Volume Fifteen

乙至六七自疑難，丙丁臨一不堪觀，柱心至九皆難用，也忌驚開門莫前，英景定知愁坎位，休逢二八是頭端，死生芮任禽三四，沖傷六七不虛言，杜輔要知同六七，若人會此透天關。

This is the mnemonic for the Three Marvels and Eight Doors being restricted: when the Yi Qi reaches the sixth and seventh palaces, it naturally faces difficulties; when Bing Qi and Ding Qi are in the first palace, they are not suitable for use. The Tian Zhu and Tian Xin stars arriving in the ninth palace are also difficult to use, and when Jing Men and Open Door are in this position, they cannot advance. When Tian Ying Star and Jing Men fall into the Kan Palace, it is certain to cause worry. When Xiu Men meets the second and eighth palaces, this is the first thing to avoid. When Si Men and Sheng Men are with Tian Rui, Tian Ren, and Tian Qin in the third and fourth palaces, and when Tian Chong and Shang Men are in the sixth and seventh palaces, these are definite prohibitions. Du Men and Tian Fu should also be aware of avoiding the sixth and seventh palaces. If someone can understand these points, they have grasped the heavenly gate.

驚開三四休臨九，傷杜還歸二八宮，生死排來居第一，景門六七總相同，吉門被迫吉不就，凶門被迫禍重重。

This is the rhyme for the forced gates: the Jing Gate and Open Door belong to metal; if they fall into the wood positions of the third and fourth palaces, they are forced. The Xiu Gate belongs to water; if it is in the fire position of the ninth palace, it is forced. The Shang Gate and Du Gate belong to wood; if they fall into the earth positions of the second and eighth palaces, they are forced. The Sheng Gate and Si Gate belong to earth; if they fall into the water position of the first palace, they are forced. The Jing Gate belongs to fire; if it falls into the metal positions of the sixth and seventh palaces, it is also forced. Whenever a favorable gate is forced, good things cannot come to pass; when an unfavorable gate is forced, misfortunes abound.

三奇入墓百不宜，乙丙臨干請避之，丁奇乙未臨艮土，諸般動作盡休休。

This is the mnemonic for the Three Marvels entering the tomb: When the Three Marvels enter the tomb, nothing is suitable. The Yi Marvel and Bing Marvel entering the Qian trigram signify entering the tomb, so one should avoid all activities. The Ding Marvel entering the Wei earth tomb and being in the Gen trigram's earth position is the same. Whenever these situations occur, no matter what one intends to do, it is best to give up.

“天遁”者，生門主興隆合丙奇，臨下六丁是也，此遁得月華之蔽，宜行兵、獻策、攝王侯之權，百事生旺。又開門與六丙亦相同，宜祭禱天神。“地遁”者，開門合乙奇，臨地下六己是也，此遁得日精之蔽，宜安葬、埋伏、出門、造屋一切皆吉。

The so-called "Heavenly Concealment" refers to a situation where the Life Gate is in charge of prosperity energy, combining with Bing Qi, and the lower part is over the Earth Plate's Li Ding. This concealment receives the energy of the moon's light to conceal forms and traces, suitable for military operations, offering strategies to superiors, and temporarily assuming the authority of kings and dukes, with all affairs taking place in a prosperous and flourishing place. Additionally, the combination of the Open Door with Li Bing is similar in principle, suitable for worship and prayers to heaven deities. The so-called "Earthly Concealment" refers to a situation where the Open Door combines with Yi Qi, and the lower part is over the Earth Plate's Li Ji. This concealment receives the energy of the sun's light to conceal forms and traces, suitable for burial, ambush, traveling, and building houses, with everything being auspicious.

“人遁”者，休門與丁奇合太陰是也，此遁得星精之蔽，宜密探賊營、隱跡、謁貴、招賢、求親、經營、求將、對敵、盟誓，吉；百事和集。

The so-called "person遁" (person concealment) is a configuration where Xiu Men (Rest Gate) combines with Ding Qi (Spirit Star) and meets the "Tai Yin" (Great Yin). In this遁, the star energy conceals the form and traces, making it suitable for secretly investigating the enemy's camp, concealing one's movements, visiting the Nobleman, recruiting talented people, discussing marriage proposals, starting business, seeking capable generals, facing enemies in battle, and making blood oaths. All these affairs are auspicious, and everything proceeds smoothly and harmoniously.

“風遁”者，乙奇合休開生臨巽是也，又開丙臨巽亦是。此時風從西北方來，名“天罡風”，宜順風擊賊，以嘿吸風氣噴噀旌旄，或托異香令士卒沉聽音樂，得靈風順音爽帆之蔽，順風所助。如風從東來，名“雷門風”，若賊在東方不可與戰。風從東南來，名“大門風”，如賊在南方亦不可與戰。《參籌秘書》云：“開門乙奇臨巽，宜祭風伯，以火攻敵，戰立旌旗，以候風應”。

The so-called "Wind遁" (Wind Deception) refers to a situation where the Yi Qi (Yi) and the Xiu Men (Gate of Rest), Open Door, and Life Gate are aligned with the Xun Palace. The Open Door paired with Bing Qi (Bing) also aligns with the Xun Palace. At this time, the wind comes from the Northwest and is called "Heavenly Gang Wind." It is favorable to attack the enemy with the wind at one's back: one can quietly absorb the wind and spray it onto the banners, or use burning incense and have soldiers listen to music to calm the army's morale. In this way, one gains the protection of the spiritual wind, harmonious sound, and favorable sails, relying entirely on the favorable wind. If the wind comes from the East, it is called "Thunder Gate Wind," and if the enemy is in the East, one should not engage in battle. If the wind comes from the Southeast, it is called "Great Gate Wind," and if the enemy is in the South, one should also avoid battle. The "Compendium of Secret Military Calculations" states: "When the Open Door and Yi Qi are aligned with the Xun Palace, it is appropriate to worship the Wind God, use fire to attack the enemy, and during battle, raise banners to observe the wind's response."

“雲遁”者，乙合開休生，下臨六辛宮，又乙開臨坤亦是此遁，得雲精之蔽，宜藏形、蔽敵。如雲氣形、如婦人雙手雙足，主三日有喜，所臨處吉。白雲在外中有黑雲，主有伏兵，形似雁行，主有大將出，所臨處吉。形如坐狗，有奇兵埋伏，雲震片片，被風吹斷，主大敗。一云：乙休臨坤，利求雨澤、建立雲寨、製造軍器，以候雲應。

The formation condition for "Cloud Concealment" is that the Yi Qi (Ghost) is combined with the three auspicious gates, Open Door, Xiu Men, and Sheng Men, and the six Xin (Metal) is located below it; another saying is that Yi Qi and Open Door falling in the Kun (Earth) palace also counts as this concealment. This concealment benefits from the essence of cloud vapor, making it suitable for hiding one's presence and obscuring the enemy's vision. When using clouds for divination, observe their shape: if the clouds resemble a woman spreading her arms and legs, it indicates good news within three days, and the direction where the clouds appear is favorable. If white clouds are on the outside with black clouds in between, it suggests the enemy has hidden troops; if the clouds form in a line like geese flying in formation, it indicates a general is moving out, and the direction where the clouds appear is favorable. If the clouds resemble a sitting dog, it indicates hidden troops; if the clouds are trembling and broken by the wind, it indicates a great defeat. Another saying is that when Yi Qi and Xiu Men fall in the Kun palace, it is favorable for requesting rain, establishing cloud camps, and manufacturing military equipment, allowing one to wait for the clouds to correspond and verify.

“龍遁”者，休門與乙奇臨六甲於坎宮，臨六癸亦是。此時宜祭龍神、祈求雨澤、掩捕賊人、密計渡河、把守水口、設機伏謀、攻敵、量水面，得龍神助，又利水戰。“虎遁”者，乙奇合辛臨休門於艮宮，又辛儀合生臨艮亦是。此時宜招安亡命及戰用急攻，必勝；設伏游擊、藏兵、計渡要害、道路量險，用謀得虎之威。一云：生門丙奇合辛亦是，利守禦，宜建立山寨，以候虎應。

The conditions for "Dragon遁" (Dragon Concealment) are: the Xiu Men and Yi Qi are both present in the Kan palace where the sixth Jia is located, and it also counts if they are present in the palace of the sixth Gui. At this time, it is suitable to worship the Dragon God, pray for rain, ambush and capture thieves, plot to cross a river, guard the water entrance, set up traps and ambushes, attack enemies, and measure the width of water surfaces. This can gain the assistance of the Dragon God and is favorable for water battles. The conditions for "Tiger遁" (Tiger Concealment) are: Yi Qi and the sixth Xin are combined, and both are present in the Gen palace along with Xiu Men; it also counts if the sixth Xin is combined with the Sheng Men and is present in the Gen palace. At this time, it is suitable to recruit outlaws, and when fighting, a sudden attack will surely win. It is also suitable to set up ambushes for guerrilla warfare, hide troops, plan to cross critical areas, and assess the difficulty of roads. This is favorable for using strategies and borrowing the power of the tiger. Another interpretation: when the Sheng Men is combined with Bing Qi and the sixth Xin, it is also considered Tiger遁, which is favorable for defense against enemies. It is suitable to establish mountain strongholds and wait for the tiger omen to appear.

“神遁”者，丙奇合九天臨生門，此時宜禱神靈、行神術、畫地布籌、禹罡、造壇、驅邪、命將、呼風召雨，及制伏鬼神魔魅，得天靈百神之蔽。一云：“修塑神像，神靈佑之”。“鬼遁”者，生門與丁奇、九地臨艮。又乙奇合九地於杜門亦是。此時宜哨探賊機、偷營刦寨、設偽為伏虛、驅神役鬼，得鬼神之蔽。一云：“開門、丁奇合九地亦是鬼遁”。

The conditions for "Bing Wonder" (神遁) are: Bing Qi and Jiu Tian are combined and located at the Life Gate. At this time, it is suitable to pray to deities, perform magic, draw lines to determine directions, step on the "Yu Gang" (Yü's staff), construct altars, expel evil spirits, appoint generals, summon wind and rain, and subdue ghosts and spirits, thereby gaining protection from heavenly deities. Another view states: "At this time, constructing and painting divine images will be blessed by deities." The conditions for "Ding Wonder" (鬼遁) are: the Life Gate, Ding Qi, and Jiudi are all located at the Gen Palace; if Yi Qi combines with Jiudi and falls at Du Men, it also counts as this wonder. At this time, it is suitable for scouting enemy secrets, ambushing camps, setting up false appearances to lure enemies into emptiness, and commanding spirits and ghosts, thereby gaining concealment from spirits and ghosts. Another view states: "If Open Door combines with Ding Qi and Jiudi, it is also considered as Ghost Wonder."

乙奇臨震為“日出扶桑”，有祿之鄉，是貴人升於乙卯正殿。丙奇到離為“月照端門”，火旺之地，是貴人升於丙午正殿。丁奇臨兌為“丁見西方”，天之神位，是貴人升於丁酉本殿。

The Three Marvels are in their respective strong positions. When the Yi Marvel is in the Zhen palace, it is called "Sun rising from Fusu," as Zhen represents the East, where the wood of Yi is strong. This is the Nobleman sitting in the "Yi Mao main hall." When the Bing Marvel is in the Li palace, it is called "Moon shining on the main gate," as Li represents the South, where fire is strong. This is the Nobleman sitting in the "Bing Wu main hall." When the Ding Marvel is in the Dui palace, it is called "Ding appearing in the West," as Dui is the position of heavenly spirits. This is the Nobleman sitting in the "Ding You original hall." All three cases refer to the Three Marvels returning to their strongest positions. This is the most honorable configuration in the Gate of Marvels.

“三奇上吉門格”乙丙丁三奇到，而無開休生三吉門者，不可用。如三吉門到，而無三奇者，尚可用。經云：“背生向死，百戰百勝”。總之三奇吉星、吉門俱到，又不犯格，方為萬全。若事在危急，諸星不到，須用背生向死之法。如敵勢尚緩，候三奇吉門俱到，斯為全美矣。

The "Three Marvels and Auspicious Gate Pattern" means that although the three marvels, 乙, 丙, and 丁, are in place, if they are not accompanied by the three auspicious gates, 开, 休, and 生, the time is not suitable. Conversely, if the three auspicious gates are in place but the three marvels are missing, it is stillwith difficulty acceptable. The classic text says, "Facing the Life Gate and backing away from the Death Gate, one will win a hundred battles." In summary, only when the three marvels, auspicious stars, and auspicious gates are all present, and no凶 patterns are violated, can it be considered absolutely safe. If the situation is urgent and all the stars are not in place, then the emergency method of "facing the Life Gate and backing away from the Death Gate" must be used. However, if the enemy's situation is not urgent, one should wait until both the three marvels and the auspicious gates are aligned before taking action, which is the most perfect approach.

“三奇專使格”甲己日乙奇，丙辛日丙奇，乙庚日丁奇，丁壬日乙奇，戊癸日丁奇也。以上皆吉，陰陽二遁同。“玉女守門格”甲己時在丙，乙庚時在辛，丙辛時在乙，丁壬時在己，戊癸時在壬。一云：兌宮有丁辛者吉。

The "Three Marvels Special Mission Pattern" determines the use of the Marvels based on the day stem: on Jia day and Ji day, use Yi Marvel; on Bing day and Xin day, use Bing Marvel; on Yi day and Geng day, use Ding Marvel; on Ding day and Ren day, use Yi Marvel; on Wu day and Gui day, use Ding Marvel. All these patterns are considered auspicious and can be applied with both Yang Dun and Yin Dun layouts. The "Ling Girl Guarding the Gate Pattern" determines the use based on the hour stem: for the hour of Jia or Ji, use Bing; for the hour of Yi or Geng, use Xin; for the hour of Bing or Xin, use Yi; for the hour of Ding or Ren, use Ji; for the hour of Wu or Gui, use Ren. Another interpretation states that if the Dui palace contains Ding Marvel and six Xin, it is also considered auspicious.

“交泰格”乙奇加丁，乙奇加丙，遇之大吉。“天遇（運）昌氣格”六丁加六乙。“三奇利合格”六丁加六甲，六甲謂之符頭。“天輔時格”甲己日甲戌，乙庚日甲申，丙辛日甲午，丁壬日甲辰，戊癸日甲寅。行兵、戰鬪、上官、參謁、求財、遠行皆吉。有罪者，皆逢宥釋。甲己日甲子、己巳時亦是。

The "Jiao Tai Ge" is when the Yi Marvel is combined with the Ding Marvel or the Bing Marvel, and this combination is very auspicious. The "Tian Yu Chang Qi Ge" (also called "Tian Yun Chang Qi Ge") is when the sixth Ding is combined with the sixth Yi. The "San Qi Li He Ge" is when the sixth Ding is combined with the sixth Jia, and the sixth Jia is also called "Fu Tou," which refers to the beginning of the ten-day period governed by the Chief Symbol. The "Tian Fu Shi Ge" determines the favorable hour based on the day stem: on Jia or Ji days, the Jia Xu hour is favorable; on Yi or Geng days, the Jia Shen hour is favorable; on Bing or Xin days, the Jia Wu hour is favorable; on Ding or Ren days, the Jia Chen hour is favorable; on Wu or Gui days, the Jia Yin hour is favorable. At this hour, military campaigns, taking office, visiting superiors, seeking wealth, and traveling are all auspicious. Those with crimes on their bodies will receive leniency and be released. The Jia Zi hour and Jisi hour on Jia or Ji days also belong to this category.

“青龍回首格”天盤六戊，地盤六丙。“飛鳥跌穴”丙加戊。“雀含花格”丙加乙。“三奇得使格”乙加午（甲午）、戌（甲戌）二宮，丙奇加子（甲子）、申（甲申）二宮，丁奇加寅（甲寅）、辰（甲辰）。

The "Qinglong Looking Back" pattern occurs when the Heaven Plate is six Wu and the Earth Plate is six Bing, meaning Wu is added to Bing. "Flying Bird Falling into a Hole" refers to Bing Qi being placed on six Wu. "Magpie Containing a Flower" refers to Bing Qi being placed on Yi Qi. "Three Marvels Receiving the Messenger" means each of the Three Marvels is placed on the palace corresponding to its matched beginning of the ten-day cycle: Yi Qi is placed on Jia Wu and Jia Xu, Bing Qi is placed on Jia Zi and Jia Shen, and Ding Qi is placed on Jia Yin and Jia Chen. When the Three Marvels receive the six instruments as their starting palace, they have a proper basis and someone to assign tasks, making it one of the highest auspicious patterns in the Gate of Marvels.

“悖格”丙加值符，加丙及丙加歲月日時之上，俱為悖格，主蒞政綱紀紊亂。丙加丙亦為悖，主見亂臣賊子。“天網四張”歌曰：“天網四張無路走，一二網低有路通”。如壬戌年九月癸未日癸丑時陰六局，休門與值符加時干癸於坎宮，日時二干俱加離宮，是為網高九尺。又曰：“天網四張不可當”。此時用事有災殃，若是有人強出者，立便身眠見血光。

The term "悖格" refers to situations where the Bing Qi (丙奇) is placed over the Chief Symbol, or over Bing, or Bing is placed over the Tai Su (太岁), the Month Builder, the Day Stem, or the Hour Stem. These situations are all called "悖格," indicating disorder in governance and affairs. Bing over Bing is also considered a "悖格," suggesting the emergence of rebellious ministers and villains. The song about "天网四张" says: "The heavenly net spreads on all four sides, with no way to escape. When the net falls over the first and second palaces, it is low and there is still a way to pass through." For example, in the year Renxu, ninth month, day Guiwei, and hour Guichou, using the Yin Dun (阴遁) sixth layout, the Xiu Men (休门) and Chief Symbol are placed over the Hour Stem Gui in the Kan Palace, while both the Day Stem and Hour Stem are placed over the Li Palace. This is called "网高九尺" (the net is nine feet high), and people have no way to escape. Another line says: "天网四张不可当" (the heavenly net spreads on all four sides and cannot be resisted). At this hour, doing things will bring disaster. If someone dares to break through, they will immediately meet with bloodshed.

“地網遮格”六壬加時干六癸，二網俱不宜出兵、出行，大凶。“高格”即“天網四張”，天上六癸加五六七八九宮，大凶，不可用。“低格”天盤六癸加一二三四宮，即匍匐而出。經曰：“天網四張，百物自傷”。此時可舉百事，又神有高下必須知之。

"The 'Ground Net Obstructing' is when the six癸 (six癸) are added to the temporary heavenly stem. Both the Heaven Net and the Ground Net are unfavorable for military campaigns and travel, and they are considered extremely dangerous. 'High Grid' refers to 'Heaven Net Four Spread,' which means the six癸 on the Heaven Plate are added to the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth palaces, which is very dangerous and should not be used. 'Low Grid' refers to the six癸 on the Heaven Plate being added to the first, second, third, and fourth palaces. The net is low, and people can still crawl out. The classic text says: 'The Heaven Net spreads on all four sides, and all things will suffer damage.' However, when the net is low, all affairs can still be carried out. Therefore, the net has high and low variations, and those who use the method must clearly distinguish between them."

“伏宮格”天盤六庚加值符及地盤戊，主客俱不利，戰鬪兩傷。“飛宮格”直符加六庚，主客俱凶。“時墓格”丙戌墓干，壬辰墓巽，辛丑墓艮，乙未墓坤，戊戌墓干。“迫制和義格”門尅宮為迫，宮尅門為制，門生宮為和，宮生門為義。

The "Fu Gong Ge" refers to the situation where the Heaven Plate's six Gengs are placed over the Chief Symbol and the Earth Plate's six Wu, resulting in a situation where both the host and the guest are unfavorable, leading to mutual harm between the opposing sides. The "Fei Gong Ge" refers to the situation where the Chief Symbol is placed over the six Gengs, resulting in both the host and the guest being dangerous. The "Shi Mu Ge" refers to the direction where the heavenly stem of the hour is buried: the Bingxu hour is buried in the Qian Palace, the Renchen hour is buried in the Xun Palace, the Xinchou hour is buried in the Gen Palace, the Yiwei hour is buried in the Kun Palace, and the Wuxu hour is also buried in the Qian Palace. The "Po Zhi He Yi Ge" refers to the relationship between the eight gates and the palace they fall into in terms of the Five Phases: when a gate overcomes a palace, it is called "Po"; when a palace overcomes a gate, it is called "Zhi"; when a gate generates a palace, it is called "He"; and when a palace generates a gate, it is called "Yi".

“二龍相比格”六甲加六乙，凶。“青龍受困格”六甲加六戊，危。“火披水地”丙丁入乙宮，萬事莫舉。“木入金鄉”乙奇臨六、七宮，萬事莫舉。“火臨金位”丙丁加乾兌宮。“金劈木林”庚辛臨震巽宮。“木來尅土”乙奇臨坤艮宮。

The "Two Dragons Facing Each Other" pattern occurs when the Sixth Heavenly Stem (Jia) is combined with the Sixth Earthly Branch (Yi), resulting in two dragons facing each other, indicating a凶 (adverse) outcome. The "Azure Dragon in Peril" pattern occurs when the Sixth Heavenly Stem (Jia) is combined with the Sixth Earthly Branch (Wu), indicating a dangerous situation. "Fire Over Water Land" refers to the two fire stems (Bing and Ding) entering the Yi branch, where fire is trapped by water and land, making it inappropriate to undertake any affairs. "Wood Entering the Metal Region" refers to the Yi odd (wood) entering the Qian or Dui trigrams, where metal controls wood, making it inappropriate to undertake any affairs. "Fire Approaching the Metal Position" refers to the two fire stems (Bing and Ding) entering the Qian or Dui trigrams. "Metal Cutting the Wood Forest" refers to the two metal stems (Geng and Xin) entering the Zhen or Xun trigrams. "Wood Controlling Earth" refers to the Yi odd (wood) entering the Kun or Gen trigrams. These patterns all belong to the Five Phases mutual control, indicating unfavorable outcomes for activities.

“伏干格”庚加日干。“飛干格”日干加庚。“伏吟格”本星伏本宮。“反吟格”星臨對宮。“奇墓格”乙到臨坤，丙奇臨干，丁奇臨艮。“六儀刑擊格”甲子戊直符加三宮，甲戌己值符加二宮，甲申庚加八宮，甲午辛加九宮，甲辰壬加四宮，甲寅癸值符加四宮。

The "Fu Gan Ge" occurs when the six Geng stems are added to the day stem. The "Fei Gan Ge" occurs when the day stem is added to the six Geng stems. The "Fu Yin Ge" occurs when the stars remain in their original palace without movement. The "Fan Yin Ge" occurs when the stars move to the palace directly opposite their original palace. The "Qi Mu Ge" refers to the three marvels entering their graves: the Yi qi in the Kun palace, the Bing qi in the Qian palace, and the Ding qi in the Gen palace. The "Liu Yi Xing Ji Ge" occurs when the six instruments are added to the palace that is in conflict with the earthly branch of their respective ten-thousand-year cycle: the Jiazi and Wu value symbol are added to the third palace, the Jiaxu and Ji value symbol are added to the second palace, the Jiashen is added to the eighth palace, the Jiawu and Xin are added to the ninth palace, the Jiachen and Ren are added to the fourth palace, and the Jiayin and Gui value symbol are added to the fourth palace. Whenever there is a conflict, all misfortunes gather together.

“六儀受制”休加離，傷杜加艮坤，景加干、兌，生死加坎，開、驚加震、巽。“五不遇時格”時干尅日干。“地羅占葬格”天盤壬加地盤壬。“歲格”庚臨歲干。“月格”庚臨月干。“日格”庚臨日干。“時格”庚臨時干。即庚年庚月庚日庚時。

"The Six Instruments being restrained" refers to the situation where the eight gates are suppressed by the palace they fall into: Xiu Men falls into the Li palace, Shang Men and Du Men fall into the Gen palace and Kun palace, Jing Men falls into the Qian palace and Dui palace, Sheng Men and Si Men fall into the Kan palace, and Kai Men and Jing Men fall into the Zhen palace and Xun palace. "Five Unfavorable Times" is when the heavenly stem of the hour is overcome by the heavenly stem of the day. "Earthly Enclosure in Burial" is when the Six Instruments of the Heaven Plate fall into the Six Instruments of the Earth Plate. "Year Pattern" is when the six Geng stems are placed on the heavenly stem of the year. "Month Pattern" is when the six Geng stems are placed on the heavenly stem of the month. "Day Pattern" is when the six Geng stems are placed on the heavenly stem of the day. "Hour Pattern" is when the six Geng stems are placed on the heavenly stem of the hour, meaning that Geng occurs in the year, month, day, and hour respectively.

“大格”庚臨六癸。“小格”庚臨六壬。“刑格”庚臨六己。“悖格”丙加時干。“青龍逃走”乙加辛。“白虎猖狂”辛加乙。“螣蛇妖矯”癸加丁。“朱雀投江”丁加癸。“熒惑入太白”丙加庚。“太白入熒惑”庚加丙。

"The Great Pattern" occurs when the Six Geng stems are placed over the Six Gui stems, "The Small Pattern" occurs when the Six Geng stems are placed over the Six Ren stems, "The Crime Pattern" occurs when the Six Geng stems are placed over the Six Ji stems, and "The Contradictory Pattern" occurs when the Bing stem is placed over the Li stem. The following four patterns are based on the imagery of the four beasts: "The Azure Dragon Flees" occurs when the Yi stem is placed over the Six Xin stems, "The White Tiger Runs Wild" occurs when the Six Xin stems are placed over the Yi stem, "The Vermilion Snake is Mischievous" occurs when the Six Gui stems are placed over the Ding stem, and "The Vermilion Bird Falls into the River" occurs when the Ding stem is placed over the Six Gui stems. The last two patterns are based on stars: "The Planet Mars Enters the Star of the White Tiger" occurs when the Bing stem is placed over the Six Geng stems, indicating that enemy forces will retreat; "The Star of the White Tiger Enters the Planet Mars" occurs when the Six Geng stems are placed over the Bing stem, indicating that enemy forces are coming.

子在寶瓶青齊位，丑居磨蠍越揚州，寅中人馬幽燕地，卯位天蠍宋豫求，辰為天秤鄭兗分，巳為雙女楚荊丘，午周三河屬獅子，未居巨蟹秦雍留，申為魏益陰陽位，酉趙冀州方為金，戌星白羊魯徐郡，亥為雙魚衛並收。

This song诀 matches the twelve earthly branches with the twelve zodiac signs from the West, known as the Yellow Path, and pairs them with the corresponding regions in the central lands. The Zi branch corresponds to 'Aquarius', with its region being Qingzhou and Qi land; the Chou branch corresponds to 'Capricorn', with its region being Yue land and Yangzhou; the Yin branch corresponds to 'Sagittarius', with its region being Youzhou and Yan land; the Mao branch corresponds to 'Scorpio', with its region being Song state and Yuzhou; the Chen branch corresponds to 'Libra', with its region being Zheng state and Yanzhou; the Si branch corresponds to 'Virgo', with its region being Chu state and Jing land; the Wu branch corresponds to 'Leo', with its region being Zhou land and the three rivers area; the Wei branch corresponds to 'Cancer', with its region being Qin land and Yongzhou; the Shen branch corresponds to 'Gemini', with its region being Wei land and Yizhou; the You branch corresponds to 'Taurus', with its region being Zhao land and Jizhou; the Xu branch corresponds to 'Aries', with its region being Lu land and Xu commandery; the Hai branch corresponds to 'Pisces', with its region being Wei land and Bingzhou.

氐二度過卯，尾三度過寅，斗四度過丑，女二度過子，危十三度過亥，奎二度過戌，胃四度過酉，畢七度過申，井九度過未，柳四度過午，張十五度過巳，軫十度過辰。周天共計三百六十五度二十五分五十杪，分佈十二宮，每宮計三十度四十二分七十九杪。

This is the measure of degrees that the sun passes through the twenty-eight mansions and crosses the twelve palaces: when the sun reaches two degrees in the Root mansion, it enters the卯 palace; three degrees in the Tail mansion enter the寅 palace; four degrees in the Dipper mansion enter the丑 palace; two degrees in the Girl mansion enter the子 palace; thirteen degrees in the Rooftop mansion enter the亥 palace; two degrees in the Legs mansion enter the戌 palace; four degrees in the Stomach mansion enter the酉 palace; seven degrees in the Net mansion enter the申 palace; nine degrees in the Well mansion enter the未 palace; four degrees in the Willow mansion enter the午 palace; fifteen degrees in the Extended Net mansion enter the巳 palace; and ten degrees in the Chariot mansion enter the辰 palace. The entire celestial circle totals 365 degrees, 25 minutes, and 50 seconds, which is evenly divided among the twelve palaces, with each palace corresponding to 30 degrees, 42 minutes, and 79 seconds.

子，元枵，危月燕十六度，虛日鼠九度，女土蝠十五度，齊、青州、梓州，京東路。丑，星紀，牛金牛七度，斗水獬二十三度，吳、淮、南東路、泗水、江東、揚州、盧州、兩浙、福建。寅，析木，箕水豹九度，尾火虎十八度，燕、幽州、夔州、河北、河西。

TheZi Palace, also known as the star mansion named "Yuan Xiao" (i.e., Xuan Xiao), governs the stars of the constellation Wei Yue Yan for sixteen degrees, Xu Ri Shu for nine degrees, and Nu Tu Fu for fifteen degrees. Its corresponding regions are Qi, Qingzhou, Zizhou, and the Eastern Jiang Road. TheChou Palace, also known as the star mansion named "Xing Ji", governs the stars of the constellation Niu Jin Niu for seven degrees and Dou Shui Xie for twenty-three degrees. Its corresponding regions are Wu, the Southern Huai River Road, Si Water, Jiangdong, Yangzhou, Lu Zhou, the Two Zhe Region, and Fujian. TheYin Palace, also known as the star mansion named "Xi Mu", governs the stars of the constellation Ji Shui Bao for nine degrees and Wei Hu Hu for eighteen degrees. Its corresponding regions are Yan, Youzhou, Kuizhou, the Northern Hebei Road, and the Western Hebei Road.

卯，大火，心月狐六度，房日兔五度，氐土貉十六度，宋、京畿、豫州、楚國、濟陰。辰，壽星，亢金龍九度，角木蛟十二度，鄭、龍慶府、兗州、東西路、泰山、陳留、山陰。巳，鶉尾，軫水蚓十八度半，翼火蛇二十度十杪，楚、荊、湖南路、湖北路、荊州、廣東西路。

TheMao Palace is named 「Fire Star」, governing six degrees of the Heart Moon Fox, five degrees of the House Sun Rabbit, and sixteen degrees of the Deer Earth Hare. Its corresponding regions are the State of Song, the capital area, the State of Yu, the State of Chu, and Jiyin. TheChen Palace is named 「Longevity Star」, governing nine degrees of the Kangleon Dragon and twelve degrees of the Angle Wood Serpent. Its corresponding regions are the State of Zheng, Longqing Prefecture, the eastern and western roads of Yanzhou, Mount Tai, Chenliu, and Shanyin. TheSi Palace is named 「Tail of the Starling」, governing eighteen and a half degrees of the Zhen Water Earthworm and twenty degrees and ten seconds of the Yi Fire Snake. Its corresponding regions are the State of Chu, the State of Jing, the Hunan Road, the Hubei Road, Jingzhou, and the eastern and western roads of Guangnan.

午，鶉火，張月鹿十八度，星日馬七度，柳土獐十四度、周、京西南路、三河、關西。未，鶉首，鬼金羊二度半，井木犴三十度，秦、雍州、陜西、永興軍、秦風路、四州。申，實沉，參水猿九度，觜火猴半度，晉、河北東路、代州、成都、孟州。

The Midday Palace, with the star name 'Chun Huo', governs 18 degrees of Zhang Yue Lu, 7 degrees of Xing Ri Ma, and 14 degrees of Liu Tu Zhang. Its corresponding regions are the Zhou territory, the Jing Southwest Road, the Three Rivers, and Guanxi. The Noon Palace, with the star name 'Chun Shou', governs 2.5 degrees of Gui Jin Yang and 30 degrees of Jing Mu An. Its corresponding regions are the Qin territory, Yongzhou, Shaanxi, Yongxing Army, Qin Feng Road, and four states. The Shen Palace, with the star name 'Shi Chen', governs 9 degrees of Can Shui Yuan and 0.5 degrees of Zi Hu Hou. Its corresponding regions are the Jin territory, the Hebei East Road, Daishou, Chengdu, and Mengzhou.

酉，大梁，畢月烏十六度，昴日雞七度，胃土雉十四度，趙、冀州、河北東西路、真定。戌，降婁，婁金狗十二度，奎木狼十七度半，魯、徐州北路。亥，娵訾，璧水狳九度，室火豬十七度，危月燕十七度，衛、幷州、太原、河東路。

TheYou Palace is named 「Daliang」, governing 16 degrees of Bi Yue Wu, 7 degrees of Mao Ri Ji, and 14 degrees of Wei Tu Zhi. Its corresponding regions are Zhao, Ji Zhou, the eastern and western roads of Hebei, and Zhen Ding. TheXu Palace is named 「Jianglou」, governing 12 degrees of Lou Jin Gou, and 17.5 degrees of Kui Mu Lang. Its corresponding regions are Lu and Xuzhou's northern road. TheHai Palace is named 「Juzi」, governing 9 degrees of Bi Shui Yu, 17 degrees of Shi Hu Zhu, and 17 degrees of Wei Yue Yan. Its corresponding regions are Wei, Bingzhou, Taiyuan, and Hebei East Road.

用時憲書審定太陽過宮。方可選用：子時、丑時、寅時、卯時、辰時、巳時、午時、未時、申時、酉時、戌時、亥時。正月登明將太沖天馬方：辰、巳、午、未、申、酉、戌、亥、子、丑、寅、卯。二月河魁將太沖天馬方：巳、午、未、申、酉、戌、亥、子、丑、寅、卯、辰。三月從魁將太沖天馬方：午、未、申、酉、戌、亥、子、丑、寅、卯、辰、巳。四月傳送將太沖天馬方：未、申、酉、戌、亥、子、丑、寅、卯、辰、巳、午。五月小吉將太沖天馬方：申、酉、戌、亥、子、丑、寅、卯、辰、巳、午、未。六月勝光將太沖天馬方：酉、戌、亥、子、丑、寅、卯、辰、巳、午、未、申。

Before using this table, first use the official almanac called 《Shi Xian Shu》 to determine the exact time when the sun enters a new zodiac sign. Then, you can select the "Tai Chong Tian Ma Fang" according to the month and the hour. The horizontal rows of the table represent the twelve hours: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai. In the first month, use "Deng Ming" as the month general, starting from Zi hour, the Tai Chong Tian Ma Fang sequence is Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao. In the second month, use "He Kui" as the month general, the sequence is Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen. In the third month, use "Cong Kuai" as the month general, the sequence is Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si. In the fourth month, use "Song Song" as the month general, the sequence is Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu. In the fifth month, use "Xiao Ji" as the month general, the sequence is Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei. In the sixth month, use "Sheng Guang" as the month general, the sequence is You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen. It can be seen that each month, the Tian Ma Fang for the same hour moves forward by one position.

七月太乙將太沖天馬方：戌、亥、子、丑、寅、卯、辰、巳、午、未、申、酉。八月天罡將太沖天馬方：亥、子、丑、寅、卯、辰、巳、午、未、申、酉、戌。九月太沖將太沖天馬方：子、丑、寅、卯、辰、巳、午、未、申、酉、戌、亥。十月功曹將太沖天馬方：丑、寅、卯、辰、巳、午、未、申、酉、戌、亥、子。十一月大吉將太沖天馬方：寅、卯、辰、巳、午、未、申、酉、戌、亥、子、丑。十二月神后將太沖天馬方：卯、辰、巳、午、未、申、酉、戌、亥、子、丑、寅。

In July, the "Taiyi" is used as the month general, starting from the Zi hour. The "Tai Chong Tian Ma Fang" (Heavenly Horse direction) proceeds in the order of Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You. In August, the "Tian Gang" is used as the month general, proceeding in the order of Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu. In September, the "Tai Chong" is used as the month general, proceeding in the order of Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai. In October, the "Gong Cao" is used as the month general, proceeding in the order of Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi. In November, the "Da Ji" is used as the month general, proceeding in the order of Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou. In December, the "Shen Hou" is used as the month general, proceeding in the order of Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin. The term "Tai Chong Tian Ma" refers to the direction where the "Tai Chong" deity and the "Yi Ma" (Post Horse) are both present. Traveling, conveying orders, or fleeing in this direction is considered most auspicious.

旦貴用上一字，即內盤之乙巽丙丁坤庚六時，暮貴用下一字，即內盤之辛干壬癸艮坤。甲六時神所到之宮，自亥至辰為陽支，宜順行；自巳至戌為陰支，宜逆行。二盤當合推用，但分之以知甲在卯宮用暮貴，巽在巳宮用旦貴。

In the morning, when taking action, use 'Dangui' (Morning Favor), looking at the characters above, which are the six time positions on the inner disk: Yi, Xun, Bing, Ding, Kun, and Geng. In the evening, when taking action, use 'Mugui' (Evening Favor), looking at the characters below, which are the six time positions on the inner disk: Xin, Qian, Ren, Gui, Gen, and Kun. The six time positions of Jia and the other five are the places where the Favor God arrives. From亥 to辰, which are yang branches, the arrangement should proceed in the order of the branches. From巳 to戌, which are yin branches, the arrangement should proceed in the reverse order of the branches. The Heaven and Earth disks should originally be combined for calculation, but when viewed separately, it is sufficient to know: if Jia falls in the Mau宫, use Mugui; if Xun falls in the Si宫, use Dangui.

假如正月雨水後，太陽躔娵訾之次，月將在亥，則以亥加用時之上，以分旦暮，定其陰陽。又視貴神所到之宮，詳其陽支宜順行，陰支宜逆行，以求三辰所在之位。假如甲日用卯時屬下之一字，用暮貴，定為陽貴，則以亥加卯宮順行，陽貴神未在亥，亥為陽支，加貴神順行，六合在寅，太常在未，太陰在酉也。

For example, after the Rain Water solar term in the first lunar month, the sun moves to the star division 「Zu Zi」, and the month general is in the亥 position. Therefore, the亥 is added to the chosen hour, and thus the morning and evening dignitaries are determined, and yin and yang are established. Then, looking at the position where the dignitary falls, we carefully distinguish that the yang branches should move in the forward direction and the yin branches should move in the reverse direction, thus determining the positions of the three stars: Liu He, Tai Chang, and Tai Yin. Another example is on a Jia day using the卯 hour. Since the卯 belongs to the following Yixing, we use the evening dignitary, which is determined as the yang dignitary. The亥 is added to the卯 position and counted forward, resulting in the yang dignitary 「Wei」 falling on the亥 position. Since the亥 is a yang branch, we start from the dignitary and count forward through the twelve spirits, resulting in Liu He in the寅 position, Tai Chang in the未 position, and Tai Yin in the酉 position.

假如甲日用午時屬上之一字，用旦貴，定為陰貴，則以亥加午順行，陰貴丑在申，申為陰支，加貴神逆行，太陰在戌，太常在子，六合在巳也。假如甲日用子時屬下之一字，用暮貴，定為陽貴神，則以亥加子順行，陽貴神未在申，申為陰支，加貴神逆行，太陰在戌，太常在子，六合在巳也。餘皆仿此。陽貴詩曰：“庚戊見牛甲在羊，乙猴己鼠丙雞方，丁豬癸蛇壬是兔，六辛逢虎貴為陽”。陰貴詩曰：“甲貴陰牛庚戊羊，乙陰在鼠己猴鄉，丙雞丁豬辛遇馬，壬蛇癸兔是陰方”。

For example, on a Jia day using the hour of Wu, Wu belongs to the upper row of characters, so the morning nobleman is used, and it is determined as a yin nobleman. Place Hai on Wu and count forward, the yin nobleman 'Chou' falls on Shen. Shen is a yin branch, so starting from the nobleman, we count backward to get Taiyin at Xu, Taichang at Zi, and Liuhex at Si. Another example is on a Jia day using the hour of Zi, Zi belongs to the lower row of characters, so the evening nobleman is used, and it is determined as a yang nobleman. Place Hai on Zi and count forward, the yang nobleman 'Wei' falls on Shen. Shen is a yin branch, so again starting from the nobleman, we count backward to get Taiyin at Xu, Taichang at Zi, and Liuhex at Si. The rest of the days and hours are calculated in the same way. The mnemonic for the yang nobleman is: 'Geng and Wu stems have their nobleman at Chou (ox), Jia stem has its nobleman at Wei (sheep), Yi stem at Shen (monkey), Ji stem at Zi (rat), Bing stem at You (rooster), Ding stem at Hai (pig), Gui stem at Si (snake), Ren stem at Mao (rabbit), and the six Xin stems at Yin (tiger), these are all yang nobleman positions.' The mnemonic for the yin nobleman is: 'Jia stem's yin nobleman is at Chou (ox), Geng and Wu stems at Wei (sheep), Yi stem at Zi (rat), Ji stem at Shen (monkey), Bing stem at You (rooster), Ding stem at Hai (pig), Xin stem at Wu (horse), Ren stem at Si (snake), Gui stem at Mao (rabbit), these are the positions of the yin nobleman.'

入式歌云：“天乙會合女陰私”。所謂天乙會合女陰私之事，要在三奇臨六儀，與三奇吉門合太沖、小吉、從魁天三門，加除、危、定、開地四戶，是謂福食、遠行、出入皆吉。

The "Rushi Ge" says: "Tianyi, Liuhe, and Taoyin govern matters concerning women and private affairs." The key to these governing forces overseeing private matters lies in the Three Marvels being located above the Six Instruments, and the Three Marvels coinciding with auspicious gates. Additionally, the "Heavenly Three Doors" of Taichong, Xiaojí, and Conggui should be present. Furthermore, among the twelve divine spirits of Jianchu, the spirits of Chú, Wei, Ding, and Kai, known as the "Earthly Four Gates," should also be included. Such a direction is called the "Fushí Direction." Whether seeking blessings, feasting, traveling afar, or entering or exiting, it is auspicious.

歌云：“本月將名加時支，十二月將順數去，太沖、小吉與從魁，三方避禍天門是，便以月將加時支順數也”。假如正月雨水後用午時出行，則以登明將加於午宮，登明在午，神后在未，大吉在申，功曹在酉，太沖在戌為天門，天罡在亥，太乙在子，勝光在丑，小吉在寅為天門，傳送在卯，從魁在辰為天門，河魁在巳。

The song says: "Take the name of the month general for this month and place it on the earthly branch of the chosen time. The twelve month generals are counted in order. Among them, the directions of Tai Chong, Xiao Ji, and Cong Kuai are the three gates for avoiding misfortune, called 'Heavenly Three Gates.' The method is to count the month generals in order from the time's earthly branch." For example, if one travels at noon in the second lunar month after the rainwater period, place the month general 'Deng Ming' on the 'Wu' branch. Thus, Deng Ming is on Wu, Shen Hou on Wei, Da Ji on Shen, Gong Cao on You, Tai Chong on Xu (this is the Heavenly Gate), Tian Gang on Hai, Tai Yi on Zi, Sheng Guang on Chou, Xiao Ji on Yin (this is the Heavenly Gate), Cheng Song on Mao, Cong Kuai on Chen (this is the Heavenly Gate), and He Kuai on Si.

以時憲書審訂太陽過宮方要選用。如去年大寒後某日時刻日躔元枵之次，太陽在子，以神后出將加用時，世俗但知登明為正月將，卻不知雨水後某日時刻日躔娵訾之次，太陽始過亥宮，始可用登明將，以次輪去，如遇從魁、小吉、太沖即是天三門也。倘得本日貴神到乾亥，就是貴神登天門，大吉。

It is necessary to use the "Shi Xian Shu" to determine the exact moment when the sun enters a new zodiac mansion, and only then can the direction be selected. For example, after the winter solstice last year on a certain day and time, the sun reached the "Yuan Xiao" mansion, and since the sun was in the Zi position, the "Shen Hou" month general should be added to the time of the event. Common people only know that "Deng Ming" is the month general for the first month, but they do not know that one must wait until after the rainwater season on a certain day and time, when the sun reaches the "Ju Zi" mansion and actually enters the Hai mansion, before changing to "Deng Ming" as the month general. After that, the sequence continues, and whenever the "Cong Kuai," "Xiao Ji," and "Tai Chong" appear, these are called the "Three Heavenly Doors." If the noble god happens to be in the Qian mansion or the Hai position on that day, it is called "the noble god enters the heavenly gate," which is very auspicious.

天月將（即太陽）：正月亥、二月戌、三月酉、四月申、五月未、六月午、七月巳、八月辰、九月卯、十月寅、十一月丑、十二月子。地月將（即月建）：正月寅、二月卯、三月辰、四月巳、五月午、六月未、七月申、八月酉、九月戌、十月亥、十一月子、十二月丑。

"The Heavenly Month General" refers to the position of the Sun, which is determined by the month: in the first month it is in the亥 (Hai) position, in the second month in戌 (Xu), third month in酉 (You), fourth month in申 (Shen), fifth month in未 (Wei), sixth month in午 (Wu), seventh month in巳 (Si), eighth month in辰 (Chen), ninth month in卯 (Mao), tenth month in寅 (Yin), eleventh month in丑 (Chou), and twelfth month in子 (Zi). It moves in a retrograde direction. "The Earthly Month General" refers to the Month Builder, which is also determined by the month: in the first month it is in寅 (Yin), second month in卯 (Mao), third month in辰 (Chen), fourth month in巳 (Si), fifth month in午 (Wu), sixth month in未 (Wei), seventh month in申 (Shen), eighth month in酉 (You), ninth month in戌 (Xu), tenth month in亥 (Hai), eleventh month in子 (Zi), and twelfth month in丑 (Chou). It moves in a progressive direction. The two move in opposite directions, perfectly complementing each other.

天氣將：正月雨水壬、二月春分干、三月榖雨辛、四月小滿庚、五月夏至坤、六月大暑丁、七月處暑丙、八月秋分巽、九月霜將乙、十月立冬甲、十一月冬至艮、十二月大寒癸。地氣將：正月立春子、二月驚蟄亥、三月清明戌、四月立夏酉、五月芒種申、六月小暑未、七月立秋午、八月白露巳、九月寒露辰、十月立冬卯、十一月大雪寅、十二月小寒丑。天符經：正月娵訾亥、二月降婁戌、三月大梁酉、四月實沉申、五月鶉首未、六月鶉火午、七月鶉尾巳、八月壽星辰、九月大火卯、十月析木寅、十一月星紀丑、十二月元枵子。

"The Heavenly Stems for the 'Heavenly Talisman' are determined by the middle solar terms of each month: the first month, Rain Water, corresponds to Ren; the second month, Spring Equinox, corresponds to Qian; the third month, Grain Rain, corresponds to Xin; the fourth month, Grain Full, corresponds to Geng; the fifth month, Summer Solstice, corresponds to Kun; the sixth month, Great Heat, corresponds to Ding; the seventh month, Limit of Heat, corresponds to Bing; the eighth month, Autumn Equinox, corresponds to Xun; the ninth month, Frost Descent, corresponds to Yi; the tenth month, Beginning of Winter, corresponds to Jia; the eleventh month, Winter Solstice, corresponds to Gen; the twelfth month, Great Cold, corresponds to Gui. The Earthly Branches for the 'Earthly Talisman' are determined by the solar terms of each month: the first month, Start of Spring, corresponds to Zi; the second month, Awakening of Insects, corresponds to Hai; the third month, Clear and Bright, corresponds to Xu; the fourth month, Start of Summer, corresponds to You; the fifth month, Grain in Ear, corresponds to Shen; the sixth month, Minor Heat, corresponds to Wei; the seventh month, Start of Autumn, corresponds to Wu; the eighth month, White Dew, corresponds to Si; the ninth month, Cold Dew, corresponds to Chen; the tenth month, Beginning of Winter, corresponds to Mao; the eleventh month, Heavy Snow, corresponds to Chou; the twelfth month, Minor Cold, corresponds to You. The 'Heavenly Talisman Classic' explains the correspondence between the twelve star positions and the Earthly Branches: the first month, Ju Zi, corresponds to Hai; the second month, Jiang Lou, corresponds to Xu; the third month, Da Liang, corresponds to You; the fourth month, Shi Chen, corresponds to Shen; the fifth month, Chun Shou, corresponds to Wei; the sixth month, Chun Huo, corresponds to Wu; the seventh month, Chun Wei, corresponds to Si; the eighth month, Shou Xing, corresponds to Chen; the ninth month, Da Huo, corresponds to Mao; the tenth month, Xi Mu, corresponds to Chou; the eleventh month, Xing Ji, corresponds to Zi; the twelfth month, Yuan Xiao, corresponds to Zi."

申（白虎、傳送）、酉（太陰、從魁），戌（天空、河魁）、亥（神元武、將登明），未（太常、小吉）、子（神天后、將神后），午（朱雀、勝光）、丑（神天乙、將大吉），巳（螣蛇、太乙）、辰（勾陳、天罡），卯（六合、太沖）、寅（神青龍、將功曹）。

Here are the "Heavenly Generals" and "Month Generals" corresponding to each of the twelve Earthly Branches: Shen is paired with the White Tiger deity and the Transmission General; You is paired with the Taiyin deity and the Conggui General; Xu is paired with the Sky Void deity and the Heqiu General; Hai is paired with the Yuanwu (Xuanwu) deity and the Dengming General; Wei is paired with the Taichang deity and the Xiaojí General; Zi is paired with the Heavenly Empress deity and the Shenhou General; Wu is paired with the Zhuque deity and the Shengguang General; Chou is paired with the Tianyi deity and the Dají General; Si is paired with the Tengshe deity and the Taiyi General; Chen is paired with the Gouchen deity and the Tian Gang General; Mao is paired with the Liuhe deity and the Taichong General; Yin is paired with the Qinglong deity and the Gongcao General. Whenever the term "deity" is used, it refers to the twelve Heavenly Generals, and whenever the term "general" is used, it refers to the twelve Month Generals. These two sets of names should be clearly distinguished.

歌云：“用時支上加月建，建除滿平一順流，定執破危相接去，成收開閉掌中周，除定危開為四戶，此方有難來逃避”。以月建加用時順數，如寅月寅時，於寅上起建，卯為除，午為定，酉為危，子為開，三奇臨之大吉；若得三吉門更佳，餘仿此。

The song says: "Place the Month Builder on the earthly branch of the time of action, and proceed in order through the sequence of Jian, Chu, Man, Ping, then Ding, Zhi, Po, Wei, followed by Cheng, Shou, Kai, Bi, completing a full cycle of the twelve spirits on the palm; among these, Chu, Ding, Wei, and Kai are known as the 'Four Doors of the Earth,' and in times of danger one can escape through these four directions." The specific method is to count forward from the Month Builder on the time of action: for example, in the month of Yin and the time of Yin, start with "Jian" at the Yin position, "Chu" at the Mao position, "Ding" at the Wu position, "Wei" at the You position, and "Kai" at the Zi position. If the Three Marvels are present at these positions, it is very auspicious; if further combined with the three favorable gates of Kai, Xiu, and Sheng, it is even better. The same method applies to other months and times.

如九月戌建用巳時，則以戌加巳上，建在巳，除在午，午為地戶，滿在未，平在申，定在酉，酉為地戶，執在戌，破在亥，危在子，子為地戶，成在丑，收在寅，開在卯，卯為地戶，閉在辰，子午卯酉四宮為地四戶，俱吉。

For example, in the ninth month, the month builder is in Xu. Using the hour of Si to do things, place Xu on the Si position and proceed in order: the builder is in Si, the remover is in Wu (Wu is the earth gate), the full is in Wei, the level is in Shen, the fixed is in You (You is the earth gate), the holding is in Xu, the broken is in Hai, the dangerous is in Zi (Zi is the earth gate), the completed is in Chou, the collected is in Yin, the opened is in Mao (Mao is the earth gate), and the closed is in Chen. In this way, the four directions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are exactly the locations of the 'earth four gates,' which are all auspicious, allowing one to enter and exit from these directions to avoid danger.