Fetus and Birth Divination

值符：值符，胎孕母。螣蛇，漏胎。太陰，穩婆。六合，男女。勾陳、白虎，產門、木催、產神。朱雀、元武，胎衣、惡濁。九地，胎神。九天，產神。值使：休，胎產穩遲，主男。生，胎產利，主男。傷，產母有驚，主男。杜，防產空，主女。景，胎安產速，主女。死，子母不利主生女。驚，有損折之憂，主女。開，利產忌胎主生男。

Divination for pregnancy and childbirth begins by determining the roles of the eight spirits: the Chief Symbol governs the pregnant mother; the Snake governs miscarriage and spotting; the Tai Yin governs the midwife; Liu He governs the gender of the child; Gou Chen and Bai Hu govern the birth canal,催生 items, and the birth deity; Zhu Que and Yuan Wu govern the placenta and lochia; Jiudi governs the fetal deity; and Jiu Tian governs the birth deity. Then, using the eight gates for interpretation: Xiu Men indicates a safe pregnancy with a delayed delivery, often resulting in a male child; Sheng Men indicates a smooth pregnancy and delivery, often resulting in a male child; Shang Men indicates the mother experiencing fear but still results in a male child; Du Men warns of a possible miscarriage, often resulting in a female child; Jing Men indicates a safe pregnancy with a rapid delivery, often resulting in a female child; Si Men indicates unfavorable conditions for both mother and child, often resulting in a female child; Jing Men indicates concern for injury or loss, often resulting in a female child; and Kai Men is favorable for delivery but unfavorable for pregnancy, often resulting in a male child.

十干：甲，胎於酉，養於戌、生於亥、死於午。乙，胎申、養未、生午、死亥。丙，胎未、養丑、生寅、死酉。丁，胎亥、養戌、生酉、死寅。戊，胎子、養丑、生寅、死酉。己，胎亥、養戌、生酉、死寅。庚，胎卯、養辰、生巳、死子。辛，胎寅、養丑、生子、死巳。壬，胎午、養未、生申、死卯。癸，胎於巳、養於辰、生於卯、死於申。

To determine the time of birth and delivery, take the four positions of each Heavenly Stem: its "womb" (胎), "nourishment" (养), "growth" (长生), and "death" (死). For example, Jia is in the womb in You, nourished in Xu, grows in Hai, and dies in Wu. Yi is in the womb in Shen, nourished in Wei, grows in Wu, and dies in Hai. Bing is in the womb in Wei, nourished in Chou, grows in Yin, and dies in You. Ding is in the womb in Hai, nourished in Xu, grows in You, and dies in Yin. Wu is in the womb in Zi, nourished in Chou, grows in Yin, and dies in You. Ji is in the womb in Hai, nourished in Xu, grows in You, and dies in Yin. Geng is in the womb in Mao, nourished in Chen, grows in Si, and dies in Zi. Xin is in the womb in Yin, nourished in Chou, grows in Zi, and dies in Si. Ren is in the womb in Wu, nourished in Wei, grows in Shen, and dies in Mao. Gui is in the womb in Si, nourished in Chen, grows in Mao, and dies in Shen.

九星：蓬，水旺氣。任，土旺氣。沖，木旺氣。輔，木旺氣。英，火旺氣。芮，土旺氣。禽，土旺氣。柱，金旺氣。心，金旺氣。九宮：一，本局日時及申未日寅時主生男。二，四維土陽主生男。三，本局日時或丑寅日時生。四，節申子辰氣巳酉丑，反此有坎坷刑害。五，節氣土雙頂生。六，節寅午戌，男防虛驚，氣亥卯未女怕休囚。七，本局日時及辰巳日亥時生主女。八，四庫土陰主女。九，本局日時生或酉日卯時及亥日巳時生。

Further dividing the nine stars'旺气 (prosperous qi): Tianpeng belongs to the prosperous qi of water, Tianren belongs to the prosperous qi of earth, Tianchong belongs to the prosperous qi of wood, Tianfu belongs to the prosperous qi of wood, Tianying belongs to the prosperous qi of fire, Tianrui belongs to the prosperous qi of earth, Tianqin belongs to the prosperous qi of earth, Tianzhu belongs to the prosperous qi of metal, Tianxin belongs to the prosperous qi of metal. Further dividing the nine palaces' mastery over birth periods and gender: the first palace encountering the day and hour of the original chart, as well as the寅 hour on申 day or未 day, indicates the birth of a male child. The second palace, belonging to the four directions' earth and being yang, indicates the birth of a male child. The third palace encountering the day and hour of the original chart, or giving birth on丑 or寅 day and hour. The fourth palace corresponds to the solar terms of申子辰 and the qi of巳酉丑; if this is opposite, the birth may encounter difficulties and punishments. The fifth palace corresponds to the solar terms of earth, indicating the birth of twins. The sixth palace corresponds to the solar terms of寅午戌, and the birth of a male child should be cautious of unexpected disturbances; if it corresponds to the qi of亥卯未, the birth of a female child should be cautious of falling into weakness and confinement. The seventh palace encountering the day and hour of the original chart, as well as giving birth at the亥 hour on辰 day or巳 day, indicates the birth of a female child. The eighth palace belongs to the four repositories' earth and is yin, indicating the birth of a female child. The ninth palace encountering the day and hour of the original chart for birth, or giving birth at卯 hour on酉 day or巳 hour on亥 day.

門戶：地戶無刑胎必穩，天門吉馬產無虞，門戶合陽星主男，陰星主女。三甲：孟甲胎穩產遲疑，開男闔女斷因依，仲甲胎懸孕將產，開闔小產刑沖機，季甲胎虛即產子，開合虎馬定時期，孟利初胎，仲利次胎，季利三胎，看年命落何甲下。

The method of portal divination states that the earth gate should not suffer punishment, ensuring a safe pregnancy; if the heavenly gate is accompanied by auspicious deities and the Heavenly Horse, childbirth will be free from worries. A pairing with a yang star indicates the birth of a male child, while a pairing with a yin star indicates the birth of a female child. The method of the three stems: the first stem indicates a stable pregnancy but delayed delivery; if the opening occurs, it signifies the birth of a male child, and if the closing occurs, it signifies the birth of a female child, thus determining the cause. The second stem indicates a suspended and undetermined fetal position, nearing childbirth, with signs of miscarriage and punishment and clash hidden between opening and closing. The third stem indicates a weak fetal energy that leads to immediate childbirth, with the timing determined by the Heavenly Horse and White Tiger at the moment of opening and closing. Additionally, the first stem is favorable for the first child, the second stem for the second child, and the third stem for the third child; by determining which stem the mother's birth year falls under, one can know the outcome.

論干支：日干為母時干子，納音之中辨男女，順生利產逆生時，化合胎刑奇耦取，旺相休囚與孤虛，課元用神飛伏旨，大象無疵是吉徵，化父化鬼憂危體，行年木命納音詳，天喜生氣時方舉。

Discussing the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: The Day Stem represents the mother, and the Hour Stem represents the fetus. The gender is determined by the Nayin sound element. A birth in the order of generation is favorable for delivery, while a birth in the reverse order depends on the hour. The transformed deity, the combined deity, the fetal position, and the position of crime are all determined according to odd and even, yin and yang. Further combine with prosperity and strength, weakness and confinement, solitude and deficiency, as well as the meaning of the lesson's origin, the useful deity, and the flying palace and hidden palace. If the overall divination image has no flaws, it is a good omen. If it transforms into the mother's deity or the official ghost deity, there will be danger to the mother and child. One must also carefully examine the year of movement, the original destiny, and the Nayin sound element. Only when "Heavenly Joy" and life qi appear at the right time will the delivery occur.

論值符：產母直符子六合，刑因旺相吉凶訣，蛇白催六是生期，地陰合六當出月，推求時日兩不傷，子母團圓不須說，專責符元起何親，輪飛之宮可生合，吉凶男女細參詳，陰陽奇耦官儀撥。

On the Chief Symbol: For a woman in childbirth, the Chief Symbol is the main focus, while for the fetus, the Liu He is the main concern. Then, one should seek the principles of auspiciousness and inauspiciousness from the aspects of mutual conflict and the state of prosperity and strength. When the Teng She and Bai Hu stimulate the Liu He, it indicates the time of delivery. When the Jiudi and Tai Yin combine with the Liu He, delivery will occur after the month is completed. One should also examine whether the day and hour are free from harm, ensuring the mother and child are safe and united. Furthermore, one should specifically look at which of the Six Relations the Chief Symbol originates from, and whether the flying cycle reaches the palace in a way that is mutually generating and harmonious. As for auspiciousness or inauspiciousness and the gender of the child, one should carefully consider the yin and yang and the odd and even, determining them based on the official star and the Six Instruments.

論值使：值使推詳羆與熊，門吉陽宮產豹龍，陰門陰宮瑤池女，刑格空亡最忌逢，宮制門兮多不育，門制宮兮畧有驚，若卜胎產全吉利，宮馬相生天馬騰。

On Duty Gate: Using the concept of Duty Gate to determine whether the child is male or female. If a favorable gate falls in a yang palace, the child is likely a strong and fierce son like a dragon or leopard. If a yin gate falls in a yin palace, the child is likely a graceful and ethereal daughter like a fairy from the Jade Pool. It is most undesirable to encounter punishments, restrictions, or voids. If the palace restrains the gate, the child is mostly unlikely to survive. If the gate restrains the palace, there may be some danger. If one wishes to predict a completely auspicious pregnancy and childbirth, it is necessary for the palace and the Post Horse to be mutually supportive. When the Heavenly Horse rises and moves vigorously, that is the best situation.

論十干：儀主母兮奇主男，生合刑囚逐類看，胎養生死詳時日，起元飛加上下探。論九星：九星陰陽判胎孕，旺相休囚時日論，胎逢死廢孤與虛，起飛宮次五行門。入墓逢生辨速遲，當今孕寔產將近，就中形體可參詳，入鬼入財與入印，化空逢生產物客，化死坐墓產憂門。

On the Ten Heavenly Stems: The Six Instruments represent the mother, and the Three Marvels represent the child. They should be examined according to birth, combination, conflict, and confinement. The positions of fetal development, nurturing, birth, and death should be carefully analyzed based on the day branch and time. When considering the origin and movement of the palace, both upper and lower aspects should be investigated. On the Nine Stars: The Nine Stars are divided into yin and yang to determine fetal development. Prosperity, strength, weakness, and confinement should be assessed based on the day and hour. If the fetal position encounters death qi, waste qi, or isolation, it should be analyzed according to the sequence of the palace and the five phases. If the fetus enters a tomb but is also supported by a beneficial force, it can distinguish between a quick or delayed delivery; if the fetal energy is currently strong, then delivery is imminent. The physical form of the fetus can also be inferred: entering the official ghost, wife's wealth, or seal official positions has different implications. If the transformation is empty and then supported by a beneficial force, the child will be like a traveler who cannot stay; if the transformation is death and sits in a tomb, there will be worries at the time of delivery.

論九宮：九宮起元分節氣，節氣分時猶阻滯，胎臨馬兮當轉移，長生得馬產育易，金火逢空將臨盆，水木逢空擬不濟，廢土空陷必墮胎，酌取年命斷來意。論門戶三甲：占斷胎產有妙訣，門戶陰陽甲開合，陽開問產盡亨通，陰闔胎安不須忌。

On the Nine Palaces: The Nine Palaces begin with the starting point, which is divided according to the solar terms, and then further divided into hours. However, dividing too finely may cause obstructions. If the position of the fetus is on the Post Horse, it indicates movement and change in the fetal condition. If the position of Growth also coincides with the Post Horse, then childbirth will be smooth. If the metal and fire combination meets an empty position, labor is about to begin. If the water and wood combination meets an empty position, things will not go well. If the wasted earth combination falls into an empty and陷 position, miscarriage is certain. All these must be considered in relation to the woman's birth year and destiny to determine the meaning. On the Gates and the Three Mandates: There is a special method for divining pregnancy and childbirth, which depends on the yin and yang of the Gates and the opening and closing of the Three Mandates. If it meets yang and is open, childbirth will be smooth. If it meets yin and is closed, the fetal condition will be stable, and there is no need to be cautious.

論吉凶格：返首偏宜問孕，跌穴占產為祥，白虎猖狂產母似有驚險，青龍逃走孕子恐有悽惶。遁格雖多吉利，其中尚有微疵，詐假本非凶格，胎產各有疑忌。三奇得使，究儀神之陰陽，可辨弄章弄瓦，玉女守門，考宮次之主墓，遂知男吉女良，蛇夭矯而孕非禎祥，也遂虞穩婆作弊。雀投江而子之長年，又兼小產須防。

Discussing auspicious and inauspicious patterns: obtaining "Wu" (青龙返首) is most favorable for predicting pregnancy; obtaining "Flying Bird Falling into a Pit" (飞鸟跌穴) indicates a吉祥 outcome for childbirth. Encountering "White Tiger Rampant" (白虎猖狂) suggests possible danger for the mother; encountering "Azure Dragon Fleeing" (青龙逃走) implies potential hardship for the fetus. Although the遁格 pattern generally indicates favorable outcomes, there may be minor flaws. Fraudulent or deceptive patterns are not inherently inauspicious, but their use in matters of pregnancy and childbirth may involve uncertainties. If "Three Marvels in Command" (三奇得使) is obtained, one should examine the Six Instruments and the Eight Symbols' yin and yang to determine whether the child will be a son or a daughter. If "Yü Nu Guarding the Gate" (玉女守门) is obtained, one should investigate the sequence of palace positions and the associated burial sites to discern whether it is favorable for a male or a female. Encountering "Téng Shé Twisting and Turning" (螣蛇夭矫) indicates that pregnancy is not a favorable omen and one should also be cautious of dishonest midwives. Encountering "Zhu Que Throwing Himself into the River" (朱雀投江) suggests that the child may live a long life, but one should also be wary of premature birth.

伏干飛乾產母未免啾唧，飛宮伏宮嬰兒必定狼當，大格小格母子鮮獲全濟，刑格悖格胎前產後不昌，歲月格而胎重如山，時日格而坐草彷徨，入白入熒胎產應分遲速，而吉凶逐宮推算，返吟伏吟胎產責辨，星門而返伏二項分詳，星軺而胎不寔，門反而臨產乖張。若是星門皆反，雖然產速有妨。不遇兮災異，刑擊兮凶殃，入墓網羅產不利，男女年命不可忘。

When encountering "Hidden Chant" or "Flying Stem," the mother will inevitably experience discomfort and moaning; when encountering "Flying Palace" or "Hidden Palace," the infant will certainly face difficulties. When encountering "Great Pattern" or "Small Pattern," mother and child will find it hard to both be safe; when encountering criminal pattern or contradictory pattern, both before and after childbirth will be unsmooth. When encountering "Year Pattern" or "Month Pattern," the fetal energy will be heavy as a mountain; when encountering "Hour Pattern" or "Day Pattern," the mother will be confused and helpless at the time of giving birth. When encountering "White enters Fluorescent" or "Fluorescent enters White," the speed of childbirth should be considered separately, and fortune and misfortune should be calculated according to each palace. When encountering "Return Chant" or "Hidden Chant," divination regarding childbirth should clearly distinguish whether it is the star returning and hiding or the gate returning and hiding, and each should be carefully analyzed: if the stars are light and unstable, the fetal energy will be insufficient; if the gates encounter return chant, there will be many troubles during childbirth. If both stars and gates form return chant, although childbirth may be quick, there will still be some hindrance. When encountering "Five Unfavorable Hours," it indicates calamity; when encountering "Six Instruments Hit by Crime," it indicates misfortune. Entering the tomb or falling into the sky net and earth net indicates unfavorable childbirth. In addition, the birth years of both the mother and the father should always be considered.

值符：值符，婚主。螣蛇，唆使。太陰，女妁、男飾。六合，婿媒、禮物。勾陳、白虎，阻撓、刑尅。朱雀、元武，口舌、奸詐、欺瞞、說合。九地，蓬滯、女室、遠涉。九天，懼悅、軒昂、男家。值使：休，中男、遲滯。生，少男、年齡不等。傷，長男、男家更變。杜，長女、髮稀、女家失約。景，中女、虛詐。死，母姑、婆囂。驚，少女、殘疾。開，父老、妝奩。

Divination for marriage begins by determining the roles of the Eight Gods: the Chief Symbol represents the person arranging the marriage; the Snake represents someone inciting or meddling; the Tai Yin represents the female matchmaker and the embellishment of the male side; Liu He represents the son-in-law, matchmaker, and dowry; Gou Chen and Bai Hu represent obstacles and punishments; Zhu Que and Yuan Wu represent disputes, deceit, and deception, as well as mediation; Jiudi represents delays, the female family's private chamber, and distant marriages; Jiu Tian represents both fear and joy, and represents the male family. Then, using the Eight Gates to determine the characters involved: Xiu Men represents the middle son, with many delays; Sheng Men represents the young son, indicating an age difference between the two sides; Shang Men represents the elder son, indicating a change of heart by the male side; Du Men represents the elder daughter, with thin hair, and indicates the female side failing to keep promises; Jing Men represents the middle daughter, who is often deceitful; Si Men represents the mother or maternal aunt, with disputes between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law; Jing Men represents the young daughter, who may have a disability; and Kai Men represents the elderly father or grandfather, and also represents the dowry and wedding gifts.

十干：甲，男家長。乙，媒妁、姨、秀媚。丙，媒、躁急。丁，媒使、柔順。戊，禮儀。己，女敦厚。庚，奸讒、刑門。辛，媒紅白。壬，媒妁、姑、長女。癸，婚期、婆。九星：蓬，黑矮暗疾。任，孿僻、丑貌。沖，雄聲長瘦。輔，富厚、才貌。英，紫赤、細麻、大聲。芮，斑點、黃黑、腰大。禽，端正。柱，清瘦、須厲聲突。心，平麗有為。

The ten Heavenly Stems are associated with the following: Jia represents the male head of the family; Yi represents matchmakers, maternal aunts, and people with graceful appearances; Bing represents matchmakers with a quick temper; Ding represents matchmaker's servant girls with gentle temperaments; Wu represents the ceremonies of marriage proposals; Ji represents women who are kind and steady; Geng represents cunning and deceitful people, and also signifies the destruction of the family; Xin represents matchmakers who pass messages and letters; Ren represents matchmakers, maternal uncles, and the eldest daughter; Gui represents the wedding date and also old women. The nine Stars are associated with the following appearances: Tianpeng represents dark skin, short stature, and hidden illnesses; Tianren represents twisted limbs, crooked features, and an ugly appearance; Tianchong represents a deep voice and a tall, thin body; Tianfu represents a wealthy family, intelligence, and beauty; Tianying represents a purple and red complexion, small freckles, and a loud voice; Tianrui represents a face with spots, a yellow or black complexion, and a thick body; Tianqin represents a proper and upright appearance; Tianzhu represents a thin body, prominent hair, and a harsh voice; Tianxin represents a beautiful and refined appearance with ability.

九宮：一，得令，幽閒貞靜；失令，蕩佚風塵。二，得令敦厚。三，得令，半儀丰采；失令，疤痣淫佚。四，節申子辰緇黑聰明，氣巳酉丑，黃閏剛決。五，節四維土，氣四庫土。六，節寅午戌麻赤，氣亥卯未清俊。七，得令，名門大家；失令，刑尅孤寡。八，失令，踒跛。九，得令，秀長；失令，飄逸、夭折、殘疾。

The nine palaces are divided according to the qualities and social status they represent. The first palace, when in command, indicates a gentle and virtuous nature; when not in command, the person may be reckless and fall into the company of the disreputable. The second palace, when in command, signifies a kind and sincere character. The third palace, when in command, indicates a decent appearance; when not in command, the person may have facial blemishes or moles and be inclined to licentiousness. The fourth palace corresponds to the water trinity of Shen-Zi-Chen, indicating dark skin and intelligence; if it corresponds to the metal trinity of Si-You-Chou, the person has a yellowish, smooth complexion and a decisive nature. The fifth palace corresponds to the four cardinal soils and the four reservoir soils. The sixth palace corresponds to the fire trinity of Yin-Wu-Xu, indicating a red complexion with facial hair; if it corresponds to the wood trinity of Hai-Mao-Wei, the person is handsome and refined. The seventh palace, when in command, indicates noble birth; when not in command, the person may suffer from misfortunes and be isolated. The eighth palace, when not in command, indicates a limp and difficulty in movement. The ninth palace, when in command, indicates a tall and graceful figure; when not in command, the person may be fickle and light-hearted, or suffer from early death or disabilities.

門戶：男家責天門，女家責地戶，門戶值直符、太陰、九天、九地、六合者，男昌女盛。三甲：孟甲宜長男、長女，占利於初婚。仲甲宜中男、中女占。季甲宜少男、少女，占利於再醮。陽開無刑，男家富麗；陰闔無刑，女家父麗。

The method of door and gate: For a male family, they look at the heavenly gate; for a female family, they look at the earthly gate. If the door and gate are occupied by the "Chief Symbol," "Too Yin," "Nine Heavens," "Nine Earths," and "Six Harmonies," these are auspicious deities, indicating prosperity for the male family and flourishing for the female family. The method of the three stems: The first stem is suitable for pairing with the eldest son and daughter, which is favorable for the first marriage; the second stem is suitable for pairing with the middle son and daughter; the third stem is suitable for pairing with the youngest son and daughter, which is favorable for remarriage or taking a second wife. If a stem is yang and opens without being harmed, the male family will be prosperous and wealthy; if a stem is yin and closes without being harmed, the female family will be abundant and beautiful.

論干支：日干為男時干女，納音生尅從中取，時日生合兩和諧，化從變體有無理，化父化鬼事難成，化子化財婚可許，金水相傷貴時令，水火尅濟上下舉，大約休尅事無妨，旺刑沖制非為美，考取年命及類神，害門休劣辨大體。

In discussing the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: the Day Stem represents the male partner, and the Hour Stem represents the female partner. The judgment should be based on the generation and control relationships of the Nayin sound elements. If the Hour and Day Stems are mutually generating or harmonizing, the two families are in harmony. If the transformed spirit (huà shén) changes its form, one should check whether it makes sense: if it transforms into the parents' yao or official ghost yao, the marriage is unlikely to succeed; if it transforms into the descendants' yao or wife's wealth yao, this marriage can be accepted. If metal and water harm each other, one should check whether the season is appropriate; if water and fire control and assist each other, then both upper and lower aspects should be considered. In general, if something is in a state of rest and is controlled, the matter is still acceptable; if it is in a flourishing state but suffers from punishment and clash or is subdued, it is not favorable. Finally, one should also examine the birth years and life spans of both parties, as well as the superiority and inferiority of the harmful gate and the rest gate to determine the overall situation.

論值符：男婚女嫁貴陰合，生旺相資登姻牘，螣蛇朱雀是媒婆，勾陳白虎破婚局，地遲天速元詐虛，直符婚娶大機軸。論值使：直使從來考破成，方位老少亦同徵，合占無尅誠為吉，休囚空陷枉勞心。

On the Value Symbol: For a man's marriage and a woman's marriage, it is important that yin and yang are in harmony, and that each supports the other, so that the marriage can be properly established. "Teng She" and "Zhu Què" are like matchmakers who facilitate the marriage, while "Gou Chen" and "Bai Hu" are those who disrupt the marriage. "Jiu Di" indicates delay, "Jiu Tian" indicates speed, and "Yuan Wu" signifies false affection and deceit. In summary, the Value Symbol is a key factor in determining marriage. On the Duty Gate: The Duty Gate has traditionally been used to examine whether a marriage will succeed or fail. The direction and the age of the person are also verified through this. If the combination is harmonious and not overcome, it is a favorable sign; but if it falls into a weak and confined position, or into an empty or trapped state, then all efforts are in vain.

論十干：三奇六儀判陰陽，男女情形別樣妝，奇不墓兮儀不繫，正合旁合逐日詳。論九星：九星分類識性情，亦如身命考原因，已過將來論時令，貧富貴賤透玄靈。

On the Ten Heavenly Stems: The Three Marvels and Six Instruments differentiate yin and yang, and the circumstances of male and female partners have different embellishments. It is good for the Three Marvels not to enter their墓 (mound) and the Six Instruments not to be bound. As for proper conjunctions or lateral conjunctions, they should be carefully examined day by day. On the Nine Stars: The classification of the Nine Stars can recognize a person's temperament, and like divining one's destiny, it is important to consider their origin. The qi that has passed and the qi that is coming should be discussed according to the seasonal timing, and from this, the secrets of poverty, wealth, nobility, and humility are revealed.

論九宮：起元水局多淫蕩，得吉無刑真端相，只嫌背時與孤虛，勉強成親坎坷狀，起元火局疑虛詐，得吉男才女貌吉，若是背時與刑墓，婚娶不久而生疤，起元木局主和柔，清秀淑人君子流，若值刑墓囚空廢，暗疾殘傷不自由，起亢金局兩和諧，得令無沖屏雀開，若犯刑沖空廢墓，痴瘦黑肥都帶來。

Discussing the Nine Palaces: Those who start with the Water formation often indicate a tendency towards licentiousness; if they receive auspicious deities without suffering punishment, they may indeed appear dignified. However, they are still disliked for being out of season and encountering isolation and emptiness, which would lead to an uneasy marriage and future hardships. Those who start with the Fire formation are suspected of having insincerity and deceit; if they receive auspicious deities, the man will be talented and the woman will be beautiful, indicating a good match. However, if they are out of season and encounter punishment or storage, there will be problems shortly after marriage. Those who start with the Wood formation indicate a gentle and mild nature, suggesting a refined and virtuous woman and a gentleman. If they encounter punishment, imprisonment, emptiness, or wasteland, they may suffer from hidden illnesses and injuries, and lack control over their own lives. Those who start with the Metal formation indicate mutual harmony; if they are in season and not affected by conflict, they will form a good relationship like a peacock shot through by an arrow on a screen. However, if they encounter punishment, conflict, emptiness, wasteland, or storage, they will bring about problems such as dullness, thinness, darkness, and obesity.

論門戶：門戶吉泰兩相當，門凶戶吉男不昌，戶凶門吉女不利，門戶皆凶男女傷。論三甲：孟甲逢門婚正宜，仲季相依亦共推，最怕囚兼刑尅闔，休廢男女皆趦趄。

Discussing the gate and door: When both the heavenly gate and earthly door are auspicious and peaceful, the two families are suitable for marriage. If the gate is凶 but the door is吉, the male family will not prosper; if the door is凶 but the gate is吉, the female family will suffer. If both the gate and door are凶, both families will suffer damage. Discussing the three heavenly stems: The first stem (孟甲) encountering a favorable gate is most suitable for marriage. The second stem (仲甲) and third stem (季甲) are mutually supportive, and the same principle applies. The most dangerous situation is when the stem is in囚气, accompanied by刑克 and 阖, and if it also falls in 休气 or 废地, both parties will hesitate and be indecisive.

論吉凶格：返首乘龍之婿，跌穴百兩之娘，虎狂龍走男女相傷，天遁人遁齊眉孟光，三詐五假過舍填房，得使而鸞妝耀日，守戶而女男掌綱，蛇妖而婦女激聒，投江而媒妁不良，伏干飛干多應剛悍，伏宮飛宮彼此狼當，大格小格鰥寡孤獨，刑格悖格男女暴強，歲月格而公姑不利，時日格而夫妻不長，入熒入白各懷私意，不遇兮有變，刑擊兮性狂，入墓羅網定受屈，返伏門迫恐招殃，男女年命乘生合，白髮兒孫滿畫堂。

Discussing auspicious and inauspicious patterns: obtaining "Wu" signifies marrying a wealthy and prosperous husband; obtaining "Flying Bird Falling into a Hole" indicates a bride being welcomed with a hundred carriages. Encountering "White Tiger Rampant" or "Azure Dragon Fleeing" leads to mutual harm between the couple. Obtaining "Heavenly Escape" and "Human Escape" suggests a harmonious and respectful marital relationship like that of Liang Hong and Meng Guang. Obtaining "Three Deceptions" and "Five Falsehoods" often indicates a second marriage or a wife who is not the first wife. Obtaining "Three Marvels in Command" signifies a bride in splendid attire and great honor; obtaining "Female Guardian at the Door" suggests a strong-willed wife who dominates the household. Encountering "Tang She Twisting" indicates a quarrelsome and noisy wife; encountering "Red Bird Drowning in the River" suggests an untrustworthy matchmaker. Encountering "Hidden Heaven" and "Flying Heaven" often indicates a fierce and stubborn personality; encountering "Hidden Palace" and "Flying Palace" suggests mutual embarrassment and discomfort. Encountering "Great Pattern" and "Small Pattern" indicates being single, widowed, or childless; encountering criminal patterns and contradictory patterns suggests a violent and stubborn nature in both partners. Encountering "Year Pattern" and "Month Pattern" is unfavorable to the in-laws; encountering "Hour Pattern" and "Day Pattern" suggests an unstable marriage. Encountering "Fluorescent Entering White" and "White Entering Fluorescent" indicates both parties harboring private intentions. Encountering "Five Unfavorable Times" suggests changes in the middle of the relationship; encountering "Six Instruments Attacking Crime" indicates a hot-tempered and impulsive nature. Entering a tomb or falling into the Heavenly and Earthly Net indicates suffering injustice; encountering "Return Chant" and "Hidden Chant" along with gate pressure may lead to misfortune. If both partners' birth years and months are in a mutually generating and harmonious relationship, they will live happily together, old and white-haired, with many descendants.

論值符：值符，塋壙、龍神、結聚、形勢、起伏、去向。螣蛇，道路、羅星、對岸、去脈。太陰，穴順起風、右仲昌弓。六合，向道植樹、左右右弓。勾陳、白虎，護沙、內勢拱對、外勢右沙。朱雀、元武，明堂、原長水、主山來龍。九地，穴窩、臍跌歇之情。九天，向、屏障照臨之勢。

When divining for burial site feng shui, first distinguish the forms governed by the Eight Gods: the Chief Symbol oversees the tomb site, dragon spirit, gathering of qi, the shape and direction of hills; the Snake oversees roads, water mouths, the star formations at the opposite bank, and the direction of the qi flow; the Tai Yin oversees the wind direction at the site and the right-hand sand formations that curve like a bow; the Liu He oversees the road facing the site, planting trees, and the surrounding embrace on both sides; the Gou Chen and Bai Hu oversee the protective sand around the tomb, the relative embrace of internal and external forms, and the right sand; the Zhu Que and Yuan Wu oversee the Bright Hall, long flowing water, and the main mountain's approach; the Jiudi oversees the depression of the tomb site and the condition of the umbilical hollow and broken stops; the Jiu Tian oversees the facing direction and the majestic presence of barriers.

值使：休，壬子癸黃泉在辰忌辰戌日時。生，丑艮寅黃泉在寅忌丙寅日時。傷，甲卯乙黃泉在申忌庚申日時。杜，辰巽巳黃泉在酉忌辛酉日時。景，丙午丁黃泉在亥忌己亥日時。死，未坤申黃泉在卯忌乙卯日時。驚，庚酉辛黃泉在巳忌丁巳日時。開，戌乾亥黃泉在午忌丙午日時。

The eight gates are assigned to the twenty-four mountains, each with its corresponding underground evil position and forbidden days and times. The Xiu Men is paired with the three mountains of Ren, Zi, and Gui, with the underground evil position at Chen, and it is forbidden on Chen days and戌 days, as well as at Chen and戌 hours. The Life Gate is paired with the mountains of Chou, Gen, and Yin, with the underground evil position at Yin, and it is forbidden on Bingyin days and hours. The Shang Men is paired with the mountains of Jia, Mao, and Yi, with the underground evil position at Shen, and it is forbidden on Gengshen days and hours. The Du Men is paired with the mountains of Chen, Xun, and Si, with the underground evil position at You, and it is forbidden on Xinyou days and hours. The Jing Gate is paired with the mountains of Bing, Wu, and Ding, with the underground evil position at Hai, and it is forbidden on Jihai days and hours. The Death Gate is paired with the mountains of Wei, Kun, and Shen, with the underground evil position at Mao, and it is forbidden on Yimao days and hours. The Jing Door is paired with the mountains of Geng, You, and Xin, with the underground evil position at Si, and it is forbidden on Dingsi days and hours. The Open Door is paired with the mountains of Xu, Qian, and Hai, with the underground evil position at Wu, and it is forbidden on Bingwu days and hours.

十干：甲，黃泉震庫在未，忌寅水向，忌亥流。乙，黃泉巽庫在戌，忌辰水向，忌丑流。丙，黃泉巽庫在戌，忌午水向，忌寅流。丁，黃泉坤庫在丑，忌未水向，忌寅流。戊，居坎。己，居離。庚，黃泉坤庫在丑，忌申水向，忌申流。辛，黃泉干庫在辰，忌戌水向，忌辰流。壬，黃泉干庫在辰，忌亥水向，忌巳流。癸，黃泉艮庫在未，忌丑水向，忌巳流。

The ten Heavenly Stems are assigned to the underworld and their respective storage areas, along with the directions they should avoid for water flow: Jia's underworld is in Zhen, its storage is in Wei, it should avoid water flowing from the寅 direction and water flowing from the亥 direction; Yi's underworld is in Xun, its storage is in Xu, it should avoid water flowing from the辰 direction and water flowing from the丑 direction; Bing's underworld is in Xun, its storage is in Xu, it should avoid water flowing from the午 direction and water flowing from the寅 direction; Ding's underworld is in Kun, its storage is in Chou, it should avoid water flowing from the未 direction and water flowing from the寅 direction; Wu is located in Kan, Ji is located in Li. Geng's underworld is in Kun, its storage is in Chou, it should avoid water flowing from the申 direction and water flowing from the申 direction; Xin's underworld is in Qian, its storage is in Chen, it should avoid water flowing from the戌 direction and water flowing from the辰 direction; Ren's underworld is in Qian, its storage is in Chen, it should avoid water flowing from the亥 direction and water flowing from the巳 direction; Gui's underworld is in Gen, its storage is in Wei, it should avoid water flowing from the丑 direction and water flowing from the巳 direction.

九星：蓬，水形方尖。任，土形曲尖。沖，木形長斜。輔，木形秀麗。英，水形尖虛。芮，土形偏側。禽，土形方正。柱，金形仰缺。心，金形門窩。九宮：一，結穴水局。二，四維土。三，結穴木局。四，節申子辰，氣巳酉丑。五，節氣結穴土局。六，節寅午戌，氣亥卯未。七，結穴金局。八，四庫土。九，結穴火局。

The nine stars are used to distinguish mountain shapes: Tianpeng belongs to the water form, with a square shape and a sharp tip; Tianren belongs to the earth form, with a winding shape and a sharp tip; Tianchong belongs to the wood form, long and slanting; Tianfu belongs to the wood form, clear, elegant, and graceful; Tianying belongs to the fire form, with a shape similar to the sharp and hollow shape of the water form; Tianrui belongs to the earth form, leaning to one side and not straight; Tianqin belongs to the earth form, square and upright; Tianzhu belongs to the metal form, with a shape that is upturned and has a notch; Tianxin belongs to the metal form, resembling a door or a hollowed-out opening. The nine palaces are used to determine the shape of the site: the first palace forms a water site, the second palace belongs to the earth of the four directions, the third palace forms a wood site, the fourth palace corresponds to the seasons of Shen-Zi-Chen and the climate of Si-You-Chou, the fifth palace corresponds to the seasons and forms an earth site, the sixth palace corresponds to the seasons of Yin-Wu-Xu and the climate of Hai-Mao-Wei, the seventh palace forms a metal site, the eighth palace belongs to the earth of the four reservoirs, and the ninth palace forms a fire site.

門戶：迎向朝對看天門，擁護過峽看地戶。門貴合天乙、天馬、三吉門者，吉。戶貴合陰貴、九遁、五假者，佳。三甲：孟甲看左勢，主龍；仲甲看中勢，主穴；季甲看右勢，主河水。開忌無刑闔忌隔，內外開闔前後測，金開沙水沒收欄，全闔不化欠利益。

The method of examining the entrance and exit: look at the facing mountains that face the case to determine the heavenly gate, and examine the two sides that support and the winding ridge that tightens the energy to determine the earthly gate. The heavenly gate is considered favorable if it aligns with the "Heavenly Nobleman," "Heavenly Horse," and the three auspicious gates of opening, rest, and life. This is considered good. The earthly gate is considered favorable if it aligns with the阴 nobleman, nine evasions, and the five false formations. This is considered excellent. The method of the three stems: the first stem examines the left side's form, which governs the coming dragon; the second stem examines the middle's form, which governs the site; the third stem examines the right side's form, which governs the river water. When encountering an opening, it is only required that it is not harmed; when encountering a closure, it should not be blocked. Between internal and external openings and closings, one can determine the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the front and back. If the metal formation has an opening but the sand and water are not collected, blocked, or locked, or if it is entirely closed and cannot transform the energy, it lacks benefit.

論干支：日干為人時干地，納音所藏山向寄，兩干生合可遷葬，地尅人兮不愜意，日納山情時納向，山向無傷堪塋壙，其中有一犯刑傷，酌分改山與遷向，山向未可尅地元，時師點向無真傳，若尅人死亡者害，勸君另議向山看，化合中間定龍神，化旺須真假囚困，化氣納音相生合，得此衣紫與腰金，若再符使乘健旺，終始迪吉可安墳。

The day stem represents a person, the hour stem represents the land, and the sitting mountain and direction are embodied in the nayin sound element. When two stems mutually generate and harmonize, it is suitable for relocation of a tomb. If the land element reversely overcomes the person element, it will not be satisfactory. The nayin sound element of the day pillar represents the sentiment of the sitting mountain, while that of the hour pillar represents the momentum of the direction. If neither the mountain nor the direction is harmed, this place is suitable for building a tomb. If one of them is injured by punishment or injury, one should consider changing the mountain or the direction. The mountain and direction should not overcome the land element; if a land master randomly selects a direction without proper knowledge, he has not truly inherited the tradition. If the person element is overcome and causes harm, then another mountain and direction should be considered. From the harmonization, the dragon spirit can be determined. When the prosperity is transformed, one must distinguish whether it is genuine prosperity or false prosperity, and whether it falls into a state of confinement. The transformed energy and the nayin sound element should mutually generate and harmonize; with such a place, one can achieve official rank and wealth. If further the chief symbol and duty gate are in a strong and flourishing condition, then everything will proceed smoothly from beginning to end, and the tomb can be established.

論值符：值符占地火勢形，木火金土水類情，旺相休囚與孤虛，審時考宮可辨明，太陰穴情九地穴，明堂路案考朱蛇，向對屏障九天問，主山砂勢元白陳，用神不犯刑孤格，得合生合可壙塋。

On the Chief Symbol: When using the Chief Symbol to determine the land, first examine the mountain shape to see which form it belongs to, and observe the characteristics of wood, fire, metal, earth, and water. Then combine this with the prosperous and strong, weak and confined, and the concepts of isolation and deficiency. Investigate the season and examine the position of the palace, and the situation will become clear. The conditions of the tomb site are questioned through the Taiyin and Jiudi. The Bright Hall, roads, and case mountains are examined through the Vermilion Bird and Tengshe. The direction and barriers are questioned through the Jiu Tian. The main mountain and the surrounding hills are described by the Black Tortoise and White Tiger. As long as the Useful God does not commit a crime, does not encounter isolation, does not form a pattern, and is compatible and mutually generating, the land can be dug and a tomb can be built.

論值使：值使分占山與向，其中轉折多情況，休囚飛旺可立塋，旺飛休廢莫交創，好將飛伏兩參詳，彼此無傷宜山向，所忌煞曜時日逢，端的其中有此狀，更忌此使入此宮，宜速改遷方無恙。

On the Duty Gate: The Duty Gate should be considered separately for the mountain and the direction. The changes and transformations between them are quite varied. If a star moves from a weak and confined position to a flourishing one, it is suitable to build a tomb. However, if a star moves from a flourishing position to a weak and confined one, one should avoid starting any construction. It is best to examine both the flying palace and the hidden palace, ensuring they do not harm each other, so that the mountain and direction are harmonious. What is to be avoided is whenInauspicious Sha stars appear on the day and hour of breaking ground, which indeed brings danger. It is even more important to avoid the Duty Gate falling into an inappropriate palace, as one should then urgently relocate the tomb to avoid trouble.

論十干：十干查分所主，莫教鬼尅入關攔，尤嫌坐臨忌煞位，此地當年擬廢間，甲乙興隆左脈威，制主須教林木芟，庚辛眠外無驚險，昂首沖空右脈殘，丙丁得令跳峰秀，一有瑕疵口舌關，壬癸得元來脈厚，枯澀休囚後裔難，戊己球氈胎息地，須要生煞入其間，細查何干孤尅缺，堪斷其方缺廢殘，子父財官區以別，富貴兒孫一局頒。

Discussing the Ten Heavenly Stems: Each stem should be checked according to its governing position, and one must avoid having the official ghost to overcome and block the way. Especially if the mountain is located in a position that is disliked, then the land should be considered invalid for that year. If Jia and Yi are prosperous and strong, then the earth qi is flourishing, and the dragon ridge on the left has power. If the main mountain is controlled instead, then trees should be cut down to reduce its strength. If Geng and Xin are resting outside, there is no danger; but if they face upward toward the sky, the White Tiger terrain on the right will be missing. If Bing and Ding are in command, then the peaks are lively and beautiful; if there is any flaw, it will bring disputes and conflicts. If Ren and Gui have their original qi, the coming ridge is deep and solid; if they are dry and weak, the descendants will face difficulties. Wu and Ji are the places where qi gathers and forms a resting place, and they need the life qi and evil qi to be properly balanced. Then check which stem is in a lonely, overcome, or damaged position, and this will determine the deficiency and decline of that area. Finally, classify them according to sons and daughters, parents, wife and wealth, and officials and ghosts, and the wealth and status of the children will be determined by this arrangement.

論九星：大概九星要純粹，脫脫變鬼定衰替，吉報吉星吉更多，凶助凶威凶可畏，只要本星生本塋，飛伏兩宮僱祖利，欲查形勢折換情，進退加臨考星義，旺相休囚逐一詳，便知其形成與廢。

Discussing the nine stars: generally, the nine stars are valuable when they are pure. If they lose their original energy and transform into official ghosts, they are destined to decline. When a good star is supported by another good star, it becomes even more auspicious; when a bad star is further strengthened, its harmful effects become even more terrifying. As long as the original star can generate the original tomb, and both the flying palace and the hidden palace take care of the ancestral mountains, it is considered beneficial. To examine the changes in form and situation, one must study the concepts of incoming and outgoing energy and the meanings of the stars that are added or overlaid. Then, by carefully analyzing the prosperity, strength, weakness, and confinement of each star, one can determine whether the terrain is beneficial or not.

論九宮：九宮起元論山祖，元局不孤才可許，若有一局墜旬空，化氣不真非為美，即令全局總無傷，再將本局細參取，起從何宮飛向何，穿田過峽須尋迤，更看歸局歷幾辰，詳考變胎可脫體，倘得節次入生鄉，此是佳城天付與，上局得令左偏宜，中元依中下右取，應從節次別元情，得令失令因時舉。

On the Nine Palaces: The starting point of the Nine Palaces is used to determine the ancestral ridge of a mountain. If the original layout is not isolated, it can be considered a favorable site. If any part of the layout falls into the empty period, the transformed energy will not be genuine, and it cannot be considered good. Even if the entire layout is not harmed, one must carefully examine the original layout: from which palace it originates, to which palace it flies, and the trend of passing through fields and ridges must follow the terrain. Then observe how many chens the returning layout has passed through, and carefully examine whether the fetal energy can be transformed into a solid form. If each section enters a thriving area, this is a favorable site bestowed by heaven. For the upper period layout, it is suitable to be biased to the left; for the middle period, it follows the center; and for the lower period, it is suitable to be biased to the right. One should distinguish the conditions of each period according to their order, whether they are in command or not, all determined by the seasonal changes.

論門戶：門戶休囚易得徵，只看陰陽貴人星，陽吉星臨門發早，陰吉星臨戶後興，門吉戶凶門漸替，戶吉門凶先拂情，若見門戶全凶吉，終始如類說前程。論三甲：三甲區分左右中，龍穴砂水定其蹤，開闔就裡有微妙，用神得地是仙宮。

Discussing the gate and door: The prosperity or decline of the gate and door is easiest to verify by observing the yin and yang noble stars. If a yang noble star of good fortune is present at the heavenly gate, blessings will come earlier. If a yin noble star of good fortune is present at the earthly door, prosperity will come later. If the gate is favorable but the door is unfavorable, the family's fortune will gradually decline. If the door is favorable but the gate is unfavorable, the family will start off with difficulties. If both the gate and door are entirely unfavorable or entirely favorable, then the fortune will follow this pattern throughout. Discussing the three heavenly stems: The three heavenly stems govern the left, center, and right sides. Dragon, tomb, sand, and water each have their own positions. Within the concepts of opening and closing there are subtle distinctions. As long as the useful god is properly placed, it will be a divine land of blessings.

論吉凶格：返首兮回龍顧祖，跌穴兮蛇入龍窩，虎狂兮須推右水反跳，龍走兮只怕左脈奔騰，遁格各有取用，地遁得之喜非常，假格各有區別，鬼假逢之大吉利。三詐之格，壙當論深淺。三勝之宮，臨山城為妙地。得使而氣脈遠布，守門而拱護森嚴，門四戶切莫刑傷，值使與時元日元。天馬、私門要值六合、九天與值符、值使。蛇夭矯而穴情不實，須防道路穿傷，雀投江而案山低卸，還疑元神直流。伏干飛干，此地必有更變，猶恐後日作邊場。飛宮伏宮，此地必見凶咎，待看蟻屯與風透。

Discussing auspicious and inauspicious patterns: obtaining "Wu" (青龙返首) indicates the shape of a dragon returning to its ancestral origin; obtaining "Flying Bird Falling into a Cave" (飞鸟跌穴) signifies the image of a snake entering a dragon's nest. Encountering "White Tiger Rampant" (白虎猖狂) requires understanding that the water on the right side is violently flowing without restraint; encountering "Azure Dragon Fleeing" (青龙逃走) suggests fear that the dragon pulse on the left is rushing away without looking back. Each遁格 (dun ge) has its own use, among which obtaining "Earth遁" (地遁) is especially favorable. False patterns also vary, and when encountering "Ghost Pretender" (鬼假) in a burial context, it is actually very auspicious. If one obtains the "Three Deceptions" (三诈) pattern, one must consider the depth and shallowness during the excavation; if one obtains the "Three Victories" (三胜) palace, and it is located near mountainous terrain, it is a superb site. Obtaining the "Three Marvels with Duty" (三奇得使) indicates that the qi pulse spreads far and wide; obtaining "Female Deity Guarding the Gate" (玉女守门) suggests that the surrounding area is strictly protected. The three gates and four doors must not be harmed or injured, just as the duty gate, time origin, and day origin are. "Heavenly Horse" (天马) and the private door of the earth are best when accompanied by "Liu He" (六合), "Jiu Tian" (九天), and the chief symbol and duty gate. Encountering "Tie Sha Twisting" (螣蛇夭矫) indicates an unstable site, and one should be cautious of roads cutting through and damaging the site; encountering "Red Bird Falling into the River" (朱雀投江) indicates that the case mountain is low and sinking, and one should suspect that the original water is rushing directly away. Encountering "Hidden Dry" (伏干) and "Flying Dry" (飞干) suggests that this site will surely undergo change, and it may eventually become a battlefield in the future. Encountering "Flying Palace" (飞宫) and "Hidden Palace" (伏宫) indicates that this site will surely encounter misfortune, and one should observe whether ants gather in the site or if wind penetrates the coffin in the future.

大格小格水不朝而反射，刑格悖格砂不合而門傷，熒入白兮丑聲官非造出，白入熒兮尸靡棺爛遭殃，年月日時逢悖格，龍穴砂水可推詳，五不遇兮人丁不旺，六儀刑兮財帛分張，入墓羅網拱護皆帶刑煞，反伏門迫山向那得禎樣，符使休囚縱葬而不發，時日刑害雖用而喪亡，兩元納音無刑陷，符使生旺時葬之良。

When encountering "Great Obstruction" or "Small Obstruction," it indicates that water does not flow towards the site but instead flows against it, causing conflict. When encountering "Crime Obstruction" or "Contradiction Obstruction," it suggests that the surrounding landforms cannot be gathered together, leading to damage to the entrance and exit. When encountering "Fluorescent into White," it indicates the spread of scandal and legal troubles. When encountering "White into Fluorescent," it suggests decay of corpses, rotting coffins, and suffering. If the year, month, day, or hour encounters "Contradiction Obstruction," the fortune of dragon, grave, landforms, and water can be determined from this. When encountering "Five Unfavorable Times," it indicates that the people in the family are not thriving. When encountering "Six Instruments Mutual Attack," it indicates that wealth is scattered. When entering a tomb or falling into the heaven and earth net, the surrounding landforms all carry criminal and harmful influences. When encountering "Return Chant" or "Hidden Chant" along with gate pressure, the mountain and direction cannot achieve auspiciousness. When the chief symbol and duty gate are weak and confined, even if burial takes place, it will not bring fortune. When the day and hour encounter mutual attack or harm, even if this time is used, it is inevitable to suffer loss. It is essential that the nayin sound elements of day and hour are not subjected to mutual attack or harm, and the chief symbol and duty gate are in a state of growth and strength. Only then is the burial time considered excellent.

論值符：值符，農人、禾稼。螣蛇，蝗喃、蛙害。太陰，籽粒。六合，禾苗。勾陳、白虎，牛力、災殃。朱雀、元武，穗頭、旱蝗、根淺水澇。九地，田塍堆積收成。九天，場圃、栽插。值使：休，水灌溉。生，春耕。傷，耨耘。杜，苗梗。景，花節。死，秋收、籽粒。驚，收割。開，抽心、放葉、探穗。

When divining the harvest of crops, first determine the responsibilities of the eight deities: the Chief Symbol oversees farmers and crops; the Snake oversees locusts and frog pests; the Tai Yin oversees seeds; the Liu He oversees young crops; the Gou Chen and White Tiger oversee the strength of oxen and calamities; the Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise oversee the heads of ears of grain, drought, locust plagues, and also shallow roots suffering from waterlogging; the Jiudi oversees field ridges and accumulated harvests; and the Jiu Tian oversees the fields and planting. Then, using the eight gates, determine the sequence of agricultural activities: the Xiu Men oversees water diversion and irrigation, the Sheng Men oversees spring plowing, the Shang Men oversees weeding and field cultivation, the Du Men oversees the growth of stems, the Jing Men oversees flowering and stem elongation, the Si Men oversees autumn harvest and fruiting, the Jing Men oversees reaping, and the Kai Men oversees the emergence of ears, leaf expansion, and grain development.

十干：甲，秧、牛力、人工、旱稻。乙，苗中木。丙，花豆。丁，穗麻。戊，黍、栗、棉、豆。己，稻穀、圍埂。庚，大麥、蟲。辛，小麥、籽粒、未雹。壬，漿汁、晚稻。癸，收實。九星：蓬，芒稻、粘稻、水災。任，旱稻、旱榖、風暴。輔，榖、粟、福神。英，花穗沖、旱焦。芮，秀實、神。禽，稼穡、真宰。柱，蟲瘟、枯焦。心，籽粒。

The ten Heavenly Stems correspond to the following crops: Jia governs seedlings, ox power, manual labor, and dry rice; Yi governs the wooden part of plants; Bing governs flowers and beans; Ding governs ears and hemp; Wu governs millet, sorghum, cotton, and beans; Ji governs rice and field ridges; Geng governs barley and also governs pests; Xin governs wheat and seeds, and also governs hail; Ren governs sap and late rice; Gui governs harvest and fruiting. The nine stars correspond to the following: Tianpeng governs芒稻 and sticky rice, and also governs water disasters; Tianren governs dry rice and dry grains, and also governs storms; Tianfu governs grains and millet, and is also a god of fortune; Tianying governs the shock of flower ears and drought; Tianrui governs the god of ripe grains; Tianqin governs crops and is the god of governance; Tianzhu governs pests, plagues, and withering; Tianxin governs seeds.

九宮：一，主菽，得令水勢大；中和，水漿、豐稔。二，得令，田禾好、四維土。三，主麻，失令，防旱荒；中和，花秀。四，節申子辰，氣巳酉丑。五，節五榖總宰，氣。六，節寅午戌，氣亥卯未。七，主麥，失令有尅，防蟲荒，無尅收成。八，四庫土，失令有偏枯。九，主禾，得令，豐熟；失莠草。

The nine palaces each govern specific crops: the first palace governs beans. If it is in command, water is abundant; if in harmony, water is sufficient and there is a good harvest. The second palace, when in command, results in good growth of crops, and it belongs to the four directions' earth. The third palace governs flax. If it is out of command, drought should be guarded against; if in harmony, the flowers will be beautiful. The fourth palace corresponds to the seasons of Shen-Zi-Chen and the climate of Si-You-Chou. The fifth palace corresponds to the seasons and is the overall master of the five grains. The sixth palace corresponds to the seasons of Yin-Wu-Xu and the climate of Hai-Mao-Wei. The seventh palace governs wheat. If it is out of command and is also attacked, pests and poor harvest should be guarded against; if not attacked, there will be a harvest. The eighth palace belongs to the four reservoirs' earth. If it is out of command, crops will be uneven and withered. The ninth palace governs millet. If it is in command, there will be a bountiful harvest; if out of command, the field will be full of weeds.

門戶：栽插花秀責天門，耨耘收割責地戶，陽開得令豐收，陰闔失令荒歉。三甲：甲宜早榖，仲甲宜中稻，季甲宜晚禾，陽開無刑不怕旱，陰闔刑格須慮水。

The method of portal divination: observe the planting and flowering of crops to determine the heavenly gate, and observe plowing and harvesting to determine the earthly gate. If it opens during a yang period and is timely, it indicates a bountiful harvest; if it closes during a yin period and is untimely, it indicates a poor harvest. The method of three heavenly stems: the first heavenly stem is suitable for planting early grain, the second for mid-season rice, and the third for late millet. If it opens during a yang period and is not harmed, it is not afraid of drought; if it closes during a yin period and encounters harm, it should be concerned about water disasters.

論干支：日干農人時干田，納音牛力時籽兼，時生日兮宜佃種，日尅時兮亦許全，反此須防有災變，納音化合考先天，課體之中怕金火，蟲荒焦旱查類銓，土木二象宜取用，水象氾濫正堪嫌，逐頂搜看田種子，參詳時令仔細言。

Discussing the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: The Day Stem represents the farmer, the Hour Stem represents the field, and the Nayin sound element oversees the strength of the oxen used for plowing and the seeds sown. If the Hour Stem nourishes the Day Stem, it is favorable for renting land and farming. If the Day Stem overcomes the Hour Stem, it may still allow for preservation. If the opposite occurs, one should beware of calamities. The transformed deity and harmonious deity of the Nayin should be examined according to the Earlier Heaven numbers. Among the Lesson Patterns, the most feared are metal and fire. Pestilence, famine, and drought should be categorized and identified. Earthly and wooden elements are suitable to use, while water elements should be cautious of flooding. One should examine the condition of the fields and seeds one by one, and then carefully consider the season before making a judgment.

論值符：值符六合怕刑傷，飛宮伏宮生旺強，朱蛇元白加臨處，休囚無氣忌猖狂。論值使：值使東作與西成，門次條分優劣情，得令逢水無刑格，用神旺相細多能。

On the Chief Symbol: The Chief Symbol and Liu He both fear being harmed or afflicted. In flying palace and hidden palace, strength is achieved through birth and prosperity. If Vermilion Bird, Qingsha, Black Tortoise, and White Tiger are placed in positions of weakness and confinement, it is still acceptable, but it is most dangerous if they are strong and aggressive. On the Duty Gate: The Duty Gate governs spring plowing and eastern farming, as well as autumn harvest and western success. According to the order of the eight gates, the superiority and inferiority become clear. It is good if it is in season and encounters water without forming a harmful pattern. If the Useful God is prosperous and strong, then agricultural affairs can be carried out everywhere.

論十干：秧苗花粒逐干分，四季天時亦繼陳，主干乘生無刑擊，佐使兼濟榖如雲。論九星：九星五行各分行，吉星得令有收成，用神天星不生合，人力參差齟齬情。論九宮：九宮起元論所屬，旺相生合樹藝熟，時逢刑格與孤虛，反局古來宜種粟。

Discussing the Ten Heavenly Stems: The stages of growth such as sprouting, growth, flowering, and grain formation are each associated with the Heavenly Stems. The seasonal weather conditions are also sequentially arranged. If the main stem is riding on life qi and is not subjected to punishment or attack, and the auxiliary deities can also support it, then the harvest of grain will be abundant like clouds. Discussing the Nine Stars: The Nine Stars are classified according to the Five Phases, each with its own category. If the auspicious stars are in command, there will be a good harvest. If the Useful God does not harmonize or generate with the stars on the Heaven Plate, it indicates that human efforts are uneven and things will be obstructed and unsmooth. Discussing the Nine Palaces: The Nine Palaces start with their initial numbers and represent the things they belong to. If they are prosperous, strong, mutually generating, and harmonious, then the crops will mature. If the hour encounters a criminal pattern or a state of isolation and deficiency, then according to ancient methods, such an unfavorable year should be suitable for changing to planting millet.

論門戶：四季令星登門戶，無隔無刑榖麥富，門吉戶凶秋實虛，戶吉門凶春作悞。論三甲：三甲查分播種田，何開何闔各爭先（逐類未），三吉三勝來湊合，如茹如雲寄阡陌（隴頭）。

On the gates and doors: When the stars in the four seasons are in command and enter the gates and doors, if they are not blocked or harmed, the grain and millet will be abundant. If the gate is auspicious but the door is inauspicious, the autumn harvest will be empty. If the door is auspicious but the gate is inauspicious, the spring plowing will be disrupted. On the three stems (Jia): The three stems are used to distinguish the fields for sowing. When does the opening occur and when does the closing occur, each has its own order and competition (note: following this, the text is unknown). If the three auspicious gates combine with the 'three victories' pattern, then the crops will be as dense as clouds, spreading across the fields (note: meaning the ridges of land).

論吉凶格：反首跌穴皆為吉象，倘無刑尅與墓空，自然千倉與頌。虎狂龍走原作凶，推若遇震巽風雲，管教險後豐收。地遁人遁吉無不利，三詐五假權變合宜，得使而本類皆豐，守門而本屬傷利，三門四戶出作入息喜恩。逢天馬私門，風車水槽怕刑格。

Discussing auspicious and inauspicious patterns: obtaining "Wu" and "Flying Bird Falling into a Pit" are both auspicious signs. If they are not subjected to punishment, not entering the grave, nor falling into emptiness, naturally there will be thousands of granaries, and everyone will praise. Encountering "White Tiger Rampant" and "Azure Dragon Fleeing" is originally considered inauspicious; but if they meet the assistance of the Thunder and Wind trigrams, it will first be dangerous but eventually result in a good harvest. Obtaining "Earth Concealment" and "Human Concealment" leads to success in all endeavors; obtaining "Three Deceptions" and "Five Falsehoods" is suitable for adapting to circumstances. Obtaining "Three Marvels in Command" ensures abundance of all crops; obtaining "Yü Nu Guarding the Gate" means that although there may be minor damage to the native things, ultimately profit is achieved. The three gates and four doors are for farmers to work and rest, and it is favorable to have the Benevolent Star shining. As for encountering "Heavenly Horse" and the secret door of the earth, these are like windmills and water wheels, but one must beware of falling into a penal pattern.

蛇夭矯而苗不秀，雀投江而秀入倉，伏干飛干蝗蟲災異，伏宮飛宮耕種狼當，大格小格水災蟲變，刑格悖格旱魃為殃，年月日時逢悖格，五行消息斷災祥，熒入白兮夏榖有損，白入熒兮秋來須防，五不遇兮徒勞心力，六儀刑兮佃種相妨。入墓與羅網，或因臨界偏生隙。反伏及門迫，縱雖佃種卻心忙。武侯賦比千金訣，留為佃種細推詳，再查來人行年命，或逢生旺與刑傷，如此會合類神取，判斷佃種驗非常。

When encountering "Teng She Tiao Jiao," the crops cannot flourish and produce grain; when encountering "Zhu Que Tou Jiang," the excellent ears of grain will be gathered into the granary. When encountering "Fu Yin" or "Fei Gan," there will be locust plagues; when encountering "Fu Gong" or "Fei Gong," the farming will be chaotic and disordered. When encountering "Da Ge" or "Xiao Ge," there will be floods and pests; when encountering criminal patterns or contradictory patterns, there will be drought and blight. If the year, month, day, or hour encounters "Bi Ge," then according to the waxing and waning of the Five Phases, the calamities or blessings can be judged. When encountering "Ying Ru Bai," the summer grain will be damaged; when encountering "Bai Ru Ying," the autumn harvest should be guarded against. When encountering "Wu Bu Yu Shi," efforts will be in vain; when encountering "Liui Ji Xing," farming will also be obstructed. Entering a tomb or falling into the heaven and earth net, or disputes may arise due to adjacent fields. When encountering "Fan Yin," "Fu Yin," and door pressure, even if one has rented land, the mind will remain restless. This passage from the "Wu Hou Fu" is more reliable than the "Qian Jin Jue," and should be carefully considered by tenant farmers when farming. Further check the person's age and birth year to see if they encounter favorable or harmful conditions, and by combining with related deities, the judgment of agricultural matters will be most accurate.