Volume Thirty

此陽遁一局，先以左邊掌訣，甲子戊起一坎，順飛六儀，逆布三奇，即知某為值符，某為值使矣，諸照此而推之。其圖如左：甲寅癸　丁　丙　乙；干六　兌七　艮八　離九；天心、開　天柱、驚　天任、生　天英、景；天禽星寄於坤宮甲辰壬；甲午辛　甲申庚　甲戌己　甲子戊；巽四　震三　坤二　坎一；天輔杜　天沖、傷　天芮、死　天蓬、休。

This is the Earth Plate for Yang Dun One. The arrangement starts by using the left hand to place the戊 (Wu) corresponding to the Jiazi (Jia Zi) in the first gate of the Kan (Water) trigram. Then, the Six Instruments are arranged in a clockwise direction, and the Three Marvels are placed counterclockwise. The specific star that is the "Chief Symbol" and the specific gate that is the "Duty Gate" will be clear. All other layouts follow the same method. The layout is as follows: the sixth gate of Qian (Heaven) is paired with Jia Yin (Jia Yin) and Gui (Gui); the seventh gate of Dui (Lake) is paired with the Ding Marvel; the eighth gate of Gen (Mountain) is paired with the Bing Marvel; and the ninth gate of Li (Fire) is paired with the Yi Marvel. The stars and gates paired in these four gates are: the Tian Xin Star is paired with the Open Door, the Tian Zhu Star is paired with the Jing Door, the Tian Ren Star is paired with the Life Gate, and the Tian Ying Star is paired with the Jing Gate. The Tian Qin Star resides in the Kun (Earth) gate, and the Kun gate is paired with Jiachen (Jia Chen) and Ren (Ren). The next row is: the fourth gate of Xun (Wind) is paired with Jiawu (Jia Wu) and Xin (Xin); the third gate of Zhen (Thunder) is paired with Jiashen (Jia Shen) and Geng (Geng); the second gate of Kun (Earth) is paired with Jiaxu (Jia Xu) and Ji (Ji); and the first gate of Kan (Water) is paired with Jiazi (Jia Zi) and Wu (Wu). The stars and gates paired in these are: the Tian Fu Star is paired with the Du Door, the Tian Chong Star is paired with the Shang Door, the Tian Rui Star is paired with the Death Door, and the Tian Peng Star is paired with the Xiu Door.

此地盤一定不易者也。所謂地主靜也，五日換一元。天盤則時時不同，所謂天主動也。如乙丑時則以休門加天盤坤為值使，以值符天蓬星甲子戊加離九為值符，諸照此例。歌曰：“戊子干宮亥為庚，戊寅坎艮丑壬辰，戊午生門同甲卯，四宮戊戌二九申，上有戊辰庚酉辛，一飛盤過一回新，二十四盤方上起，門從方上定金鳴，所泊若差時一位，就將方位東方神，此是九星真秘訣，消凶納吉萬全亨”。

The Earth Plate remains fixed, as it is said "the Earth is still." It changes every five days. The Heaven Plate, however, changes constantly, as it is said "the Heaven is active." For example, when it is the hour of Yichou, the Xiu Men is placed on the Kun Palace of the Heaven Plate as the Duty Gate. The Chief Symbol, which includes the Tianpeng Star with Jiazi Wu, is placed on the Li Palace of the Heaven Plate as the Chief Symbol. The rest follow this pattern. There is a verse that says: Wu Zi is in the Qian Palace, the亥 position belongs to Geng; Wu Yin is in the Kan and Gen Palaces, the Chou position is paired with Ren, and the Chen position follows; Wu Wu is with the Sheng Men at the Jia Mao position; the Fourth Palace is Wu Xu, with the Second and Ninth Palaces paired with Shen; above that is Wu Chen, with Geng paired with You and Xin following. Each turn of the plate brings a new arrangement. Twenty-four plates are calculated from the directions, and the eight gates are determined by direction to set the positions for sounding the bell and withdrawing troops. If the palace where the energy lands is off by one, the Eastern God of that direction is used to correct it. This is the true secret of the nine stars, used to dispel dangers and receive good fortune, ensuring complete success and smooth passage.

歌曰：“一盤西去兩盤東，二至精微在此中，一二卻從天上落，八九順從地下通，二九伏從丁九丙，乙丙山山盡起風，三四過去重三九，一盤起去一盤宮，此方即是真神女，九九移來路上同，非是賢人莫妄語，怕將機巧亂研窮”。以子加直使，陽遁順，陰遁逆，玉女時上落在何宮是也。

There is also a rhyme that says: one board flies westward, two boards come eastward, the subtle essence of the winter solstice and summer solstice lies within this. The first and second palaces descend from above, while the eighth and ninth palaces connect through the earth. The hidden places of the second and ninth palaces are calculated from Ding Qi, and the ninth palace returns to Bing Qi. The wind arises wherever the Yi Qi and Bing Qi are located. The third and fourth palaces move past and return to the third and ninth palaces; starting one board moves to another palace. This direction is where the true Yu Nu resides. When the number nine is moved, the path remains the same. It is not for the unvirtuous to casually speak of this. One must beware of those who recklessly investigate these subtle techniques. To seek Yu Nu: place the Zi hour on the 'Duty Gate,' count forward for Yang Dun and backward for Yin Dun, and determine which palace the Yu Nu falls into at the given time. That is the position of Yu Nu.

此是陽遁上元甲己日乙亥時，值使在三宮，故休門杜坤，取子加卯順行，看亥落何宮，即知亥時在艮景門上，左足先二步華蓋，豹向豹尾而去，人鬼不見形。其法照飛宮，指陰陽二遁。如冬至上元甲己日甲子時，則知九天在休門，九地在離；夏至上元甲己日甲子時，九地在休門，九天在離，餘仿此而推之。

For example: This is a case of Yang Dun during the first period of the year on a Jia day or Ji day, with the Yihai hour. The 'Duty Gate' falls in the third palace of Zhen. Therefore, the Xiu Men is blocked in the Kun palace. Take the Zi hour and place it on the Mao position, then count in order to see where the Hai hour falls, thus determining that the Hai hour falls on the Jing Gate in the Gen palace. At this time, step forward two steps with your left foot onto the 'Huogai' position, moving like a leopard towards the leopard tail direction, so that neither people nor ghosts can see your figure. This method should be calculated according to the order of the flying palaces, and it is divided into two types: Yin Dun and Yang Dun. For instance, on the first day of the winter solstice, on a Jia day or Ji day, at the Jiazi hour, the 'Jiu Tian' is in the Xiu Men, and the 'Jiu Di' is in the Li palace. On the first day of the summer solstice, on a Jia day or Ji day, at the Jiazi hour, the 'Jiu Di' is in the Xiu Men, and the 'Jiu Tian' is in the Li palace, and so on.

歌曰：“赤道白道與黃道，不避千年騐不到，餘此六道是吉神，配合奇門遁真好”。法分二遁隱避之訣，必分道，遁道之中赤、白、黃三道，尤宜謹避。不然雖合三奇吉門，亦遁不通，難免十患。此即甲乙丙丁戊陽時，神居天上要君知也，陰時仿此。

There is a rhyme that says: the Red Path, White Path, and Yellow Path are three paths that if not avoided, even after a thousand years, their effects will not be evident. The other six paths are all traveled by benevolent deities; only when combined with the Three Marvels and the methods of concealment can they be truly effective. This method is divided into two types: Yang Dun and Yin Dun, which are secrets for hiding and avoiding harm. When performing the ritual, one must first clearly determine which path is being used. Among all the paths, the Red Path, White Path, and Yellow Path should be especially cautious and avoided. Otherwise, even if the Three Marvels and favorable gates are combined, the concealment will not be effective, and one will inevitably invite ten kinds of misfortunes. The above explanation refers to the principles of the five Yang times (Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu) where various deities reside on the Heaven Plate. Please remember this; the method for the Yin times is similar.

金函玉鏡者，蜀時諸葛孔明所著也。當漢末時因黃巾之亂，天下豪傑並起，而曹氏父子、孫權、周瑜諸將，皆稱召用兵過於孫吳者也，獨孔明與蜀主往往行兵遇敵，縱橫吳魏間，以正維奇兵而獲勝者何？

The book "Jin Han Yu Jing" was written by Zhuge Kongming during the Three Kingdoms period in Shu Han. When the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, many heroes rose up across the land. Cao Cao and his sons, as well as Sun Quan and Zhou Yu, all claimed to be superior to Sun Wu and Wu Qi in military strategy. Yet only Zhuge Kongming and the Shu ruler Liu Bei repeatedly went to battle and encountered enemies, being able to move freely between the Eastern Wu and Cao Wei, using regular troops as the main force and auxiliary forces to achieve repeated victories. What was the reason for this?

蓋此乃出於金函玉鏡之書，是書始自上古聖皇軒轅氏破蚩尤不勝，齋戒上感九天玄女，傳授驅役六丁玉女之神，諸遁甲旬內逐日遁時，書為八門定以吉凶，分內外勝負集為秘書一編傳於世間，而孔明得之於龍門山岩穴之間，孔明行師出陣用以取勝，魏吳諸將咸稱其神焉。

This all comes from the book "Jin Han Yu Jing." Its origin dates back to ancient times: when the sage emperor Huang Xuan was fighting Chi You and could not conquer him, he fasted and prayed, and was moved by the Mysterious Lady of the Ninth Heaven, who taught him the method of commanding the six Ding female deities. She recorded the methods of Dun Jia for each day and hour within each ten-day cycle, forming eight gates to determine auspicious and inauspicious signs, distinguishing between internal and external forces to determine victory or defeat. These were compiled into a secret text and passed down through generations. Zhuge Liang obtained this text in a cave on Longmen Mountain. He used it to win battles in military campaigns, and generals from the states of Wei and Wu all called him a god.

孔明奇其書可以傳世，厥後自畫圖局六十甲子日，每日十二時，全圖局俱載，九星所值，各門吉凶成敗，以備行兵擇選用之者，其應如響，名之曰金函玉鏡圖，其書指畫詳明，別為一家，不與遁甲諸書相似，所稱神異，不可測度者也。

Zhong Ming thought this book was peculiar and sufficient to be passed down through generations. After that, he personally drew the diagrams: taking the sixty Jiazi days as the main framework, each day divided into twelve hours, and all the diagrams were clearly recorded, indicating the palace where the nine stars were located, the fortune, success or failure of each gate, for use in military campaigns. The results were verified as quick as an echo, so he named it The Golden Seal Jade Mirror Diagram. This book explained the drawing methods in detail and clearly, forming its own school, different from other books on Dun Jia. Therefore, it was called miraculous and unpredictable.

孔明有云，是書在兵興之日則為行軍，其歷代作日用選擇出行必不可無者甚矣，流傳於世歷代，知兵之將帥，此秘而寶之，其傳者寡矣。餘學兵二十年，凡武經韜略七寶新書，六旨金鏡，青囊索書，諸家兵法悉得觀覽，獨孫氏與是圖，相為體用，誠國家之書籍，而無毫髮差誤，實世之寶焉。

Zhuge Liang once said: This book can be used for military campaigns and is also used for daily selection of auspicious days and travel. It is indispensable. It has been passed down through the ages, and generals who understand military strategy have all kept it secret and cherished it, so the truly transmitted versions are very few. I have studied military science for twenty years, and have read through all the various military treatises such as the "Wujing," "Taolue," "Qibao Xinshu," "Liu Zhi Jinjing," and "Qingnang Suoshu." Among them, only the "Sunzi Bingfa" and this book are one the fundamental and the other the application, complementing each other. It is indeed a national treasure, accurate in every detail.

餘雖武人不文獨得是圖之微奧，不敢擅秘，以故今出終南山黃岩老人，夙朝本朝大將狄青家藏本繕圖式，命史端撫抄錄用，廣其傳以俟後世，明哲忠謀之士用兵之際，得以觀閱闡助武功，以見餘之不秘昔賢之傳也。

I am a warrior, not skilled in literary expression, yet I alone have grasped the subtle and profound essence of this text. I dare not keep it hidden by myself. Therefore, I now take out the version passed down by the old man Huang Yan of Zhongnan Mountain, as well as the copy kept in the home of the famous general Di Qing of the previous dynasty, and transcribe it into a diagrammatic form. I have ordered Shi Duans to copy and record it, so that it may be widely circulated for future generations. This way, wise and loyal men with deep strategies can refer to it when engaging in warfare, using it to assist in their military endeavors. This also shows that I am unwilling to keep the teachings of predecessors to myself secretly.

冬至後陽遁順行九宮起例（一日一宮完，即至上日甲戌，餘例仿此）：甲子為頭起艮，甲戌飛入宮字，猿猴翻入水晶宮（坎），甲馬坤中不動，曾見龍生震地，再看虎嘯生風（巽），九星殿上顯奇功，太乙臨之法用。假如，甲子日艮上起太乙，離上攝提，坎上軒轅，坤上招搖，震上天符，巽上青龍，中宮咸池，乾上太陰，兌上天乙，此九星順行九宮之法也。

After the winter solstice, the Yang Dun method is used. The example of the nine stars moving in sequence through the nine palaces is as follows (each day moves to one palace, and after completing a cycle, it starts again on the next Jia Xu day, and the rest of the ten-day periods follow the same pattern): The Jia Zi period starts from the Gen Palace; the Jia Xu period begins in the Li Palace; the Jia Shen period — since Shen belongs to the monkey, it is said that the monkey jumps into the crystal palace — starts in the Kan Palace; the Jia Wu period — since Wu belongs to the horse, it is said that the Jia horse — starts in the Kun Palace without moving; the Jia Chen period — since Chen belongs to the dragon, it is said that the dragon is born in the Zhen Palace — starts in the Zhen Palace; the Jia Yin period — since Yin belongs to the tiger, it is said that the tiger roars and generates wind — starts in the Xun Palace. Each of the nine stars displays its unique function in the nine palaces, and the starting point is determined by where the Taiyi is located. For example: On the Jia Zi day, Taiyi starts in the Gen Palace; the Li Palace is Ceti, the Kan Palace is Yuanhuang, the Kun Palace is Zhaoyao, the Zhen Palace is Tianfu, the Xun Palace is Qinglong, the Central Palace is Xianchi, the Qian Palace is Taiyin, and the Dui Palace is Tianyi — this is the method of the nine stars moving in sequence through the nine palaces.

夏至後陰遁逆行九宮起例：甲子為頭起坤，甲戌飛入坎宮，猿猴馬上笑欣欣（離），甲馬山中直進（艮），龍臨金位顯位能（兌），虎向干方坐鎮，九宮太乙逆行，仔細推求有應。假如，甲子日坤上起太乙，坎上攝提，離上軒轅，艮上招搖，兌上天符，乾上青龍，中宮咸池，巽上太陰，震上天乙，此九星逆行九宮之法也。

After the summer solstice, the Yin Dun method is used. The principle of the nine stars moving in reverse order through the nine palaces is as follows: the Jiazi decade starts at the Central Palace; the Jiaxu decade moves into the Water Palace; the Jiashen decade, which corresponds to the monkey, falls into the Fire Palace; the Jiawu decade, corresponding to the horse, directly enters the Mountain Palace; the Jiachen decade, corresponding to the dragon, arrives at the Metal Palace; the Jiayin decade, corresponding to the tiger, faces the Heaven Palace. The Taiyi moves in reverse order through the nine palaces, and its movement must be carefully calculated to be accurate. For example: on the Jiazi day, Taiyi starts at the Central Palace, the Water Palace is Cepheus, the Fire Palace is Xuanyan, the Mountain Palace is Zhaoyao, the Metal Palace is Tianfu, the Heaven Palace is Qinglong, the Central Palace is Xianchi, the Wind Palace is Taiyin, and the Thunder Palace is Tianyi. This is the method of the nine stars moving in reverse through the nine palaces.

九星神名次序起例：一太乙吉、二攝提凶、三軒轅平、四招搖平、五天符凶、六青龍吉、七咸池凶、八太陰吉、九天乙吉。冬至後陽遁八門起例：陽干順布八門，甲丙戊庚壬為陽；陰干逆布八門，乙丁己辛癸為陰。甲戊壬子坎為休，丁辛乙卯向坤遊，庚甲戊午居震位，癸丁辛酉巽方求，庚丙鼠入金鄉去（干），己癸兔居水澤幽（兌），壬丙馬行山上路（艮），乙己雞與火為儔（離）。假如，甲子日陽順休生開，乙丑日陰逆休生開，丙寅日又順休生開，陰遁起例仿此。

The order and fortune of the nine stars are as follows: the first, Taiyi, is auspicious; the second, SheTi, is inauspicious; the third, Xuanyuan, is neutral; the fourth, Zhao Yao, is neutral; the fifth, Tianfu, is inauspicious; the sixth, Qinglong, is auspicious; the seventh, Xianchi, is inauspicious; the eighth, Taiyin, is auspicious; and the ninth, Tianyi, is auspicious. After the winter solstice, the arrangement of the eight gates for Yang Dun starts with the day stem. If the day stem is yang, the eight gates are arranged in a clockwise order; if the day stem is yin, they are arranged counterclockwise. Yang stems include Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, and Ren; yin stems include Yi, Ding, Ji, Xin, and Gui. The mnemonic says: on the days of Jiazi, Wuzi, and Renzi, the Xiu Men is in the Kan palace; on the days of Dingmao, Xinmao, and Yimao, the Xiu Men moves to the Kun palace; on the days of Gengwu, Jiawu, and Wuwu, the Xiu Men is in the Zhen palace; on the days of Guiyou, Dingyou, and Xinyou, the Xiu Men moves to the Xun palace; on the days of Gengzi and Bingzi, "the mouse enters the metal land," and the Xiu Men is in the Qian palace; on the days of Jimao and Guimao, "the rabbit resides in the water marsh," and the Xiu Men is in the Dui palace; on the days of Renwu and Bingwu, "the horse moves on the mountain," and the Xiu Men is in the Gen palace; on the days of Yiyou and Jiyou, "the chicken associates with fire," and the Xiu Men is in the Li palace. For example, on Jiazi day, which is yang, the Xiu Men, Sheng Men, and Kai Men are arranged clockwise; on Yichou day, which is yin, they are arranged counterclockwise; on Bingyin day, it again becomes clockwise—this method is also applied for Yin Dun.

夏至後陰遁八門起例：甲戊壬子居離，丁辛乙卯艮連，戊寅甲馬兌宮先，丁癸辛酉乾健，赤白鼠遊巽位（丙庚），黑黃兔走東邊（癸己），丙壬騎馬到坤門，乙己雞飛坎畔。假如，甲子、戊子、壬子俱從離上起休門，每宮三日一換，陽順陰逆，起法如前。

After the summer solstice, the method of setting up the eight gates for Yin Dun is as follows: On the days of Jiazi, Wuzi, and Renzi, the Xiu Men is located in the Li Palace; on the days of Dingmao, Xinmao, and Yimao, the Xiu Men is in the Gen Palace; the days of Wuyin and Jiawu first start at the Dui Palace; on the days of Dingyou, Guimao, and Xinyou, the Xiu Men is in the Qian Palace, taking advantage of its strength and firmness; on the days of Bingzi and Gengzi, known as "Red and White Rats," the Xiu Men moves to the Xun Palace; on the days of Guimao and Jimao, known as "Black and Yellow Rabbits," the Xiu Men moves to the east Zhen Palace; on the days of Bingwu and Renwu, the Xiu Men moves to the Kun Palace as if riding a horse; on the days of Yiyou and Jiyou, known as "Chickens Flying," the Xiu Men moves to the Kan Palace. For example, on the days of Jiazi, Wuzi, and Renzi, the Xiu Men starts at the Li Palace. Each palace governs three days, and the sequence changes every three days. For days with a yang stem, the sequence proceeds in the order of the stems; for days with a yin stem, the sequence proceeds in the reverse order. The method is the same as that used for Yang Dun.

掌訣圖、八門圖：坤二（死） 兌七（驚） 干六（開）；離九（景） 中五 坎一（休）；巽四（杜） 震三（傷） 艮八（生）。起休門訣：如冬至後陽遁順起，甲戊壬子坎為休，是休門，在坎一，生門在艮八，數至開門在干六。乙丑日休門還在坎，生門轉干，數至開門在艮。丙寅日休門亦在坎，生門又轉在艮，開門又在干，此陽順陰逆也。如丁辛乙卯向坤遊，則休門移於坤二矣。此三日一換也，餘類推。夏至後甲戊壬子居離九，繫逆起亦問此義。

The arrangement of the palm diagram and the eight gates diagram is as follows: the upper row pairs the second Kun palace with the Death Door, the seventh Dui palace with the Jing Door, and the sixth Qian palace with the Open Door; the middle row pairs the ninth Li palace with the Jing Gate, the central fifth palace has no gate, and the first Kan palace with the Xiu Men; the lower row pairs the fourth Xun palace with the Du Door, the third Zhen palace with the Shang Men, and the eighth Gen palace with the Life Gate. The method for determining the Xiu Men is: after the winter solstice, use Yang Dun in a clockwise direction. On the days of Jiazi, Wuzi, and Renzi, the Xiu Men is in the first Kan palace. The Life Gate is in the eighth Gen palace, and continuing clockwise, the Open Door is in the sixth Qian palace. On the day of Yichou, the Xiu Men remains in the Kan palace, the Life Gate moves to the Qian palace, and continuing clockwise, the Open Door is in the Gen palace. On the day of Bingyin, the Xiu Men is still in the Kan palace, the Life Gate returns to the Gen palace, and the Open Door is again in the Qian palace—this is the principle of moving clockwise on Yang days and counterclockwise on Yin days. On the days of Dingmao, Xinmao, and Yimao, the Xiu Men moves to the second Kun palace. This shows that the Xiu Men changes every three days, and the rest follow the same pattern. After the summer solstice, on the days of Jiazi, Wuzi, and Renzi, the Xiu Men is in the ninth Li palace, moving in a counterclockwise direction, following the same principle.

如冬至後陽遁順行，甲子為頭起艮，從艮八上起太乙，順行離九攝提，轉坎一上軒轅，坤二招搖，震三天符，巽四青龍，中五咸池，干六太陰，兌七天乙，此九星順行也。一日一換，如甲子日太乙在艮，乙丑日太乙在離九，丙寅日太乙在坎一，丁卯日太乙在坤二，餘類推。如夏至後陰遁逆行，甲子為頭起坤，是從坤二上起太乙逆行坎一是也。

After the winter solstice, use the Yang Dun method and proceed in the order of the trigrams. Starting from the Gen trigram (Gepan) in the first Jiazi cycle, the Taiyi moves in sequence: Taiyi begins at Gen trigram, proceeds to Li trigram (nine trigrams) as SheTi, then to Kan trigram (one trigram) as XuanYuan, then to Kun trigram (two trigrams) as ZhaoYao, then to Zhen trigram (three trigrams) as TianFu, then to Xun trigram (four trigrams) as QingLong, then to the central trigram (five trigrams) as XianChi, then to Qian trigram (six trigrams) as TaiYin, and finally to Dui trigram (seven trigrams) as TianYi. This is the order of the nine stars moving in sequence. Each day, the Taiyi moves to a different trigram: on Jiazi day, Taiyi is at Gen trigram; on Yichou day, Taiyi is at Li trigram; on Bingyin day, Taiyi is at Kan trigram; on Dingmao day, Taiyi is at Kun trigram; and so on in this pattern. If it is after the summer solstice, use the Yin Dun method and proceed in reverse order. Starting from the Kun trigram (two trigrams) in the first Jiazi cycle, Taiyi begins at Kun trigram, then moves in reverse to Kan trigram (one trigram), and continues in this reverse sequence.

一、太乙水神：逢著皂衣人求謁，訪謁婚姻皆大吉。門中見太乙，星曜號貪狼，博奕錢財眾，婚姻大吉昌，出門無阻滯，參謁見賢良。二、攝提土神：遇死門大凶，逢老婦悲啼，再逢牛犁耕田，不吉。遠行遭羈絆，耕地損牛犁，相生又問可，相尅見災危，死門並相見，老婦哭悲啼，求財並嫁娶，萬事不相宜，主隱匿藏道，言動則傷身。

The first one is 「Taiyi」, belonging to the Water element. Its auspicious signs are: encountering a person in black clothes coming to visit on the road; visiting others or discussing marriage affairs are all very auspicious. The verse says: seeing Taiyi in the gate, this star is also called 「Tanlang」; gambling and playing games can win much wealth, marriage is very auspicious and flourishing; going out without obstacles, and when visiting, one can meet a virtuous person. The second one is 「SheTi」, belonging to the Earth element. Its auspicious signs are: encountering the Death Door is very inauspicious; meeting an old woman crying on the road; also meeting an ox plowing the field, all are not favorable. The verse says: traveling far will be hindered, plowing the field will damage the ox and the plow; if it is in harmony with one's birth star, it is still suitable for inquiry, but if it is in conflict, there will be disasters and dangers; if it appears together with the Death Door, one should pay attention to the old woman's crying and weeping; seeking wealth and marriage, all things are not suitable; at this time, one should hide and stay away from the path, for any speech or action will cause harm to the body.

三、軒轅木神：路遇宜見於十五里外。出入遇軒轅，作事必牽纏，相生災侵慢，相尅必憂煎，遠行逢迍遰，博奕定輸錢，九天玄女法，句句不虛傳。四、招搖木神：逢二親人，又見婦人口舌，怪夢驚恐，鄰家釜鳴，屋響不吉。招搖號木星，當門百事成，相尅行人阻，陰人口舌迎，怪夢多驚恐，屋響釜自鳴，陰陽消息用，作事不容情。

The third one is "Xuanyuan", belonging to the Wood element. Its verification sign is: on the way, one should meet people, and it is advisable to be fifteen li away. The verse says: when encountering Xuanyuan at the time of going out or coming in, things will certainly become complicated; if it harmonizes with one's destiny, misfortunes will come slowly, but if it conflicts, there will certainly be worries and distress; long journeys will meet obstacles and difficulties, and gambling will certainly result in loss. This is the method passed down by the Mysterious Lady of the Ninth Heaven, and every word is not empty talk. The fourth one is "Zhayaoyao", also belonging to the Wood element. Its verification sign is: one will meet two relatives, and also encounter a woman's quarrelsome words, have strange dreams causing fear, and the neighbor's pot will mysteriously make noise, and the house will emit strange sounds, all of which are inauspicious. The verse says: Zhayaoyao is called the Wood star, and when it is at the door, all things can be accomplished; once it conflicts, travelers will encounter obstacles, and the woman's quarrelsome words will come face to face; strange dreams frequently appear causing fear, and the sounds of the house and the pot will continuously occur. One should use the principle of the waxing and waning of Yin and Yang to determine its use, and act without hesitation.

五、天符土神：五鬼是天符，當門陰女謀，相尅無好事，言客在程遲，走失難得見，弔客惹成孤，此星當門值，切忌有災途，交戰出兵，迎鋒出陣，軍糧則利。六、青龍金神：路逢醫人或是酒仙，今博奕於道中。門內見青龍，求財喜重重，每逢茶酒食，博奕定見贏，相生錢財旺，休言尅破刑，接貴安營寨，萬事喜和同。

The fifth position is "Heavenly Talisman," belonging to the Earth element. The rhyme says: "Five Ghosts" refer to Heavenly Talisman; when it is in the gate, it indicates a woman secretly scheming; once it clashes, there will be no good fortune; the person mentioned will be delayed on the way; lost animals and people will be hard to find; mourners arriving will cause sorrow. When this star is in the gate, it is most unfavorable if there is disaster on the way. However, if used for warfare, military deployment, or transporting military provisions, it is actually beneficial. The sixth position is "Azure Dragon," belonging to the Metal element. Its manifestation is: encountering a physician or a heavy drinker on the road, and being able to enjoy games and entertainment on the way. The rhyme says: seeing Azure Dragon within the gate brings wealth and good fortune; whenever there is tea, food, wine, or gambling, one will certainly win; if it is in harmony with one's birth star, wealth will flourish, so there is no need to mention clashes or punishments; it is suitable for meeting noblemen and setting up camps, and all matters will be harmonious and smooth.

七、咸池金神：不可行軍破敵。五將號咸池，當門事不宜，相生皆無破，相尅有災危，博奕相輸脫，求財空手歸，神仙真妙訣，愚人要與知，軍事虛驚退，反覆逆風吹。八、太陰土神：行六七里，見有小兒牽羊至，求財成就吉。當門見太陰，百禍不能侵，方行六七里，知交有覓尋，妙法牢收取，回軍引馬前，有伏兵截路，慎不可輕行。九、天乙火神：行三十里見一婦人著五六色，遇抱小兒，百事吉。門迎天乙星，相生百事成，動用皆和順，茶酒自相迎，求婚行嫁娶，相會天自成，出軍交兵陣，一見定勝贏。

The seventh position 「Xianchi」 belongs to the Metal element. Its verification sign is: it is not advisable to march troops or attack enemies. The rhyme says: among the five generals, it is called Xianchi; when it is at the gate, nothing auspicious happens; although mutual generation does not cause damage, if there is mutual overcoming, there will be disaster and danger; gambling leads to total loss, and seeking wealth results in returning empty-handed. This is a true and wonderful secret from the gods, which even fools should know. When used in military affairs, it only causes a false alarm and the army retreats, and the situation is unpredictable like a reverse wind. The eighth position 「Taiyin」 belongs to the Earth element. Its verification sign is: walking six or seven miles, seeing a child leading a sheep coming, seeking wealth will succeed, which is auspicious. The rhyme says: when Taiyin is at the gate, all kinds of misfortunes cannot enter; after walking six or seven miles, there will be friends coming to visit; this wonderful method should be remembered well. If returning troops are needed, lead the horse in front first, because there are hidden soldiers blocking the road, and it must not be done carelessly. The ninth position 「Tianyi」 belongs to the Fire element. Its verification sign is: walking thirty miles and meeting a woman wearing clothes of five or six colors, and encountering someone holding a child, all things will be auspicious. The rhyme says: when Tianyi star is welcomed at the gate, if it is compatible with one's birth star, all things will succeed; every action is smooth, and tea and wine will be welcomed by others; for marriage and wedding, meeting naturally happens; if going out to fight and form an army, encountering this star definitely leads to victory.

休門水神貪狼：求公干私遇休門，求財參謁貴人欽，欲速同行吉相助，出入嫁娶五福臨，休門己見百般食，出入經行得恁強，但求休門門見路，更逢吉利和衷腸。生門土神左輔：此門爭財見官訟兆，嫁娶避走，二十里見飛鳥來迎之，大吉。但凡出入遇生門，吉曜臨之萬事成，若有凶神相隔輟，求財所得利稱心，生門已見好經營，百事流通得稱情，此門出入逢歡喜，但求經營喜氣生。

The Xiu Men belongs to the Water element and is paired with the "Tan Lang" star of the Big Dipper. The rhyme says: when dealing with official matters or private affairs and encountering the Xiu Men, seeking wealth and visiting officials will be respected by the nobleman; if one wishes to accomplish things quickly, colleagues will also bring good fortune; going out and returning, as well as marriage and wedding, will all have the five blessings. Walking through the Xiu Men means encountering various kinds of food and drink everywhere; traveling will be particularly smooth and powerful; as long as the Xiu Men is in the right direction and meets auspicious deities, everyone will be in harmony and cooperation. The Sheng Men belongs to the Earth element and is paired with the "Zuo Fu" star. Its omens indicate: this gate is a sign of disputes over property and legal cases; for marriage and avoiding loss, walking twenty li will have birds flying towards you, which is very auspicious. The rhyme says: whenever one enters or exits and encounters the Sheng Men, with auspicious stars accompanying, all things can be accomplished; even if there areInauspicious Spirit in between, the wealth obtained will be satisfactory. When the Sheng Men appears, it is most suitable to manage affairs well, with all matters flowing smoothly and fulfilling one's wishes; entering and exiting through this gate will surely bring joy, and as long as one starts to manage affairs, happiness will naturally arise.

傷門木神祿存：此門出行必見精怪嚇、喧事、扭洩、血傷。出入求財如遇傷，更逢吉曜亦難當，跟前人惹疼病禍，自身須防有災殃，傷門往往是非傳，若出門來有禍僽，採捕稱心雖是好，其餘不得不憂煎。杜門木神文曲：此門宜出行、謁貴、求財，或遇避者，尅難吉。杜門公用各施行，亦見門中有吉星，茶酒自然留客住，忻歡百事喜相成，杜門曾見好經營，出入從來未稱情，若然逃遁如避難，即是元木也不成。

The "Shang Men" belongs to the Wood element and is paired with the "Lu Cun" star. Its manifestations are: if one travels through this gate, one is sure to encounter supernatural beings, frightening situations, noisy disturbances, fights for venting anger, and injuries. The rhyme says: if one seeks wealth while encountering Shang Men, even if good stars are present, they cannot prevent misfortune; those around will suffer illness and calamity, and one must also be cautious of disasters. Shang Men often brings disputes, and as soon as one leaves, misfortune follows. Only activities such as hunting and fishing are satisfactory, while all other matters are inevitably filled with worry and pressure. The "Du Men" belongs to the Wood element and is paired with the "Wen Qu" star. Its manifestations are: this gate is suitable for traveling, visiting noblemen, and seeking wealth; if one encounters someone to avoid, although there is a controlling force, it is still auspicious. The rhyme says: Du Men can be used for both public and private affairs, and good stars may appear within the gate; naturally, there will be tea and wine to entertain guests, and joy will lead to success in all matters. Although Du Men has once seen good business, it is never very satisfactory for going out or coming in; if used for fleeing or avoiding danger, it cannot even make use of the original advantage of the Wood element.

景門火神廉貞：此門出行見貴、博戲、爭逐、捕獵，行四十里，必見喜樂聲。遠行出入景門中，無尅無生平吉凶，若值星辰方位惡，心頭作事亦難通，景門出入且宜良，翫賞嬉中第一強，採獵捕魚人少得，無憂無喜見安康。死門土神巨門：此門宜出獵、張捕、殺生，千死一生，行二十里，路旁必見死傷應之。參謁求謀入死門，吉神刻剝不堪論，若不自身作橫事，其人必定見傷痕，死門不可東西去，大抵為名事莫言，死傷求哀為不利，聖人怎肯教胡傳。

The Jing Gate belongs to the element of fire and is paired with the star Liangzhen. Its manifestations are: traveling through this gate is favorable for encountering a nobleman, gambling, competing, and hunting; traveling forty li will certainly hear the sound of joy. The rhyme says: traveling far or entering and exiting through the Jing Gate brings neither destruction nor growth, resulting in a neutral outcome of good or bad fortune; if encountering poor stars or unfavorable directions, one's plans will not proceed smoothly. Entering and exiting through the Jing Gate is still relatively favorable, making it suitable for leisure and enjoyment; hunting and fishing may bring little success, but there is no worry or joy, ensuring peace and safety. The Death Gate belongs to the element of earth and is paired with the star Jumeng. Its manifestations are: this gate is suitable for hunting, setting nets, and slaughtering animals; it is a place where one survives a thousand deaths. Traveling twenty li will certainly encounter signs of death or injury. The rhyme says: if one seeks consultation or makes plans by entering the Death Gate, even with auspicious deities, there will be no remainder of good fortune; if the person is not the cause of a sudden misfortune, they will certainly suffer injuries. One should not go east or west through the Death Gate; generally, one should not speak of seeking fame or reputation. Using it for mourning or lamentation is even more unfavorable—how could a sage spread such nonsense to people?

驚門金神破軍：此門不宜出行、上官，諸事不吉，行六七里，必見驚怪、犬物騐方。尋求走失出驚門，逃人財物盡都存，更得吉星變刑尅，在失逃人自失魂，驚門一定有虛驚，出入如逢百不成，百般美事休更說，往往居家不稱情。開門金神武曲：此門宜上官、見貴、出入、求財、迴避，三十里必見婦人或穿顏色衣人以應之。開門出入最為良，萬事亨通大吉昌，出入求財定見喜，八方干事一齊強，求財出入遇開門，自有欣歡百事成，更值吉星當位照，相逢酒食笑忻忻。

The "Jing Door" belongs to the Metal element and is paired with the "Po Jun" star. Its verification signs are: this door is not suitable for travel or taking up official positions, and all matters are unfavorable; if one walks six or seven miles, one will certainly encounter strange occurrences or dogs, which can be used to verify the direction. The rhyme says: to search for a lost person, one should go out through the Jing Door, and the escaped person and lost property will still be present; if further aided by a favorable star to resolve conflicts, the escaped person will return in a state of confusion and sorrow. However, the Jing Door always brings a false alarm; if one enters or exits through this door, nothing will succeed; all good things need not be mentioned, and often even at home, things will not go smoothly. The "Kai Men" belongs to the Metal element and is paired with the "Wu Qu" star. Its verification signs are: this door is suitable for taking up official positions, visiting noblemen, entering and exiting, seeking wealth, and avoiding danger; if one walks thirty miles, one will certainly meet a woman or a person wearing colorful clothes to verify the direction. The rhyme says: entering and exiting through the Kai Men is most auspicious, with all matters going smoothly and great fortune; when seeking wealth through entry and exit, one will certainly meet with good fortune, and all affairs will be handled effectively. If one seeks wealth and enters through the Kai Men, one will naturally be joyful, and all matters will succeed; if further aided by a favorable star, one will also encounter food and drink and rejoice.

太乙雖名凶惡星，兵亡將敗至憂驚，札寨安營須大忌，倘逢吉曜轉凶星。青龍臨處利求財，出入逢之事必諧，佈陣行軍百勝吉，修營嫁娶福齊來。太陰本是水之精，出入無阻坦蕩行，若遇陰人尤大吉，行兵百事盡歡欣。

The star "Taiyi" is referred to as an evil star in the context of flying palace divination: it signifies military defeat, loss of generals, and subsequent worries and fears; it is especially to be avoided when setting up camps or fortifications; if it appears together with a good star, the evil star can turn into a favorable one. The star "Qinglong" is beneficial for seeking wealth: encountering it on journeys ensures smooth and harmonious affairs; when arranging military formations and campaigns, it ensures victory in every battle; for construction, fortification, marriage, and wedding, good fortune will come all at once. The star "Taiyin" represents the essence of water: there are no obstacles in movement, and the path is smooth and unimpeded; if it coincides with women or feminine influences, it is especially auspicious; for military campaigns and all affairs, everything will proceed with joy and success.

天乙偏宜見貴人，用事求謀總遂心，更出此方無所慮，身名必定得天恩。招搖如遇入中宮，知者將軍莫交鋒，無論王侯共宰相，徒勞心力不成功。天符方上恐邅迍，避忌此宮大不寧，倘能用力禳酧過，不然五鬼不容情。

"The Tianyi" is most suitable for meeting the Nobleman: doing affairs and seeking opportunities will surely go smoothly; traveling from this direction brings no worries, and both oneself and reputation will surely receive Heavenly Grace. "Zhao Yao" entering the Central Palace indicates that those who know the way will understand that the general should not engage in battle with the enemy; whether it be a prince or a chancellor, at this time all efforts are in vain and nothing can be achieved. The direction of "Tian Fu" signifies hardship and stagnation: it should be avoided, for entering this palace brings great unrest; if one is willing to make efforts in worship and prayer to resolve the situation, one can get through it, otherwise the "Wu Gui" show no mercy.

軒轅遇著最艱難，百事謀為遂傷殘，出入定當防有火，暗損明傷定不還。咸池惡煞凶神隨，蛇虎重重遭困圍，此方遠近宜穿井，其它用事恐傷悲。攝提方上主多災，腳腿多憂坎坷災，若此行路定無吉，兵家切忌去艱來。

The position of Xuanyuan is most difficult when encountered: all affairs will result in injury; one must be cautious of fire hazards when entering or exiting, with hidden losses and visible injuries, and if one goes there, they will not return. "Xianchi" is an evil spirit, withInauspicious Spirit following closely: snakes and tigers surround and trap people; this direction, whether near or far, is only suitable for digging wells for water, and using it for other purposes may bring sorrow. The position of SheTi is prone to disasters: there will be worries on the legs and feet, and the road is rugged and full of misfortune; if one travels from here, it will be inauspicious; military forces should avoid this direction, for once they go there, the return journey will be difficult.

休門若獲遇青龍，凡事謀為盡亨通，覓利求財興百倍，出軍排陣定摧鋒；休門太乙百事興，相爭戰鬪旺雄兵，起營立寨終須勝，見貴參官喜相逢；休門若遇天乙星，出入求財大快亨，多遇貴人憐憂喜，邀迎酒食得人欽。

Xiu Men if it meets with the Azure Dragon: all plans will be smooth and prosperous, gaining wealth and profit will be a hundredfold, and when going to battle and arranging troops, it will certainly break the enemy's forces. Xiu Men if it meets with the Tai Yi: all affairs will be prosperous, in disputes and battles the enemy's forces will be strong, setting up camps and fortifications will ultimately lead to victory, and when meeting the Nobleman or visiting superiors, they will be pleased to meet. Xiu Men if it meets with the Tian Yi star: going out and seeking wealth will be very smooth and prosperous, often meeting the Nobleman who will be kind, turning worries into joy; being invited for meals and hospitality, everywhere will be respected by others.

生門最喜見青龍，謁貴謀為百事通，經商定獲千倍利，出入無憂展笑容；生門太乙福德多，所求稱意任張羅，覓利求財期百倍，出入行軍無滯過；生門若遇天乙星，出入定無鬪爭迎，佈陣排兵皆得勝，萬事從心大亨貞。

The Life Gate is most favorable when encountering the Azure Dragon: it signifies meeting a nobleman, and all affairs of planning and decision-making will proceed smoothly. Business ventures will surely bring profits a thousandfold, and one will have no worries about going out or coming in, always smiling. When the Life Gate meets the Taiyi, there is great fortune and virtue, and all desired things will be fulfilled, allowing one to proceed with confidence. Gaining profit and wealth can be expected to be a hundredfold, and movements in military campaigns will face no obstacles. If the Life Gate encounters the Tianyi star, there will certainly be no conflicts when going out or coming in, and both military formations and strategies will lead to victory. All matters will be carried out as desired, achieving great success while maintaining righteousness and receiving good fortune.

開門若得遇青龍，覓利重逢得裕豐，謁貴參官多見愛，求謀出入定無空；開門若合太乙星，雖時劫寨好偷營，出戰行兵無不勝，只有開門用安寧；開門如遇天乙星，出軍行陣莫懷猜，求望經營多得利，參官偏得貴人財。八門吉凶隨事行，不但生休與開門，節氣若排十干上，悉心詳究自分明。

The Open Door if it meets the Azure Dragon: matters of profit are repeatedly fortunate, and gains are abundant; when visiting the Nobleman or paying respects to superiors, one is often favored, and any endeavors will not be in vain. The Open Door if it aligns with the Tai Yi: it is most suitable for attacking an enemy camp secretly, and any military campaign will surely succeed, with the Open Door being the most peaceful and secure. The Open Door if it encounters the Tian Yi star: when deploying troops and arranging formations, there is no need for suspicion, and whatever one seeks or endeavors to gain will be successful, especially when paying respects to superiors, one can also receive wealth from the Nobleman. In summary, the fortune of the eight gates depends on the specific matter at hand; it is not only the three auspicious gates of the Life Gate, the Xiu Men, and the Open Door that are favorable. As long as the seasonal calendar is matched with the ten heavenly stems and carefully examined, the situation will become clear.

六壬遁甲專征伐云：五不遇時，陰陽交會，干天庭，時干尅日干，動必有災。公歌曰：五不遇時豈知難，定為時干尅日干，縱有奇門皆不利，損其日月不堪觀，遁甲三奇乙丙丁，若合開休生三吉，門倘忌五不遇時，凡興兵、除授、上官、遠行、造作，百事不利，切宜避忌。假如，甲日午未時，時干庚辛金尅日干，中甲，餘仿此。

The Six Rén Dun Jia Manual says: The so-called "Five Unfavorable Hours" refer to the image of yin and yang meeting and conflicting with the celestial court. As long as the hour stem overcomes the day stem, disaster will occur immediately. The song of the Duke of Yellow Stone says: How difficult is the "Five Unfavorable Hours" to understand? It simply means that the hour stem overcomes the day stem. Even if the three marvels and the three gates are complete, they are still unfavorable. The energy of the sun and moon is damaged, and the situation becomes very bad. In Dun Jia, the three marvels are taken as yi, bing, and ding. Even if they are combined with the three favorable gates, namely the Open Door, the Life Gate, and the Xiu Men, the Five Unfavorable Hours should still be avoided. Any military campaign, appointment or dismissal of officials, taking up a post, traveling far, or breaking ground will be unfavorable, and one must avoid these times. For example, on a jia day, the hour of wu and xu, the hour stem is geng and xin, which belong to metal, and they overcome the day stem, which belongs to wood, jia. The same applies to other days.

休門宜出貴人留，杜門藏身可免憂，景門求財多獲利，傷門索債必得收，生門嫁娶遠行吉，驚門遇喜未必周，死門捕捉並魚獵，開門順利徧九州島。九星吉凶所宜：太乙凡為百事通，攝提到處便為凶，招搖出入多風雨，軒轅鬪毆血光逢，咸池臨處多官事，太陰取用暗財充，天符射獵打圍吉，青龍財喜兩重重，天乙所求百事遂，九星吉凶妙無窮。

The eight gates each have their appropriate uses: the Xiu Men is suitable for travel and can also be favored by the Nobleman; the Du Men is suitable for hiding and avoiding troubles; the Jing Men is suitable for seeking wealth and often brings profit; the Shang Men is suitable for collecting debts and ensures recovery; the Sheng Men is suitable for marriage and long journeys, both being auspicious; the Jing Men may occasionally bring good news, but it is not entirely secure; the Si Men is suitable for hunting animals and fishing; the Kai Men brings smoothness in all affairs and allows travel throughout the land. The nine stars each have their appropriate uses: when Tai Yi is present, all matters are smooth; when She Mao is present, all affairs are ominous; when Zhao Yao is present, one often encounters rain and wind; when Xuan Yu is present, there are frequent fights and bloodshed; when Xian Chi is present, there are often legal disputes; when Tai Yin is used, one can gain hidden wealth; when Tian Fu is present, it is suitable for hunting in enclosures; when Qing Long is present, wealth and joy both arrive; when Tian Yi is used, all wishes are fulfilled. The changes of the nine stars' auspiciousness and inauspiciousness are infinite in their application.

子午青龍起在申，卯酉之日又到寅，寅申須從子上起，巳亥到午不須論，惟有辰戌歸辰位，丑未反逆戌上尋。如甲子日從申上起青龍，酉上起明堂順數之例。申（青龍）酉（明堂）戌（天刑）亥（朱雀）；未（勾陳）子（金匱）；午（司命）丑（天德）；巳（玄武）辰（天牢）卯（玉堂）寅（白虎）。本日如遇時上有青龍、明堂、金匱、天德、玉堂、司命為黃道時。如遇時上有天刑、朱雀、白虎、天牢、玄武、勾陳為黑道時。

The formula for starting with the Azure Dragon is: on days of Zi and Wu, the Azure Dragon begins at the Shen position; on days of Mao and You, it begins at the Yin position; on days of Yin and Shen, it starts at the Zi position; on days of Si and Hai, it begins at the Wu position, and there is no need to discuss further; on days of Chen and Xu, it returns to the Chen position; on days of Chou and Wei, it moves in reverse to the Xu position. For example, on the Jiazi day, the Azure Dragon starts at the Shen position, the Mingtang starts at the You position, and then counts sequentially. The twelve deities are arranged as follows: Shen position is Azure Dragon, You position is Mingtang, Xu position is Tianxing, Hai position is Zhuque; Wei position is Gouchen, Zi position is Jin gui; Wu position is Siming, Chou position is Tiande; Si position is Xuanwu, Chen position is Tianlao, Mao position is Yutang, Yin position is Baihu. If the time of day falls on the positions of Azure Dragon, Mingtang, Jin gui, Tiande, Yutang, or Siming, it is considered a "Yellow Path time," suitable for activities. If the time falls on Tianxing, Zhuque, Baihu, Tianlao, Xuanwu, or Gouchen, it is considered a "Black Path time," and one should avoid activities.

甲戊兼牛羊，乙己鼠猴鄉，丙丁豬雞位，壬癸兔蛇藏，庚辛逢馬虎，此是貴人方。

This is the method for determining the "Heavenly Ethical Nobleman" (天乙贵人). It is based on the Heavenly Stem of the day in question. According to the rhyme, two Earthly Branches are found that correspond to the Heavenly Stem. The hours and directions associated with these two Earthly Branches are where the Nobleman appears. For Jia day and Wu day, the Nobleman is in Chou and Wei, which are the Ox and the Sheep, hence the saying "combined with Ox and Sheep." For Yi day and Ji day, the Nobleman is in Zi and Shen, which are the Rat and the Monkey. For Bing day and Ding day, the Nobleman is in Hai and You, which are the Pig and the Rooster. For Ren day and Gui day, the Nobleman is in Mao and Si, which are the Rabbit and the Snake. For Geng day and Xin day, the Nobleman is in Wu and Yin, which are the Horse and the Tiger. When the current hour matches one of the branches associated with the Nobleman or the direction aligns with the Nobleman's direction, the "Heavenly Ethical Nobleman" is encountered at that moment. This indicates that a respected superior or noble person will provide assistance. Even if there areInauspicious Spirit (malevolent spirits) or恶格 (bad patterns) in the chart, one will receive help and be able to turn a dangerous situation into a safe one.

甲己在坤乙庚離，丙辛巽位卻相宜，丁壬震宮名截路，戊癸干坎空亡時。

This is the principle of "Jie Lu Kong Wang" (Cutting Road Void). It involves matching the heavenly stem of the day of the divination with the Later Heaven Trigrams, and the earthly branches governed by that trigram are considered the void hours. For Jia day and Ji day, the void hours are in the Kun trigram, which is located in the southwest and governs the hours of Wei and Shen. For Yi day and Geng day, the void hours are in the Li trigram, located in the south and governing the hour of Wu. For Bing day and Xin day, the void hours are in the Xun trigram, located in the southeast and governing the hours of Chen and Si. For Ding day and Ren day, the void hours are in the Zhen trigram, located in the east and governing the hours of Yin and Mao. For Wu day and Gui day, the void hours are in the Qian trigram and the Kan trigram. The Qian trigram is located in the northwest and governs the hours of Xu and Hai, while the Kan trigram is located in the north and governs the hours of Zi and Chou. In the song, the term "Gan" refers to the Qian trigram. The term "Jie Lu" (Cutting Road) is derived from the idea of water blocking the way in front, cutting off the path. If the chosen hour falls on these earthly branches, it is as if one is blocked midway, and both good and bad affairs fail to materialize. Therefore, it is said that "good and bad affairs cannot be realized."

甲己在艮乙庚干，丙辛坤位喜神安，丁壬遠向離宮坐，戊癸原來在巽間。

This is the method for determining the direction of the "Joy God" or "Xishen." It is also calculated based on the day stem. The direction obtained corresponds to the current direction of the Joy God. On Jia day and Ji day, the Joy God is in the Gen palace, which is in the Northeast. On Yi day and Geng day, the Joy God is in the Qian palace, which is in the Northwest; the character "Gan" in the rhyme refers to the Qian trigram. On Bing day and Xin day, the Joy God is in the Kun palace, which is in the Southwest. On Ding day and Ren day, the Joy God is in the Li palace, which is due South. On Wu day and Gui day, the Joy God is in the Xun palace, which is in the Southeast. When performing an action, one should go out facing the direction of the Joy God, or set the direction of the room and welcome guests in that direction. Doing so means encountering the "Joy God" at that moment, leading to harmonious relationships, resolution of obstacles, and success in endeavors.

甲乙日忌庚辛時，丙丁日忌壬癸時，戊己日忌甲乙時，庚辛日忌丙丁時，壬癸日忌戊己時。如甲日庚午、辛未時，已日庚辰、辛巳時之類，餘仿此。

This is the principle of "Five Unfavorable Hours": whenever the heavenly stem of the hour is reversed to control the heavenly stem of the day, that hour is called the Five Unfavorable Hours. Jia and Yi belong to wood, and they fear the metal of Geng and Xin, so on Jia and Yi days, the hours of Geng and Xin are unfavorable. Bing and Ding belong to fire, and they fear the water of Ren and Gui, so on Bing and Ding days, the hours of Ren and Gui are unfavorable. Wu and Ji belong to earth, and they fear the wood of Jia and Yi, so on Wu and Ji days, the hours of Jia and Yi are unfavorable. Geng and Xin belong to metal, and they fear the fire of Bing and Ding, so on Geng and Xin days, the hours of Bing and Ding are unfavorable. Ren and Gui belong to water, and they fear the earth of Wu and Ji, so on Ren and Gui days, the hours of Wu and Ji are unfavorable. For example, on a Jia day, according to the "Five Rats' Method," the Zi hour starts with Jiazi, and counting forward, the Wu hour is Gengwu and the Wei hour is Xinwei, both of which are Five Unfavorable Hours. On a Yi day, the Zi hour starts with Bingzi, and counting forward, the Chen hour is Gengchen and the Si hour is Xinsi, both of which are also Five Unfavorable Hours (the original text says "Yi day," but according to the method of starting the hours, the hours of Gengchen and Xinsi occur on a Yi day). The rest of the days follow the same pattern. The day stem is like a general, and when the hour stem controls the day stem, it is as if the subordinates rebel against the general, and the general is controlled, making military planning and affairs difficult to succeed. Therefore, this pattern is most avoided in choosing auspicious times in the art of Qimen.

東方甲乙木，南方丙丁火，西方庚辛金，北方壬癸水，中央戊己土。甲乙木尅戊己土，戊己土尅壬癸水，壬癸水尅丙丁火，丙丁火尅庚辛金，庚辛金尅甲乙木。甲乙木生丙丁火，丙丁火生戊己土，戊己土生庚辛金，庚辛金生壬癸水，壬癸水生甲乙木。

The ten Heavenly Stems each belong to one of the Five Phases and are associated with specific directions: Jia and Yi belong to wood and are located in the East; Bing and Ding belong to fire and are located in the South; Wu and Ji belong to earth and are located in the center; Geng and Xin belong to metal and are located in the West; Ren and Gui belong to water and are located in the North. The order of mutual control is: wood roots can loosen the soil, so Jia and Yi wood control Wu and Ji earth; earth can build dikes to block water, so Wu and Ji earth control Ren and Gui water; water can extinguish fire, so Ren and Gui water control Bing and Ding fire; fire can melt metal, so Bing and Ding fire controls Geng and Xin metal; metal can cut wood, so Geng and Xin metal controls Jia and Yi wood. This cycle returns to wood, continuing endlessly. The order of mutual generation is: wood burns to produce fire, so Jia and Yi wood generates Bing and Ding fire; fire turns to ash which accumulates into earth, so Bing and Ding fire generates Wu and Ji earth; earth contains minerals which produce metal, so Wu and Ji earth generates Geng and Xin metal; metal has a cool nature which condenses into water, so Geng and Xin metal generates Ren and Gui water; water nourishes wood, so Ren and Gui water generates Jia and Yi wood. This also continues in a cycle. In the art of Qimen, determining whether the gates, stars, deities, and sectors are strong or restricted in relation to the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches depends entirely on the sequence of generation and control.

北方亥子水，東方寅卯木，南方巳午火，西方申酉金，四隅辰戌丑未土。

The twelve Earthly Branches each correspond to one of the Five Phases and a direction: Hai and Zi belong to Water and are located in the North; Yin and Mao belong to Wood and are located in the East; Si and Wu belong to Fire and are located in the South; Shen and You belong to Metal and are located in the West; Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei all belong to Earth and are situated in the four corners—Chen is in the Southeast, Wei is in the Southwest, Xu is in the Northwest, and Chou is in the Northeast. These are the four corners between the four main directions, hence called "four corners" or "four dimensions." Earth is central in nature and is dominant at the end of each of the four seasons, serving as the hub for the transition between directions. Therefore, it does not remain fixed in one direction but instead guards the four corners. In the Nine Stars of the Qimen system, the Kun and Gen palaces belong to Earth, which is derived from this principle.

甲己之年丙作首，乙庚之歲戊為頭，丙辛並向庚寅起，丁壬壬寅順行流，若言戊癸何方發，甲寅之上好追求。

This is the mnemonic for "Year to Month" calculation, also known as "Five Tiger Flight," used to determine the heavenly stem and earthly branch of each month based on the heavenly stem of the current year. The calendar starts with the first month being the Year of the Tiger (Yin). If the year begins with Jia or Ji, the first month is Bingyin; if it begins with Yi or Geng, the first month is Wuyin; if it begins with Bing or Xin, the first month is Gengyin; if it begins with Ding or Ren, the first month is Renvin; if it begins with Wu or Gui, the first month is Jiayin. Since the starting earthly branch of the first month is always Yin, which is the Year of the Tiger, it is called "Five Tiger Flight." Once the first month is determined, the sequence of the sixty jiazi is followed in order. The second month is built on Mao, the third on Chen, and so on, until the twelfth month, which is built on Chou. In this way, the heavenly stems and earthly branches of all twelve months are determined.