyes, there may be lawsuits or bloodshed within twenty days. If the dark color appears on the outer yang part, one will be bullied and robbed; if it appears on the year position, one should worry about death, difficulties, and injuries. If it appears on the male and female positions, one will worry about misfortunes of children and spouse. If the dark color appears on the longevity position and extends into the ear, one will suffer a stroke and die suddenly. If it appears below the life gate and at the position of the liver, one will die from fire. If it appears on the nose, one should worry about illness and external calamities. If black color appears on the 'Three Yang' positions (above and below the eyes) with a lot of black mist, one will lose one's post and have to run about constantly. If this color goes up to the year and longevity positions, or even appears on the heaven's middle position, one will have to go to the underworld. If black mist enters the mouth, one will die in summer; if it appears on the cheekbones, brothers and wives will flee and scatter. Black color on the cunning gate is forbidden, indicating being troubled by female affairs; if it appears on the day's horn, the wife will also die.

井部黑氣水溺死，印堂退光非謬假。橫飛壽上防逄災，六十日內須應也。黑氣額上父母死，生來眼下子孫殃。若見下來年壽上，自然病死入□途。黑氣三陽至盜門，奸私賊冦豈堪論。更見黑色鼻凖上，知君財破避無門。黑生妻部及年上，妻厄身災非是旺。更兼入井下陂池，切記水殃心莫忘。黑氣朦朦散面門，四季切忌小災迍。

The Well section shows black vapor, indicating death by drowning; the light in the seal area fades, and this is indeed true. If the black vapor spreads across the longevity area, one must beware of misfortune, which will surely occur within sixty days. If the black vapor appears on the forehead, the parents will die; if it appears below the eyes, the descendants will suffer. If it descends to the year and longevity areas, it naturally indicates death from illness (the original text is missing one character). If the black vapor spreads from the three yang areas to the gate of theft, there will be endless matters of deceit and theft. If black vapor appears on the nose, one knows that financial loss is unavoidable. If black vapor appears in the wife's area and the year area, the wife will face danger and the person themselves will suffer misfortune, which is certainly not a sign of prosperity. If it enters the Well section and descends to the pond, one must remember to beware of water-related disasters. If black vapor is hazy and spreads across the entire face, one must be cautious of minor misfortunes throughout the four seasons.

若生口入氣廚灶，必定遭他毒藥人。黑色天中年壽上，更從地閣似煙籠。又如黑色初發散，此個須□命必終。眉間橫入左右耳，百日之中人定死。天明天井忌失財，驛馬常防遭險墜。虎角頻遭虎犬傷，人中井部水中亡。年壽山根同位斷，地閣爭田訟見殃。若侵法令遭公訟，大海見之奴婢逃。牆壁生來合中嶽，定歸泉下哭聲高。

If black qi enters from the mouth into the kitchen position, it is certain that someone has poisoned the person. The black qi is now present in the heaven position, the year position, and the longevity position, and it spreads like a mist from the ground hall area. It appears as if the black qi is emitted and then disperses immediately; this person's life is surely doomed. If black qi enters from between the eyebrows and spreads to the left and right ears, the person will certainly die within a hundred days. If it appears in the morning position and the well position, one should beware of financial loss. If it appears in the post horse position, one should constantly be on guard against falling from heights. If it appears in the tiger horn position, the person will be frequently bitten by tigers or dogs. If it appears in the human middle and well area, the person will die by water. The same reasoning applies to the year position, longevity position, and the mountain root area. If it appears in the ground hall position, the person will suffer from lawsuits over land disputes; if it invades the legal position, legal troubles will follow. If it appears in the 'great sea' position, servants or attendants will run away. If black qi appears on the walls and connects with the central mountain (nose), the person will surely die and the family will mourn loudly.

紫色初起如兎毫，將盛之時如紫草，欲去之時如淡煙籠枯木隱隱然。得土木之餘氣，為四時胎養之氣，亦旺在四季，更無休囚，發皆為吉，應日亦與黃色同意矣。紫色吉凶歌：紫氣天中八時分，蘭臺月角得財頻。法令生來逄印信，終是刑名不及身。壽上俄然一字橫，家中新婦喜分明。天門川字將軍祿，天井圓珠享大榮。□璧福堂知積慶，若當地閣創家居。山根忽有終加職，驛馬全生喜有餘。□璧左邊遷官職，山林精舎喜相須。陂池位上增餘福，中嶽橫紋貴自如。

Purple qi first appears as thin as a rabbit's hair, then becomes like the color of purple herb when it is about to flourish, and when it is about to fade, it looks like faint mist covering withered wood, barely visible. It derives from the residual qi of earth and wood, belonging to the qi of the four seasons' nurturing and birth, and it is strong at the end of each season, without ever being weak or confined. Whenever it appears, it brings good fortune, and the day it manifests is the same as that of yellow qi. Here is the "Song of the Auspicious and Malevolent Nature of Purple Qi": When purple qi appears in the sky center, it will be clear within eight hours; if it appears in the LanTai or the Moon Angle, wealth will come frequently. If it appears in the Law and Order position, official matters and documents will occur, but punishment will not fall upon oneself. If a sudden purple qi appears on the longevity position in the shape of the character "一", it clearly indicates the joy of a new bride entering the family. If the heavenly gate shows purple qi in the shape of the character "川", it indicates the fortune of a general's salary; if the heavenly well shows a round pearl-like purple qi, it brings great honor and distinction. If purple qi appears in the "Some Jade" or the Hall of Good Fortune (the text is missing one character), it indicates the family has accumulated virtue and good fortune from previous generations; if it appears at the earth gate, it signifies the establishment of family property and residence. If a sudden purple qi appears on the mountain root, it indicates promotion in official position; if the entire post horse is visible, there will be much joy. If purple qi appears on the left side of "Some Jade" (the text is missing one character), it indicates promotion in official position; if it appears simultaneously on the mountain forest and the pavilion, there will be continuous joy. If it appears on the陂 pool position, it adds extra blessings; if the central mountain (nose) shows a horizontal line with purple color, it naturally brings distinction and honor.

十天羅者，天之凶殺之神也。人亦有所像：多滿面黑色四起為死氣天羅；白色者為□哭天羅；青色者為憂滯天羅（《玉管照神局》又云：青色深者亦主□死）；黃色者為疾病天羅；如脂膏塗抹者為酒食天羅；眼流而視急者為姦淫天羅；色焦如火者為破敗天羅；如醉如睡者為牢獄天羅；笑語失節者為鬼掩天羅；氣如霧昏者為退散天羅也。

The so-called "Ten Heavenly Nets" refer to theInauspicious Sha gods of Heaven. There are also ten similar appearances on a person's face: if the face is fully black with black spreading everywhere, it is called "Death Qi Heavenly Net"; if white appears, it is called "Funeral Mourning Heavenly Net" (the original text is missing one character); if green appears, it is called "Worry and Obstruction Heavenly Net" (The Jade Tube Illuminating the Divine Bureau also says that deep green indicates a凶 death, the original text is missing one character); if yellow appears, it is called "Disease Heavenly Net"; if the face looks as if covered with oil, it is called "Banquet Heavenly Net"; if the eyes move rapidly and the gaze is urgent, it is called "Adultery Heavenly Net"; if the complexion is dry and scorched like fire, it is called "Ruins Heavenly Net"; if the expression seems drunk or drowsy, it is called "Prison Heavenly Net"; if laughter and speech have no restraint, it is called "Ghost Covering Heavenly Net"; if the complexion is like mist and obscure, it is called "Retreat and Dispersal Heavenly Net."

凡氣色者：額上忽有氣如塵抺者，名曰醫無，休廢六十日內死。額上連髮際黑氣或白氣狀如蚯蚓橫起者，名曰連天，休廢二年內死。左右鼻孔黑氣橫過如虛氣者，名曰垂起，休廢不出六日死。左右眼下如塵黑氣生者，名曰靈光，休廢一年內死。頤下拂拂如塵起行連項者，名曰纒命，休廢八十日內死。

Regarding the signs of death according to the color of the aura: If a layer of aura suddenly appears on the forehead, resembling dust, it is called "Yiwu" (no medicine can cure), and when the aura declines, death will occur within sixty days. If there is black or white aura connecting from the forehead to the hairline, shaped like a worm crawling horizontally, it is called "Liantian," and when the aura declines, death will occur within two years. If there is black aura crossing the left and right nostrils, resembling a floating vapor, it is called "Chuiqi," and when the aura declines, death will occur within six days. If black dust-like aura appears below the eyes, it is called "Lingguang," and when the aura declines, death will occur within one year. If there is a hazy, dust-like appearance below the chin extending all the way to the neck, it is called "Chanming," and when the aura declines, death will occur within eighty days.

印堂上有赤白色血者，名曰毀祿，休廢受極刑死，九十日應。鼻上忽忽如塵起或如粉塗者，名曰理獄，休廢主居官破位，三年內死。左右額上拂拂如塵起者，名曰傍行，休廢二年內死，財破六親離厄。左右兩眼忽有白貫入神光者，名曰烖神，休廢一百日內死。口四邊白色旋繞者，名曰守魂，休廢五十日內死。

There is a red and white thread of blood on the forehead, called "Huilu." When the vital energy declines, it indicates severe punishment and death within ninety days. Suddenly, there is a dust-like appearance on the nose, or as if a layer of white powder is applied, called "Liyu." When the vital energy declines, it signifies the loss of official position, and death occurs within three years. A grayish haze appears on the left and right temples, like dust floating, called "Banghang." When the vital energy declines, death occurs within two years, accompanied by financial loss and separation from the six relations. Suddenly, there is a white mist entering the eyes and penetrating the eye's light, called "Zanshen." When the vital energy declines, death occurs within one hundred days. A white ring appears around the mouth, called "Shuhun." When the vital energy declines, death occurs within fifty days.

左右耳邊忽若塵成兩三條者，名曰動海，休廢一百日內刑獄死。左右耳輪後灰旋者，名曰通遊，休廢一百日內刑獄死。左右耳輪後氣如粉氣者，名曰飛天，休廢六十日內死。腦後連腦白氣如塵飛起成條者，名曰貫中，休廢三十日內主死決也。

Suddenly, there seems to be dust forming a couple of lines in both ears, called "Dong Hai," and when the energy declines, death occurs within a hundred days due to legal punishment. There is a gray whirlpool behind both ear wheels, called "Tong You," and when the energy declines, death occurs within a hundred days due to legal punishment. There is a white powder-like appearance behind both ear wheels, called "Fei Tian," and when the energy declines, death occurs within sixty days. A white gas resembling dust rising from the back of the head, forming lines, connected to the entire back of the head, is called "Guan Zhong," and when the energy declines, death is certain within thirty days.

五蔵有五氣，五氣各有時。春三月白氣入口耳鼻者死，此得囚死色也，餘皆仿之。凡看病人，青色從上入下者易瘥，從下去上者難愈。凡常白忽黑、常黑忽白、常肥忽瘦、常瘦暴肥、神魂常靜而恍惚似醉者、色澤常清而忽昏濁如黯者，豐足不常之變，盡為卒死之兆矣。

The five internal organs each have their own kind of qi, and each of the five kinds of qi has its appropriate season. In the spring months, if a white qi invades the mouth, ears, or nose, it indicates death—because spring belongs to wood, and white belongs to metal, and metal is in a state of "capture and death" during spring; the same principle applies to other seasons. When examining a patient, if the green color moves from top to bottom, the illness is likely to recover; if it moves from bottom to top, the illness is difficult to cure. If a person who was originally pale suddenly turns black, or one who was originally black suddenly turns white, or one who was originally fat suddenly becomes thin, or one who was originally thin suddenly becomes fat, or if the spirit was originally calm but now becomes confused and dazed, as if drunk, or if the complexion was originally clear but suddenly becomes dark and turbid, these are all signs of sudden death caused by sudden and abnormal changes in the body's condition.

病人目□□妄視、舌捲縮者，謂之心照，即日死。面色慘黃，唇青短縮者，謂之脾絶，不出十日死。齒牙乾焦，耳黑而聾者，謂之腎絶，不出旬日死。口張不合，眼晴反惡者，謂之肝絶，不出旬日死。肥膚枯槁，鼻黑孔露者，謂之肺絶，不出旬日死。

A patient whose eyes are wildly staring (the original text lacks two characters), with a tongue that is curled up, is called "Heart Exhaustion" (heart qi has completely ended), and will die that day. A patient with a sallow yellow face, blue lips that are short and curled, is called "Spleen Exhaustion," and will die within ten days. A patient with dry and withered teeth, black ears that are deaf, is called "Kidney Exhaustion," and will die within ten days. A patient whose mouth is open but cannot close, with eyes rolling upward and a fierce appearance, is called "Liver Exhaustion," and will die within ten days. A patient with dry and withered skin, black nose and exposed nostrils, is called "Lung Exhaustion," and will die within ten days.

凡人目下五色並起者，不出十日死。髮直乾脆者，不出半月死。面色忽如馬肝，望之一如青龍之黑，不出三日死。四墓發黑色者死，年上橫黑氣者死，五命廢得紫色者，皆得鬼色死之人也。

If a person's eyes show five colors at once, they will die within ten days. If their hair becomes straight, stiff, dry, and easily broken, they will die within half a month. If their face suddenly turns dark purple like horse's liver and appears black like the Azure Dragon, they will die within three days. If the four墓 positions show black color, or if black mist appears on the year position, or if all five colors decline and show purple, these are all signs of ghostly color, and the person is certain to die.

形神二氣未判，則一體冥寂；天地既形，則萬物成體。物之有體也則其性，人之有形也則其神。形神相順以成道，相資以成徳。故人之生也，有形斯有神，有神斯有道。神須形而始安，形須神而始運。葢形能養血，血能養氣，氣能養神，是以形全則血全，血全則氣全，氣全則神全，兩者不可不備。其或神形有餘，則為有福之兆；或形神欠□，乃為禍之基。故神足於形為貴，形過神者為賤。乍可神足而形不足，不可形足而神不足也。

When the forms and spirits had not yet differentiated, they were unified and silent without form; once heaven and earth took shape, all things had their forms. When things had forms, their nature became evident; when humans had forms, their spirits became evident. Forms and spirits harmonize to achieve the Dao, and support each other to achieve virtue. Therefore, when a person is born, there is form and spirit, and with spirit comes the Dao. The spirit must rely on the form to be settled, and the form must rely on the spirit to function. Since the form nourishes blood, blood nourishes qi, and qi nourishes the spirit; therefore, a complete form means complete blood, complete blood means complete qi, complete qi means complete spirit, and both form and spirit are essential. If both spirit and form are abundant, it is a sign of good fortune; if either spirit or form is lacking, it becomes the root of misfortune. Therefore, when the spirit is more abundant than the form, it is a noble appearance; when the form is more abundant than the spirit, it is a humble appearance. It is better to have a sufficient spirit and insufficient form than to have a sufficient form and insufficient spirit.

夫人之生也，稟陰陽沖和之氣，肖天地之形，受五行中正之質，為萬物之靈。故頭圓像天，足方像地，眼目像日月，聲音像雷霆，血脈像江河，骨節像金石，鼻額像山嶽，毛髮像草木。天欲髙而圓，地欲方而厚，日月欲光明，雷霆欲震響，江河欲流暢，金石欲堅，山嶽欲峻，草木欲秀。

A person's birth is endowed with the harmonious energies of yin and yang, taking the form of heaven and earth, and inheriting the proper essence of the Five Phases. Thus, the head is round like heaven, the feet are square like earth, the eyes resemble the sun and moon, the voice is like thunder, the blood vessels are like rivers and streams, the bones and joints are like metal and stone, the nose and forehead are like mountains, and the hair resembles grass and trees. Therefore, the head, which resembles heaven, should be high and round; the feet, which resemble earth, should be square and thick; the eyes, which resemble the sun and moon, should be bright; the voice, which resembles thunder, should be resounding; the blood vessels, which resemble rivers and streams, should be smooth; the bones and joints, which resemble metal and stone, should be firm; the nose and forehead, which resemble mountains, should be lofty; and the hair, which resembles grass and trees, should be neat and elegant.

故形也有陰陽剛柔之義，有五形正類之體。其男子也，剛正雄畧，乃得陽之宜也；女人也，柔順和媚，乃得陰之宜也。其形分於五行者：木形長瘦，金形方正，水形肥而圓，土形重而厚，火形赤而上尖，形正而不□，乃五形正氣。其或水火相傷，金木相犯，皆為不合之相也，多招災禍之凶。

Therefore, among forms and appearances there are distinctions of yin and yang, strength and softness, as well as the five types of form structures. A man who is strong, upright, vigorous, and strategic is in harmony with the nature of yang; a woman who is gentle, harmonious, and mild is in harmony with the nature of yin. According to the Five Phases, the form of wood is slender and tall, the form of metal is square and upright, the form of water is plump and round, the form of earth is thick and solid, and the form of fire is red with a sharp upper part. As long as the form is upright and not crooked or mixed, it is the correct form of the Five Phases. If water and fire mutually injure each other, or metal and wood mutually clash, these are inharmonious forms, often leading to misfortune and danger.

其形龍翔海嶽，鳯戲丹墀，獅坐逰，虎踞馬躍，攀猿舞鶴，罒牛浮鴈，此皆天地之純粹、間世之英才也。故漢髙祖有龍顏之瑞（《玉管》云：卜商有堂堂之貎），唐太宗天日之表，班超則燕頷虎頭，黃琬鳳睛背，富貴之兆，故皆顯著。其寒如瘦鷺，視似羊睛，蛇行雀走，犬暴豹聲，斯皆貧賤之形發也。其理浩□，非一言可盡辯也，宜精思以詳之，茍無其類，則吉凶無驗矣。

The noble forms derived from taking the image of things include a dragon flying over seas and mountains, a phoenix playing in the vermilion steps, a lion sitting upright, a spiritual turtle moving about, a fierce tiger crouching, a noble horse leaping, a monkey climbing, a white crane dancing, an ox lying down, and geese floating. These are all endowed with the pure qi of heaven and earth, and such talents appear only once in a generation. Therefore, Han Gaozu had the auspicious sign of a "dragon-like face" (as mentioned in "Yu Guan Zhao Shen Ju," Kong Mengxu's disciple Bo Shang had a dignified appearance). Tang Taizong had the appearance of "the radiance of the sun and sky." Ban Chao had a chin like a swallow and a head like a tiger, while Huang Wan had eyes like a phoenix and a back like a turtle. All these are omens of wealth and honor, hence their remarkable achievements. Conversely, those with thin and frail appearances like a thin heron, eyes like a sheep's eyes staring, a gait like a snake crawling or a bird jumping, and a temper like a dog's fierceness or a voice like a leopard's harsh cry, are manifestations of the forms of poverty and low status. The principles behind this are vast and profound, not something that can be fully explained in a single sentence. One should carefully think and deeply understand them. If one cannot find corresponding images from nature, then the judgment of fortune and misfortune will be unable to be verified.

故郭林宗觀人有八法：一曰威，為尊嚴畏憚也，如豪鷹搏物而百鳥自驚，似怒虎投林而百獸自懼，葢神色嚴嚴而人所畏，則主權勢也。二曰厚，為風貎敦重也，其量如滄海，器如百斛，引之不來，搖之不動，則主福祿也。三曰清，謂精神翹秀也，如桂林一枝、崑山片玉，灑然髙秀而無塵翳，俊才貴也；或清而不厚，近乎薄也。

Therefore, during the Eastern Han dynasty, Guo Tai (styled Linzong, skilled in appraising people) had eight criteria for observing people. The first is called "Wei," meaning dignity that commands respect: like a hawk attacking prey causing all birds to be startled, or an angry tiger entering the forest causing all beasts to fear; if one's demeanor is serious and imposing, he is likely to hold power. The second is called "Hou," meaning a broad and dignified appearance: his capacity is as vast as the sea, his character as capable as a vessel holding a hundred hu, unmovable and unswayed, such a person is destined for wealth and honor. The third is called "Qing," meaning mental clarity and excellence: like a single branch in a forest of camphor trees, or a single piece of jade on the Kunlun Mountains, lofty and refined without any trace of worldly taint, such a person is a talented and noble individual; however, if one is clear but not broad, he is close to being "Bo," meaning shallow.

四曰古，謂骨氣巖稜也，其或部位相應，則為髙貴之人；或濁而不清，近乎俗也。五曰孤，謂形骨露也，其項長肩縮，腳斜腦偏，其坐如搖，其形如攫，又似水中獨鶴、雨中鷺鷥，則孤獨也。六曰薄，謂體貎劣弱，其形氣輕怯也，色昏不明，神露不藏，如一葉之舟而在重波之上，見之者皆知其□薄，則主貧寒也，縱有衣食，必夭折矣。

The fourth is called "Gǔ," meaning the bones are like rocky cliffs with sharp angles: if each part corresponds and supports the others, it indicates a noble person; but if it is turbid and unclear, it is close to "Sú," meaning vulgar. The fifth is called "Gū," meaning the form and bones are exposed: the neck is long and the shoulders are hunched, the legs are crooked and the back is slanted, sitting like swaying, the posture resembling someone reaching out or like a solitary heron in water or a crane in the rain—this indicates loneliness. The sixth is called "Bó," meaning the body is weak and the form and spirit are light and timid: the complexion is dim and unclear, the spirit is exposed rather than hidden, like a small boat floating amidst heavy waves, everyone can see that he is frail—this indicates poverty; even if he has food and clothing, he will surely die young.

七曰惡，謂體貎兇頑，蛇□之形，豺狼之聲，或性躁神驚，骨傷帶破，主凶惡也。八曰俗，謂形貎昏濁也，如塵埃之中物，縱有衣食，主迍滯也。大抵受氣有清濁，成形有貴賤，故豐厚謹嚴者不富則貴，淺薄輕躁不貧則夭。女人之氣欲其和媚，形欲嚴謹，言欲柔而不暴，緩而不廹，行坐欲端而不側，視欲正而不流，則大貴也。

The seventh is called "Evil," which refers to a fierce and vicious appearance: having the shape of a snake (the original text is missing one character), with the sound of a jackal or wolf; or being irritable in temperament, appearing startled, with a broken or ruined bone structure—this indicates avicious nature. The eighth is called "Common," which refers to a dull and turbid appearance: like something buried in dust, even if one has food and clothing, it indicates constant obstacles and difficulties. In general, the qi people receive is either clear or turbid, and thus their forms are either noble or lowly: therefore, those who are generous and strict are not wealthy but noble, while those who are shallow and restless are not poor but short-lived. A woman's qi should be harmonious and affectionate, her form dignified and strict, her speech gentle and not harsh, calm and not hurried, and her posture upright and not crooked, with steady gaze and not wandering—this is the appearance of great nobility.

人稟天地之氣而有五行之類也。故木形者，聳而瘦，挺而直，長而露節，頭隆而額聳也；或肉重而肥、腰偏而背薄，非木之善。金形者，小而堅，方而正，形短不為之不足，肉堅不為之有餘也。水形短而浮，闊而厚，則俯然而流也。土形者，敦而厚，重而實，背隆腰厚，其形似也。火形者，上尖而下闊，上輕而下重，性躁急而炎炎也。故五形欲得相生無克，如木形之人，木之聲髙而喨，其性仁而靜，相之善也；其或五形相剋，聲音相反，為刑重災禍之人也。

Human beings receive the vital energy of heaven and earth, thus belonging to one of the five phases. Those with the wood form have a tall and slender body, straight and not bent, long with prominent joints, a high and rounded head, and a prominent forehead. If instead they have thick and heavy muscles, a fat body, a slanted waist, and a thin back, they do not have the good appearance of the wood form. Those with the metal form have a small and solid body, square and upright. Although their stature may be short, it is not considered insufficient, and although their muscles are firm, it is not considered excessive. Those with the water form have a short and floating body, broad and thick, with a posture that droops downward like flowing water. Those with the earth form are solid and substantial, steady and firm, with a rounded back and thick waist, resembling a tortoise. Those with the fire form have a narrow upper body and a broad lower body, a light upper body and a heavy lower body, and a quick-tempered nature like a blazing flame. Therefore, the five forms are considered good when they mutually generate rather than mutually control. For example, those with the wood form should have a voice like the sound of wood, high and clear, and a kind and calm disposition, which is considered a good appearance. If the five forms mutually control each other and the voice does not match the form, then it is a person who suffers from severe punishments and frequent calamities.

凡□形神，須類物性，行飛騰躍，宛有所一，後□氣衰旺，五嶽四瀆朝對如何。雖有好形神而五位無出彩者，此人應事歇滅而如初也。形神雖不足，五嶽雖不應而有長旺色者，衣食自然。凡□形神，須察氣色□之，則萬無失一也。

Whenever observing the form and spirit, one must compare it to the nature of things: his movement, flight, and leaping resemble a particular object. Then look at the prosperity or decline of the color, and how the five mountains and four rivers support and respond to each other. Although the form and spirit may be good, if the five mountains' parts are not outstanding, such a person will always give up halfway and eventually return to the starting point. Conversely, even if the form and spirit are lacking and the five mountains do not correspond, as long as there is a long-lasting and strong color, clothing and food will naturally be sufficient. In summary, when observing the form and spirit, one must check the color to confirm, and thus there will be no mistakes.

形之不足者：頭頂尖薄，肩膞狹斜，腰肋疎細，肢節短促，掌薄指疎，唇褰額塌，鼻抵耳反，臀低胷□，一眉曲一眉直，一眼仰一眼低，一睛大一睛小，一顴髙一顴低，一手有紋一手無紋，睡中開眼，男子女聲，齒黃而露，口臭而尖，禿頂無髮，眼深不見，行走欹斜，顏色痿怯，頭小而身大，上短而下長，此謂之形不足也。多疾而短命，福薄而貧賤矣。

The term "shape deficiency" refers to: a head that is sharp but thin, narrow and slanted shoulders, sparse and weak waist and ribs, short and cramped limbs and joints, thin palms and sparse fingers, upturned lips, a sunken forehead, a low and collapsed nose, and ears that are turned outward. The buttocks are low and the chest is sunken. One eyebrow is curved while the other is straight, one eye is rolled upward while the other is drooping downward, one eye is large while the other is small, one cheekbone is high while the other is low, one hand has palm lines while the other does not. When sleeping, the eyes remain open, and men speak in a woman's voice. The teeth are yellow and exposed, the mouth has a bad odor and the mouth is pointed. The head is bald with no hair, the eye sockets are deep and the eyes are not visible. Walking is uneven, the face is pale and yellow, and the person appears timid. The head is small while the body is large, the upper body is short while the lower body is long. These are all considered shape deficiency. Such people are often sickly and have short lifespans, and they lack fortune and are poor and lowly.

形之有餘者：頭頂圓厚，腹背豐隆，額闊口方，唇紅齒白，耳圓成珠，鼻直如膽，眼分黒白，眉秀踈長，肩膊齊厚，胷前平廣，腹圓垂下，出語宏亮，行坐端正，五嶽相起，三停相稱，肉膩骨細，手長足方，望之巍巍然而來，仰之怡怡然而坐，此皆謂形有餘也。形有餘者，令人長壽少病，富而有榮矣。

the so-called "shape in excess" refers to: the head is round and thick, the abdomen and back are full and prominent, the forehead is broad, the mouth is square, the lips are red and plump, the teeth are white and clean, the ears are round and have hanging lobes, the nose is straight like a hanging jade disc, the eyes are clear with distinct black and white, the eyebrows are neat, delicate, and long, the shoulders are level and solid, the chest is flat and wide, the abdomen is round and hangs down, the voice is loud, the posture when walking, sitting, or standing is upright, the five mountains are prominent, the three parts are in harmony, the muscles are fine and the bones are delicate, the hands are long and the feet are square; when seen from afar as he walks, he appears majestic; when looking up at him sitting, he appears calm and dignified. All these are called shape in excess. Those with shape in excess tend to live long, have few illnesses, be wealthy, and enjoy honor and prestige.

鶴形者，三才相等，眼細眉長，鼻尖而小，身長垂口，身體上下一般，細長而正，地閣小，五官俱好，正鶴形也。或行緩者，單鶴形也。面部有雜，鼻大口小，或口大凖起者，孤鶴形也。五色不分，神氣不足，病鶴形也。

The "Hé Xíng" (Crane Form) refers to a body type where the upper, middle, and lower parts are of equal length, with long, slender eyes and eyebrows, a sharp and small nose, a tall and slender body, and a slightly downturned mouth. The body is uniformly slender and upright, with a small chin (the "dì gé"), and all facial features are well-proportioned—this is the "Zhèng Hé Xíng" (True Crane Form). If someone walks slowly, they are considered to have the "Dān Hé Xíng" (Single Crane Form). If the face has mixed colors, a large nose and small mouth, or a large mouth with a prominent chin, they are considered to have the "Gū Hé Xíng" (Lonely Crane Form). If the five colors are not distinct and the spirit is lacking, they are considered to have the "Bìng Hé Xíng" (Sick Crane Form).

正鶴形：正鶴形神大貴人，生來衣食不曽貧。命居三館公卿位，壽筭仍須過百春。單鶴形：單鶴形神藝出群，生來聰俊過常人。貴當富顯馳千里，財帛猶豐不受貧。孤鶴形：孤鶴形神惡毒人，妨兒克子只孤身。妻兒生別生離去，老至湏教獨受貧。病鶴形：病鶴形人命不長，生來破敗少田莊。中年定受貧寒苦，無子無孫走路傍。

The song of the upright crane shape says: Those who possess the upright crane shape are great and noble people, born with never lacking in clothing and food; they may be appointed to positions in the Palace of Illuminated Literature, the Hall of Historians, and the Academy of Collectors, and attain high official ranks, with a lifespan exceeding one hundred years. The song of the single crane shape says: Those who possess the single crane shape have extraordinary skills, born intelligent and handsome, surpassing ordinary people; they will be wealthy and prominent, their fame spreading far and wide, with abundant wealth and never facing poverty. The song of the solitary crane shape says: Those who possess the solitary crane shape are people with evil hearts, causing harm to their children and grandchildren, and even leading to the death of their sons and daughters, ending up alone; their wife and children will leave them one after another, and in old age they can only live in poverty alone. The song of the sick crane shape says: Those who possess the sick crane shape have a short lifespan, born into a declining family with little land; they will certainly suffer from poverty in middle age, without sons or grandsons, and end up homeless on the roadside.

鳯形者，額長三停平滿，耳輪貼肉，山根髙聳，凖頭圓潤，眼長而尾起，口如蓮，眉粗而秀，倉庫五官六府俱好，正鳯形也。其或眉大眼大下短，或身側小鳯形也。身長聳其精神緩急者，丹鳯形也。如額低精神慢，眉長不應，是病鳯形也。

The "Phoenix Form" refers to a broad forehead, evenly full upper, middle, and lower parts of the face, ears that are tightly attached without being overly spread out, a high nose bridge, a round nose, long and slanting upward eyes, lips resembling lotus petals, thick but refined eyebrows, and the Heavenly Granary, Earthly Repository, and the five organs and six腑 all well developed — this is the "True Phoenix Form." If the eyebrows and eyes are large but the lower part of the face is short, or if the body is slanted, it is the "Small Phoenix Form." If the body is tall and slender but the spirit is sometimes slow and sometimes quick, it is the "Cinnabar Phoenix Form." If the forehead is low, the spirit is slow, and the eyebrows, though long, do not match the other parts, it is the "Diseased Phoenix Form."

正鳯形：正鳯形髙貴且強，生居九鼎出朝堂。一生聰智多文學，大國為臣小國王。小鳯形：小鳯形神福祿強，生來富貴不尋常。中年顯達官榮盛，大業洪勲逺播□。丹鳯形：丹鳯聰明清貴人，生來榮貴且超群。定居三品公卿位，祗是難為兄弟身。病鳯形：病鳯形神雖性靈，聰明文學有聲名。都縁難得官班位，縱得官班卻見迍。

The song of the upright phoenix says: The upright phoenix is noble and powerful, bearing the heavy responsibility of the nine tripods, entering and exiting the court; throughout his life he is intelligent and talented, rich in literary talent, in a great country he can be a high minister, in a small country he becomes the king. The song of the small phoenix says: The small phoenix has deep spiritual blessings and good fortune, born into wealth and honor unlike others; in middle age he becomes prominent and his official career flourishes, great achievements and fame spread far and wide (the original text is missing one character). The song of the vermilion phoenix says: The vermilion phoenix is a clever and noble person, born into honor and superiority surpassing others; he is certainly destined to hold a position of third rank minister, but his relations with his brothers are thin. The song of the sick phoenix says: The sick phoenix, although intelligent and clever, has literary talent and reputation, but always finds it difficult to obtain official positions; even if he does obtain an official position, it is full of hardships and difficulties.

形者，頭圓項短，身大背厚，眼細口大而闊，□璧朝接，山根髙起，形也。其或精神亂過者，出水形也。或諸部位有不應然而精神美恱者，戲形也。五色不分，諸位不應而多厚黑，精神足者，藏形也。

The so-called "turtle form" (the original character is a variant form of "turtle") refers to a head that is round and has a short neck, a strong and robust body with a thick back, small eyes, and a wide mouth. The area around the forehead is prominent and connects smoothly, with the mountain root high and prominent. This is the turtle form. If the spirit is overly scattered, it is called "turtle form emerging from water." If the various parts are not all in harmony but the spirit appears pleasant and attractive, it is called "playful turtle form." If the five colors are not distinct, and the various parts are not in harmony, but the face is dark and thick with a full spirit, it is called "hidden turtle form."

正形：正形神壽年多，生居兩輔眾難過。初年名逺□千里，後者榮華萬國歌。出水形：出水形乆必榮，生來聰敏起名聲。壽雖七十身孤獨，兄弟妻兒定不成。戲形：戲形人文藝多，只宜晚祿供山河。中年雖得荷依掛，末歲須防給諫過。藏形：藏形人衣食榮，初依父母有空名。年老難免飢寒苦，獨力孤形少弟兄。

The song about the upright turtle form says: The upright turtle form has a spirit that governs longevity, can hold positions on the left and right as assistants, and is beyond the reach of others; his fame spreads a thousand miles in his early years, and later he will achieve great honor and prosperity, celebrated throughout the world. The song about the turtle form emerging from water says: The turtle form emerging from water will certainly achieve honor and distinction over time, born intelligent and famous; though he may live to seventy, he will be alone, his brothers and children will never be successful. The song about the playful turtle form says: The playful turtle form is talented in many ways, suitable only for enjoying official rank and controlling a region in old age; although he may receive some support in his middle years, he must beware of accusations from officials in his later years. The song about the hidden turtle form says: The hidden turtle form has some honor in food and clothing, relies on his parents in his early years and has only empty reputation; in old age he will inevitably suffer from hunger and cold, be alone, and have few brothers.

犀形者，頭四方，印堂闊，地閣厚重，眼圓眉大薄，五嶽正，天庭起，行歩重而闊，五官六府俱好，正犀形也。面部同而歩急速，手腰背動舉者，出水犀形也。面部五官六府有破不舉短促，是入水犀形也。面雖部位一同，而五官不正身長側者，戲犀形也。

The "Xixing" (rhinoceros form) refers to a face with a square head shape, an open forehead, a thick and solid lower face, round eyes, thick and thin eyebrows, properly aligned Five Mountains, a prominent heavenly palace, steady and broad steps, and well-developed five organs and six body parts — this is the "Zheng Xixing" (true rhinoceros form). If the face is similar but the steps are quick, and the hands, waist, and back movements are large, it is called "Chushui Xixing" (water-exiting rhinoceros form). If the face's five organs and six body parts are damaged, not prominent, and the steps are short, it is called "Rushui Xixing" (water-entering rhinoceros form). If the facial features are the same but the five organs are not properly aligned and the body is long and crooked, it is called "Xixing" (play rhinoceros form).

正犀形：正犀形神是貴人，職居館殿足金銀。壽年八十人皆敬，百世榮華及子孫。出水犀形：出水犀形是正郎，晚年髙職坐朝堂。金珠錢寳家盈萬，壽筭應當七十亡。入水犀形：入水犀形食祿多，出群英俊眾難過。壽年七十荘田盛，一世榮華爭奈何。戲犀形：戲犀形神藝出群，生來卓立不求人。錦衣玉食誰能及，更壽年髙六十春。

The song about the upright rhinoceros form says: The upright rhinoceros form has a nobleman's spirit, holds an official position in the palace halls and court, has abundant gold and silver; lives to be eighty years old, respected by all, and enjoys continuous honor and prosperity passed down to descendants. The song about the water-emerging rhinoceros form says: The water-emerging rhinoceros form can hold a high official position, in his later years he holds a high rank and governs the court; accumulates countless gold, jewels, and treasures at home, and his lifespan is seventy years. The song about the water-entering rhinoceros form says: The water-entering rhinoceros form receives abundant official salary, is a talented person surpassing others, difficult to match; lives to be seventy years old, with flourishing farmland and estates, enjoys a lifetime of honor and prosperity that cannot be avoided. The song about the playful rhinoceros form says: The playful rhinoceros form has outstanding skills and spirit, is self-reliant and strong from birth, not dependent on others; enjoys fine clothes and delicacies, who can compare, but his lifespan is only around sixty years.

虎形者，頭圓項短，地閣重厚，九州島團促，眉濃口大，面闊鼻大，五官六府俱好，正虎形也。行走急速，腰身正視不定，此入林虎形也。面部雖同，精神帶慢，顧視偏斜者，此落坑虎形也。正虎形：正虎形人是大僚，文操武畧富偏饒。生來便有三公位，老後須登駟馬驕。出林虎形：出林虎形性正剛，生來聰知足文章。初年榮達髙官職，位入星郎耀四方。入林虎形：入林虎形是正郎，名傳聲價最髙強。只縁心志多藏毒，暗恐消磨壽不長。落坑虎形：落坑虎形不可親，毒忿生來愛□人。錦帛資財雖積畜，爭知壽不過多春。

The so-called "Tiger Form" refers to a head that is round with a short neck, a thick and solid lower jaw, a square face that is compact and well-proportioned, thick eyebrows, a large mouth, a broad face, and a big nose. All the five senses and six internal organs are well-developed—this is the "True Tiger Form." Those who walk quickly and have an upright posture but with eyes that wander are called the "Forest Tiger Form." Although the face is similar, if the spirit appears slightly slow and the eyes look askance when looking back, it is called the "Pit Tiger Form." The verse about the True Tiger Form says: People with the True Tiger Form are great officials, possessing both literary talent and military ability, and are especially wealthy. They are born to hold the positions of the Three Grand Ministers and, even in old age, will ride a high carriage drawn by four horses. The verse about the Forest Tiger Form says: People with the Forest Tiger Form have a righteous and strong character, are born intelligent and full of literary talent; they achieve fame and high office early in life, hold positions in the Han Palace, and shine throughout the land. The verse about the Forest Tiger Form says: People with the Forest Tiger Form can hold official positions, with great reputation and value; however, they harbor hidden malicious intentions, which gradually consume their fortune and longevity, and they may not live long. The verse about the Pit Tiger Form says: People with the Pit Tiger Form should not be trusted, as they are born cruel and vengeful, and enjoy harming others (the original text is missing one character); although they accumulate much silk and wealth, they cannot live many years.

獅子形者，額方眉大，口闊鼻大，耳大眼大，身肥，天地相應，三才平滿，倉庫厚，□璧起，五官六府俱好，正獅子形也。若或面部雖同，身小眼部不應，小獅子形也。行慢身重多精神者，坐獅子形也。若行歩踟躕，瞻視不正，精神美悅者，戲獅子形也。

The so-called "Lion Form" refers to a face that is square on the forehead, with thick eyebrows, a broad mouth and nose, large ears and eyes, and a robust body; the heavenly court and earthly hall correspond vertically, the three elements are full and balanced, the heavenly granary and earthly storehouse are thick and solid, the hanging wall is prominent (the original text lacks one character), and all five organs and six palaces are well formed—this is the "True Lion Form." If the facial features are the same but the body is short and the eyes are not in harmony with the face, it is called the "Small Lion Form." If one walks slowly, has a heavy body but is full of spirit, it is called the "Sitting Lion Form." If one walks hesitantly, has unsteady gaze, but appears cheerful and pleasant, it is called the "Playful Lion Form."

正獅子形：正獅子形額正方，眉濃眼大口須長。九州島髙聳耳朝口，出世須教作郡王。小獅子形：小獅子形主晚榮，生來榮顯負清名。錦帛錢財成鉅萬，自宜營運保前程。坐獅子形：坐獅子形是貴人，生來衣食足金銀。清資定入公卿位，壽筭仍須八十春。戲獅子形：戲獅子形衣食足，位歸侯相鎮山河。玉寳珠金多積畜，一生快樂任婆娑。

The song about the upright lion shape says: The upright lion shape has a forehead that is square and broad, thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a long mouth; all parts of the face are high and prominent, and the ears face the mouth, indicating that one should be a marquess at birth. The song about the small lion shape says: The small lion shape signifies honor and prominence in old age, with a reputation and prestige from birth; accumulating vast wealth in silk and money, and through self-employment, one can secure one's career. The song about the seated lion shape says: The seated lion shape indicates a nobleman, with abundant food and clothing and no lack of gold and silver; one's noble status will surely reach the rank of ministers, and one's lifespan will reach eighty years. The song about the playful lion shape says: The playful lion shape indicates abundant food and clothing, reaching the rank of marquis and governing a region; accumulating a great deal of jade, treasures, and gold, enjoying a life of happiness and ease.

龍形者，五嶽起，三才平滿，天地相朝，鳯節豐濃，印堂起方寸，邊地起，人門闊，眉分八彩，目長二寸，耳長四寸，五官六府俱好者，正龍形也。男即大貴之相，女即妃后之貴也。若有五色者，定五龍之形也，別述青黃赤白黒五品相。儻或行歩不同，面部有雜，一處不應，即是臥龍形也，即主多祿之位。或帶虎頭燕頷，即是山龍形也，主將軍節度之權。面上二停身一停，此主侯伯之位；面上一停身占二停，此主將帥之職也。

The so-called "Dragon Form" refers to the five mountains all rising high, the three sections of the face being level and full, the forehead and the chin facing each other in mutual respect, the bridge of the nose being thick and prominent, the area of the forehead being elevated, the edges also raised, the mouth wide and open, the eyebrows displaying eight different colors, the eyes long two inches in length, the ears long four inches, and all five organs and six internal organs well developed — this is the "True Dragon Form." A man with this appearance is destined for great wealth and honor, while a woman with it may become a concubine, empress, or queen. If the face also displays five colors, it is called the "Five Dragons Form," and there are separate descriptions for the five types of methods: green, yellow, red, white, and black. If the gait differs from the above description, and the facial coloration is mixed or one part is not in harmony, it is called the "Coiled Dragon Form," indicating a person who holds many official positions. If it is accompanied by the features of a tiger's head and a swallow's chin, it is called the "Mountain Dragon Form," indicating the authority of a general or military commander. If the face occupies two parts and the body occupies one part, it indicates the rank of a marquis or duke; if the face occupies one part and the body occupies two parts, it indicates the rank of a general or commander.

正龍形：正龍天下貴無雙，上天儀表萬邦王。一流河水須鎮斷，四夷歸貢走梯航。臥龍形：臥龍合主三臺位，闡世文章天下名。官爵定須居一品，及第人皆震一鳴。山龍形：山龍本是將軍位，文武俱全鎮廟堂。三代侯門生貴子，出為兵帥入為王。

The song about the straight dragon form says: The form of the straight dragon is unique in the world, corresponding to heavenly phenomena and appearing dignified and noble, capable of becoming the king of all states; even a single river must be cut off to guard it, and all surrounding tribes will come to pay tribute, crossing mountains and seas to do so. The song about the coiled dragon form says: The coiled dragon is destined for the position of a high official and a minister of state, with writings that clarify the world and a name known throughout the land; his official rank will certainly be first class, and once he passes the examination, he will suddenly achieve great success. The song about the mountain dragon form says: The mountain dragon is originally the position of a general, combining both literary and military talents to guard the court; a noble son born in a family of three generations of marquises, when he goes out of court he can be a general leading troops, and when he enters the court he can be a king.