Tai Chong Heavenly Horse

歌日：太沖天馬最為貴，卒然有難宜逃避。但當乘取天馬行，劍戟如山不足畏。歌云：將支加在用時支，順輪十二逢卯止。卯止宮為天馬方，此方避難真亨利。以天月將加所用正時，順流去，遇卯字佳處，即是太沖、天馬方也。幾有緊急事，從天馬而出，可避禍也。先用月將加於本時，順數至卯，即太沖。太沖即天馬方也，其月將過宮之法，即太陽也。假如正月雨水前後，用子時月將，數至卯在辰上，逢卯字到辰，其辰上天馬方也。登明在亥，以亥加子宮，則子在於丑矣。

The song says, "The Heavenly Horse is most precious, when sudden difficulties arise, one should escape; but one should ride the Heavenly Horse, for mountains of swords and spears are not to be feared." Another song states, "Place the Month General on the used hour, count in order through the twelve, stopping at the moment of卯; the palace where卯 falls is the Heavenly Horse direction, and this direction is truly favorable for avoiding calamity." The method is to place the Heavenly Horse on the used hour, then count in order, until reaching the character "卯," which indicates the direction of the Heavenly Horse. Whenever encountering urgent matters, one should leave from the Heavenly Horse direction to avoid misfortune. The specific sequence is: first place the Month General on the current hour, then count in order until reaching "卯," the god corresponding to "卯" is the Tai Chong, which is the Heavenly Horse direction; the method of moving the Month General is based on the actual position of the sun. For example, if using the Zi hour during the rainwater period in the first lunar month, place the Month General on the Zi hour and count in order, if "卯" falls on the Chen direction, then the Chen direction is the Heavenly Horse direction—because in the first lunar month, the Month General is Deng Ming at the亥, placing the亥 on the Zi hour, the Zi moves to the Chou, and so on, resulting in this outcome.

天月將：正月亥，二月戌，三月酉，四月申，五月未，六月午，七月巳，八月辰，九月卯，十月寅，十一月丑，十二月子。

This is the table of the Earthly Branches corresponding to the monthly generals (月将) for the twelve months. The monthly general (月将) is determined by the movement of the sun through the zodiac, and its direction is opposite to the month builder (月建). Starting from the tenth Earthly Branch (亥) in the first month, it moves backward one branch each month, reaching the first Earthly Branch (子) by the twelfth month. When using this, first check the almanac to confirm that the sun has passed through its palace, then take the general of the current month and place it on top of the time used. Methods such as the three heavenly gates (天三门), private gates (地私门), great surge (太冲), and heavenly horse (天马) all start from this step.

地月將：正月寅，二月卯，三月辰，四月巳，五月午，六月未，七月申，八月酉，九月戌，十月亥，十一月子，十二月丑。

This is the table of the Earthly Branches corresponding to the Month Generals for the twelve months, also known as the Month Builder. It starts from the Branch Yin in the first month and progresses one Branch forward each month, reaching the Branch Chou in the twelfth month. This direction of progression is exactly opposite to the retrograde direction of the Heavenly and Earthly Generals. When calculating the Four Doors of the Earth, the twelve Deities of the Construction and Removal are determined by adding the current Month Builder to the Earthly Branch of the hour of the day and counting forward.

以授時曆看審訂太陽過子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥 宮方可選用太沖天馬方 時時時時時時時時時時時時 正月登明將太沖天馬方 辰巳午未中酉戌亥子丑寅卯 二月河魁將太沖天馬方 巳午未申酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰 三月從魁將太沖天馬方 午未申酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰巳 四月傳送將太沖天馬方 未申酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰巳午 五月小吉將太沖天馬方 申酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰巳午未 六月勝光將太沖天馬方 酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰巳午未申 七月太乙將太沖天馬方 戌亥子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉 八月天罡將太沖天馬方 亥子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌 九月天沖將太沖天馬方 子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥 十月功曹將太沖天馬方 丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥子 十一月大吉將太沖天馬方寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥子丑 十二月神后將太沖天馬方卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥子丑寅

This is a quick reference table for the Tai Chong Tian Ma Fang. It should be read by matching rows and columns. The two lines at the top, when read together, are "Using the Shoushi Calendar to determine the Sun's palace transition, one can then use the Tai Chong Tian Ma Fang." This indicates that one must first consult the Shoushi Calendar to confirm the Sun's palace transition before using this table. The twelve "shi" (time) characters on the right side correspond to the twelve earthly branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, forming twelve columns. Below are twelve rows, each row beginning with the month's corresponding month general (yue jiang), such as Dengming for the first month, Heqiu for the second, Congkui for the third, and so on. Within each row, the twelve earthly branches indicate the direction of the Heavenly Horse for traveling at the corresponding hour. When using the table, first determine the row based on the month, then the column based on the hour. The earthly branch at the intersection of the row and column is the direction where one can ride a horse to avoid danger. It can be seen that each row is shifted one position to the right compared to the previous row, which corresponds to the gradual retreat of the month generals each month. Within the same row, from left to right, the positions gradually advance, because as the hour progresses, the starting point of the added influence also shifts. With this ready-made table, one does not need to recalculate the month general and time influence from scratch in an emergency; one can simply use the month and hour directly. This is precisely the intention of the book to transform the mnemonic into a table. Later "Shi Jia Qi Men Pan" (Time-based Qi Men Disk) in qi men books are largely derived from such palm diagrams.

歌日：奇與門兮共太陰，三般難得總加臨。若還得二亦為吉，舉措行藏必遂心。陽遁直符前二宮為太陰，陰遁直符後二宮為太陰。謂奇門與太陰三者不能皆得，若得二者，亦吉，遇之可伏兵也。古經云：凡欲經求萬事宜，體開生下合乙丙丁即吉。又取陰門相助，謂之三詐。凡太陰六合九地宮助奇門，全備用之，有十分之利。若三門合三奇無詐宮，謂之有奇。無陰得七分之利。若三門合太陰無三奇，謂之有陰無奇，犯者不利。若三門合三奇，下臨太陰宮，名曰真詐。若三門合三奇，下臨九地宮，名日重詐。若三門合三奇，下臨六合宮，名日休詐。真詐宜施恩隱遁求仙。重詐宜進人口，取財拜官授爵。體詐宜合藥，治邪祈禳之事。

The song says, "The Three Marvels and the Gate share the Taiyin; it is rare to have all three together. If two are obtained, it is also auspicious, and military maneuvers can be carried out successfully." In Yang Dun, the two palaces before the Chief Symbol are considered Taiyin; in Yin Dun, the two palaces after the Chief Symbol are considered Taiyin. The Three Marvels, the Auspicious Gate, and Taiyin are rarely all present together. If two of them are obtained, it is considered auspicious, and it is suitable for hiding troops. The ancient text says: whenever one wants to carry out business or make efforts for success, if the gates of Xiu, Kai, and Sheng are combined with the Three Marvels of Yi, Bing, and Ding, it is auspicious. If further assistance is obtained from the palace of the hidden spirit, it is called "San Zha" (Three Deceptions). When the palaces of Taiyin, Liuhe, and Jiudi support the Qimen, and all are complete, there is great benefit. If the Three Auspicious Gates are combined with the Three Marvels but there is no deception palace, it is called "You Qi Wu Yin" (having the Marvels but not the deception), and the benefit is only seven parts. If the Three Auspicious Gates are combined with Taiyin but there are no Three Marvels, it is called "You Yin Wu Qi" (having the deception but not the Marvels), and it is inauspicious. If the Three Auspicious Gates are combined with the Three Marvels and also under the Taiyin palace, it is called "Zhen Zha" (True Deception); if under the Jiudi palace, it is called "Chong Zha" (Double Deception); if under the Liuhe palace, it is called "Xiu Zha" (Rest Deception). Zhen Zha is suitable for showing mercy and seeking immortality; Chong Zha is suitable for increasing population, seeking wealth, and receiving official positions; Xiu Zha is suitable for making medicines, exorcism, and rituals. The three deceptions all depend on the combination of the Three Auspicious Gates and the Three Marvels, differing only in which palace they are under: Taiyin, Jiudi, or Liuhe. The five false positions involve the gates of Du, Jing, Shang, Jing, and Si combined with Ding, Ji, Gui, or Liuhe, and their applications differ according to the palace they are under. Deception involves concealment, and falsehood involves deception; both are methods of secret action.

若杜門合丁己癸，下臨九地，名曰地假，宜潛伏。此三時加杜門者，可以藏形隱神。若杜門合丁已癸，下臨六合宮，利逃亡。若景門合乙丙丁，臨九天，名曰天假，乙為威德，丙為威武，丁謂太陰，三奇之靈，宜陳利，便進謁。干求。若傷門合丁己癸，下臨九地，名日神假，利埋葬。若驚門合六合，下臨九天宮，名日人假，利捕逃亡。若杜門合丁己癸，下臨太陰宮，利遣人間諜探事。若死門合丁己癸，臨九地，名日鬼假，利超亡薦度。

As for the five false gates: Du Men combined with Ding, Ji, and Gui and descending to Jiudi, this is called "earthly false gate," suitable for concealment; any of these three hours combined with Du Men can be used for hiding one's form and traces. Du Men combined with Ding, Ji, and Gui and descending to Liu He palace, is favorable for fleeing. Jing Men combined with Yi, Bing, and Ding and ascending to Jiu Tian, is called "heavenly false gate"—Yi represents authority and virtue, Bing represents authority and strength, and Ding represents Tai Yin, the gathering of the spirit of the Three Marvels, suitable for explaining matters and seeking favors. Shang Men combined with Ding, Ji, and Gui and descending to Jiudi, is called "divine false gate," suitable for burial. Jing Men combined with Liu He and descending to Jiu Tian palace, is called "human false gate," suitable for capturing fugitives. Du Men combined with Ding, Ji, and Gui and descending to Tai Yin palace, is favorable for sending spies to gather military intelligence. Si Men combined with Ding, Ji, and Gui and descending to Jiudi, is called "ghost false gate," suitable for conducting rituals to liberate souls and assist the spirits of the departed.

歌日：更得直符直使利，兵家用事最為貴。常從此地擊其沖，百戰百勝君須記。王璋日：亭亭者天之貴神也。背之擊其沖為勝，推法以天月將加所用正時，神后所臨之宮，即亭亭居其上也。如正月雨水後，太陽某日過亥，乃登明將。將者，太陽也。午時用事，即以天月將亥加午，子到未宮，即是亭亭在未上是也。宜背之。背者，坐其上也。白*者，天之*神也。合於巳亥格。於寅申一雲背亭亭擊白*，以天月將加所用時，寅午戌三宮，見寅申巳亥，即孟神白*居孟神之位，白*常居寅申巳亥之位是也。如正月午時用事，以亥加午亥，即自*在午，宜擊之。又如正月卯時用事，以亥加卯數至辰上．得子亭亭在辰也。數至午上、得寅白*在寅是也。背亭亭者，大將背抵亭亭之位，而擊向白*之方是也。

The song says, "When the direct symbol and direct messenger are favorable, it is most precious for military use; always attack from the direction opposite to them, and you will win every battle. Remember this well." Wang Zhang explains: "Tingting is a noble spirit from heaven. By attacking from the opposite direction of Tingting, you can achieve victory. The method is to place the heavenly and monthly general on the chosen hour, and see where the spirit after (Shenhou) falls. Tingting will then be located above it. For example, after the rainwater period in the first lunar month, if the sun passes through the亥 (Hai) palace on a certain day, the used general is Dengming, which refers to the sun. If the action is taken at the hour of午 (Wu), place the heavenly and monthly general亥 (Hai) on the hour of午 (Wu). The spirit after moves to the Wei palace, so Tingting is located in the Wei palace. You should face it; 'face' means sitting in its position. Baijian is a凶神 (malevolent spirit) from heaven, matching the巳 (Si) and亥 (Hai) patterns, and also appearing in the寅 (Yin) and申 (Shen) positions. Another interpretation is to face Tingting and attack Baijian. Place the heavenly and monthly general on the chosen hour, and look at the three palaces of寅 (Yin),午 (Wu), and戌 (Xu). Any spirit appearing in the four young positions of寅 (Yin),申 (Shen),巳 (Si), and亥 (Hai) is Baijian. Baijian usually resides in the four young positions of寅 (Yin),申 (Shen),巳 (Si), and亥 (Hai). For example, if the action is taken at the hour of午 (Wu) in the first lunar month, placing the heavenly and monthly general亥 (Hai) on the hour of午 (Wu), Baijian is located in the午 (Wu) palace and should be attacked. Another example: if the action is taken at the hour of卯 (Mao) in the first lunar month, placing the heavenly and monthly general亥 (Hai) on the hour of卯 (Mao) and counting to the辰 (Chen) palace, Tingting is located in the辰 (Chen) palace. Counting to the午 (Wu) palace gives寅 (Yin), so Baijian is located in the寅 (Yin) palace. 'Facing Tingting' means the main general faces the position of Tingting and attacks in the direction of Baijian. In summary: Tingting moves with the spirit after, shifting daily and hourly, and is a noble spirit position we can rely on; Baijian is fixed in the four young positions of寅 (Yin),申 (Shen),巳 (Si), and亥 (Hai), which are the positions of the enemy's malevolent spirits. When setting up the camp, place the main camp in the direction of Tingting and direct the military force towards Baijian's direction, which aligns with the military method of 'backing the noble and attacking the malevolent.' The original text here has 'Baijian' missing and marked with an asterisk, so it is read according to the meaning of the text."

白*方 巳申亥寅已申亥寅巳申亥寅 日 子丑寅卯辰巳午未申酉戌亥 亭亭方 巳午未申酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰 正 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 十一 十二 亨亭卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 子 丑 寅 白* 亥 寅 巳 申 亥 寅 巳 申 亥 寅 巳 申

This is a set of two comparison tables for the positions of Tingting and Bajian. The first set is organized by the day branch: the middle row lists the twelve day branches from Zi to Hai. The row above lists the corresponding Bajian directions, and the row below lists the Tingting directions. It can be seen that Bajian only cycles through the four Meng positions: Si, Shen, Hai, and Yin. In contrast, the Tingting directions start from Si and advance one position in order with each day branch. The second set is organized by month: the first row lists the months from the first to the twelfth. The second row lists the Tingting directions for each month, starting from Mao in the first month and advancing one position each month. The third row lists the Bajian directions for each month, which continue to cycle through the four positions: Hai, Yin, Si, and Shen. When using this in military strategy, one should look up both directions based on the day or the month, and attack Bajian from the opposite side of Tingting.

歌曰：天乙之神所在宮；大將宜居擊對沖。假令直符居離九，天英坐起擊天蓬。湯謂日：第一勝天乙宮，天上直符乘為天乙宮，上將居之用兵，而擊其沖，百勝按萬。一訣云：若在陽遁，即用天上直符所居官，上將居之用兵，而擊其沖，百勝後。第二勝九天宮，陽遁天上直符，一為九天陰遁直符，前一為九天，我軍立九天之上，而擊其沖，則敵人不敢當我之鋒。第三勝生門宮，謂生門合三奇之吉宮，上將引兵從生門擊死門，百戰百勝。上將引兵背生門擊死門。又日：背亭亭向天門一勝，背月建二勝，背生擊死三勝，大同小異也。假令大寒上元陽三局，甲己日丁卯時，天上直符，乘六丁，臨九宮，正南，為天乙宮，為第一勝也。九天四宮，東南，第二勝也。生門與丁奇合臨七宮，正西，第三勝也。假令陰八局，甲己之日戊辰時，地下直符在八宮，東北，天乙宮為第一勝。九天在三宮東，為第二勝。生門臨四宮東南，為第三勝。

The song says, "The heavenly virtue god is in the palace, the general should reside in the palace facing the opposite direction; suppose the chief symbol is in the Li palace, then the Tianying should attack the Tianpeng." Tang said: The first victory is the Tianyi palace, the palace where the chief symbol on the heaven plate is located is the Tianyi palace, the commander should sit in it and attack the opposite direction, which can ensure victory in every battle. Another saying: if it is Yang Dun, use the palace where the chief symbol on the heaven plate is located, the commander resides there and attacks the opposite direction. The second victory is the Jiu Tian palace, in Yang Dun, the palace after the chief symbol on the heaven plate is Jiu Tian, in Yin Dun, the palace before the chief symbol on the heaven plate is Jiu Tian; our army stands on Jiu Tian and attacks the opposite direction, the enemy dare not resist our army's momentum. The third victory is the Shengmen palace, that is the auspicious palace where Shengmen and the Three Marvels combine, the commander leads the army from the Shengmen direction to attack the Siemen direction, achieving victory in every battle - that is to say, back to Shengmen and attack Siemen. Another saying: facing Tianmen while back to Tingting is the first victory, facing the month builder is the second victory, facing Shengmen and attacking Siemen is the third victory, which is similar to the previous saying. For example: during the first day of the Great Cold, using Yang Dun three layouts, on the Jia day or Ji day at the Dingmao hour, the chief symbol on the heaven plate is in the Li nine palace, the direction is due south, which is the Tianyi palace, the first victory; Jiu Tian is in the Xun four palace, the direction is southeast, which is the second victory; Shengmen combines with the Three Marvels and is in the Dui seven palace, the direction is due west, which is the third victory. Another example: during Yin Dun eight layouts, on the Jia day or Ji day at the Wu Chen hour, the chief symbol on the earth plate is in the Gen eight palace, the direction is northeast, which is the Tianyi palace, the first victory; Jiu Tian is in the Zhen three palace, the direction is due east, which is the second victory; Shengmen is in the Xun four palace, the direction is southeast, which is the third victory. These two examples show that the method of determining the three victorious palaces is fixed: first find the palace where the chief symbol falls to determine the first victory, then in Yang Dun find the palace after the chief symbol, and in Yin Dun find the palace before the chief symbol to determine Jiu Tian as the second victory, finally find Shengmen to determine the third victory; all three places are favorable locations for our army to stay, and the target of attack is always the opposite direction of the palace where the army is located.

湯謂曰：五不可擊，第一不擊天乙宮，第二不擊九天宮．第三不擊生門宮，第四不擊九地宮第五不擊直使宮。已上皆不可擊。假令陽八局，丙辛日辛卯時，天乙在坤二官，西南：生門在三宮，正東；九地在四宮．東南：直使在爪宮，東北。已上並不可擊，我軍居之，必雄勝。假令陰七局，甲己之日丙寅時，天上直符臨九宮，陰遁，前一九天在二宮．西南：生門在一宮，正北：九地在七宮，西方；直使在五官，寄坤二官，西南。已上不可擊，我軍居之．必雄勝。注云：土將居之，引兵而擊其沖．百戰百勝也。

Tang said further: there are five places that should not be attacked—first, do not attack the Tianyi Palace; second, do not attack the Jiutian Palace; third, do not attack the Shengmen Palace; fourth, do not attack the Jiudi Palace; fifth, do not attack the Zhishi Palace. The above five places should all be avoided for attack. For example, in Yang Dun with eight arrays, on a Bing day or Xin day at Xin Mao hour, Tianyi is in the Kun two palace in the Southwest; Shengmen is in the Zhen three palace in the East; Jiudi is in the Xun four palace in the Southeast; Zhishi is in the Gen eight palace in the Northeast; these directions should not be attacked. If our army occupies any of these, we will surely achieve victory. Another example is Yin Dun with seven arrays, on a Jia day or Ji day at Bingyin hour, the Tianpan Zhifu is in the Li nine palace; the Yin Dun previous palace is Jiutian, located in the Kun two palace in the Southwest; Shengmen is in the Kan one palace in the North; Jiudi is in the Dui seven palace in the West; Zhishi is in the Zhong five palace, located in the Kun two palace in the Southwest; these directions should also not be attacked. If our army occupies any of these, we will surely achieve victory. The annotation says: the general should sit in the center, leading the troops to attack the opposite direction, and thus achieve victory in every battle. The three victories and the five places not to attack are actually two aspects of the same thing: these five places are favorable positions where our side can firmly occupy, and conversely, they are places that the enemy cannot attack. Therefore, they are listed together.

歌日：六乙加辛龍逃走，金為太白乃白虎。木為青龍金克木，龍虎相戰凶。王璋曰：此時不宜舉兵，主客俱傷，百事凶。《奇門大全》云：六乙加辛，此時舉兵動眾，主失財，遺亡破敗。又日乙加庚亦是。假如立秋上元陰遁二局，丙辛日己亥時，六乙在三宮，以直符天任加時干六己於一宮，即六乙下臨六辛於八宮，此時青龍走也。

The song says "Six Yi combined with Six Xin, the Azure Dragon flees away." Metal represents Tai Bai and symbolizes the White Tiger; Wood represents the Azure Dragon. Metal can overcome Wood, causing conflict between the White Tiger and the Azure Dragon, which is considered ominous. Therefore, this pattern is formed when the Heaven Plate's Yi (Ghost) is combined with the Earth Plate's Six Xin. Wang Zhang says: it is not advisable to mobilize troops at this time, as both the host and the guest will suffer injuries, and all affairs will be unfavorable. The "Complete Collection of the Gate of the Military" says: when Six Yi combines with Six Xin, mobilizing troops will lead to loss of wealth, loss of property, and defeat; it also says that Yi combined with Geng is a similar ominous pattern. For example, in the first year of the beginning of autumn using Yin Dun two, on a Bing day or Xin day at the Jihai hour, Six Yi is in the Zhen three palace. The Chief Symbol, Tian Ren star, is combined with the hour stem Six Ji in the Kan one palace. Thus, Six Yi is placed above Six Xin in the Gen eight palace, which is called the Azure Dragon fleeing away.

白虎猖狂歌日：六辛加乙虎猖狂。赤松子云：刀逢暗磨．疑如之何。彼欲見害，無陰可和。六辛加六乙，白虎也。悲哀若與干錢財，自己須防災。華蓋屬金為白虎，故辛加乙為白虎猖狂。王璋日：天上六辛加地下六乙，此時不宜舉事．主客兩傷，婚姻、修造大凶。假如小暑中，陰遁二局，甲己之日壬申時，此時天芮直符，加天盤六辛，下臨於三宮，原乙在三宮，是為白虎猖狂也。

The song about the White Tiger being rampant says, "Six Xin combined with Six Yi, the White Tiger becomes rampant." Zhongzi says: When knives and swords are sharpened in secret, people feel anxious and uneasy; the other party has ill intentions, and there is no spirit to mediate. When Six Xin combines with Six Yi, it is the image of the White Tiger. If sorrowful matters involve money, one should be cautious of misfortune. The Huagai belongs to metal, symbolizing the White Tiger, so when Xin combines with Yi, it is called the White Tiger being rampant. Wang Zhang says: When the Heaven Plate's Six Xin combines with the Earth Plate's Six Yi, it is not suitable to undertake any affairs, leading to injury to both host and guest, and great misfortune in marriage and construction. For example, during the middle of Xiaoshu and Zhongyuan using Yin Dun two, on a Jia day or Ji day at the Renshen hour, with Tianrui star as the Chief Symbol, the Heaven Plate's Six Xin is located in the Zhen three palace, while the Earth Plate's original Yi is also in the Zhen three palace, which is called the White Tiger being rampant. The Azure Dragon fleeing and the White Tiger being rampant are two aspects of the same pair of branches: Yi combined with Xin represents wood being thrown into metal, causing self-injury; Xin combined with Yi represents metal attacking wood, causing external harm, so one leads to loss and failure, while the other leads to mutual injury.

歌日：六丁加癸雀入江。丁屬火為朱雀，癸屬水．故丁加癸朱雀入江。《奇門大全》云：丁加癸，主文書牽連，或失脫文書．占家宅有驚恐怪夢。用兵防*。王璋曰：天上六丁加地下六癸，名日朱雀入江，使人百事皆凶。六丁加六癸，朱雀入水流，口舌猶未罷，官事使人愁。又曰：或有訴訟，自陷刑獄，或聞火起，不必往救。假如夏至中元陰遁三局，甲巳日壬申時，此時六丁在六宮，以直符天沖加時干六壬於八宮，即六丁下臨六癸於七宮，是為朱雀投江也。

The song says, "Six Dings added to Ji Qi, the Vermilion Bird enters the river." Ding belongs to fire, symbolizing the Vermilion Bird; Ji belongs to water, and fire sinking into water, so Ding added to Ji is called the Vermilion Bird entering the river. The "Complete Collection of Qimen" says: When Ding is added to Ji, it indicates that documents may be involved in disputes or lost; for family affairs, there may be fear and strange dreams; in military matters, there is a need to guard against spies. Wang Zhang says: When the Heaven Plate's Six Ding is added to the Earth Plate's Six Ji, it is called the Vermilion Bird entering the river, causing all affairs to be unfavorable. The song also says: Six Dings added to Six Ji, the Vermilion Bird flows into the water, disputes have not been resolved, and lawsuits cause worry. Another saying is: at this time, there may be lawsuits and the person may be imprisoned; or one may hear of a fire, but there is no need to rush to save it. For example: On the summer solstice and midsummer, using Yin Dun three, on a Jia day or Ji day at the Renshen hour, Six Ding is in the Qian sixth palace, with the Chief Symbol Tian Chong star added to the hour stem Ren in the Gen eighth palace, so Six Ding is under the Dui seventh palace's Six Ji, which is called the Vermilion Bird entering the river. Ding is a star marvel, originally the most effective of the three marvels; once it is submerged under Six Ji water, the fire disappears beneath the water, thus leading to the loss of documents and disputes involving lawsuits.

歌日：六癸加丁，蛇躍蹺。六癸加六丁，躍蹺迷路程，憂惶難進步，端坐卻不寧。謂癸屬水為北方玄武龜蛇，丁屬火，故癸加丁為騰蛇躍蹺。王璋曰：天上六癸加地下六丁，名騰蛇躍蹺，此時百事不利。假如冬至下元陽遁四局，丙辛日戊子時，此時六癸在九宮，以直符天心加時干六戊於四宮，即得天英為六癸，下臨六丁於一宮，是為騰蛇躍蹺也。雖有奇門臨，亦主虛驚不寧。

The song says, "Six癸 added to six丁, the snake leaps up." It also says: when six癸 is added to six丁, the snake twists and turns, losing its way, causing worry and fear, making it difficult to move, and even sitting still brings unease. Because癸 belongs to water, representing the Black Tortoise of the North, which is associated with the turtle and snake; and丁 belongs to fire, so when癸 is added to丁, it is called "the snake twists and turns." Wang Zhang says: when the Heaven Plate's six癸 is added to the Earth Plate's six丁, it is called "the snake twists and turns," and at this time, all affairs are unfavorable. For example, during the lower period of the winter solstice using the Yang Dun fourth layout, on a丙 day or a辛 day at theWuzi hour, six癸 is in the ninth palace of Li. The Chief Symbol, the Heaven Heart Star, is added to the hour stem six戊 in the fourth palace of Xun. Thus, the Heaven Star Tianying, which accompanies six癸, descends upon the six丁 in the first palace of Kan. This is called "the snake twists and turns." Even if there are odd doors present in this hour, it still indicates a sense of alarm and restlessness.癸 is yin water, and丁 is yin fire. Water suppresses fire, and the fire energy is forced but cannot rise, so the image is of a snake wanting to rise but unable to stretch. In terms of human affairs, this indicates mental confusion and indecision.

歌曰：庚加癸兮為大格。六庚如加癸，圖謀未可通。求人終不見，端坐即還宮。湯謂曰：六庚加癸名曰大格，時也，謂天上六庚臨地下六癸，此時不可用，百事凶，遺亡亦不可得，求人即不在反招其咎。大格不宜遠行，車破馬死，造作人財破散也：假如秋分下元陰遁四局，甲己日丙寅時，此時六庚在二宮，以直符天輔加時干六丙於六宮，即得天丙六庚下臨六癸於八宮，此名大格也。

The song says, "Geng added to Gui is called the Great Obstruction." It also says that if the sixth Geng is added to the sixth Gui, the affairs of scheming will not go smoothly, seeking help will end in failure, and it is better to sit quietly at home. Tang Wei says: when the sixth Geng is added to the sixth Gui, it is called the Great Obstruction, which refers to the time when the Heaven Plate sixth Geng is placed over the Earth Plate sixth Gui; at such times, nothing should be done, all affairs will be bad, lost things cannot be recovered, and seeking people will result in not finding them, and even bring about blame. The Great Obstruction is especially unsuitable for long journeys, as it may cause accidents, broken vehicles, dead horses, and loss of both people and wealth in construction. For example: during the lower period of the Autumn Equinox using the Yin Dun four layout, on a Jia day or a Ji day at the time of Bingyin, the sixth Geng is in the second palace of Kun. The value symbol, the Wenqu Star, is added to the time stem sixth Bing in the sixth palace of Qian. Thus, the sixth Geng is placed over the sixth Gui in the eighth palace of Gen, which is called the Great Obstruction. Geng is metal and Gui is water; metal sinks into water and cannot return, so it is symbolized as blocked roads. Among all the obstructions, the Great Obstruction is the most serious, even making it impossible to handle small matters like going out to find someone.

歌曰：加壬之時為小格，又兼歲月日時移。六庚加六壬謂之小格，一雲伏格。當此之時，並不宜出師。論歲格：《三元經》云：六庚加當年太歲之干，名曰歲格。此時用事凶。《奇門大全》云：六庚加今歲干，如甲子年庚加甲子也，大凶。六庚加年月日時干動，有凶隔，聞客先敗。占家宅年為父母，月為兄弟，日為己身，時為妻男假令辛丑辛立春中元陽遁五局，歲午在辛，以甲己之日癸西時，六庚在七官，以直符天禽加六癸於一宮，即見天柱六庚下臨六辛歲干於八宮，此名為歲格也。論月格：《三元經》曰：六庚加月朔格，為凶時也。假如立春上元陽遁八局，月朔干在甲己日丁卯時，此時六庚在一宮，以直符天任加六丁於五宮，即得天蓬為六庚，下臨月朔干六己於九宮此名月朔格也。

The song says, "When Jia Ren is added, it is called a small pattern, and it also changes with the years, months, days, and hours." When the six Geng stems are added to the six Ren stems, it is called a small pattern, also known as a hidden pattern. At this time, it is not advisable to go to war. First, we discuss the annual pattern: The "Three Yuan Classic" says that when the six Geng stems are added to the heavenly stem of the current year's zodiac, it is called an annual pattern, and at this time, any action is considered凶 (unfavorable). The "Complete Collection of the Qimen" says that when the six Geng stems are added to the current year's heavenly stem, for example, in the year Jiazi, Geng is added to Jiazi, which is extremely凶 (unfavorable). When the six Geng stems are added to the heavenly stems of the year, month, day, or hour, it will cause凶隔 (unfavorable separation), and it is said that the opposing side will suffer defeat first. When predicting for a family, the year represents the parents, the month represents the brothers, the day represents oneself, and the hour represents the wife and children. For example, in the year Xinchou, during the beginning of spring in the middle yuan, using the Yang Dun five layout, the year's heavenly stem is Xin. On a day with the day stem Jia or Ji, at the hour Guiyou, the six Geng is in the Dui seven palace. The value symbol, Tianqin star, is added to the six Gui in the Kan one palace. Thus, the Tianzhu star, which carries the six Geng, is placed over the annual stem six Xin in the Gen eight palace, which is called the annual pattern. Now, discussing the monthly pattern: The "Three Yuan Classic" says that when the six Geng stems are added to the heavenly stem of the month's new moon, it is an unfavorable time. For example, during the beginning of spring in the upper yuan, using the Yang Dun eight layout, on a day with the day stem Jia or Ji, at the hour Dingmao, the six Geng is in the Kan one palace. The value symbol, Tianren star, is added to the six Ding in the center five palace. Thus, the Tianpeng star, which carries the six Geng, is placed over the heavenly stem of the month's new moon, six Ji, in the Li nine palace, which is called the new moon pattern. The formation of this group of patterns actually follows only one rule: whenever the heavenly plate's six Geng is placed over any of the annual stem, monthly stem, daily stem, or hourly stem, it forms the annual pattern, monthly pattern, daily pattern, or hourly pattern respectively. The six Geng represents the military and killing energy. When it is placed over a certain layer, the affairs governed by that layer will be obstructed. Therefore, the annual pattern harms the elders, the monthly pattern harms the brothers, the daily pattern harms oneself, and the hourly pattern harms the wife and children.

論日格：《三元經》日：六庚加當日日干為日干格，此時用事大凶。假如小暑下元陰遁五局，日干在甲己日丙寅時，以天禽為直符加時干六丙於七宮，即六庚在七宮下臨六己於四宮，此名日干格。論時格：《三元經》曰：六庚加本時干者．為時格，亦名伏吟格。假如小寒上元陽遁二局，丙辛日己丑時，六庚在四宮，以直符天輔加時干六己於三宮．此為時格也。凡六庚為直符，其十時皆為時干格也。

Further discussion on the Day Pattern: The "Three Yuan Classic" states that when the six Geng stems are added to the day stem, it is called the Day Stem Pattern, and this is considered very凶 (unfavorable). For example, during the lower period of Xiaoshu (Minor Heat), using the Yin Dun method with the fifth layout, if the day stem is Jia or Ji and the time is Bingyin, the Tian Rui Star is used as the chief symbol, adding the six Bing stem to the Dui (Lake) seventh palace. Then the six Geng stem is placed in the Dui seventh palace, overlying the six Ji in the Xun (Wind) fourth palace, which is called the Day Stem Pattern. Finally, discussing the Time Pattern: The "Three Yuan Classic" states that when the six Geng stems are added to the stem of the current time, it is called the Time Pattern, also known as the Hidden Chant Pattern. For example, during the upper period of Xiaohan (Minor Cold), using the Yang Dun method with the second layout, if the day is Bing or Xin and the time is Jichou, the six Geng stem is placed in the Xun fourth palace, with the chief symbol Tianwen Star added to the six Ji stem in the Zhen (Thunder) third palace. This is the Time Pattern. In any ten-day period where the six Geng stem serves as the chief symbol, all ten hours under its jurisdiction are considered Time Pattern. Among the four patterns of year, month, day, and time, the Time Pattern is most commonly encountered, because in each ten-hour period, all ten hours are unavoidable. Therefore, when choosing a time, if the six Geng stem is in charge, it is best to avoid the entire ten-day period.

歌日：加己為刑最不宜。六庚加六己，赤地須千里。遠行車馬墮，軍兵半路止。湯謂曰：六庚加六己為刑格，謂天上六庚加地下六己，此時出軍，軍破馬死，中道而止，士卒逃亡，慎勿追之，反招凶咎。《奇門大全》云：六庚加六己，求謀主失名，破財疾病。假如大寒上元陽遁三局，甲己日丙寅時，此時六庚在五宮寄二宮，以直符天沖加時干六丙於一宮，即得天禽為六庚，下臨六己於四宮，此名刑格也。巽巳同宮，巳刑申也。

The song says "adding Ji causes punishment, which is most inauspicious." It also says that when the sixth Geng is added to the sixth Ji, there will be a situation of desolation and ruin; if one travels far, there will be overturned carts and fallen horses, and the army will have to stop halfway. Tang Wei says that when the sixth Geng is added to the sixth Ji, it is called a punishment pattern, meaning that the Heaven Plate's sixth Geng is placed over the Earth Plate's sixth Ji. At this time, if one goes to war, the army will be defeated, horses will die, and the troops will have to stop halfway. It is not advisable to pursue the fleeing soldiers, for pursuing will bring misfortune. The "Complete Collection of the Qimen" says that when the sixth Geng is added to the sixth Ji, it is unfavorable for planning matters, causing damage to reputation, loss of wealth, and illness. For example, during the first year of Dahan, using Yang Dun with the third layout, on a Jia day or a Ji day at the time of Bingyin, the sixth Geng is located in the center five palace and is temporarily placed in the second palace of Kun. The value symbol, Tian Chong star, is added to the time stem of Jia Bing in the first palace of Kan. Thus, the Tian Qin star of the sixth Geng is placed over the sixth Ji in the fourth palace of Xun. This is called the punishment pattern. Because Xun and Si are in the same palace, and Si is in conflict with Shen, and the Geng metal's official position is in Shen, the conflict is formed.

歌日：丙為勃兮庚為格，格則不通勃亂逆。天丙加地庚為勃，天庚加地癸為格。天上六丙加年月日時之干直符類同。凡舉百事，主綱紀紊亂。經曰：丙丁直為勃，火星焚大屋，移室且安。然獨自聞愁哭。庚加年月日時干，假爾為客不宜爭．統兵領眾避此時．惟宜固守，不移行。以上勃格，如不得已運籌佈局，反閉而去．變凶為吉也。凡遇六丙六庚之時，為直符加時干，則十時皆勃格也。

The song says, "Jing is Bó and Geng is Ge; when Ge occurs, things become blocked and Bó causes disorder; when Heaven Jing is placed over Earth Geng, it is Bó; when Heaven Geng is placed over Earth Gui, it is Ge." Whenever the Heaven Plate's six Jings are placed over the year stem, month stem, day stem, or hour stem, it is the same pattern as when they are placed over the Chief Symbol. If one encounters this pattern while doing anything, it indicates disorder in the system. The classic text says: When Jing and Ding are the Chief Symbol, it becomes Bó, and the fire star burns down large houses, so one must move and take shelter temporarily, yet even alone, one cannot avoid sorrow and weeping. When Geng is placed over the year stem, month stem, day stem, or hour stem, even if one is in a foreign place, it is not suitable for conflict; those commanding troops and leading people should avoid such times, and it is better to remain still. In the case of Bó and Ge patterns, if one must inevitably use force, one should plan and adjust using the "Fan Bi" method for travel, thus transforming misfortune into good fortune. Whenever the six Jings or six Gengs are in charge, when the Chief Symbol is placed over the temporary stem, all ten hours of that sheng will be Bó and Ge.

歌曰：六丙加庚熒入白，熒入白兮賊須滅。天盤丙如地盤庚，是火入金鄉，此時聞賊當退。假如小滿上元用陽遁五局，丙辛之日戊戌時，此時六戊在五宮，以天任直符加時干六戊於五宮，得六丙下臨六庚於七宮，即熒惑入太白也。《奇門大全》云：丙加下庚也，此時戰宜迴避，不宜沖擊，占賊來，信必虛詐。赤松子云：熒惑入太白．上下相擊剝。內往外滅．以讒賊陷。詩曰：二星相入凶氣橫，任得奇門慎勿行。此星若也行，兵去金火之辰，是惡神。又曰：六丙來加六庚上，真賊逃避不為災，假如陰六局，甲己日丙寅時，六丙在八宮．以直符天心加時干，即六丙下臨六庚於四宮，此為熒惑入太白，占賊不來，天英天景門到七六宮，亦是火到金鄉也。

The song says, "Six Bing added to Geng, the planet荧惑 enters 太白, when 荧惑 enters 太白, the thief must be destroyed." This pattern is formed when the Heaven Plate Bing is added to the Earth Plate Geng, representing fire entering the metal territory. At this time, if someone reports that thieves are coming, in fact the enemy is about to retreat. For example, during the first year of Xiaoman using Yang Dun five layouts, on a Bing day or Xin day at the hour of Wu Xu, the six Wu is in the center five palace. The Chief Symbol, Tian Ren, is added to the hour stem six Wu in the center five palace, so the six Bing is placed over the six Geng in the Dui seven palace, forming 荧惑 entering 太白. The "Complete Collection of Qimen" says: when Bing is placed below Geng, it is suitable to avoid battle and not to attack directly; if asking about thieves, the news is likely false. Zhonglengzi says: when 荧惑 enters 太白, the upper and lower stars attack each other, internal forces move forward while external forces are destroyed, leading to downfall due to slander and internal betrayal. A poem says: when two stars enter each other, evil qi arises, even with a good Qimen, one must not act lightly. If this star moves, the army will face a battle between fire and metal, which is a time when evil spirits are in command. It also says: when six Bing is added to six Geng, if there are real thieves, they will flee and no disaster will occur. Another example is during Yin Dun six layouts, on a Jia day or Ji day at the hour of Bing Yin, the six Bing is in the Gen eight palace. The Chief Symbol, Tian Xin, is added to the hour stem, so the six Bing is placed over the six Geng in the Xun four palace, also forming 荧惑 entering 太白. When asking about thieves, the thieves will not come; at this time, Tian Ying and the Jing Gate are in the Dui seven palace and Qian six palace, which also represents fire entering the metal territory.

歌曰：六庚加丙白入熒，白入熒兮賊即來。天盤庚加地盤丙，乃金入火鄉。而受克凶，對敵宜防賊。假如清明上元用陽遁四局，甲己之日壬申時，此時六壬在八宮，以天輔直符加時干六壬於八宮，得天心為六庚加臨六丙於二宮，即太白入熒惑也。湯謂曰：庚為太白丙為熒惑，若此時對敵，宜防賊來。上盤六庚加下盤六丙是＿也。詩日：天上六庚加六丙太白入熒賊欲來。假如夏至中元陰遁三局，乙庚日戊寅時，六庚在一宮，以天芮直符加時干於三宮，即六庚下臨六丙於二宮，即太白入熒惑，又天心天柱到離官，亦是金入火鄉也。

The song says, "Six Geng added to Jing white enters Ying, white enters Ying and the thief comes." This pattern is formed by the Heaven Plate Geng added to the Earth Plate Bing, which represents metal entering the fire territory, and metal being attacked by fire, resulting in misfortune. In battle, one should be cautious of enemy troops. For example, during the Qingming Upper Yuan with Yang Dun four layouts, on a Jia day or Ji day at the Renshen hour, the Six Ren is in the Gen eight palace. The Tianfu star is the value symbol added to the hour stem Six Ren in the Gen eight palace, so the Six Geng, as Tianxin star, is placed over the Bing six in the Kun two palace, forming Tai Bai entering Ying Huo. Tang said: Geng is Tai Bai, Bing is Ying Huo. At this time, if fighting the enemy, one should be cautious of enemy attacks — this is the pattern of the Heaven Plate Six Geng added to the Earth Plate Six Bing. A poem says: "Six Geng above six Bing, Tai Bai enters Ying and the thief comes." Another example: during the Summer Solstice Middle Yuan with Yin Dun three layouts, on a Yi day or Geng day at the Wuyin hour, the Six Geng is in the Kan one palace. The Tianrui star is the value symbol added to the hour stem in the Zhen three palace, so the Six Geng is placed over the Bing six in the Kun two palace, again forming Tai Bai entering Ying Huo. At this time, the Tianxin star and Tianzhu star are in the Li palace, which also represents metal entering the fire territory. The difference between Bai entering Ying and Ying entering Bai is only in the upper and lower positions of the Heaven and Earth plates: when Geng is above and presses Bing, it means the enemy attacks us, so the thief comes; when Bing is above and presses Geng, it means our fire attacks the enemy metal, so the thief is destroyed. When judging, one must not reverse these two situations.

歌曰：庚加干為伏干。大乙伏干格，《三元經》日：六庚為太白加日干，即為伏干格。此時主客鬥傷．皆不利。詩日；日干若遇六庚臨，以此名為伏千侵，若是戰鬥須不利。大都為主必遭擒。假如小滿上元陽五局，甲申日壬申時，六壬在九宮，即天柱為六庚，下臨九宮．見今甲申，是為天柱六庚所加也。此為天乙伏干格。

The song says "Geng added to the day stem is hidden stem," which is fully called Tianyi Fu Gan pattern. The San Yuan Jing says: the six Gengs are Tai Bai, when they are added upon the day stem, it forms Fu Gan pattern, at this time both the host and the guest will suffer losses, and both sides are unfavorable. A poem says: if the day stem meets one of the six Gengs, it is called Fu Gan invasion; if there is a battle, it will certainly be unfavorable, especially for the host side, who is likely to be captured. For example: on the first year of Xiaoman, using Yang Dun five layout, on the day of Jiashen with the time of Renshen, the six Ren is in the Li nine palace, as the Tian Zhu star of the six Gengs is located in the Li nine palace, and the day is Jiashen, Jiashen is the first day of the six Gengs' cycle, which is equivalent to the Tian Zhu Geng being added upon the day stem, this is the Tianyi Fu Gan pattern.

歌日：日干加庚飛干格、詩曰：日干及臨庚飛干格，偏明爭戰還不利，為客最平平。《三元經》曰：今日之干加六庚飛干格，此時戰鬥主客兩傷。假如小滿上元陽遁五局，甲己日庚午時，此時甲子在五宮寄二宮。以直符天禽加時干六庚於七宮．即得日干六甲，下臨六庚於七宮，此名飛干格也。

The song says, "The day stem added to Geng forms the flying stem pattern." The poem states: When the day stem flies over the six Gengs, it is called the flying stem pattern, and in such a case, battles are still unfavorable, and when going on a journey, the outcome is merely average. The "Three Yuan Classic" says: When the day stem is placed over the six Gengs, it is called the flying stem pattern, and in this case, both sides in a battle suffer losses. For example: On the first year of Xiaoman using Yang Dun five layouts, if it is a Jia day or Ji day with a Gengwu hour, the Jiazi falls in the center five palace and is placed in the second Kun palace. The value symbol Tian Rui star is added to the hour stem Geng in the seventh Dui palace. Thus, the day stem Jia is placed over the Geng in the seventh Dui palace, which is called the flying stem pattern. The difference between hidden stem and flying stem lies in their positions: when Geng is above the day stem, it is hidden; when the day stem is above Geng, it is flying.

歌曰：庚加直符天乙伏一庚加直符宮伏宮格，為宗交鋒多不利，為客少成功。《三元經》曰：六庚加直符，名為天乙伏宮格，此時客主皆不利。鬥戰交兵氣自衰，占見人不在，占來人不來。《奇門大全》曰：六庚加天乙直符．此時主客皆不利。假如立春下元陽遁二局．甲己日壬申時．此時六壬在六宮，以天上天芮為直符．加地下六壬，於六宮，即得天輔為六庚下臨直符天芮，子二此名天乙伏宮格也。

The song says, "Geng added to the Chief Symbol, the Heavenly Ethical is hidden." When Geng is added to the palace where the Chief Symbol is located, it forms the hidden palace pattern. The poem states: when the main party is involved in a conflict, it is mostly disadvantageous; when the guest party is involved, it is also unlikely to succeed. The "Three Yuan Classic" says: when the six Gengs are added to the Chief Symbol, it is called the hidden palace pattern of the Heavenly Ethical. At this time, both the host and the guest are disadvantageous, and the momentum of military confrontation naturally declines; when asking about a missing person, the person is not present; when asking about a visitor, the visitor does not come. The "Comprehensive Manual of the Qimen" says: when the six Gengs are added to the Heavenly Ethical and Chief Symbol, both the host and the guest are disadvantageous. For example, during the lower period of the first year in the beginning of spring, using the Yang Dun second layout on a Jia day or a Ji day at the Renshen hour, the six Ren is located in the Qian sixth palace. The Heavenly Star of the Heaven Plate, Tian Rui, is the Chief Symbol added to the Earth Plate's sixth palace where Ren is located. Thus, the six Geng's Tian Fu Star is placed over the Chief Symbol Tian Rui Star, which is called the hidden palace pattern of the Heavenly Ethical. The palace where the Chief Symbol is located is the central position of the entire layout. When the six Gengs are placed over the central position, it is like military power surpassing the commander, so both the host and the guest will suffer losses.

歌曰：直符加庚天乙飛。飛宮是何星？直符加六庚。兩敵不堪爭，為主似不贏。《三元經》曰：直符加六庚，名天乙飛宮格。此時主客不利。《奇門大全》云：此時固守．出則大將遭擒。假如春分中元陽遁九局，甲己之日日中庚午時，此時六庚在二宮，天英為直符，以天上直符加時干六庚於二宮，即得天英為直符，下臨二宮，見六庚．此名天乙飛宮格也。

The song says, "The straight symbol is added to Geng, and the heavenly yi flies." What is a flying palace? It is when the chief symbol is placed on top of the six Gengs. The poem says: when two armies face each other, they cannot fight, and the main side seems difficult to win. The "San Yuan Jing" says: when the chief symbol is added to the six Gengs, it is called the heavenly yi flying palace pattern, and at this time both the host and the guest are disadvantageous. The "Qi Men Da Quan" says: at this time one should defend and not attack, for the host will be captured if they go out. For example: during the spring equinox, using the yang dun nine layouts on the day of Jia or Ji, at the Gengwu hour, the six Gengs are in the Kun two palace, the Tianying star is the chief symbol. Then placing the heaven plate chief symbol on the time dry branch six Gengs in the Kun two palace, the Tianying chief symbol is below the two palace and meets the six Gengs, which is called the heavenly yi flying palace pattern. The difference between the hidden palace and the flying palace is in their positions: when Geng is above the chief symbol, it is the hidden palace, and when the chief symbol is above Geng, it is the flying palace. The chief symbol is the main of a layout, and when it is pressed by the Geng, a凶 instrument, regardless of who is above or below, the whole layout will be in disorder, so both patterns are disadvantageous.

歌日：加一宮兮戰在野，同一宮兮戰於國。庚加日干，日干加庚，俱不利。如庚加一宮，或天盤庚，或地盤庚，同一宮，皆主戰不利。天乙格謂六庚臨天乙所居，地宮也，戰于野，凶也。天乙太白格，謂天乙直符．與六庚同宮．而行戰於國．凶也。加時與太白格，利野斗．若直使加六庚，宜固守．伏藏。凡遇諸格之時，用兵主客俱不利。占人在否格，則不在，占人來否格，則不來。

The song says, "When one adds one more palace, the battle is in the open; when in the same palace, the battle is within the country." If庚 is added to the day stem or the day stem is added to庚, it is unfavorable. If庚 is placed in a certain palace, or if the heavenly plate's庚 and the earthly plate's庚 are in the same palace, it indicates unfavorable warfare. The so-called Tianyi pattern occurs when the six庚s are in the palace where the Tianyi value symbol resides, indicating an unfavorable battle in the open. The so-called Tianyi Taibai pattern occurs when the Tianyi value symbol and the six庚s are in the same palace and engage in battle, indicating an unfavorable battle within the country. If the hour stem forms a pattern with Taibai, it is favorable for open warfare; if the duty gate is added with the six庚s, one should remain hidden and defensive. Whenever these patterns occur, the outcome of military engagements is unfavorable for both sides. When asking about someone's presence, if a pattern is formed, the person is not present; when asking about someone's arrival, if a pattern is formed, the person will not come.

王璋曰：乙奇臨乾驚門庚辛囚死．乃木入金鄉也。丙奇臨坎休門壬癸囚死，乃火入水鄉也。此謂三奇受制．萬事不可舉也。

Wang Zhang said: When the Yi Qi is in the Jing Men of the Qian sixth palace, it will be captured by the metal of Geng and Xin, which is called wood entering the metal land; when the Bing Qi is in the Xiu Men of the Kan first palace, it will be captured by the water of Ren and Gui, which is called fire entering the water land. All such cases are called the Three Marvels being restrained. The Three Marvels are originally the most auspicious elements in the chart. Once they fall into the palace that restrains them, the auspicious energy is completely lost, so nothing should be done.

歌日：五不遇時龍不精，號為日月損光明。時干來剋日干上，甲日須知時忌庚。葛洪日：五不遇時者，謂剛柔日相剋，而損其明。縱有奇門不可行百事，凶。甲日庚午時，乙日辛已時，丙日壬辰時，丁日癸卯時，戊日甲寅時，己日乙丑時，庚日丙子時，辛日丁酉時，壬日戊申時，癸日己未時，乃時干剋日干，陽克陽干．陰克陰干，名為主本不和，極凶。

The song says, "When the five inauspicious hours occur, the dragon is not vigorous, and the sun and moon lose their brightness; when the hour stem overcomes the day stem, on a Jia day one must avoid the Geng hour." Ge Hong explains that the five inauspicious hours refer to when the hour stem overcomes the day stem, thus damaging its brightness; at such times, even with the presence of the odd door, nothing should be done, as it is ominous. Specifically, these are: Gengwu hour on a Jia day, Xinsi hour on a Yi day, Renchen hour on a Bing day, Guimao hour on a Ding day, Jiayin hour on a Wu day, Yichou hour on a Ji day, Bingzi hour on a Geng day, Xinsi hour on a Xin day, Wushen hour on a Ren day, and Yichou hour on a Gui day. These are all instances where the hour stem overcomes the day stem, with a yang stem overcoming a yang stem and a yin stem overcoming a yin stem, known as the main and root not harmonizing, which is extremely ominous.

歌曰：三奇入墓好思推，甲日那堪見未宮。丙奇屬火火墓戌．此時諸事不須為。更兼六乙來臨未，星奇臨八亦同論。此乃乙丙丁奇臨六宮在戌，謂之入墓．不但奇臨之遇，丙日見戌時亦是。王璋曰：三奇墓者．謂六乙日奇下臨二宮，六丙月奇到六宮，六丁星奇下臨八宮．是謂三奇入墓也。假如陰遁四局，丙辛日庚寅時六丙月奇下臨六宮，是謂月奇入墓。凡遇三奇入墓，縱有奇門，不可舉兵，百事皆凶也。經云：三奇入墓何時辰．丙奇乾上乙臨坤，或遇丙奇居戌上，還加丁向丑中存。歌日：又有時干入墓宮，課中時下忌相逢。戊戌壬辰兼丙戌，癸未丁丑己同凶。葛洪日：三奇者，謂丙戌時，時為月奇入墓之時。又曰：幾遇乙庚日丁丑時，為丁奇入墓，黃昏是丙戌時，故為月奇入墓之時，是為三奇入墓。

The song says, "Three Marvels entering their tomb are worth careful consideration, on a Jia day it is not good to see the Wei palace; the Bing Marvel belongs to fire, and fire's tomb is Xu, at this time all affairs should not be undertaken; further more, if the Liuyi (Six Yi) comes to Wei, and the Star Marvel comes to the eighth palace, they are treated the same." This refers to the Three Marvels (Yi, Bing, Ding) arriving at the tomb palace, such as the sixth palace Xu, being called entering the tomb. Not only does the Marvel entering the tomb palace count, but also when Bing day meets Xu hour. Wang Zhang says: the so-called Three Marvels entering their tomb refers to the Six Yi day Marvel arriving at the second palace Kun, the Six Bing month Marvel arriving at the sixth palace Qian, and the Six Ding star Marvel arriving at the eighth palace Gen. These three situations are considered the Three Marvels entering their tomb. For example, in the fourth Yin Dun (Yin遁) layout, when on a Bing day or Xin day at the Gengyin hour, the Six Bing month Marvel arrives at the sixth palace Qian, which is the month Marvel entering its tomb. Whenever the Three Marvels enter their tomb, even if there is a Qimen (Mysterious Gate), it is not advisable to take military action, and all affairs will be unfavorable. The classic text asks: when does the Three Marvels enter their tomb in terms of time? When the Bing Marvel falls into the Qian palace, the Yi Marvel arrives at the Kun palace, or when the Bing Marvel is in the Xu position, and the Ding Marvel is in the Chou position. The song also says: there is also a pattern of the heavenly stem entering its tomb, which is most to be avoided when arranging the lesson — when the time is Wuxu, Renchen, or Bingxu, or Guiwei, Dingchou, which are all unfavorable. Ge Hong says: the so-called Three Marvels entering their tomb refers to the time of Bingxu, which is the time when the month Marvel enters its tomb; he also says that whenever on a Yi day or Geng day at the Dingchou hour, it is the Ding Marvel entering its tomb, and at the Bingxu hour in the evening, it is the month Marvel entering its tomb, all of which are considered the Three Marvels entering their tomb. In summary, there are two views on the Three Marvels entering their tomb: one is when the Marvel falls into its tomb palace, with Yi's tomb in Kun, Bing's tomb in Qian, and Ding's tomb in Gen; the other is when the time itself carries the tomb, such as Bingxu, Dingchou, etc. Both situations indicate that auspicious energy is buried, so all affairs should be avoided.

丙戌時丙屬陽火，火墓在戌。壬辰時壬屬陽水，水墓在辰。丁丑時丁屬陰火，火墓在丑。癸未時癸屬陰水，水墓在未。戊戌時戊屬陽土，土墓在戌。己丑時己屬陰上，土墓在丑。故戊己中央之土，賴母而生。蓋以戊同丙火生於寅已，同丁火生於酉，前六時干辰入墓，亦不可用。

Each of these times is analyzed as follows: At Bingxu, Bing is yang fire, and the burial place of fire is Xu; at Renchen, Ren is yang water, and the burial place of water is Chen; at Dingchou, Ding is yin fire, and the burial place of fire is Chou; at Guiwei, Gui is yin water, and the burial place of water is Wei; at Wuxu, Wu is yang earth, and the burial place of earth is Xu; at Jichou, Ji is yin earth, and the burial place of earth is Chou. Wu and Ji are central earth, which depend on their mother element for generation: Wu is born in寅 and巳 with the help of Bing fire, and Ji is born in酉 and丑 with the help of Ding fire. The above six hours are not suitable for use when the heavenly stem reaches its burial place.

歌日：六儀擊刑何太凶？甲子直符愁向東。戌刑在未申刑虎，寅已辰辰午刑午。六甲地支相刑，與自刑也。如甲子見卯，甲戌見未，甲申見寅，甲寅見巳，為相刑。甲辰見甲辰；甲午見甲午為自刑。葛洪日：六儀擊刑者，謂六甲直符加所刑之地也。甲子直符加卯．卯刑子也。甲戌直符加未，戌刑未也。甲申直符加寅，申刑寅也。甲午直符加午，午自刑也。甲辰直符加辰，辰自刑也。甲寅直符加巳，寅刑巳也。

The song says, "Why is the Six Instruments' mutual punishment so ominous? Jiazi's Chief Symbol is troubled to the east; the punishment of Xu is on Wei, of Shen on Hu, of Yin on Si, and of Wu on Wu." This refers to the mutual punishment and self-punishment among the branches paired with the Six Armies (Jia). When Jiazi meets Mao, Jiaxu meets Wei, Jiashen meets Yin, Jiayin meets Si, and Jiawu meets Wu, these are cases of mutual punishment. When Jiachen meets Chen and Jiawu meets Wu, these are cases of self-punishment. Ge Hong explains that the concept of the Six Instruments' mutual punishment refers to the Chief Symbol of the Six Armies being placed on the branch that is punished by it. For example, the Chief Symbol of Jiazi is placed on Mao, and Mao is punished by Zi; the Chief Symbol of Jiaxu is placed on Wei, and Xu is punished by Wei; the Chief Symbol of Jiashen is placed on Yin, and Shen is punished by Yin; the Chief Symbol of Jiawu is placed on Wu, and Wu is punished by Wu; the Chief Symbol of Jiachen is placed on Chen, and Chen is punished by Chen; the Chief Symbol of Jiayin is placed on Si, and Yin is punished by Si. The key point is that the Six Armies are hidden under the Six Instruments. Jiazi is hidden under Wu, Jiaxu under Ji, Jiashen under Geng, Jiawu under Xin, Jiachen under Ren, and Jiayin under Gui. When one of these Instruments falls into the palace that is punished by its own branch in the current ten-day period, it forms mutual punishment, which is equivalent to the beginning of the ten-day period being punished, and the energy of the entire ten-day period being affected.

王璋曰：甲子直符加三宮，甲戌直符加二宮，甲申直符加八宮，甲午直符加九宮，甲辰直符臨四宮，甲寅直符臨四宮，已上皆為六儀擊刑。郭璞論：三合之刑，金剛火強，各刑本方，水流趨東，木落返本。甲寅甲午甲戌火局，刑巳午未，南方；巳酉丑金局，刑申酉戌西方；甲申甲子甲辰水局，刑寅卯辰東方；亥卯未木局，刑亥子丑北方。假令冬至上元陽遁一局，甲己之日夜半，甲子為直符．至日出卯時，是六儀擊刑也。至庚午時，以甲子直符，加六庚於三宮，即六儀擊刑時也。其時極凶，不可用事。

Wang Zhang expressed in terms of palace positions: Jiazi as the chief symbol added to the third palace of Zhen, Jiaxu as the chief symbol added to the second palace of Kun, Jiashen as the chief symbol added to the eighth palace of Gen, Jiawu as the chief symbol added to the ninth palace of Li, Jiachen as the chief symbol located in the fourth palace of Xun, and Jiayin as the chief symbol also located in the fourth palace of Xun. All of these are instances of the Six Instruments being struck. Guo Pu discussed the punishment of the Triple Harmony, saying: "The metal is strong, the fire is powerful, each is punished in their own direction; water flows eastward, and the wood spirit returns to its root." Therefore, Jia寅, Jia午, and Jia戌 belong to the fire group, and are punished in the southern direction of Si, Wu, and Wei; Si, You, and Chou belong to the metal group, and are punished in the western direction of Shen, You, and Xu; Jia申, Jiazi, and Jiachen belong to the water group, and are punished in the eastern direction of Yin, Mao, and Chen; Hai, Mao, and Wei belong to the wood group, and are punished in the northern direction of Hai, Zi, and Chou. For example, during the first day of the winter solstice using Yang Dun one layout, on the night of a Jia or Ji day at the Zi hour, Jiazi is the chief symbol. By the time of the卯 hour, the Six Instruments are struck. By the time of the Geng Wu hour, with Jiazi as the chief symbol added to the sixth Geng in the third palace of Zhen, it is also a time of the Six Instruments being struck. This hour is extremely凶, and should not be used for any affairs. When memorizing, one can recite the palace mnemonic: Zi is punished in the third palace of Zhen, Xu is punished in the second palace of Kun, Shen is punished in the eighth palace of Gen, Wu is punished in the ninth palace of Li, Chen and Yin are both punished in the fourth palace of Xun. When seeing the chief symbol fall into these palaces, one should immediately stop.

歌日：就中伏吟為最凶，天蓬加著地天蓬。九星伏吟上盤天蓬，加地盤天蓬，乃九星仍在本宮不動，謂之伏吟，主孝服，損人口。湯謂云：甲子來加甲子，為伏吟，不宜用兵，惟宜收斂貨財。凡六甲之時，門符皆是伏吟。假令冬至上元陽遁一局，甲己之日夜半，生甲子時天蓬直符，加臨一宮，時干在一宮，此名門符皆伏吟也。

The song says, "Among them, hidden chant is the most凶, when the Heavenly Wolf Star is added to the earthly Heavenly Wolf Star." When the nine stars are in hidden chant, the Heavenly Plate Heavenly Wolf Star is placed over the Earthly Plate Heavenly Wolf Star, meaning the nine stars remain in their original palace without movement, which is called hidden chant. This indicates there will be mourning clothes and loss of people. Tang said: when Jiazi comes to add Jiazi, it is hidden chant, which is not suitable for military use, but rather suitable for gathering wealth and goods. Whenever the six Jia hours are in charge, both the gate and the symbol are in a state of hidden chant. For example, during the first day of winter, using Yang Dun one layout, on the Jia day or Ji day, at the midnight Jiazi hour, the Heavenly Wolf Star is the chief symbol added to the Kan one palace, and the hour stem is also in the Kan one palace, which is called both the gate and the symbol in hidden chant. Hidden chant occurs especially during the six Jia hours because the initial Jia of the ten days is originally hidden under the six instruments of its own palace, and the chief symbol added to the hour stem remains in place, making the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate completely overlapping, resulting in stagnant energy, thus indicating matters of mourning and crying, which are static and unsmooth.

歌日：天蓬若到天英上，須知即是反吟宮。九星反吟者，天盤一宮上蓬星加地盤九宮，英星上為反吟，餘八同宮。此直符反吟謂上盤甲子加下盤甲午，上盤甲戌加下盤甲辰，遇奇門蓋之，不至凶害，不然災禍立至。

The song says, "When Tianpeng arrives at Tianying, it is known as reverse chant in the palace." Nine-star reverse chant refers to the Tianpeng star from the Heaven Plate's Kan one palace being added to the Tianying star of the Earth Plate's Li nine palace; the other eight palaces also follow the same pattern in pairs. As for the Chief Symbol reverse chant, it refers to the Heaven Plate's Jiazi being added to the Earth Plate's Jiawu, or the Heaven Plate's Jiaxu being added to the Earth Plate's Jiachen. If there is a strange door covering it, it will not cause great harm; otherwise, disaster will arrive immediately.

湯謂日：子來加午，為反吟。此時不利舉兵，動眾，惟宜散恤倉庫之事。凡星符對沖皆反吟。假令冬至上元楊=陽遁一局，甲己日乙丑時，六乙在九宮，以天上天蓬直符，加臨時干在九宮，即是直符反吟，反吟伏吟，門若遇此，雖得奇不可用。

Tang Wei said: When the day master is added to the hour master, it is called reverse chant, which is unfavorable for military campaigns or large-scale movements. It is suitable only for relief efforts and inventory checks. Whenever a star and the chief symbol are placed in opposite positions, it is considered reverse chant. For example, during the first day of the winter solstice using the yang retreat system, if it is on a Jia day or Ji day at the Yichou hour, the six yi are in the Li nine palace. Then, placing the heaven plate Tianpeng chief symbol on the Li nine palace where the temporary heavenly stem is located, this is called chief symbol reverse chant. Whether it is reverse chant or hidden chant, if the eight gates encounter these two patterns, even if the three marvels are obtained, they should not be used.

歌日：宮制其門不為迫，門制其宮是迫雄。《三元經》日：吉門被迫則吉事不成，凶門被迫，則凶事尤甚。宮制其門是凶，迫門制其宮為吉。迫門生宮為和宮，生門為義。假令開門臨三宮，休門臨九宮，生門臨一宮，景門臨七宮，為吉門被迫，則事不成不吉也。假令傷門、杜門臨二宮、八宮，死門臨一宮，驚門臨三、四宮，為凶門被迫，則為凶尤甚。

The song says, "The palace controls the gate but does not constitute a forced situation; the gate controls the palace and this is a strong forced situation." The "Three Yuan Classic" states that when a favorable gate is forced, favorable affairs cannot be accomplished; when an unfavorable gate is forced, the unfavorable affairs become even worse. If the Five Phases of the palace overcome the Five Phases of the gate, it is considered a凶迫 (unfavorable forced situation); conversely, if the Five Phases of the gate overcome the Five Phases of the palace, it is considered a吉 (favorable) situation. When the gate is forced and generates the palace, it is called "和" (harmony); when the palace generates the gate, it is called "义" (propriety). For example, the Open Door (开门) in the third palace (震三宫), the Rest Gate (休门) in the ninth palace (离九宫), the Life Gate (生门) in the first palace (坎一宫), and the Bright Gate (景门) in the seventh palace (兑七宫) all belong to favorable gates being forced, leading to affairs not being accomplished and being unfavorable. Another example includes the Wounding Gate (伤门) and the Closing Gate (杜门) in the second palace (坤二宫) or the eighth palace (艮八宫), the Death Gate (死门) in the first palace (坎一宫), and the Startle Gate (惊门) in the third palace (震三宫) or the fourth palace (巽四宫), which all belong to unfavorable gates being forced, resulting in even worse misfortunes.

歌日：天網四張無路走，一二網低有路蹤。三至四宮行入墓．八九高強任西東。天網者，天上六癸所加之下是也。凡六癸之時．亦是如在一二三四宮，為尺寸低，在五六七八宮為尺寸高。遇之不可出，出必傷。若被客圍，卻從卯未酉三宮，看何門奇可破，出無妨。假令大暑下用陰遁四局，乙庚日己卯時，此時天上六癸在八宮，以天沖直符，加三宮得天任為六癸，下臨八宮，天盤癸加地盤癸，即天網高八尺矣，陽遁此例也。

The song says, "The heavenly net spreads out with no way to go, when the first and second nets are low there is a path to follow; from the third to the fourth palace, movement leads to burial, while the eighth and ninth palaces are strong and can be used in the east or west." The heavenly net refers to the palace below where the six癸 (Kui) on the heaven plate are placed. Whenever the six癸 are in charge, if the net falls in the first, second, third, or fourth palace, it is low; if it falls in the fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth palace, it is high. When encountering this situation, one should not go out, as going out will surely result in injury. If surrounded by enemies, one should look at the three palaces of卯 (Mao), 未 (Wei), and 酉 (You) to see which gate and which odd number can be used to break through, and then go through that gate without harm. For example, during the lower period of the Great Heat, using the Yin Dun method with the fourth layout, on an ethereal day or a庚 (Geng) day at the hour ofJimao (Jimao), the six癸 on the heaven plate is in the艮 (Gen) eighth palace, with the Tian Chong star as the chief symbol added to the Zhen third palace. Thus, the Tian Ren star, which carries the six癸, is placed in the Gen eighth palace, and the heaven plate癸 (Kui) presses on the earth plate癸 (Kui), forming a heavenly net eight feet high. The calculation for Yang Dun is the same.

《奇門大全》云：天網四張，動眾出兵，，忌逢若急事，避難作法，一人獨出，追兵至此，即自反傷。如天上六癸直符，加地上一二三四宮，為尺寸低，若臨六七八九宮，為尺寸高，此時萬事不宜，雖合奇門吉宿，亦不宜用。如破陣欲取道出行，宜兩臂橫負一刀，則呼天輔之名，甸闖而出，則天網自敗，自無所傷矣。若臨六七八九宮，其尺寸過人，尤不可用。將兵須當隱伏，若敵人來攻，當自潰敗。天網四張，不可當此時用事，有災殃。若是有人強出者，立便身軀見血光。

The "Qimen Duanquan" says: When the Heaven Net is spread out, it is most inauspicious to mobilize troops or go to war. If the situation is urgent and one must take evasive action, a single person should leave alone. If pursuers arrive at this point, they will end up hurting themselves. If the six癸 (six癸) are placed on the Heaven Plate and added to the first, second, third, or fourth Earthly Branches, the net is low; if they are placed on the sixth, seventh, eighth, or ninth Earthly Branches, the net is high. In such cases, nothing should be done, even if it coincides with favorable stars in the Qimen system. If one must break through the net and travel, one should hold a knife with both arms across the chest, and call out the name of the Tianfu Star. By doing so, the Heaven Net will be broken, and one will not be harmed. If the net is high, especially when it is on the sixth, seventh, eighth, or ninth Earthly Branches, it is especially inauspicious to use it. Those leading troops should hide and wait for an opportunity. If the enemy attacks, they will suffer defeat. In summary, when the Heaven Net is spread out, one should not take action, as doing so will bring disaster. If someone insists on going out, they will immediately suffer injury. The use of the Heaven Net section can be summarized in three sentences: the palace where the six癸 is located is the net; if the net is low, one can still find a way out; if the net is high, one can only hide and wait. If one must break through the net, choose one of the three palaces:卯 (Mao), 未 (Wei), or 酉 (You), and go out through the one that has both a gate and a door.

歌白：十干加伏若加錯，入庫休囚吉事危。 時加六戊，乘龍萬里，莫敢呵止。六戊為天門，又為天武，宜以遠行萬里，百事吉。戊為天門，凶惡不起，當從天上六戊出，故日乘龍萬里，凶惡不敢害。雞不鳴，犬不吠，將兵客勝。聞憂無，聞喜有，利以遠行，市賈，小人驚走亡命。假如立春中元陽遁五局，甲己日戊辰時，此時六戊在五宮，寄坤二，以直符加時干，即六戊臨二宮，出西南吉。

The song says, "If the ten heavenly stems are added to a hidden chant or are misplaced, and they fall into the storage and weak and confined positions, good fortune will turn into danger." This means that if the ten heavenly stems are added to a hidden chant or are in the wrong position, and they also fall into the storage or weak and confined areas, good events can become dangerous. Now let's explain the use of the six instruments for each hour. When the hour is six戊, one can travel a thousand miles on a dragon, and no one dares to stop. Six戊 is the heavenly gate, also called the heavenly warrior, suitable for traveling a thousand miles, with all things auspicious. Since戊 is the heavenly gate, evil forces do not arise, so one should travel in the direction where the six戊 is located on the heaven plate. Therefore, it is said that one can travel a thousand miles on a dragon, and evil forces dare not harm; at this time, the rooster does not crow and the dog does not bark. If leading an army, the enemy will be defeated. If inquiring about worries, there are none; if inquiring about happiness, there are some. It is favorable for long-distance travel and business. Small people will be startled and flee. For example, during the beginning of spring and the middle of the year, using the yang遁 five layout, on a day of jia or ji, at the wuchen hour, the six戊 is located in the center five palace and is temporarily placed in the kun two palace. By adding the value symbol to the hour stem, the six戊 will be in the kun two palace. Traveling from the southwest direction is auspicious.

時加六己如神所使．不知六己出被凶咎，故己為六合。此時宜深謀秘密之事，當從天上六己出，不宜市賈、顯揚之事。隱匿如神，所使不知。六己者，謂為顯赫，必逢殃咎，又為地戶，獨出獨入，無有見者。將兵聞喜無，聞優有。利以出官、嫁娶，小人不利，亡命驚走。若占人，有逃亡陰私之事。

When the hour meets the hexi, doing things seems as if guided by divine beings. If one does not understand hexi and ventures out recklessly, they may encounter misfortune. Hexi belongs to Liu He, so at this time it is suitable for deep and secret planning. One should go in the direction where the Heaven Plate's hexi is located. It is not suitable for trade or displaying oneself. If one hides their movements, they may be aided by divine forces, and others will not notice. If hexi is used for showing off, it will certainly bring calamity. It is also the gate of the earth, coming and going alone without being seen. When leading an army, it does not indicate good news but does indicate bad news. It is favorable for taking office, marriage, and wedding, but unfavorable for dealing with petty people. Those who are fleeing will be startled. If used to divinate about people, it often indicates fleeing or secret matters.

時加六庚，抱木而行。強有出者，必見鬥爭謂庚為天獄，此時凶強有出者，必遇刑罪。故日：能知六庚，不被五木。不知六庚、誤使入獄。或被陵辱，將兵主勝不利客。利屯營固守，聞憂有，聞喜無。市賈道死、物傷、無利，入官、嫁娶、凶。 六庚之時，惟宜固守，能知六庚之時，謂此己下至六癸時，不宜出動。

When the hour falls on one of the six Gengs, one can only travel by holding onto trees. Those who insist on traveling will certainly encounter conflicts. This is because Geng represents the heavenly prison, and at this time, evil energy is strong. If one insists on going out, they will certainly face punishment. Therefore, those who understand the six Gengs will not be subjected to the five kinds of punishments; those who do not understand the six Gengs may end up in prison or be humiliated. In military situations, the defending side will win while the attacking side suffers disadvantage, and it is suitable to establish camps and hold positions. If one inquires about worries, there will be answers; if one inquires about happiness, there will be none. Merchants will die on the road, goods will be damaged and there will be no profit. Those who seek official positions, marriage, or wedding will face misfortune. During the time of the six Gengs, it is only suitable to hold positions and defend. To understand the time of the six Gengs means that from the six Gengs down to the six Gui hours, it is not suitable to move out.

時加六辛，行遇死人。強有出者，罪罰纏身。此時行兵，出入並凶。強有出入，斧鑽在前，行為受累。故日：能知六辛所往，行來不知六吉，反凶也。

When the hour meets the six Xin (辛), traveling will result in encountering dead people; those who insist on going out will be plagued by punishment. At this time, military operations and entering or exiting are both dangerous; if one insists on entering or exiting, it is as if斧钺 (axe and halberd) are present, and actions will certainly be hindered. Therefore, it is said: knowing the direction of the six Xin allows one to travel without harm; not understanding this auspicious and inauspicious aspect will instead invite misfortune.