Yang Dun Nine Palaces Example

冬至驚蟄一七四，小寒二八五同推，春分大寒三九六，立春八五二相隨，榖雨小滿五二八，雨水九六三為期，清明立夏四一七，芒種六三九為宜，十二節氣四時定，上中下元是根基。

This is the mnemonic for the Yang Dun structure numbers for the twelve solar terms: Winter Solstice and Start of Spring use one, seven, four, three; Minor Cold follows the same pattern with two, eight, five. Spring Equinox and Minor Heat use three, nine, six; Start of Spring follows with eight, five, two. Rain Water uses nine, six, three; Qingming and Start of Summer use four, one, seven; Grain Rain and Major Heat use five, two, eight. From Winter Solstice to Major Heat, these twelve solar terms are determined by the four seasons. The three numbers listed under each solar term are in order the structure numbers for the upper, middle, and lower periods, which form the basis for starting the structure.

夏至白露九三六，小暑八二五之間，大暑秋分七一四，立秋二五八循環，霜降小雪五八二，大雪四七一相關，處暑排來一四七，立冬寒露六九三，此是陰遁起例法，節氣推移細心參。

This is the mnemonic for the Yin Dun twelve solar terms structure: After Summer Solstice and White Dew, use the structures nine, three, and six-three; Minor Heat is in eight, two, and five; Major Heat and Autumn Equinox use seven, one, and four; Beginning of Autumn follows the cycle of two, five, and eight; Frost Descent and Minor Snow use five, eight, and two; Major Snow relates to four, seven, and one; Heat Departure follows one, four, and seven; Beginning of Winter and Cold Dew use six, nine, and three. This is the method for starting the structures in Yin Dun. The three numbers represent the upper, middle, and lower periods' structure numbers, respectively. As the solar terms progress, one must carefully examine and determine them.

冬至一七四、小寒二八五、大寒三九六、立春八五二、雨水九六三、驚蟄一七四、春分三九六、清明四一七、榖雨五二八、立夏四一七、小滿五二八、芒種六三九。（以上陽遁）

The structure numbers for Yang Dun during each solar term are arranged in order, with each group of three numbers representing the structure numbers used for the upper, middle, and lower periods respectively: On the day of Winter Solstice, the structure numbers are one, seven, and four; on the day of Lesser Cold, they are two, eight, and five; on the day of Greater Cold, they are three, nine, and six; on the day of Start of Spring, they are eight, five, and two; on the day of Rain Water, they are nine, six, and three; on the day of Awakening of Insects, they are one, seven, and four; on the day of Vernal Equinox, they are three, nine, and six; on the day of Clear and Bright, they are four, one, and seven; on the day of Grain Rain, they are five, two, and eight; on the day of Start of Summer, they are four, one, and seven; on the day of Grain Full, they are five, two, and eight; on the day of Grain in Ear, they are six, three, and nine. All of these belong to Yang Dun.

夏至九三六、小暑八二五、大暑七一四、立秋二五八、處暑一四七、白露九三六、秋分七一四、寒露六九三、霜降五八二、立冬六九三、小雪五八二、大雪四七一。（以上陰遁）

Yin Dun's structure numbers for each solar term are arranged in order, with each set of three numbers corresponding to the upper, middle, and lower periods respectively: Summer Solstice uses nine, three, and six structures; Minor Heat uses eight, two, and five structures; Major Heat uses seven, one, and four structures; Beginning of Autumn uses two, five, and eight structures; Limit of Heat uses one, four, and seven structures; White Dew uses nine, three, and six structures; Autumn Equinox uses seven, one, and four structures; Cold Dew uses six, nine, and three structures; Frost Descent uses five, eight, and two structures; Beginning of Winter uses six, nine, and three structures; Minor Snow uses five, eight, and two structures; Major Snow uses four, seven, and one structures. All of the above belong to Yin Dun.

天乙在門，行遠良人，貴人車馬，長者歡欣。螣蛇在門，虛驚怪異，半途而回，風雨相阻，若有鴉鳴，有人追捕。朱雀在門，遇生色物，遠聞鼓聲，文書無阻。六合在門，路逢車馬，陰人綵衣，兒童戲耍。

When the twelve Heavenly Generals appear at the gate, there are signs on the road. If "Tian Yi" appears at the gate, it indicates that the person traveling far is virtuous, and will meet a Nobleman on the way, causing joy to the elderly. If "Teng She" appears at the gate, it signifies a false alarm or strange events, often leading to a return halfway or being blocked by wind and rain; if crows are heard calling, someone is chasing. If "Zhu Que" appears at the gate, it means encountering living creatures or colorful things, with distant drum sounds, and no obstacles in official documents. If "Liu He" appears at the gate, it indicates meeting carriages and horses on the road, as well as seeing women in colorful clothes and children playing.

勾陳在門，路逢鬪打，作事勾留，謀為參差。青龍在門，喜兆則馬路逢官吏，錦衣、奇花。天空在門，賤物載道，陽增陰道，類聚笑話。白虎在門，見死聞悲，官事驚迫，途逢兵革。

"Gou Chen" appearing at the gate indicates encountering fights or disputes on the way, with affairs hindered and delayed, and plans proceeding unevenly and out of harmony. "Qing Long" appearing at the gate is a good omen, indicating meeting officials or seeing fine clothes and unusual flowers. "Tian Kong" appearing at the gate suggests encountering worthless items everywhere, with increasing yang energy and decreasing yin energy, and a group of people gathering together laughing and joking. "Bai Hu" appearing at the gate indicates seeing injuries and hearing sad sounds, legal matters being alarming and pressing, and encountering weapons and warfare on the road.

太常在門，酒食巫師，或為優使，彩童神軸。玄武在門，盜賊亡失，若非牙偤，即是乞兒。太陰在門，小求大得，陰私和合，音樂相隨。天后在門，童子戲耍，婦人送物，女子還家。

"Tai Chang" appearing at the gate indicates encountering wine, food, banquets, and people engaged in rituals or performances, or perhaps seeing painted children and images of deities. "Xuan Wu" appearing at the gate suggests theft or loss, and those encountered on the way are either brokers or servants, or beggars. "Tai Yin" appearing at the gate indicates that although the request is small, the gain is great, secret matters and mediations can succeed, and there is often music accompanying. "Heavenly Empress" appearing at the gate indicates seeing children playing, women bringing things, or women returning to their maternal homes.

青龍吉方，天目、地耳，宜坐吉方，求財、賭博、謀為，百事皆吉。華蓋、地戶、天門、地耳、天目、青龍：酉方，巳、辰、癸酉、丁卯、子、甲子；未方，卯、寅、癸未、丁丑、戌、甲戌；巳方，丑、子、癸巳、丁亥、申、甲申；卯方，亥、戌、癸卯、丁酉、午、甲午；丑方，酉、申、癸丑、丁未、辰、甲辰；亥方，未、午、癸亥、丁巳、寅、甲寅。

The Azure Dragon is a favorable direction, along with the Heavenly Eye and the Earthly Ear, considered as auspicious positions. It is advisable to sit facing this favorable direction for all affairs. Matters related to seeking wealth, gambling, and various plans are all auspicious. Below are the stem-branch combinations associated with each of the six directions for the following elements: Huagai, Di Hu, Tianmen, Di Er, Tianmu, and Qinglong. West direction: Huagai is in巳, Di Hu is in辰, Tianmen is inGuiyou, Di Er is inDingmao, Tianmu is in子, Qinglong is inJiazi. Southwest direction: Huagai is in卯, Di Hu is in寅, Tianmen is inGuiwei, Di Er is inDingchou, Tianmu is in戌, Qinglong is inJiaxu. South direction: Huagai is in丑, Di Hu is in子, Tianmen is inGuisi, Di Er is inDinghai, Tianmu is in申, Qinglong is inJiashen. East South direction: Huagai is in亥, Di Hu is in戌, Tianmen is inGuimao, Di Er is inDingyou, Tianmu is in午, Qinglong is inJiawu. Northwest direction: Huagai is in酉, Di Hu is in申, Tianmen is inGuichou, Di Er is inDingwei, Tianmu is in辰, Qinglong is inJiachen. North direction: Huagai is in未, Di Hu is in午, Tianmen is inGuihai, Di Er is inDingsi, Tianmu is in寅, Qinglong is inJiayin.

子午臨申位，丑未戌上尋，寅申居子位，卯酉卻加寅，辰戌龍位上，巳亥午中行。

This is the starting formula for calculating the "Twelve Yellow and Black Paths." According to the earthly branch of the day, determine where the Azure Dragon star begins in the hour position: On days of Zi and Wu, it starts at Shen; on days of Chou and Wei, it starts at Xu; on days of Yin and Shen, it starts at Zi; on days of Mao and You, it starts at Yin; on days of Chen and Xu, it starts at Chen, which is the Dragon position; on days of Si and Hai, it starts at Wu. After determining the starting point, follow the order of the twelve gods in sequence to calculate the Yellow and Black Paths for each hour of the day.

青龍（黃道）、明堂（黃）、天刑（黑）、朱雀（黑）、金匱（黃）、天德（黃）、白虎（黑）、玉堂（黃）、天牢（黑）、玄武（黑）、司命（黃）、勾陳（黑）。

The order of the twelve gods counted from the starting point and their attributes of the Yellow and Black Paths are: Qilong belongs to the Yellow Path, Mingtang belongs to the Yellow Path, Tianxing belongs to the Black Path, Zhuque belongs to the Black Path, JinGui belongs to the Yellow Path, Tiande belongs to the Yellow Path, Baihu belongs to the Black Path, Yutang belongs to the Yellow Path, Tianlao belongs to the Black Path, Xuanwu belongs to the Black Path, Siming belongs to the Yellow Path, Gouchen belongs to the Black Path. The day branches and hours corresponding to the six gods of the Yellow Path can be used for affairs, while those corresponding to the six gods of the Black Path should be avoided.

坎，水、一白、天蓬；坤，土、二黑、天芮；震，木、三碧、天沖；巽，木、四綠、天輔；中五，土、五黃、天禽；干，金、六白、天心；兌，金、七赤、天柱；艮，土、八白、天任；離，火、九紫、天英。

Each of the nine palaces is associated with the Five Phases, flying stars, and nine stars as follows: the first palace of Kan belongs to water, is one white, and is paired with the "Tian Peng" star; the second palace of Kun belongs to earth, is two black, and is paired with the "Tian Rui" star; the third palace of Zhen belongs to wood, is three green, and is paired with the "Tian Chong" star; the fourth palace of Xun belongs to wood, is four green, and is paired with the "Tian Fu" star; the central fifth palace belongs to earth, is five yellow, and is paired with the "Tian Qin" star; the sixth palace of Qian belongs to metal, is six white, and is paired with the "Tian Xin" star; the seventh palace of Dui belongs to metal, is seven red, and is paired with the "Tian Zhu" star; the eighth palace of Gen belongs to earth, is eight white, and is paired with the "Tian Ren" star; the ninth palace of Li belongs to fire, is nine purple, and is paired with the "Tian Ying" star. When arranging the Earth Plate, first place these nine stars in their respective palaces. The Heaven Plate is rotated according to the hour, always based on this arrangement.

值符（火）、螣蛇（土）、太陰（金）、六合（木）、勾陳（土）、太常（五行化氣）、朱雀（火）、九地（土）、九天（金），陽遁順行。值、螣、陰、六（白虎金）、常（玄武水）、陳、雀、地、天，陰遁逆布。甲子戊、甲戌己、甲申庚、甲午辛、甲辰壬、甲寅癸。星奇丁、月奇丙、日奇乙，陽順陰逆。

The five elements attributes and order of the deities are: the Chief Symbol belongs to fire, the Qí Shé belongs to earth, the Tai Yin belongs to metal, the Liu He belongs to wood, the Gou Chen belongs to earth, the Tai Chang is the transformed energy of the five elements, the Zhu Que belongs to fire, the Jiudi belongs to earth, and the Jiu Tian belongs to metal. In Yang Dun, they are arranged in this order sequentially. In Yin Dun, the order remains Chief Symbol, Qí Shé, Tai Yin, Liu He (this position is also called Bai Hu, belonging to metal), Tai Chang (this position is also called Xuan Wu, belonging to water), Gou Chen, Zhu Que, Jiudi, and Jiu Tian, but they are arranged in reverse order. Each of the six jia ten-day cycles hides one of the celestial stems: Jiazi hides Wu, Jiaxu hides Ji, Jiashen hides Wu, Jiawu hides Xin, Jiachen hides Ren, and Jiayin hides Gui. The Three Marvels are the Star Marvel DING, the Moon Marvel BING, and the Day Marvel YI. In Yang Dun, they are arranged sequentially, while in Yin Dun, they are arranged in reverse order.

甲己之年丙作首，乙庚之歲戊為頭，丙辛便向庚寅起，丁壬壬寅順行流，惟有戊癸何方起，正月始從甲寅求。

This is a mnemonic for determining the stem of the first month based on the heavenly stem of the year, used to establish the monthly pillar: when the year is Jia or Ji, the first month starts with Bingyin; when the year is Yi or Geng, the first month starts with Wuyin; when the year is Bing or Xin, the first month starts with Gengyin; when the year is Ding or Ren, the first month starts with Renyin and proceeds in order; when the year is Wu or Gui, the starting point is unknown, and the answer is that the first month must start with Jiayin. Once the stem of the first month is determined, the stems of the following months can be sequentially deduced.

甲己還加甲，乙庚丙作初，丙辛生戊子，丁壬庚子居，戊癸推壬子，時元定不虛。

This is a mnemonic for determining the heavenly stem of the first hour (zi hour) based on the day stem, used to establish the time pillar: On Jia day and Ji day, the zi hour begins with Jiazi; on Yi day and Geng day, it starts with Bingzi; on Bing day and Xin day, it begins with Wuzi; on Ding day and Ren day, it starts with Gengzi; on Wu day and Gui day, it begins with Renzi. Once the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the zi hour are determined, the rest of the hours can be sequentially arranged, ensuring the heavenly stem of each hour is never incorrectly calculated.

乾納甲壬、坤納乙癸、坎戊、離己、震庚、巽辛、艮丙、兌丁，甲墓於干，戊墓坎之類。

The method of assigning heavenly stems to the Eight Trigrams in Najia is as follows: the Qian trigram takes Jia and Ren, the Kun trigram takes Yi and Gui, the Kan trigram takes Wu, the Li trigram takes Ji, the Zhen trigram takes Geng, the Xun trigram takes Xin, the Gen trigram takes Bing, and the Dui trigram takes Ding. To determine whether a heavenly stem is "buried" (入墓), one follows this assignment: since Jia is assigned to Qian, the burial of Jia is in the Qian trigram; since Wu is assigned to Kan, the burial of Wu is in the Kan trigram. The rest of the stems are similarly determined by this method.

寅午戌日馬在申劫在亥宮，申子辰日馬在寅劫在巳宮，巳酉丑日馬在亥劫在寅宮，亥卯未日馬在巳劫在申宮。

The Post Horse and Robbery Sha are determined by the Triple Harmony Formation of the Day Branch: for days of寅, 午, and 戌, the Post Horse is in 申 and Robbery Sha is in 亥; for days of 申, 子, and 辰, the Post Horse is in 寅 and Robbery Sha is in 巳; for days of 巳, 酉, and 丑, the Post Horse is in 亥 and Robbery Sha is in 寅; for days of 亥, 卯, and 未, the Post Horse is in 巳 and Robbery Sha is in 申. The direction of the Post Horse indicates movement and travel, while the direction of Robbery Sha indicates loss and damage. When acting, one should move towards the Post Horse and avoid the Robbery Sha.

甲子旬中戌亥空，甲戌旬中申酉空，甲申旬中午未空，甲午旬中辰巳空，甲辰旬中寅卯空，甲寅旬中子丑空。

The sixty Jiazi cycles are divided into six periods, each period consisting of ten days. The ten heavenly stems are paired with the twelve earthly branches, but since there are only ten stems, two branches are left unpaired in each period, and these are called "xun kong" or "empty亡." In the Jiazi period, the branches Xu and Hai are empty; in the Jiaxu period, the branches Shen and You are empty; in the Jiashen period, the branches Wu and Wei are empty; in the Jiawu period, the branches Chen and Si are empty; in the Jiachen period, the branches Yin and Mao are empty; and in the Jiayin period, the branches Zi and Chou are empty. When something falls into an empty position, the matters involved are often empty and not substantial.

甲己在艮乙庚干，丙辛坤位喜神安，丁壬離宮笑嘻嘻，戊癸巽上醉沉沉。

This is a mnemonic for determining the direction of the "Happy God" based on the day stem: On Jia day and Ji day, the Happy God is in the Gen direction, which is Northeast; on Yi day and Geng day, the Happy God is in the Qian direction, which is Northwest; on Bing day and Xin day, the Happy God is in the Kun direction, which is Southwest; on Ding day and Ren day, the Happy God is in the Li palace, which is Due South, hence the verse says "laughing happily"; on Wu day and Gui day, the Happy God is in the Xun direction, which is Southeast, hence the verse says "drunk and drowsy". Traveling or getting married in the direction of the Happy God is most auspicious.

甲祿在寅，乙祿在卯，丙戊在巳，丁己在午，庚祿在申，辛祿在酉，壬祿在亥，癸祿在子。

Each of the ten Heavenly Stems has its own "Lù" position, which is the earthly branch where the stem reaches its officialdom and gains strength. Jia's Lù is in Yin, Yi's Lù is in Mao, Bing and Wu share the same Lù in Si, Ding and Ji share the same Lù in Wu, Geng's Lù is in Shen, Xin's Lù is in You, Ren's Lù is in Hai, and Gui's Lù is in Zi. When the day stem is in its Lù position, it signifies prosperity and wealth. When making decisions, taking this direction as favorable is considered auspicious.

甲己化土，乙庚化金，丙辛化水，丁壬化木，戊癸化火。子丑化土，寅亥化木，辰酉化金，巳申化水，卯戌化火，午未合而不化。

The Five Phases generated by the combination of Heavenly Stems are: Jia and Ji combine to form Earth, Yi and Geng combine to form Metal, Bing and Xin combine to form Water, Ding and Ren combine to form Wood, and Wu and Gui combine to form Fire. The Five Phases generated by the combination of Earthly Branches are: Zi and Chou combine to form Earth, Yin and Hai combine to form Wood, Chen and You combine to form Metal, Si and Shen combine to form Water, and Mao and Xu combine to form Fire; however, Wu and Wei although they combine, do not generate a new Five Phase.

甲日未陽貴丑陰貴，戊庚日丑陽貴未陰貴，乙日申陽貴子陰貴，己日子陽貴申陰貴，丙日酉陽貴亥陰貴，丁日亥陽貴酉陰貴，壬日卯陽貴巳陰貴，癸日巳陽貴卯陰貴，辛日寅陽貴午陰貴。

The "Heavenly Nobleman" is divided into Yang Nobleman and Yin Nobleman according to the Day Stem: For Jia day, Wei is the Yang Nobleman and Chou is the Yin Nobleman; for Wu day and Geng day, Chou is the Yang Nobleman and Wei is the Yin Nobleman; for Yi day, Shen is the Yang Nobleman and Zi is the Yin Nobleman; for Ji day, Zi is the Yang Nobleman and Shen is the Yin Nobleman; for Bing day, You is the Yang Nobleman and Si is the Yin Nobleman; for Ding day, Hai is the Yang Nobleman and You is the Yin Nobleman; for Ren day, Mao is the Yang Nobleman and Si is the Yin Nobleman; for Gui day, Si is the Yang Nobleman and Mao is the Yin Nobleman; for Xin day, Yin is the Yang Nobleman and Wu is the Yin Nobleman. The direction where the Nobleman is located is favorable for visiting elders and seeking help from others.

申（白虎、傳送）、酉（太陰、從魁）、戌（天空、河魁）、亥（神玄武、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）。

The Earthly Branches are each paired with one heavenly deity and one Month General. The Shen position is paired with the White Tiger deity and the Transmission General; the You position is paired with the Taiyin deity and the From-Qiu General; the Xu position is paired with the Sky-Empty deity and the River-Chief General; the Hai position is paired with the Black Tortoise deity and the Dengming General; the Wei position is paired with the Taichang deity and the Xiaojí General; the Zi position is paired with the Heavenly Empress deity and the Shenhou General; the Wu position is paired with the Vermilion Bird deity and the Shengguang General; the Chou position is paired with the Tianyi deity and the Dají General; the Si position is paired with the Tengshe deity and the Taiyi General; the Chen position is paired with the Gouchen deity and the Heavenly Gang General; the Mao position is paired with the Liuhe deity and the Taichong General; the Yin position is paired with the Qinglong deity and the Gongcao General. When making a divination, first determine which Earthly Branch the matter falls on, then take the corresponding Month General to judge whether it is auspicious or inauspicious.

六甲同六戊，天盤戊加地盤戊，謂之伏吟。凡事閉塞靜守為吉。戊加戊（甲值符）謂之“伏吟”。凡事閉塞，靜守為吉。加乙為“青龍合靈”，門吉事吉，門凶事凶。加丙為“青龍返首”，動作大吉，若逢迫、墓、擊、刑，吉事成凶。加丁為“青龍耀明”，謁貴求名吉利，若值墓、迫，招是招非。

Among the six Jia (Heavenly Stems) and ten Earthly Branches, the Jiazi (Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch combination) is hidden within the six Wu (Earthly Branches). Therefore, the six Jia are considered the same as the six Wu. When the Wu on the Heaven Plate is placed over the Wu on the Earth Plate, it is called 'Hidden Chant' or 'Fuyin'. In such cases, affairs tend to be blocked and unsmooth, and it is favorable to remain calm and maintain the status quo. The following explains the different configurations formed when Wu is combined with each of the other stems. When Wu is combined with Wu, it is the Jiazi value symbol combining with itself, still called 'Fuyin'. In such cases, affairs are blocked and unsmooth, and it is favorable to remain calm and maintain the status quo. When Wu is combined with Yi, it is called 'Azure Dragon Combining with Spirit', and if the gate is favorable, the matter will be favorable; if the gate is unfavorable, the matter will be unfavorable. When Wu is combined with Bing, it is called 'Azure Dragon Returning to Head', which is very favorable for taking action and doing things. However, if it encounters gate pressure, being in a tomb, or being struck by punishment, good things may turn into bad ones. When Wu is combined with Ding, it is called 'Azure Dragon Shining Brightly', which is favorable for meeting noblemen and seeking official positions. However, if it encounters being in a tomb or gate pressure, it may instead bring about trouble and disputes.

加己為“貴人入獄”，公私皆不利。加庚為“值符飛宮”，吉事不吉，凶事更凶。加辛為“青龍折足”，吉門生助尚可謀為，若逢凶門，主招災、失財、有足疾。加壬為“青龍入天牢”，凡陰陽皆不吉利。加癸為“青龍華蓋”吉格者吉，招福，門凶多乖。

When Wu is added to Ji, it is called "Nobleman in Prison," which is unfavorable for both public and private matters. When Wu is added to Geng, it is called "Chief Symbol Flying to the Palace," which turns good things into bad ones and makes bad things worse. When Wu is added to Xin, it is called "Azure Dragon Breaking Its Leg," and if it is supported by favorable gates, it can still be beneficial for planning matters; but if it meets with unfavorable gates, it may lead to misfortune, loss of wealth, or illness in the legs. When Wu is added to Ren, it is called "Azure Dragon in Heavenly Prison," which is unfavorable for both open and hidden matters. When Wu is added to Gui, it is called "Azure Dragon with the Celestial Cover," and if it is combined with favorable patterns, it brings good fortune; but if the gate it is associated with is unfavorable, it leads to many difficulties and setbacks.

乙加戊（甲值符）為“利陰害陽”，門逢凶迫，財破人傷。加乙為“日奇伏吟”，不宜謁貴求名，只可安分守身。加丙為“奇儀順遂”，吉星遷官進職，凶星夫妻離別。加丁為“奇儀相佐”，文書事吉，百事皆可為。加己為“日奇入霧”，被土闇昧，門凶必凶，得三吉門為“地遁”。

When the Yi (Ghost) is combined with the Wu (Earth), it is placed on the Jiazi (Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch combination) which is the Chief Symbol, called "Beneficial to the Yin and Harmful to the Yang." This is favorable for secret matters but harmful to those in the open. If the gate is also encountering a凶 (malevolent) or迫 (compelled) situation, it will lead to loss of wealth and harm to people. When Yi is combined with Yi, it is called "The Day Ghost Hidden Chant," which is not suitable for visiting the Nobleman or seeking official positions, but only suitable for keeping a steady and peaceful life. When Yi is combined with Bing (Sun), it is called "The Ghost and Symbol in Harmony," and if paired with a吉利 (auspicious) star, it indicates promotion and advancement in official positions; if paired with a凶 (malevolent) star, it indicates marital discord. When Yi is combined with Ding (Emperor), it is called "The Ghost and Symbol Supporting Each Other," which is favorable for handling official documents and allows for all kinds of affairs. When Yi is combined with Ji (Earth), it is called "The Day Ghost Entering Mist," which is obscured by earth qi and leads to confusion and darkness. If the gate is凶 (malevolent), it will definitely result in misfortune; but if it receives the three auspicious gates: 开 (Opening), 休 (Rest), and 生 (Life), it becomes the "Earth Hidden" pattern.

加庚為“日奇被刑”，爭訟財產，夫妻懷私。加辛為“青龍逃走”，奴僕拐帶，六畜皆傷。加壬為“日奇入地”，尊卑悖亂，官訟是非。加癸為“華蓋逢星”，官遁跡修道，隱匿藏形，躲災避難為吉。

Yi combined with Geng is called "the day's oddity is harmed," indicating disputes over property and lawsuits, with husband and wife each harboring private intentions. Yi combined with Xin is called "the Azure Dragon escapes," indicating servants stealing property and fleeing, and livestock will also be injured. Yi combined with Ren is called "the day's oddity goes underground," indicating disorder and confusion in hierarchy and rank, leading to lawsuits and disputes. Yi combined with Gui is called "the Celestial Crown meets the star," suitable for retreating from the world, seeking solitude, cultivating virtue, and concealing one's actions; using it to avoid calamity and disaster brings good fortune.

丙加戊（甲值符）名“飛鳥跌穴”，謀為百事洞澈。加乙為“日月並行”，公謀私為皆吉。加丙為“月奇孛師”，文書逼迫，破耗遺失。加丁為“月奇朱雀”，貴人文書吉利，常人平靜，得三吉門為“天遁”。

Bing Qi added to Wu, meaning added to the Jiazi Chief Symbol, is called "Flying Bird Falling into a Hole," indicating that all matters will be clear and smooth. Bing added to Yi is called "Sun and Moon Moving Together," which is auspicious for both public and private affairs. Bing added to Bing is called "Moon Qi with the孛 Star," indicating urgent paperwork, loss of wealth, and damage. Bing added to Ding is called "Moon Qi with the Vermilion Bird," meaning that the Nobleman will handle paperwork smoothly and auspiciously, while ordinary people will remain safe and untroubled; if this is combined with the three auspicious gates, opening, rest, and life, it becomes the "Heavenly Concealment" pattern.

加己為“太孛入刑”，囚人刑杖，文書不行，吉門得吉，凶門轉凶。加庚為“熒入太白”，門戶破敗，盜賊耗失。加辛為“謀事就成”，病人不凶。加壬為“火入天羅”，為客不利，是非頗多。加癸為“華蓋孛師”，陰人害事，災禍頻生。

Bing added to Ji is called "Too孛 enters the punishment," indicating that prisoners will be beaten with sticks and documents will not go through; when combined with a favorable gate, it brings good results, but when combined with an unfavorable gate, it turns bad. Bing added to Geng is called "Flame enters the White Emperor," indicating the destruction of the household, theft, and loss of property. Bing added to Xin is called "Plans succeed," meaning that matters planned will succeed, and the sick will not face danger. Bing added to Ren is called "Fire enters the Heavenly Net," indicating that going on a journey is unfavorable and there will be much trouble. Bing added to Gui is called "Crown Cloud and孛 Teacher," indicating that women will cause trouble and misfortune will follow continuously.

丁加戊（甲值符）為“青龍轉光”，官人升遷，常人威昌。加乙為“人遁”吉格，貴人加官進爵，常人婚姻財喜。加丙為“星隨月轉”，貴人越級高升，常人樂里生悲。加丁為“奇入太陰”，文書即至，喜事遂心。

Ding Qi combined with Wu, meaning added to the Jiazi Chief Symbol, is called "Azure Dragon Turning Light," indicating promotion for officials and prosperity for common people. Ding combined with Yi is called "Person Evading," a favorable pattern, meaning noblemen will gain higher positions and common people will experience happiness in marriage and gain in wealth. Ding combined with Bing is called "Star Follows the Moon," meaning noblemen will be promoted rapidly while common people may suffer misfortune after joy. Ding combined with Ding is called "Qi Entering Taiyin," meaning documents will arrive immediately and good things will go smoothly as wished.

加己為“火入勾陳”，奸私讎冤，事因女人。加庚為“年月日時格”，文書阻隔，行人必歸。加辛名曰“朱雀入獄”，罪人釋囚，官人失位。加壬名曰“五神互合”，貴人恩昭，訟獄公平。加癸名曰“朱雀投江”，文書口舌俱消，音信沉溺。

Ding combined with Ji is called 'Fire enters Gou Chen,' indicating affairs involving men and women, private misconduct, and the formation of enmity, with matters mostly arising from women. Ding combined with Geng is called 'Year, Month, Day, and Hour Pattern,' indicating obstruction in official documents, and those who are away will certainly return. Ding combined with Xin is called 'Vermilion Bird in Prison,' indicating that prisoners will be released, while officials in position will lose their posts. Ding combined with Ren is called 'Five Spirits Mutual Harmony,' indicating the favor of noblemen becoming evident, and lawsuits being judged fairly. Ding combined with Gui is called 'Vermilion Bird Falls into the River,' indicating disputes over documents and words will dissipate, and messages will become cut off and uncommunicable.

己加戊（甲值符）為“犬遇青龍”，門吉謀望遂意，上人見喜，門凶枉勞心機。加乙名為“墓神不明”，地戶蓬星，宜遁跡隱形為利逸。加丙名曰“火孛地戶”，陽人冤枉相害，陰人必致淫汙。加丁名曰“朱雀入墓”，文狀詞訟，先曲後直。

Ji is added to Wu, which is on the Jiazi Chief Symbol, called "Dog meets Azure Dragon"; if the gate is auspicious, then seeking success will be satisfactory and superiors will be pleased; if the gate is inauspicious, then efforts will be wasted. Ji is added to Yi, called "Mourning God is unclear," when the heavenly star Tianpeng meets the earth gate, it is favorable to hide and seek peace and safety. Ji is added to Bing, called "Fire Comet at the Earth Gate," indicating a man will be wronged and falsely accused, while a woman will inevitably suffer from disgrace. Ji is added to Ding, called "Vermilion Bird enters the Mourning," when filing lawsuits, the initial case is unjust, but later becomes just.

加己名為“地戶逢鬼”，病者必死，百事不遂。加庚名曰“刑格”，求名、詞訟先動者不利，陰星有謀害之情。加辛名曰“游魂入墓”，大人鬼魅，小人家先為祟。加壬名曰“地網高張”，狡童佚女，姦情殺傷。加癸名曰“地刑玄武”，男女疾病垂危，詞訟有囚獄之災。

When JI is added to JI, it is called "Earth Gate Encountering Ghost," indicating the patient will surely die and all affairs will go against them. When JI is added to GENG, it is called "Crime and Restriction," meaning those seeking fame or involved in legal disputes will suffer disadvantage if they act first; if combined with a yin star, the opponent may have intentions of harming them. When JI is added to XIN, it is called "Wandering Ghost Entering Grave," indicating adults will be disturbed by ghosts or spirits, while poor families will face disturbances from ancestors. When JI is added to REN, it is called "Earth Net Spread High," suggesting a reckless youth and a reckless woman will become involved in illicit relationships, possibly leading to violence or injury. When JI is added to GUI, it is called "Earth Punishment Black Tortoise," indicating both men and women will suffer serious illness, and those involved in legal cases will face imprisonment.

庚加戊（甲值符）曰“太白天乙伏宮”，百事不可謀為凶。加乙為“太白蓬星”，退吉進凶。加丙曰“太白入熒”，占賊必來，為客進利，為主破財。加丁曰“亭亭之格”，因私暱起官司，門吉有救。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Glossary: Zhi Fu = Chief Symbol Jia Zi = Jiazi Geng added to Wu, which is placed on Jiazi Zhi Fu, is called "Tai Bai Tian Yi Fu Gong," meaning all affairs should not be planned, indicating misfortune. Geng added to Yi is called "Tai Bai Peng Xing," which is auspicious if retreating, but inauspicious if advancing. Geng added to Bing is called "Tai Bai Ru Ying Mo," indicating certain arrival of thieves or bandits; the guest side will gain benefit, but the host side will suffer financial loss. Geng added to Ding is called "Ting Ting Ge," indicating legal troubles arising from private affection; if the gate involved is auspicious, there may be some relief.

加己曰名為“刑格”，官司被重刑。加庚曰“太白同宮”，官災橫禍，兄弟雷攻。加辛曰“白虎干格”，遠行車折馬死。加壬曰遠行失迷道路，男女音信嗟呀。加癸名為“大格”，行人至官司止，生產母子俱傷，大凶。

When Geng is combined with Ji, it is called "刑格," indicating severe punishment in legal matters. When Geng is combined with Geng, it is called "太白同宫," suggesting disaster from official authorities and unexpected misfortunes, with brothers fighting fiercely like thunder. When Geng is combined with Xin, it is called "白虎干格," indicating that traveling far may result in vehicle destruction and death of horses. When Geng is combined with Ren, it suggests getting lost on a long journey, with communication between men and women cut off, leading to sighs and lamentations. When Geng is combined with Gui, it is called "大格," meaning that those who go out will be detained by legal troubles halfway, and women giving birth will suffer harm to both mother and child, which is extremely dangerous.

辛加戊（甲值符）曰“困龍被傷”，官司破敗，屈抑守分，妄動禍殃。加乙曰“白虎猖狂”，人亡家敗，遠行多殃，尊長不喜，車船俱傷。加丙曰“干合孛師”，熒惑出現，占雨無，占晴旱，占事必因財致訟。加丁曰“獄神得奇”，經商獲倍利，因人逢赦宥。

Xin added to Wu, which is added to the Jiazi Chief Symbol, is called "Confined Dragon Suffering Injury," indicating failure in legal matters, loss of family property; at this time, one should endure some hardship and remain content with the present, as any reckless action will bring misfortune. Xin added to Yi is called "White Tiger Rampant," indicating loss of people, decline of family fortune, and misfortune on long journeys, displeasure from superiors, and damage to vehicles and boats. Xin added to Bing is called "Dry Harmony and孛Master," indicating the appearance of the planet Fluorescent Mars; if predicting rain, there will be no rain; if predicting clear weather, there will be severe drought; if predicting affairs, they will certainly involve disputes over money and lawsuits. Xin added to Ding is called "Jail God Receives a Favor," indicating that business can bring double profit, and one may encounter pardon through the influence of others.

加己曰“入獄自刑”，奴僕背主，訟訴難伸。加庚曰“白虎出力”，刀刃相接，主客相殘，遜讓退步，稍可強進，血濺衣衫。加辛為“伏吟天庭”，公廢私就，訟獄自罹罪名。加壬曰“凶蛇入獄”，兩男爭女，訟獄不息，先動失理。加癸曰“天牢華蓋”，日月失明，誤入天網，動止乖張。

When辛 is combined with己, it is called '入狱自刑', indicating that servants and attendants will abandon their master, and lawsuits will be unjust and difficult to resolve. When辛 is combined with庚, it is called '白虎出力', indicating armed conflict and mutual slaughter between the opposing sides; it is better to be humble and retreat, but if one insists on advancing, blood will be spilled. When辛 is combined with辛, it is called '伏吟天庭', indicating that public affairs will be neglected while private matters will succeed, and lawsuits may lead to self-incrimination. When辛 is combined with壬, it is called '凶蛇入狱', indicating a dispute between two men over one woman, with prolonged litigation; the one who acts first will be at fault. When辛 is combined with癸, it is called '天牢华盖', indicating that the sun and moon lose their light, and one will mistakenly fall into a trap, with every action being inappropriate and improper.

壬加甲子戊（甲值符）名曰“小蛇化龍”，男人發達，女產嬰童。加日奇六乙名曰格名“小蛇”，女子柔順，男人嗟呀，占孕生子，祿馬光華。加月奇六丙名曰“水蛇入火”，官災刑禁絡繹不絕。加星奇六丁名曰“干合蛇刑”，文書牽連，貴人匆匆，男凶女吉。加甲戌己名曰“凶蛇入獄”，大禍將至，順守斯吉，詞訟理曲。

Nin adds to Jiazi Wu, which is placed on the Jiazi Chief Symbol, called "Small Snake Transforming into a Dragon," indicating a man's success and a woman giving birth to a boy. Nin adds to the daily odd number and six Yi, this pattern is called "Small Snake," indicating a woman's gentleness and a man's sighing; when predicting pregnancy, it indicates the birth of a son, with the brilliance of official rank and horses. Nin adds to the monthly odd number and six Bing, called "Water Snake Entering Fire," indicating continuous legal troubles and punishments. Nin adds to the star odd number and six Ding, called "Dry Combination Snake Crime," indicating being involved in documents, the Nobleman coming and going hastily, which is凶 for men and吉 for women. Nin adds to Jiaxu Wu, called "Fierce Snake Entering Prison," indicating great calamity approaching, it is good to be obedient and quiet, but if involved in lawsuits, the case is unjust.

加甲申庚名曰“太白擒蛇”，刑獄公平，立剖邪正。加甲午辛名曰“螣蛇相纏”，縱得吉門，亦不能安，若有謀望，被人欺瞞。加甲辰壬名曰“蛇入地羅”，外人纏繞，內事索索，門吉星凶，庶免蹉跎。加甲寅癸名曰“幼女姦淫”，家有丑聲，門星俱吉，反禍福隆。

When壬 is combined withJiashen and庚, it is called 「Too White Captures the Snake」, indicating that legal cases will be judged fairly, and right and wrong will be clearly distinguished. When壬 is combined withJiawu and辛, it is called 「Tang Snake Interferes」, meaning even if a favorable gate is obtained, peace cannot be maintained; if there are plans, they will be deceived by others. When壬 is combined withJiachen and壬, it is called 「Snake Enters the Earth Net」, indicating that outsiders will persistently interfere, and domestic affairs will be troublesome and unsettled; if the gate is favorable but the star is unfavorable, one can barely avoid hardship. When壬 is combined withJiayin and癸, it is called 「Young Girl's Immorality」, indicating that there will be scandals within the family; if both the gate and the star are favorable, misfortune can be turned into fortune, and great blessings will follow.

癸加甲子戊（甲值符）為“天乙會合”吉格，財喜婚姻，吉人贊助成合，若門凶迫制，反招官非。加日奇六乙名曰“華蓋蓬星”，貴人祿位，常人平安。加月奇六丙名曰“華蓋孛師”，貴賤逢之，上人見喜。加星奇六丁名曰“螣蛇妖矯”，文書官司，火焚莫逃。

The癸 (Gui) is added to the Jiazi (Jia Zi) with the戊 (Wu), which is placed on the Jiazi Chief Symbol, forming the auspicious pattern of "Heavenly Ethereal Meeting." This brings good fortune in wealth and marriage, with the help of a kind-hearted person to facilitate matters. However, if the gate involved isvicious (evil) and one is forced to be restricted, it may lead to legal troubles. When癸 (Gui) is added to the daily odd (Ri Qi) Six Yi (Liu Yi), it is called "Huagai Peng Xing," where the Nobleman gains official position, and ordinary people gain peace and safety. When癸 (Gui) is added to the monthly odd (Yue Qi) Six Bing (Liu Bing), it is called "Huagai Bo Shi," and regardless of status, it brings favor from superiors. When癸 (Gui) is added to the star odd (Xing Qi) Six Ding (Liu Ding), it is called "Teng She Yao Jiao," indicating troubles with legal documents, lawsuits, and the risk of fire that are difficult to escape.

加甲戌己名曰“華蓋地戶”，男女占之，書信皆阻，躲災避難為吉。加甲申庚曰“太白入網”，以暴爭訟力平。加甲午辛曰“網蓋天牢”，占訟占病，死罪莫逃。加甲辰壬曰“復見螣蛇”，嫁娶重婚，後嫁無子，不保年華。加甲寅癸曰“天網四張”，行人失伴，病訟皆傷。

When癸 is combined withJiaxu and己, it is called「华盖地户」, which indicates that both men and women will experience obstacles in receiving letters. However, using it to avoid disasters and difficulties brings good fortune. When癸 is combined withJiashen and庚, it is called「太白入网」, indicating the use of forceful means in disputes, and the outcome is likely to be a draw. When癸 is combined withJiawu and辛, it is called「网盖天牢」, indicating a fatal outcome in legal matters or illness. When癸 is combined withJiachen and壬, it is called「复见螣蛇」, indicating remarriage for marriage, where the second wife will have no children and may not live long. When癸 is combined withJiayin and癸, it is called「天网四张」, indicating that travelers will become separated from their companions, and patients and legal cases will suffer damage.

時加六甲，一開一闔，上下交接。陽星為開，陰星為闔，孟仲為闔，季加為開。時加六乙，往來恍惚，與神俱出。加地盤乙，與日奇同行，謀為皆吉。時加六丙，萬兵莫往，王侯之象。加地盤丙為天威，行兵謀為，有吉無凶。時加六丁，出幽入冥，到老不刑。加地盤丁者，為挾玉女而行，謀為百事皆吉。

When the hour is combined with the Six Jia, it opens and closes alternately, connecting above and below: Yang stars indicate opening, while Yin stars indicate closing; the first month's hour and the second month's hour indicate closing, while the third month's hour indicates opening. When the hour is combined with the Six Yi, it moves back and forth in a vague and indistinct manner, as if accompanying deities in entering and exiting; if it is combined with the Yi on the Earth Plate, it is like traveling with the daily odd star, and all affairs will be auspicious. When the hour is combined with the Six Bing, even a thousand soldiers and ten thousand horses should not advance, as it represents the image of a king or a marquis; if it is combined with the Bing on the Earth Plate, it is "Heavenly Authority," and military strategies and affairs will be auspicious without misfortune. When the hour is combined with the Six Ding, it can enter and exit the realm of the underworld, and one will not suffer punishment even in old age; if it is combined with the Ding on the Earth Plate, it is like traveling with the Jade Maiden, and all plans will be auspicious.

時加六戊，乘龍萬里，萬敢呵止。加地盤戊為天武，公私謀為皆吉。時加六己，如神所使，出彼凶咎。加地盤己，為地戶刑，伏藏私匿，利私不利公。時加六庚，抱木而行，強有出入，必有爭鬪。加地盤庚為天刑，凡事凶。

When the hour stem falls on the six Gengs, it is like riding a dragon for ten thousand miles, with no one daring to stop it; if it falls on the Earth Plate's Geng, it becomes 'Heavenly Punishment', which is auspicious for both public and private affairs. When the hour stem falls on the six Ji, it is like being sent by a divine being, capable of escaping danger and misfortune; if it falls on the Earth Plate's Ji, it becomes 'Earth Gate Punishment', suitable for hiding and concealing, beneficial for private matters but not for public ones. When the hour stem falls on the six Geng, one should walk holding a piece of wood to be stable; if one insists on moving about, there will certainly be disputes. If it falls on the Earth Plate's Geng, it becomes 'Heavenly Punishment', and all matters will be inauspicious.

時加六辛，行逢死人，強有作為，殃罰纏身。加地盤辛為天庭，謀為皆凶。時加六壬，為吏所禁，強有出入，非禍相侵。加地盤壬為天牢，百事俱凶。時加六癸，眾人莫視，不知六癸，出門即死。加地盤癸為地網，利隱遁，餘事皆凶。

When the hour stem is combined with the six辛 (Xin), one will meet a dead person on the way; if one persists in doing something, calamity and punishment will follow. When the Xin is added to the Earth Plate, it becomes 'Heavenly Court,' and any planning will result in misfortune. When the hour stem is combined with the six壬 (Ren), one will be arrested by officials; if one insists on going out or coming in, misfortune will come. When the Ren is added to the Earth Plate, it becomes 'Heavenly Prison,' and all affairs will be bad. When the hour stem is combined with the six癸 (Gui), no one will see one's movements; those who do not understand this layer of Gui will face danger if they go out. When the Gui is added to the Earth Plate, it becomes 'Earth Net,' which is only favorable for hiding and fleeing, but all other matters will be bad.