Divination for examination results

論干支：日干原為應試人，時干卻是主考臨，日支文章忌刑害，時支場屋所寄陳，納音之中去査取，等第優劣可詳分，旺相生合為吉兆，刑囚攻截總遭迍，日生主文宜賄囑，主文生日宜中君，文章再興主文合，擲地金聲姓氏芬，惟忌時納遭刑制，只恐類窄有遺淪，兩支亦忌相刑害，傷驚塗抹要留心。

Discussing the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: The Day Stem represents the examinee taking the exam, while the Hour Stem represents the examiner presiding over the examination. The Day Branch represents the written essay, and it is most undesirable if it is subjected to punishment or harm. The Hour Branch represents the examination hall, which is where one's personal safety is located. Further examination through the Nayin sound element will clearly distinguish the quality of the result. Prosperous, strong, mutually generating, and harmonious elements are auspicious signs, while encountering punishment, being in a state of weakness, or being attacked and cut off will lead to difficulties. If the Day Stem generates the Hour Stem, it is favorable for bribing and seeking favor; if the Hour Stem generates the Day Stem, then the examinee is likely to pass. If the essay's energy is strong and it harmonizes with the examiner, then the composition will be of outstanding quality, and the name will naturally become famous. However, one should be cautious if the Hour Branch's Nayin element is subjected to punishment or restriction, as it may fear that the number of successful candidates is too limited and thus be overlooked. The Day and Hour Branches should also avoid mutual punishment and harm; encountering Shang Men and Jing Door should also be careful about the essay being stained or damaged on the surface.

論值符：科試先須論值符，逢生合旺可進圖，朱白生身名高擢，勾蛇刑害卷胡塗，年命日元九天位，皇都得意唱傳臚。論直使：值使論門以後先，開遇九天御筆鮮，杜臨九地孫山外，景門臨之不列前，大約用門無刑格，旁類多吉副榜邊。

On the Chief Symbol: In the imperial examination, the Chief Symbol is first considered. If it meets the conditions of being generated and supported, being in harmony, or being in its旺 position, one can strive for success. If the Vermilion Bird or the White Tiger generate and support the self, it indicates a high ranking. If the Gou Chen or the Teng She harm or刑 the self, it suggests a messy and sloppy exam paper. If the year and day stem fall in the position of Jiu Tian, then one will be called out in the capital's golden hall, achieving success at once. On the Duty Gate: The Duty Gate determines the order through the eight gates. If the Open Gate meets Jiu Tian, it indicates being personally selected by the emperor's brush, standing out clearly. If the Du Gate meets Jiudi, then one's name will fall outside the list. If the Jing Gate meets Jiudi, one will also not be among the top ranks. Generally speaking, if the used gate is not harmed and forms a proper pattern, and there are many auspicious signs among the other gates, one can expect to be listed in the supplementary list.

論十干：奇儀用神怕刑格，飛伏宮次相推測，三奇湊聚年命間，來朝定作金榜客。論九星：符星起伏忌孤虛，背時擊刑總嗟吁，入父入官要身旺，獻策投書可曳裾。論九宮：起元專考飛伏宮，弱飛旺兮可從龍，官父互交多得意，比脫加臨可落空。

On the Ten Heavenly Stems: The Useful Gods derived from the Three Marvels and Six Instruments are most afraid of being harmed by mutual conflict and forming a pattern. One must also consider the order of the flying and hidden palaces to make mutual deductions. If the Three Marvels gather between the year and the birth year, and on the following day they enter the court, it certainly indicates someone who will achieve fame and success. On the Nine Stars: The rising and falling of the Chief Symbol should most avoid being isolated and lacking support. When they are out of season and suffer from "Six Instruments attacking," they can only end up sighing in regret. When a star enters the position of parents or the position of official ghosts, it must be strong and vigorous. Only then can one offer strategies and submit letters, thus achieving success and entering the dragon's gate and entering the gate of the royal court. On the Nine Palaces: The starting of the original must be examined through the flying and hidden palaces. Those that move from weakness to strength can associate with dragons and phoenixes. When the official and father's elements meet, they often achieve satisfaction and success. However, if the image of harmony or depletion is present, they will end up empty and unsuccessful.

論門戶：將揭曉兮看天門，吉星生合步青雲，初入闈時看地戶，得令生官中舉人。論三甲：三甲區分前後中，陽開星吉與生身，得比堪言名已備，只從甲位寄奇蹤。

Discussing the gate of success: When the list is about to be announced, observe the heavenly gate; if a auspicious star comes to generate and support, one can ascend smoothly to fame. When first entering the examination hall, observe the earthly gate; if the timely season is obtained and the official star is generated and supported, one can pass as a juren. Discussing the three grades: The three grades are divided into the first, middle, and last sections. When encountering yang, opening, and auspicious stars that generate and support oneself, it is favorable. If the image of like and harmonious is obtained, one can say the rank has already been determined. As for the traces of the qimen, they should be sought through the position of the Jia.

論吉凶格：返首跌穴，無疵方得成名。虎狂龍走，有傷那能進步。天遁人遁，際會風雲之客。虎遁龍遁，蟾宮折桂之人。俱要填合年命用干，始可斷其天衢得路。三詐五假，從前折挫始亨通。得使守門，旁求公薦方得意。門戶忌傷符使，人元最怕休囚，天馬上乘朱雀，泥封已出天衢，夭矯而文不入式，投江而卷或漏遺，伏干飛干只疑場屋生變，飛宮伏宮又懼試後興殃，格隔進呈有阻，刑悖字號宜防，熒入白兮不第，白入熒兮不揚，不遇徒勞獻策，擊刑反惹驚惶，入墓網羅，年命吉而可言中。反伏門迫雖入試，而未免狼當。天乙祿馬乘吉，時來生命自飛黃。

Discussing auspicious and inauspicious patterns: obtaining "Wu" and "Flying Bird Falling into a Pit" requires no flaws to achieve fame. Encountering "White Tiger Rampant" and "Azure Dragon Fleeing" indicates prior injury, making further progress difficult. Gaining "Heavenly Horse" and "Human Horse" signifies a person of great opportunity; gaining "Yi Horse" and "Azure Dragon Horse" indicates someone destined for success. However, these must align with the year and the stem used, before one can predict a successful career. Gaining "Three Deceptions" and "Five Falsehoods" suggests initial setbacks followed by success. Gaining "Three Marvels in Command" and "Female Deity Guarding the Gate" requires external recommendation to achieve success. The gate and door must not harm the Chief Symbol and Duty Gate, and the person's original power must not fall into weakness. "Heavenly Horse" with "Vermilion Bird" indicates an imperial decree has been issued and good news is on the way. Encountering "Tie Sha Twisting" indicates an article that does not conform to the standard format; encountering "Vermilion Bird in the River" suggests the exam paper may be lost or overlooked. Encountering "Hidden Stem" and "Flying Stem" warns of unexpected changes during the exam; encountering "Flying Palace" and "Hidden Palace" suggests potential troubles after the exam. Encountering a pattern with an interval blocks the submission of the paper; encountering punishment and contradiction warns of errors in the examination room number. Encountering "Fluorescent Entering White" indicates failure; encountering "White Entering Fluorescent" also makes success difficult. Encountering "Five Unfavorable Times" makes advice futile; encountering "Six Instruments in Conflict" brings panic. Falling into a tomb or falling into a net may still allow success if the year and destiny are inherently favorable. Encountering "Return Chant" and "Hidden Chant" along with gate pressure, although entering the exam, leads to embarrassment. If "Heavenly Sovereign" and the禄神 (Lucky God) and Post Horse are accompanied by auspicious deities, when the right time comes and they support the native, success will naturally follow.

論干支：日元為人時元財，兩支中間債物船，納音之中定市價，孤虛旺相著裁量。日尅時兮財可就，時尅日兮腦心懷，買貨時支分貴賤，生合人元可買來，賣貨日支分休旺，最喜生支又作財，日納如若尅時納，倍息生意此一回，時納若尅於日納，空費心機事不諧，一切藝術圖謀事，亦喜時生鬼化財，大抵上下無刑害，始終如意不須猜，索債取捕他受制，支納生干可得來。

In discussing the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: the Day Stem represents the person seeking wealth, while the Hour Stem represents the wealth itself. The relationship between the Day Branch and Hour Branch indicates debts, goods, and transportation. The price level is determined by the Nayin sound element, and further considered with the concepts of isolation and deficiency, as well as prosperity and strength. If the Day Stem overcomes the Hour Stem, wealth can be obtained. If the Hour Stem overcomes the Day Stem, one can only worry in vain. When buying goods, the Hour Branch is used to determine their value; if the Hour Branch generates and harmonizes with the heavenly stem, the purchase is favorable. When selling goods, the Day Branch is used to determine its condition; the best situation is when the Day Branch generates and transforms into a wealth element. If the Nayin sound element of the Day Column overcomes that of the Hour Column, the profit from this transaction will be doubled. If the Nayin sound element of the Hour Column overcomes that of the Day Column, efforts will be wasted and the matter will not succeed. In general, for all trades and strategies, it is favorable when the Hour Stem generates and the official ghost transforms into a wealth star. Overall, as long as there is no punishment or harm between the upper and lower elements, everything will go smoothly from beginning to end, without any doubts. For debt collection and pursuit, the other party should be subdued by oneself. If the Nayin sound elements of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are born by the Day Stem, both money and people can be recovered.

論值符：值符貨物交易情，或生或旺休廢刑，賣貨生旺宜售客，買貨休囚當速成，六合中人忌尅休，勾如傷用必遲行，元朱傷人防失脫，又恐腐爛貨不真，九地生身宜堆積，九天生合賣遂心，就使空拳去覓利，亦喜符旺又相生。

On the Chief Symbol: The Chief Symbol governs the situation of trade and commerce. It should be determined whether it is in a state of mutual generation or prosperous and strong, or whether it is weak and confined or suffers from being harmed. When selling goods and the Chief Symbol is in a state of generation and strength, it is most suitable to sell to merchants. When buying goods and the Chief Symbol is weak and confined, one should hurry to complete the transaction. The Liu He represents the intermediary, and it is undesirable if it is harmed or weakened. If Gou Chen harms the Useful God, the transaction will certainly be delayed. If Yuan Wu or Zhu Què harm people, one should beware of goods being stolen or lost, and also fear that the goods may have rotted or be of false quality. Jiudi supports oneself, making it suitable for stockpiling and hoarding; Jiu Tian comes to generate and harmonize, making the sale go smoothly. Even if one goes empty-handed to seek profit, as long as the Chief Symbol is prosperous and strong and comes to generate, there is still hope.

論值使：值使求財出八方，門無傷尅利偏安，吉門更臨生旺地，腰纏千萬可行藏，若得用門守財令，坐賈行商不用忙。論十干：奇儀詳兮子與財，子旺財生可遂懷，最喜財庫命臨身，到手時日此中該。

On the Duty Gate: The Duty Gate governs seeking wealth in all directions. The gate used should not be harmed or restrained. Even if it is in a remote place, it is still beneficial. If a favorable gate is combined with a thriving and vigorous location, one can have abundant wealth and move freely. If the gate used exactly aligns with the wealth command, then both merchants and traders do not need to be anxious. On the Heavenly Stems: The Three Marvels and Six Instruments should be carefully distinguished between the sons' branches and the wife's wealth branches. If the sons' branches are strong and the wife's wealth branch is supported, then one's wishes can be fulfilled. Most favorable is when the wealth repository and the original destiny are located on the self. The time when it will be obtained can be determined by examining this.

論九星：符星喜旺制財星，財星空旺總勞神，財星化鬼君休覓，鬼化為財白手覆，若還飛入比肩地，其間必定有分爭，財星若去投子舍，我到其方必獲成。論九宮：起元分辨是何財，土宜布菽栗鹽諧，水木經商火窰冶，金為錢榖珠玉該，時日會元乘生旺，此時端的遂心懷，只有飛伏臨何處，便察從何得將來。

Discussing the nine stars: the chief symbol star should be strong, and able to control the wealth star, which is good; although the wealth star is strong, if it falls into an empty position, it will ultimately be a waste of effort. If the wealth star transforms into the official ghost, then there is no need to seek wealth; if the official ghost transforms into wealth, one can start from nothing. If the wealth star flies into the position of the peer, there will certainly be disputes over sharing the wealth; if the wealth star moves towards the position of the descendants, I should go to that direction and certainly obtain it. Discussing the nine palaces: the starting point is used to distinguish what kind of wealth is being sought: earth represents silk, beans, millet, and salt; water and wood represent commerce and trade, fire represents kilns and metalworking, and metal represents money, grain, and jewels. When the hour and day meet at the original palace and ride on the vital and prosperous energy, at this time seeking wealth will certainly be satisfactory. As for where the wealth comes from, just look at which palace the flying palace and hidden palace are located, and you can know.

論門戶：門戶莫與財元刦，生助財宮方安貼，符元更制門戶上，青蚨多翼方門歇。論三甲：孟甲原宜去求財，仲甲半喜遂心懷，季甲欲求求未得，開闔中間得失裁。

On the topic of the gate and the door: The gate and door should not conflict with the wealth element, they must be able to generate and support the wealth sector, only then can it be secure and stable. If the chief symbol's element instead restrains the gate and door, then wealth will have wings and fly away, until the gate and door rest will it stop. On the topic of the three stems: The first stem is suitable for going out to seek wealth; the second stem is half good, still can be satisfactory; the third stem is such that one wants to seek but cannot get. As for the amount of gain or loss, it should be decided from the opening and closing.

論吉凶：返首跌穴，垂手可得。虎狂龍走，枉自逢迎。得遁格，機變而取。逢詐假設計以求，得使而中人效力，守門而坐賈偏宜，三門四戶最宜生合，財神天馬私門不宜刑沖。符命、妖矯，而人情反覆。投江而售賣不行。伏宮飛宮，此地不比他地。伏干飛干，此人不比那人。大小格難以覓利，刑悖隔就早抽身，熒入白兮宜買貨，白入熒兮賣稱情，不遇空費心力，擊刑此處難求。入墓、羅網，縱見利而不能得手。反伏、門迫，雖懷寶而難入亂邦。最要持納符元，三才合式不逢鬼刦為詳。

Discussing auspicious and inauspicious patterns: If one encounters "Wu" and "Flying Bird Falling into a Pit," wealth can be easily obtained. If one meets "White Tiger Rampant" and "Azure Dragon Fleeing," even if one tries to please others, it will be in vain. If one meets the "Retreat Pattern," one should be flexible and adapt to circumstances to gain advantage; if one meets a deceptive or false pattern, one should plan and seek opportunities carefully. If one meets "Three Marvels in Command," middlemen will be willing to help. If one meets "Jade Girl Guarding the Gate," it is especially suitable for setting up a shop. The "Three Doors and Four Gates" are most favorable when they are mutually generating and harmonious. The Wealth God, "Heavenly Horse," and the private gate should not be afflicted by刑 or 冲. If the Chief Symbol and one's own destiny meet "Tie Sha Twisting," the person is fickle and changeable. If one meets "Red Bird Drowning," goods cannot be sold. If one meets "Hidden Palace" or "Flying Palace," the local market conditions differ from elsewhere. If one meets "Hidden Dry Branch" or "Flying Dry Branch," the person's character differs from another. If one meets "Great Pattern" or "Small Pattern," it is difficult to make a profit. If one meets the刑 Pattern, the悖 Pattern, or the隔 Pattern, one should leave early. If one meets "Fluorescent Entering White," it is suitable to buy. If one meets "White Entering Fluorescent," it is suitable to sell, which is exactly what one desires. If one meets "Five Unfavorable Times," efforts will be wasted. If one meets "Six Instruments Attacking," it is difficult to find success here. Entering a tomb or falling into a net, even if one sees an opportunity, one cannot seize it. If one meets "Return Chant," "Hidden Chant," or "Gate Pressure," even if one has treasures, it is difficult to conduct transactions in a chaotic place. Most importantly, one must grasp the Nayin sound element and the Chief Symbol, ensuring the harmony of the Three Heavens, avoiding interference from officials and ghosts, which is the most thorough approach.

論干支：推測行人來不來，只從時日細安排，時元合生日元上，逢制日支軍馬回，又喜時支作日馬，日支合馬歸時下，若使時馬繫日支，投墓支干定返期，最忌截空與刑墓，死絕多應音信稀，日音時納去留人，納音生合已登程，時音來尅日干納，行人飛驥在武陵，干納尅制用時納，縱慾動身又怕行，更詳臨官占驛馬，三合時日察歸情。

When predicting whether someone who has left home will return, one should carefully examine the day and hour pillars. If the hour stem is in harmony with the day stem, it indicates the person has a desire to return. If the day branch is restrained, it suggests the person may return abruptly, like a military force retreating. It is favorable if the hour branch is thePost Horse (post horse) of the day stem, or if the day branch andPost Horse are in harmony and converge at the hour. If thePost Horse in the hour is directly connected to the day branch, then one should look at where it is stored in theStorage (storage) to determine the return time. The most unfavorable situations are截空 (cutting off) and刑墓 (crimes and burial), which indicate the person may be in a dead end, and there will be little news. The relationship between the day pillar's纳音 (Nayin sound element) and the hour pillar'sNayin sound element determines whether the person stays or leaves. If they are in harmony or generate each other, the person has already left. If the hour pillar's纳音 restrains the day pillar'sNayin sound element, it means the person has already arrived nearby. If the day pillar's纳音 restrains the hour pillar'sNayin sound element, then even if the person wants to leave, they will not dare to go. Additionally, one should carefully examine theOfficialdom (officialdom) position, determine thePost Horse, and combine with theTriple Harmony (triple harmony) of the day and hour to determine the return time.

論值符：值符所推論行人，旺相逢生必稱心，休囚刑尅豈得意，空亡在後想家門，勾白朱蛇逢尅制，多般遲滯是非生，元武太陰如生合，又疑陰小絆行程，五馬如投天與地，歸鞭已拂嶺頭雲。

On the value of the Chief Symbol: Using the Chief Symbol to represent a person, if it is prosperous and strong and also receives support, the person will certainly return with satisfaction. If it is in a weak and confined state and is subjected to punishment and restriction, how can the person be content? If the Chief Symbol falls into an empty position and is in the rear position, this indicates that the traveler is thinking of home but has not yet set out. If it encounters Gou Chen, Bai Hu, Zhu Que, or Teng She and is restricted, there will be many delays and disputes on the way. If it meets Yuan Wu and Tai Yin to generate and harmonize, there is a suspicion that the journey is being hindered by women or petty people. If the Post Horse enters the position of Jiudi or Jiu Tian, then the returning whip has already brushed past the clouds at the mountain peak, and the person is almost there.

論值使：值使斷可斷行蹤，門合來方歸意濃，惟忌驚傷與杜死，刑格迫伏未回蹤，開休生景乘天忌，加臨干符墓相逢。論十干：十干時兮所望親，用神乘馬始來臨，馬阻關東歸未得，馬過山谷喜相尋。

On the Duty Gate: The Duty Gate can determine the whereabouts of a person. The gate used should match the direction where the person is located, indicating a strong intention. However, it is unfavorable if the person is in the Jing Gate, Shang Gate, Du Gate, or Si Gate. If these are combined with punishments, door conflicts, or Hidden Chant, the person will not return. As for the four gates of Kai, Xiu, Sheng, and Jing, if they are in the time of Tian Ji or if they are added to the Qian Palace, the Chief Symbol, or the burial ground, they are also not auspicious. On the Heavenly Stems: The Heavenly Stems correspond to the time of day and indicate the relative person one is expecting. If the Useful God is riding the Post Horse, the person will arrive. If the Post Horse is blocked by a pass, the person will not return. But if the Post Horse has passed through the valley, one can happily await the person's arrival.

論九星：九星南北與西東，來旺投生在外棲，入墓加比營歸計，前程空絕必回廬。論九宮：起元伐問去何方，卻將本局所推詳，議歷過來搜父比，此官此日合回鄉。

On the Nine Stars: The nine stars govern the four directions—east, west, south, and north. If the star a traveler encounters is in a flourishing position and falls into a favorable direction, it indicates that he will still remain away. If the star enters its tomb position or is combined with a harmonious palace, it suggests he is considering returning. If the position of his future is empty or in a state of decline, he will definitely return home. On the Nine Palaces: To determine where a person has gone, one should start from the original position and carefully examine the chart. By examining each palace he has passed through, searching for the parents' yao and the companion yao, one can determine in which palace and on which day he will return home.

論門戶：門戶要合符與門關，時日驛馬可搜尋，要看加臨何親屬，加合占人評來臨。論三甲：行人孟闔未登程，仲甲開兮路宿云，季甲值開人便到，本甲之上考門時，喜時日干支門符坐馬來馬又杳，又行人類神年命相生相合，而甲門內開不闔，大為準到也。

On the subject of gates and doors: The gates and doors should be in harmony with the chief symbol and the door's closure. Then, search for information from the time, day, and post horse. Also, observe which relative the gate is resting upon. Any that align with the person being inquired about can determine when he will arrive. On the subject of the three Jia: If the person being inquired about meets the initial Jia and the gate is closed, the person has not yet departed; if he meets the middle Jia and the gate is open, the person is on the way and staying somewhere; if he meets the final Jia and the gate is open, the person will arrive immediately. Always examine the gate and time based on the original Jia: It is most favorable if the time and day's heavenly stem and earthly branch are both sitting on the post horse. If the post horse appears but then disappears, it is not reliable. Also, if the person's class god and his birth year and destiny are mutually generating and harmonious, and the Jia's gate is internally open rather than closed, then it is certain that the person will arrive.

論吉凶格：返首跌穴早已束裝，其中遲速刑合參詳，虎狂兮羈留而不返，龍走兮蹭蹬不歸鄉。遁格合時日兩元可以言到，詐假會白虎朱蛇，書信必來。蛇夭而道路災疫，投江而歸計彷徨，飛干伏干來情不善，伏宮飛宮客若遐荒，大小格而遷延時日，刑悖格而彼此俱傷，白入熒而行人將到，熒入白而書信皆亡，不遇何須盼望，擊刑有事相妨，入墓無傷可云到宅，羅網相格莫斷回鄉，返伏門迫須分行人遠近，若合驛馬臨宮，反主去客登堂。

Discussing the patterns of good and bad fortune: If one encounters "Wu" and "Flying Bird Falling into a Pit," the traveler has already prepared to leave. Whether it is fast or slow depends on the influence of the conflicting and harmonizing elements. If one meets "White Tiger Rampant," the person will be detained and unable to return. If one meets "Azure Dragon Fleeing," the traveler will be delayed and not return. If one meets the "Retreating Pattern" and it aligns with the time and day elements, one can conclude that the traveler has arrived home. If one encounters a deceptive or false pattern and it coincides with "White Tiger," "Vermilion Bird," or "Tie Snake," a letter will surely arrive. If one meets "Tie Snake Twisting," there will be illness, disease, or plague on the way. If one meets "Vermilion Bird Drowning in the River," the traveler will be uncertain about returning. If one meets "Flying Dry Branch" or "Hidden Dry Branch," the intention is not good. If one meets "Hidden Palace" or "Flying Palace," the traveler is staying in a distant and remote place. If one meets "Great Pattern" or "Small Pattern," the journey will be delayed repeatedly. If one meets a criminal pattern or a contradictory pattern, both parties will suffer damage. If one meets "White Tiger Entering Fluorescent," the traveler is about to arrive. If one meets "Fluorescent Entering White Tiger," even letters will be cut off. If one meets "Five Unfavorable Times," there is no need to expect anything. If one meets "Six Instruments Being Confined by Criminal," there will be other matters causing interference. If one enters a grave but is not harmed or restricted, it can be said that the traveler has already arrived home. If one falls into the "Heavenly Net and Earthly Trap" and meets a pattern, do not conclude that the traveler will return home. If one meets "Return Chant" or "Hidden Chant" along with "Door Urgency," one must distinguish whether the traveler is near or far. If the correct "Post Horse" is present in the palace, it actually indicates that an outsider is coming to visit.

論干支：日元為人時元地，人元尅地去向利，時元如若尅人元，所往之方多不濟，時納所藏是中途，不傷人元堪策驥，若得再來生日元，未到地頭先稱意，最忌截空與刑害，進退趦趄方另議。

In discussing heavenly stems and earthly branches: the day stem represents the person going out, and the hour stem represents the destination. If the heavenly stem overcomes the earthly stem, the direction of travel is favorable. However, if the hour stem overcomes the day stem, the destination is likely not beneficial. The hidden elements of the hour pillar's nayin sound indicate the conditions along the journey: if they do not harm the day stem, one can proceed confidently. If they can also nourish the day stem, then even before reaching the destination, the journey is satisfactory. The most unfavorable situations are interception and punishment and harm. If these occur, hesitation arises, and one must reconsider the plan.

論值符：出行道行宜生旺，六合所主同伴當，勾陳白虎依程途，朱蛇文信口舌項，元武所主盜與奸，前後俱忌相利創，地陰尅制路多岐，九天生合宜去向。論值使：出行直使最為重，加臨無傷始堪用，本門起自何卦中，飛臨生合人趨奉，其間用空與落空，反伏迫格及刑沖，起程不得去無向，勸君另自卜門從。

On the value of the Chief Symbol: When traveling, the path should be in a place of prosperity and vitality. "Liu He" signifies companions on the journey; "Gou Chen" and "Bai Hu" indicate the condition of the road; "Zhu Que" and "Teng She" relate to documents, letters, and disputes. "Yuan Wu" signifies thieves and villains, and it is undesirable to have it affecting the journey at either the beginning or the end. "Jiudi" and "Tai Yin" restrain, indicating many detours on the road; "Jiu Tian" coming to generate and harmonize indicates that the direction of travel is suitable. On the Duty Gate: The Duty Gate is most important when traveling, and it must be unharmed to be used. First, check which trigram the gate originates from, and if the trigram arrives to generate and harmonize, there will be people following and assisting along the way. If the used gate falls into an empty position, or encounters "Fan Yin" or "Fu Yin," door pressure, completed patterns, or punishment and clash, then departure is not advisable, and there will be no direction to go. It is advised to consult another gate for reconsideration.

論十干：奇儀所主六親神，旅舍風塵亦同因，圖謀宜入財宮位，投托須臨父舍恩，忌入官鄉與刑格，再據地方車折輪。

On the Ten Heavenly Stems: The Three Marvels and Six Instruments each govern one position among the Six Relations. The winds and dust of the journey can thus be inferred. If the purpose is to seek wealth, the Useful God should fall into the wealth position; if the purpose is to visit relatives or friends, the Useful God should be in the position of parents to receive their care. Most dangerous is when the Useful God falls into the official ghost position and is further afflicted by刑格. Then, according to the destination, it is feared that even the wheels of the carriage may break on the way.

論吉凶格：吉格事事俱吉，凶格事事俱凶，夭矯防口舌，投江莫長驅，伏干飛干途中前後有變，伏宮飛宮早晚旅宿多殃，大隔小隔舟車宜有防，刑格悖格盜刦鬥傷，熒入白而火盜留意，白入熒而輜重提防，不遇何勞遠去，擊刑莫求行裝，入墓羅網切莫輕身險地，反伏門迫進退受困，奔必求符便協吉，助元無礙起行。

When encountering auspicious patterns, all matters will be favorable; when encountering inauspicious patterns, all matters will be unfavorable. If encountering "Teng She Tiao Jiao," be cautious of disputes. If encountering "Zhu Que Tou Jiang," do not travel far. If encountering "Fu Gan" or "Fei Gan," changes will occur before and after the journey. If encountering "Fu Gong" or "Fei Gong," there will be misfortune when staying at inns. If encountering "Da Ge" or "Xiao Ge," be cautious while traveling by boat or carriage. If encountering penal patterns or contradictory patterns, fear robbery and fights. If encountering "Ying Ru Bai," be cautious of fire and thieves. If encountering "Bai Ru Ying," be cautious of the luggage and belongings accompanying you. If encountering "Wu Bu Yu Shi," there is no need to travel far. If encountering "Liu Yi Ji Xing," there is no need to prepare your belongings. Entering a tomb or falling into the net of heaven and earth, do not take unnecessary risks. If encountering "Fan Yin," "Fu Yin," or door pressure, you will be trapped and unable to advance or retreat. In summary, when in a hurry to travel, ensure that the chief symbol is harmonious with yourself and auspicious, and that the origin god provides assistance without obstruction, then you may proceed.

論值符：值符，宅艮山向。螣蛇，向小婢、驚癲。太陰，女婢。六合，子女弟兄、親友。勾陳、白虎，奴婢、道路。朱雀、元武，光棍、口舌、盜賊、小人。九天，明堂。九地，暗室。值使：休，坎宅門路。生，艮宅門路。傷，震宅門路。杜，巽宅門路。景，離宅門路。死，坤宅門路。驚，兌宅門路。開，乾宅門路。

When divining about a family's home, first determine the eight spirits and their respective areas of influence: the Chief Symbol governs the foundation and the orientation of the house; the Snake governs the direction facing the house, female servants, and matters of fright, madness, and insanity; the Tai Yin governs female servants; Liu He governs children, brothers, and relatives; Gou Chen and Bai Hu govern servants and the road in front of the house; Zhu Que and Yuan Wu govern rascals, quarrels, thieves, and petty people; Jiu Tian governs the open area in front of the house; and Jiu Di governs the hidden rooms inside the house. Then, using the eight gates, determine the main aspects of each type of house: Xiu Men governs the entrance of a Kan house, Sheng Men governs the entrance of a Gen house, Shang Men governs the entrance of a Zhen house, Du Men governs the entrance of a Xun house, Jing Men governs the entrance of a Li house, Si Men governs the entrance of a Kun house, Jing Men governs the entrance of a Dui house, and Kai Men governs the entrance of a Qian house.

十干：甲，棟柱。乙，樑柱、福欞、東門、臥榻。丙，香火堂。丁，屈灶。戊，牆院、厰房。己，住居、天井、房屋。庚，過道、屋脊、爐鐺。辛，團積、戶牖、釜甑。壬，小路、門扇、井。癸，廁後門路。九星：蓬，房屋、亭院、神、中男、婦女。任，少男、道士、道路。沖，長男、經紀、戶牖、棺。輔，長女、僧尼、鼎筺。英，中女、堂室。芮，老脊、道路、井、院。禽，母姨、堂室。柱，少女、門戶、父叔、廁、閣。心，牆。

The ten Heavenly Stems correspond to the following items in a house: Jia governs the main beams and pillars; Yi governs the beams, windows, the eastern gate, and the bed; Bing governs the hall where incense is burned; Ding governs the winding stove; Wu governs the walls, courtyard, and workshops; Ji governs the main living room, courtyard, and rooms; Geng governs the passageways, roof ridge, and furnace; Xin governs storage areas, doors and windows, and cooking utensils; Ren governs small paths, door panels, and wells; Gui governs the toilet and the path to the back gate. The nine stars correspond to the following people and objects: Tianpeng governs houses, pavilions, courtyards, altars, middle sons, and women; Tianren governs young men, monks, and roads; Tianchong governs elder sons, merchants, doors and windows, and coffins; Tianfu governs elder daughters, monks and nuns, and cauldrons and baskets; Tianying governs middle daughters and rooms; Tianrui governs old roof ridges, roads, wells, and courtyards; Tianqin governs maternal aunts and rooms; Tianzhu governs young daughters, doors and gates, elders and uncles, toilets, and pavilions; Tianxin governs walls.

九宮：一，得令，秀整委曲；失令，高低參差。二，得令夫圓寬廣。三，得令高低中院；失令，大破低路。四，節申子辰，氣巳酉丑。五，節居中四維土，氣居中四庫土。六，節寅午戌近岡冶，氣亥卯未近橋樑。七，得令，四齊院密；失令，缺凹破敗。八，失令，傾頹凸凹。九，得令，曲直新鮮；失令，衰析中。

The nine palaces each correspond to specific architectural forms. The first palace, when in harmony, results in a neat and elegant house with a well-arranged and winding structure; when out of harmony, the house appears uneven in height. The second palace, when in harmony, results in a round and spacious residence. The third palace, when in harmony, features a middle courtyard with alternating heights; when out of harmony, the main areas are broken and the paths are low and uneven. The fourth palace corresponds to the seasons of Shen-Zi-Chen (Water triad) and Si-You-Chou (Metal triad). The fifth palace is central, corresponding to the four cardinal directions' earth and the four reservoirs' earth. The sixth palace corresponds to the seasons of Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire triad), and if it corresponds to Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood triad), the residence is near bridges. The seventh palace, when in harmony, has a neat and enclosed courtyard; when out of harmony, it has missing corners and is in disrepair. The eighth palace, when out of harmony, indicates dilapidated buildings and uneven ground. The ninth palace, when in harmony, has clear and fresh structures; when out of harmony, it is in decline and broken.

門戶：朱白忌登天門，勾元忌居地戶。門戶合陽星旺相者宅宇宮，門戶合陰星休囚者軒昂宮。三甲：孟甲前門路，開旺光明，闔囚歪破。仲甲門堂，陽開整齊，陰闔破漏。季甲後門牆，開旺壁光心，闔破損壞。

The method of gate and door divination: it is unfavorable for the Vermilion Bird and White Tiger to appear at the heavenly gate, and unfavorable for the Gou Chen and Black Tortoise to reside at the earthly gate. If the gate and door are paired with a yang star that is prosperous and strong, the residence will be spacious and magnificent; if paired with a yin star that is weak and confined, the house may appear grand on the outside but will be hollow inside. The method of the three Jia: the first Jia governs the front gate and the road before it. If it opens and is prosperous, the path will be bright and unobstructed; if it closes and is confined, the path will be crooked and ruined. The second Jia governs the hall door. If it meets a yang star and opens, it will be neat and orderly; if it meets a yin star and closes, it will be broken and leaking. The third Jia governs the back gate and the wall. If it opens and is prosperous, the walls will be clean and intact; if it closes, they will be damaged and collapsed.

論干支：日干為人時干宅，人宅相生多利益，人若尅宅庶可居，宅若傷人住不得，納音生尅與刑沖，較取年命定禍福，值符從中作生授，福神到堂喜安逸。

On the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: The day stem represents the person living there, and the hour stem represents the dwelling. When the person and the dwelling mutually generate each other, there is much benefit. If the person overcomes the dwelling, it is still acceptable to live there. However, if the dwelling harms the person, then the house is not suitable to live in. Further, consider the generation, overcoming, punishment, and clash of the nayin sound elements, comparing them with the person's birth year and destiny, to determine fortune and misfortune. If the chief symbol supports and nurtures in a favorable way, then it is like a blessing god coming to the hall, bringing peace and happiness to the whole family.

論值符：占宅直符逢休廢，人眷房宇疑衰替，飛宮上下兩無傷，前後新舊皆遂意。論值使：直使得來怕悖迫，尅儀落宅及反伏，水木漂流火金勞，土值刑傷災疫逐，金水刑囚露風聲，木火猖狂防回祿，開杜生死若失宜，算來門向須改革。

When discussing the Chief Symbol, if it falls on a period of rest or decline, the family and the house will suffer from decline and deterioration. If the flying palace is not harmed by the upper and lower positions, then the front and back houses, as well as old and new buildings, will all be satisfactory. When discussing the Duty Gate, the Duty Gate is most afraid of encountering the "Contradictory Pattern" and door pressure, and also fears being overcome by the Six Instruments, falling on the house position, or encountering "Return Chant" or "Hidden Chant." If it belongs to water or wood, it indicates wandering and drifting; if it belongs to fire or metal, it indicates hard work and constant movement. If earth is harmed, it leads to continuous disasters, diseases, and epidemics. If metal and water are harmed or restrained, it indicates family scandals being exposed outside. If wood and fire are excessive, there will be a risk of fire. If the four gates of opening, closing, generating, and dying are not in their proper positions, then the doors and directions of the house should be rebuilt.

論十干：三奇六儀所臨宮，逢生乘旺必興隆，刑墓空亡隔悖害，休咎其間斷來蹤。論九星：九星五行古六親，得旺無傷喜慶新，反伏二吟刑囚星，宅眷災迍當新尋。論九宮：九宮起元論風水，乘旺臨生為福秘，假令飛符入鬼鄉，從旁休谷因類取。

On the Ten Heavenly Stems: The sectors where the Three Marvels and Six Instruments are located, if they receive support and are in a prosperous and strong state, the family will certainly flourish. If they encounter punishments, burial places, emptiness, separation, contradiction, or harm, their fortune and misfortune should be judged according to these factors. On the Nine Stars: The Nine Stars are associated with the Five Phases and the Six Relations. If they are in a prosperous and strong state without being harmed or restrained, it indicates the arrival of good news. If they encounter 'returning chant' or 'hidden chant', and the stars are also harmed or trapped, then the family will suffer misfortune and should seek a new residence. On the Nine Palaces: The starting points of the Nine Palaces are used to assess the风水 of a dwelling. Those that are in a prosperous and strong state and are accompanied by life qi are the secrets of a blessed land. If the value symbol of the flying palace falls into the official ghost sector, then the fortune and misfortune of the adjacent palaces should be used to determine the outcome.

論吉凶格：虎入門兮離散，雀帶刑兮吏追，勾刑門兮宅禍，虎害干兮人追，蛇附蓬星值戰，小口驚癇憂疑武會，任宿當權匪人邪祟作孽，六合天柱子女怨尤，太陰英景寵婢竊位，九地庚辛為伏刃。若遇驚傷帶利害，而暗中有損。九天丙丁為飛牒。若乘甲乙蓬尅戰，而光棍須防。朱雀再附丙丁，喧爭聒耳。元武更乘壬癸，宵小跳梁。白虎得地而凶勢愈張，戊己勾陳刑沖而破敗立見，燒尾之虎先凶後吉，入土之蛇蟄後須防。

When the White Tiger enters the gate, it indicates family members dispersing; when the Vermilion Bird brings punishment, it signifies officials coming to demand debts. When Gou Chen harms the household, it brings misfortune within the house; when the White Tiger harms the heavenly stem, it indicates someone pursuing and pressing. When the Snake joins the Tianpeng Star, it forms a battle-like situation, indicating children suffering from convulsions and epilepsy; if it combines with the Black Tortoise, it adds worries and doubts. When Tianren holds power, it indicates villains and evil spirits causing trouble. When Liuhe meets Tianzhu, it indicates children harboring resentment. When Taiyin meets Tianying and Jingmen, it indicates a favored servant overstepping her place. When Jiudi meets Geng and Xin, it is like a hidden blade; if it meets Jingmen and Shangmen with sharpness, it indicates hidden damage. When Jiu Tian meets Bing and Ding, it signifies incoming official documents; if it combines with Jia and Yi and clashes with Tianpeng, one must beware of rascals. When the Vermilion Bird joins Bing and Ding, it indicates continuous noise and disputes; when the Black Tortoise joins Ren and Gui, it indicates petty criminals causing disturbances. When the White Tiger gains strength, its ominous power becomes more pronounced; when Wu and Ji clash with Gou Chen, destruction is immediately visible. As for the tiger that has burned its tail, it starts off ominous but eventually turns favorable; as for the snake that has entered the earth, even after being dormant, it still needs to be guarded against.

又論吉凶格：返首宅宇軒昂，跌穴雕樑畫棟，藏風聚氣。遁格裡參詳拱護有情。詐局中理會，得使而堂構森嚴，守門而家居清吉，五假抽添偏宜，三勝修造獲吉，乙加辛而房廊有損，辛加乙而虎首房強，癸加丁而廚廁不利，丁加癸而魅祟為殃，伏干入宅欠順，飛干基址招殃，伏宮招入妬害，飛宮禍起蕭牆，大格小格沖射不利，刑格悖格宅眷不昌，熒入白兮防怪異，白入熒兮慎火光，五不遇兮人有損，羅網張兮見乖張，六儀擊刑凶災伏，三奇入墓暗幽房，天馬空陷無出路，反伏門迫總非詳，吉凶格見防其類，檢點六親何者當。

Further discussing auspicious and inauspicious patterns: obtaining "Wu" (Qinglong Fanshou) indicates a grand and lofty dwelling; obtaining "Fei Niao Die Xue" suggests a beautifully decorated hall with good wind retention. In遁格 (dun ge), one should examine whether the surrounding areas support and protect the dwelling. In deceptive patterns, each should be carefully considered. Obtaining "San Qi De Shi" (Three Marvels in Command) indicates a strict and orderly hall structure; obtaining "Yu Nu Shou Men" (Yunü Guards the Gate) suggests a quiet and auspicious home. Obtaining "Wu Jia" (Five Falsehoods) is most suitable for adding or rebuilding structures; obtaining "San Sheng" (Three Victories) indicates auspiciousness for construction and renovation. When Yi is added to Xin, it indicates damage to the corridors or halls; when Xin is added to Yi, it suggests the house on the western side, where the tiger's head is, is too strong. When Gui is added to Ding, it indicates inauspiciousness for the kitchen and toilet; when Ding is added to Gui, it suggests supernatural disturbances. Encountering "Fu Gan Ge" (Hidden Chant Pattern) indicates difficulties in moving into a new house; encountering "Fei Gan Ge" (Flying Chant Pattern) suggests misfortune from the foundation. Encountering "Fu Gong Ge" (Hidden Palace Pattern) brings jealousy and harm; encountering "Fei Gong Ge" (Flying Palace Pattern) brings internal family troubles. Encountering "Da Ge" (Great Pattern) and "Xiao Ge" (Small Pattern) indicates physical煞 (sha) shooting from the surroundings, which is inauspicious. Encountering刑格 (Crime Pattern) and悖格 (Contradictory Pattern) suggests that the family will not flourish. Encountering "Ying Ru Bai" (Flashing White) warns of strange occurrences; encountering "Bai Ru Ying" (White into Flashing) advises caution with fire and candles. Encountering "Wu Bu Yu Shi" (Five Unfavorable Times) indicates damage to family members; when Tian Luo Di Wang (Heavenly Net and Earthly Net) is spread out, all affairs go awry. Encountering "Liuxi Jixing" (Six Instruments Hit by Crime) indicates latent misfortune; when San Qi Ru Mu (Three Marvels Enter the Tomb), the house becomes dark and gloomy. When "Tian Ma" (Heavenly Horse) falls into an empty and depressed position, it indicates the house has no way out; encountering "Fan Yin" (Return Chant) and "Fu Yin" (Hidden Chant) along with door pressure, is generally not auspicious. Whenever auspicious or inauspicious patterns are encountered, they should be handled according to their categories, and then one should check the Six Relations to determine which person is affected.

值符：值符，陽症。螣蛇，驚恐、夜夢、遺精。太陰，肺勞、骨虛。六合，風麻。勾陳、白虎，翻胃嘔吐、傷亡道路。朱雀、元武，顛邪、崩瀉。九地，陰症。九天，落魄。值使：休，瀉痢、傷寒。生，癱毒、傷目。傷，拘彎、風寒。杜，壅寒、喉齒、胃風。景，傷食、疽疔。死，蠱塊。驚，勞瘵。開，肺癱、喉舌。

When divining about illness, first distinguish the diseases associated with the Eight Gods: the Chief Symbol (值符) governs yang symptoms; the Vermilion Snake (螣蛇) governs fear, nightmares at night, and nocturnal emission; the Taiyin (太阴) governs tuberculosis and bone weakness; Liu He (六合) governs wind diseases and numbness; Gou Chen (勾陈) and Baihu (白虎) govern vomiting and stomach disorders, as well as accidents on the road; Zhuque (朱雀) and Yuanwu (元武) govern mania and disorders such as uterine bleeding, diarrhea, and dysentery; Jiudi (九地) governs yin symptoms; and Jiu Tian (九天) governs mental confusion and loss of spirit. Then, according to the Eight Gates: Xiu Men (休门) governs diarrhea and colds; Sheng Men (生门) governs paralysis, abscesses, and eye diseases; Shang Men (伤门) governs stiffness and deformity, as well as colds and wind; Du Men (杜门) governs blockage, cold accumulation, throat and tooth diseases, and stomach wind; Jing Men (景门) governs overeating and abscesses; Si Men (死门) governs蛊 disease, swelling, and masses; Jing Men (惊门) governs consumption and tuberculosis; and Kai Men (开门) governs lung abscess and throat and tongue diseases.

十干：甲，頭面、肝。乙，肩背、膽。丙，額、鼻、心、筋。丁，齒、舌、小腸。戊，脾。己，胃。庚，肺、筋。辛，胸。壬，腎。癸，臟。九星：蓬，水祟為災。任，冷廟鬼作祟。沖，吊柱、產故、索命怪樹、時疫。輔，天神舊願未遂、東嶽査判。英，灶司不安。芮，家先作祟。禽，城隍、社神降福。柱，井、墓為穴。心，天神斗府降災。

The ten heavenly stems correspond to specific body parts: Jia governs the head and liver, Yi governs the shoulders and gallbladder, Bing governs the forehead, nose, heart, and tendons, Ding governs the teeth, tongue, and small intestine, Wu governs the spleen, Ji governs the stomach, Geng governs the lungs and tendons, Xin governs the chest, Ren governs the kidneys, and Gui governs the internal organs. The nine stars correspond to specific types of supernatural disturbances: the Greedy Wolf Star governs water-related evils; Zuo Fu Xing governs ghosts in abandoned and cold temples; Tian Chong governs souls who committed suicide by hanging, ghosts from difficult childbirth, cursed trees that seek lives, and epidemic diseases; Wenqu Star governs unfulfilled old vows made to heaven deities and investigations by the Eastern Mountain deity; Right Assistant Star governs unrest in the kitchen god; Tian Rui Star governs ancestral spirits disturbing the household; Tian Rui Star also governs blessings from city guardians and community deities; Po Jun governs problems arising from wells and graves; and Tian Xin governs disasters from heavenly deities and the Palace of the Stars.

九宮：一，血症、脈絡不利宜開導。二，脾、胃病。三，火症、心胸煩燥、宜溫涼。四，申子辰、巳酉丑。五，四維上四章上。六，寅午戌、亥卯未。七，勞症、筋骨不好、宜溫補。八，宜針灸。九，風症、肌體不便，宜和解。

The nine palaces correspond to specific diseases and treatments: the first palace governs blood disorders with blocked meridians, and treatment should involve methods to open and unblock the channels. The second palace governs diseases of the spleen and stomach. The third palace governs fire symptoms, such as irritability and restlessness in the heart and chest, and treatment should involve agents that balance warmth and coolness. The fourth palace corresponds to the water triad (Shen-Zi-Chen) and the metal triad (Si-You-Chou), and its interpretation depends on the seasonal changes. The fifth palace corresponds to the four directions' earth. The sixth palace corresponds to the fire triad (Yin-Wu-Xu) and the wood triad (Hai-Mao-Wei). The seventh palace governs injuries from overwork, with weak tendons and bones, and treatment should involve warming and tonifying methods. The eighth palace is suitable for acupuncture. The ninth palace governs wind symptoms, such as impaired limb movement, and treatment should involve methods to harmonize and resolve the condition.

門戶：發散責天門，消導責地戶，門戶遇刑擊其病在表，門戶遇刑陷其病在裡，有救而陽症易治，有救而陰症易疹。三甲：孟甲主上焦之病，開嘔吐，闔鬱。仲甲主中焦之病，開嘗噎，闔隔悶。季甲主下焦之病，開庤漏，闔痔閉。開忌刑，闔忌沖，陽開在表，陰闔在裡。

The method of portals: use dispersing herbs to observe the heavenly gate, and use eliminating herbs to observe the earthly gate. If the portals are harmed or attacked, the illness is on the surface of the body; if the portals are harmed and fall, the illness is within the internal organs. When there is a helping deity, yang conditions are easy to treat, and yin conditions also show results quickly. The method of three heavenly stems: the first heavenly stem governs upper jiao diseases; when it opens, there is vomiting, and when it closes, there is stagnation of qi. The second heavenly stem governs middle jiao diseases; when it opens, there is difficulty in swallowing, and when it closes, there is chest oppression. The third heavenly stem governs lower jiao diseases; when it opens, there is hemorrhage from hemorrhoids, and when it closes, there is blockage of hemorrhoids. When opening, avoid刑 (harm), and when closing, avoid冲 (collision); diseases that are yang and open are on the surface, while diseases that are yin and closed are internal.

論干支：日干為人時干病，納干之藏醫藥症，人尅病兮可云瘥，病尅人兮憂險應，醫能尅病始可投，如若傷人未可用，遙制符使是名醫，生合符使藥蹭蹬，惟喜日旺時休囚，五行檢點參病症。

In discussing the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: the Day Stem represents the patient, and the Hour Stem represents the illness. The hidden elements of the Naiyin sound correspond to the physician and the medicinal properties. If a person can overcome the illness, it can be cured; if the illness overcomes the person, it is very dangerous. A medicine that can overcome the illness is effective; if it harms the patient instead, it should not be used. Those who remotely control the Chief Symbol and Duty Gate are renowned physicians. Those who merely generate and harmonize with the Chief Symbol and Duty Gate will have ineffective medicine. Most favorable is when the Day Stem is strong and the Hour Stem is weak and confined, then check each of the Five Phases and combine them to determine the illness.

論值符：直符占病所由來，刑傷尅制考病胎，陰六遙傷情慾病，勾地刑符滯未開，朱蛇制符因門惱，白天卻是恐驚災，符入空鄉災不實，胎沒死廢著意裁。

On the Chief Symbol: The Chief Symbol is used to determine the origin of illness, examining it through aspects of punishment, injury, overcoming, and control. If "Tai Yin" or "Liu He" remotely injure or overcome the Chief Symbol, the illness is caused by emotional desires. If "Gou Chen" or "Jiudi" punish and overcome the Chief Symbol, the illness is due to blocked qi flow. If "Zhu Que" or "Teng She" control the Chief Symbol, the illness results from anger over family matters. If "Bai Hu" or "Jiu Tian" control the Chief Symbol, the illness is due to fright and misfortune. If the Chief Symbol falls into an empty and barren place, the illness is not genuine. If the root of the illness is hidden and falls into a place of dead qi and decay, it requires special care in judgment.

論值使：直使占病之瘥劇，三五吉凶論門義，吉值休囚主纏綿，凶更旺相堪畏懼，最忌墓命與刑年，時中詳占進退氣，凶退可痊吉進瘥，門戶生吉始無慮。

On Duty Gate: "Duty Gate" is used to determine whether a disease is improving or worsening, based on the meanings of the three auspicious gates and five inauspicious gates. If an auspicious gate falls into a weak and confined state, it indicates that the illness will persist and not recover easily; if an inauspicious gate is instead prosperous and strong, it is particularly alarming. The most dangerous situations are when the person's birth year gate is buried and the current year gate encounters a conflict. One should also carefully examine the hour for the entry and exit of qi: if the harmful qi retreats, recovery is possible; if the auspicious qi enters, the illness will improve. Ultimately, it is only safe when the gate comes to generate and bring auspiciousness.

論十干：十干論病在何處，肝膽脾胃心腎注，參詳奇儀刑與擊，上下加臨識病處，木尅土兮脾胃傷，火尅金兮肺家替，金來尅木筋脈變，水尅火兮心腎廢，年命日時細參詳，生旺休囚知災竪。

On the Ten Heavenly Stems: The Ten Heavenly Stems are used to determine where the illness is located. Each organ such as liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, heart, and kidney corresponds to a specific stem. By examining the mutual punishments and conflicts between the Three Marvels and the Six Instruments, and observing the situation of the upper and lower elements, one can identify the affected area. Wood overcoming Earth indicates injury to the spleen and stomach; Fire overcoming Metal indicates decline of the lungs; Metal overcoming Wood indicates abnormalities in the tendons and blood vessels; Water overcoming Fire indicates damage to the heart and kidneys. Further detailed analysis of the year, destiny, and the time, by considering the states of birth, strength, decline, and confinement, will reveal the severity of the calamity.

論九星：九星從來知禍福，吉凶星宿從所屬，旺吉星臨災無虞，死凶星照防哀哭，吉逢生兮凶不刑，任爾祈禱災不贖。論九宮：九宮病源與醫藥，水宜疎通木忌削，金宜溫補火怕關，土乃五行之歸橐。此行旺動比刑傷，變理中和醫的確，詳觀節氣察虛實，病識真兮藥不錯。

On the Nine Stars: The Nine Stars have been used to understand fortune and misfortune; auspicious and inauspicious stars are determined by their respective attributes. If a prosperous and strong auspicious star is present, there will be no disaster or illness; if a death qi inauspicious star is present, one should beware of crying or sorrowful events. If an auspicious star is supported by another and an inauspicious star is not afflicted, then no matter how one prays, disaster cannot be avoided. On the Nine Palaces: The Nine Palaces are used to determine the source of illness and prescribe medicine. For water, it is suitable to promote flow; for wood, it is forbidden to cut or damage; for metal, it is suitable to warm and supplement; for fire, it is feared to be blocked or congested; for earth, it is the place where the Five Phases are hidden. If this element is overly strong or moves improperly, or if it is harmonious but conflicting or injuring, one should adjust flexibly and take the middle path, so that the medicine will be accurate. Further observe the solar and lunar terms to determine reality and emptiness; if the illness is clearly understood, then the medicine will not be wrong.

論門戶：門傷發表抑何疑，戶傷治裡墓稽遲，門戶俱陽表裡治，陰陽先後判因依。論三甲：三甲開闔論三焦，泥丸尾閭夾脊交，開若傷兮休尅伐，闔遇刑囚忌補調。

On the concept of gates and doors: If the heavenly gate is injured, using methods to disperse and resolve exterior symptoms is natural and certain. If the earthly gate is injured, using methods to treat the interior is appropriate. If it meets a grave situation, the course of the illness will be delayed and slow. Both gates and doors belong to yang, so treatment of both exterior and interior should be considered together. As for whether to treat the exterior first or the interior first, it should be determined according to the order of yin and yang. On the concept of the three heavenly stems: The opening and closing of the three heavenly stems correspond to the three jiao of the human body, connecting upwards to the mud丸 (the hundred meetings), downwards to the tail闾 (the root), and in the middle passing through the interspinous space. If injury occurs at the opening, one must not use attacking or cutting herbs. If injury occurs at the closing and meets a situation of being restrained, then one should avoid using nourishing and regulating agents.

論吉凶格：返首跌穴吉課成凶，須得年命無傷始雲葉吉，虎狂龍走凶中有吉。若再刑迫符使便作凶推。地遁臨命已作黃泉正客，鬼假當權定知冥府追呼，鬼遁人遁似非吉兆，鬼假人假非是休徵，三詐病有反覆，遁假貴辨陰陽，得使而制鬼為利，守門而舊病不祥，三門四戶最忌刑墓，年命那堪喪吊重逢，天馬私門豈宜擊迫，符使更嫌空亡刑陷，夭矯鬼怪近，投江魂魄揚。

Discussing auspicious and inauspicious patterns: Divination for illness differs from divination for other matters. If an auspicious lesson such as "Azure Dragon Returns Its Head" or "Flying Bird Falls into a Pit" appears, it may actually turn into an inauspicious sign. It can only be considered favorable if the person's age and destiny are not harmed. When encountering inauspicious patterns such as "White Tiger Runs Wild" or "Azure Dragon Fleeing," there may be some good elements within the bad, but if the Chief Symbol and Duty Gate are further afflicted by punishments or constraints, it should still be considered inauspicious. When "Earth遁" is present in one's own destiny, it is already the main guest from the underworld. When "Ghost Deception" is in authority, it indicates that the spirit world is coming to summon the person. "Ghost遁" and "Person遁" seem like auspicious patterns, but when divining illness, they are not good signs. "Ghost Deception" and "Person Deception" are also not favorable omens. If "Three Deceptions" appear, the illness will have fluctuations.遁 patterns and deception situations depend on distinguishing yin and yang. If "Three Marvels with Duty Gate" can control the ghost爻, it is beneficial. If "Yünu Guards the Gate" appears, it indicates that an old illness will recur, which is inauspicious. The "Three Gates and Four Doors" should most avoid being punished or buried. It is unbearable to meet the丧门 and 吊客 again in the person's age and destiny. The "Heavenly Horse" and 地私门 should not be attacked or forced. The Chief Symbol and Duty Gate are even more disliked when they fall into emptiness or suffer punishments and entrapment. When "Téng Shé Tiaojiao" appears, ghosts and monsters approach closely. When "Chúquè Tóu Jiāng" appears, the soul and spirit become restless.

伏干飛干醫不明而藥味反症。飛宮伏宮人不安，而宅舍驚惶。大格小格胸膈便道不利，刑格悖格肢體脈絡相妨，熒入白兮病轉添，白入熒兮災自退，年月日時逢悖格，新舊災疫可參詳，五不遇兮將逝，六儀刑兮有傷，入墓羅網纏綿災異，反伏門迫迭罹凶殃，金為尸兮木為棺，尸入木兮寧得安，庚辛若來刑甲乙，飛入中宮哭聲喧。

When encountering "Hidden Chant" or "Flying Stem," the physician cannot clearly understand the condition, and the prescribed medicine may contradict the symptoms. When encountering "Flying Palace" or "Hidden Palace," the patient becomes restless, and even the house is filled with alarm. When encountering "Great Obstruction" or "Small Obstruction," there is difficulty in breathing and problems with urination and defecation. When encountering "Crime Obstruction" or "Opposition Obstruction," the limbs and meridians are obstructed. When encountering "Flashing White," the illness worsens; when encountering "White into Flash," the illness will naturally subside. If the year, month, day, or hour encounters "Opposition Obstruction," both new and old illnesses can be understood from this. When encountering "Five Unfavorable Times," the person may not survive; when encountering "Six Instruments Attacked by Crime," there is injury on the body. Entering the grave or falling into the heaven and earth net indicates prolonged illness without resolution. Encountering "Return Chant," "Hidden Chant," or gate pressure leads to continuous misfortune. Metal represents the corpse, wood represents the coffin; if the corpse enters the coffin, how can one find peace? If庚 and 辛 attack 甲 and 乙 and fly into the central palace, there will be continuous weeping.