Heavenly Virtue Star, also known as Left Minister Star

天任吉宿事皆通，祭祀求官嫁娶同，斬絕妖蛇移徙事，商賈造葬喜重重。天任值子時，主有風雨至，水畔鷄鳴，東南方有人帶刀過為應。作用後百日內，主婦人離異，水姓人上門抵賴、退田產，後出人男盜女娼凶。

"Tiaren" is a auspicious star, favorable for all affairs, suitable for worship, seeking official positions, marriage, and cutting off demons and evil spirits, as well as moving house. It is also favorable for business, construction, and burial, bringing much joy. When Tiaren is in charge of the子 hour, the external signs include the coming of wind and rain, the sound of roosters at the water's edge, and someone carrying a knife passing by in the southeast direction. Within a hundred days after the event, there will be separation of women; people with the surname belonging to the Water element will come to demand debts, resulting in loss of land; later, there will be a male member stealing and a female member becoming a prostitute, which is ominous.

值丑時，主青衣婦人提酒至，西方鼓聲為應。作用後半年內進異方財物，一年內鸚鵡入宅，因口舌得財，三年後貓犬相咬，主發科吉。值寅時，主女人成對至或拿火來，童子拍手大笑為應。作用後六十日內，甑鳴，老翁死，百日內進六畜、女人，財寶自來，田蠶發，後因缺唇人爭，婚姻事敗。

When the hour of Chou is the value hour, the external signs are a woman wearing blue clothes carrying wine coming, and there is a sound of drums from the west. Within half a year after the ritual, one will gain wealth from outside. Within one year, a parrot will fly into the house, and through disputes over words, one will gain wealth. Three years later, dogs and cats will fight with each other, indicating success in the imperial examination, which is auspicious. When the hour of Yin is the value hour, the external signs are a woman coming in pairs or holding fire, or a child laughing and clapping hands. Within sixty days after the ritual, the steamer used for cooking rice will make a sound, and an old man in the family will pass away. Within one hundred days, six domestic animals and female relatives will be added to the household, and wealth will come to the door on its own, with good harvests in the fields, silkworms, and mulberry trees. Later, a person with a split lip will cause disputes, leading to the failure of marriage matters.

值卯時，主有老人持杖至，喜鵲鳴造為應。作用後七日內有人送銅鐵器物，六十日內因女人得進六畜，賭博贏，官祿至吉。值辰時，主有白衣男女同行，或孕婦抱小兒為應。作用後有人送活物至，大吉。

When the hour of Mao is used, the external signs are an old man arriving with a staff and magpies calling while building a nest. Within seven days after the ritual, someone will bring iron or copper objects. Within sixty days, due to a woman's influence, six domestic animals will be added, there will be a win in gambling, and official favor will be obtained, which is auspicious. When the hour of Chen is used, the external signs are a man and woman wearing white clothes walking together, or a pregnant woman holding a child. After the ritual, someone will bring live animals, which is very auspicious.

值巳時，主有二犬相爭，野人負薪，吏人拿傘過為應。作用後六十日得外方人財物，南方人送魚至，一年內生貴子，發富貴吉。值午時，主西方黃色禽鳥飛來，僧道與儒士同行為應。作用後四十日得貴人財寶，紫衣人進宅，生貴子吉。

At the time of the snake hour, the external signs were two dogs fighting, a country person carrying firewood, and officials with their subordinates walking with umbrellas. After the ritual, within sixty days, one would receive property from a person from another place, and someone from the south would bring fish. Within a year, one would give birth to a noble son, achieve prosperity and wealth, which is auspicious. At the time of the horse hour, the external signs were yellow birds flying from the west, and monks, Taoists, and scholars traveling together. After the ritual, within forty days, one would receive treasure from a nobleman, a man wearing purple clothing would enter the house, and one would also give birth to a noble son, which is auspicious.

值未時，主有白鳥自西南方飛來，北方鐘鼓聲為應，風雨至。作用後七日，外女人送白衣物或白紙物來，主六畜興旺。值申時，主大風雨陡至，人打鼓，僧道著黃衣為應。作用後七日內，女人被火燒，蕩敗凶。

When the hour of Wei arrives, the external signs indicate a white bird flying in from the southwest, and the sound of bells and drums coming from the north, along with the arrival of wind and rain. Seven days after the ritual, a woman will bring white clothing or white paper, indicating prosperity of the six domestic animals. When the hour of Shen arrives, the external signs indicate a sudden heavy storm, someone beating a drum, and monks and Taoists wearing yellow clothes. Within seven days after the ritual, a woman will be burned by fire, leading to the complete ruin of the family's affairs, which is ominous.

值酉時，主僧道尼姑持火自西南方來，北方鐘鼓聲為應。作用後七十日內得官員財物，進牛馬，喜信至，大吉，錢財豐美大利。值戌時，主有女人抱布來，西北方鼓聲，北方樹木傷人為應。作用後六十日內蛇咬人，凶。若有老人與小兒同至，即解禍為福。值亥時，主西方磬鳴，人拿火喊叫為應。作用後一年內因救火得財大利。

When the hour of You (酉) arrives, the external signs are monks, Taoists, nuns holding torches coming from the southwest, and the sound of bells and drums coming from the north. Within seventy days after the ritual, one will receive money and property from officials, add cattle and horses, receive good news, which is very auspicious and brings great wealth, highly beneficial. When the hour of Xu (戌) arrives, the external signs are a woman bringing cloth, and the sound of drums from the northwest, with trees falling and injuring people in the north. Within sixty days after the ritual, there will be snake bites, which is凶 (unfavorable); if at this time an old person and a child arrive together, it can turn misfortune into good fortune. When the hour of Hai (亥) arrives, the external signs are the sound of a磬 (bell) from the west and someone holding a torch and shouting. Within one year after the ritual, one will gain wealth through fire fighting, which is highly beneficial.

天英之星嫁娶凶，遠行移徙不宜逢，上官商賈凶敗死，造作求財一場空。天英值子時，主有鑼聲自西北來，三、五人掌火伐木為應。作用後一年內主有殘病人抵賴破家，三年內自刎、小兒因湯火災傷。

The star Tianying indicates danger in marriage, and it is inauspicious to encounter it during long journeys or relocation; taking office, engaging in business, or starting a venture may lead to misfortune, loss, or even death. It is also unfavorable for construction or seeking wealth. When Tianying is active at the hour of Zi, the external signs include the sound of a gong coming from the northwest and three or five people carrying torches cutting down trees. Within a year after the event, there may be a sick person who comes to demand debts and causes the household to break down; within three years, someone may commit suicide, and children may suffer injuries from hot liquids or fire.

值丑時，主東北方師巫僧道至，鑼聲鳴為應。作用後一月內火燒房屋，一年內犬作人言，百怪俱見，死亡大敗凶。值寅時，主東方有兵馬來，及捕魚人持網過為應。作用後女人路上拾得財物，六十日內進寡婦田產，龍雷折屋凶。

When the hour of Chou is used, the external response indicates that a witch, monk, or Taoist will come from the northeast, accompanied by the sound of gongs. After the ritual, within a month a house will be burned down; within a year, dogs will speak like humans, various strange occurrences will happen continuously, someone in the family will die, there will be great defeat, and it will be凶. When the hour of Yin is used, the external response indicates that troops will come from the east and fishermen will pass by carrying nets. After the ritual, a woman will find lost property on the road; within sixty days, one will acquire the land of a widow; but there will be thunder and lightning causing the collapse of houses, and it will be凶.

值卯時，主有提燈籠過或持米來，雷鳴為應。作用後應六十日內進女人財寶發家。值辰時，主西北方女人攜物來，鷄上樹為應。作用後人七十日，野物進宅，大發財產。

When the time is卯 (Mao), the external signs indicate someone carrying a lantern or holding rice passing by, or thunder roaring. Within sixty days after the ritual, wealth from a woman will be obtained, leading to prosperity. When the time is辰 (Chen), the external signs indicate a woman from the northwest bringing things, or chickens flying up into trees. Within seventy days after the ritual, wild animals will enter the house, and great fortune in property will be achieved.

值巳時，主有人抱文書、持傘蓋至，或抱錫磁器為應。作用後六十日內得異姓人財產，南方人送活物來，一年內生貴子，發達。值午時，主有人自南方來，著紅衣或騎馬持文書至為應。作用後六十日內被木石打死，及自縊、人命官司凶。

At the time of the Snake hour, the external response indicates that someone will come carrying documents, holding an umbrella, or抱着 tinware and porcelain. Within sixty days after the ritual, one will acquire property from a person of a different surname, and someone from the south will bring live animals. Within a year, a son of high status will be born, and the family will prosper. At the time of the Horse hour, the external response indicates that someone will come from the south, wearing red clothes or riding a horse with documents. Within sixty days after the ritual, someone will be killed by wood or stone, and another will commit suicide, leading to legal troubles involving human life, which is凶.

值未時，主有懷孕婦過，西北方鼓聲為應。作用後九十日內家主淹死，一年內瘟疫大敗。值申時，主有孕婦哭泣，西方鐘鼓聲，僧道拿物過為應。作用後七十日內大凶。

When the hour of Wei (15-17) is used, the external response is a pregnant woman passing by, with drum sounds coming from the northwest. Within ninety days after the ritual, the head of the household will drown; within one year, there will be an outbreak of plague, and the family will suffer great defeat. When the hour of Shen (17-19) is used, the external response is a pregnant woman crying, with bells and drums heard from the west, and monks and Taoists passing by with something in hand. Within seventy days after the ritual, a great calamity will occur.

值酉時，主西方有人吵鬧、鳥鵲鳴噪、白衣女人過為應。作用後主小口、女人足疾，百日內因唇舌得財。值戌時，主有女人持瓦器或鐵物怒罵為應。作用後百日內因詞訟破財。值亥時，主有女人掌火來為應。作用後有瘋癩人上門抵賴，身死破財。

At the hour of You (酉), the external signs indicate a woman in the western direction making noise, birds and magpies calling out, and a woman wearing white clothes passing by. After the ritual, there will be cases of foot ailments among children and women; within one hundred days, disputes over words will result in gaining wealth. At the hour of Xu (戌), the external signs indicate a woman holding a pottery or iron object shouting angrily. After the ritual, within one hundred days, there will be legal disputes leading to loss of wealth. At the hour of Hai (亥), the external signs indicate a woman holding a lamp or candle coming forward. After the ritual, there will be visits from people suffering from madness or leprosy who demand debts, resulting in the death of the household head and financial ruin.

乙奇到干有人著黃衣至，或扛錢過為應。後六十日內進商音人財產，大發。到坎有人著皂衣至，或有鼓聲為應，後七日得財。到艮有人著白衣至，或纏物來，或用網裡魚來為應，後一年內進人口，若有人送家禽來者，大吉。

The "Yi Qi" arrives at the Qian hexagram's sixth palace, with an external sign of someone wearing yellow clothes coming, or someone carrying money passing by; within the next sixty days, one will gain property belonging to someone with a Shang tone in the Five Sounds, leading to great fortune. When it arrives at the Kan hexagram's first palace, the external sign is someone wearing black clothes coming, or hearing the sound of drums; within the next seven days, one will gain wealth. When it arrives at the Gen hexagram's eighth palace, the external sign is someone wearing white clothes coming, or bringing something entangled, or bringing fish in a net; within the next year, household members will be added. If someone brings domestic fowl, it will be very auspicious.

到震有有漁獵人至，並小兒二人同來為應，後七日內進財寶，若聞有東方產亡者，大發。到巽有白衣人騎馬過，或小兒作戲耍為應，後三年內生貴子，進東方財產，若聞東方人家失火，或有縊死者，必大發。到離有人著色衣為應，後三十日進橫財，若聞東方有刀刃自殺者，必大發。

Arriving at the third palace of Zhen, the external sign is that people engaged in fishing or hunting will come, accompanied by two children; within the next seven days, wealth will be gained. If there is news of a woman giving birth and dying in the east, there will be a great fortune. Arriving at the fourth palace of Xun, the external sign is that a person in white clothes will pass by on horseback, or children will be playing and laughing; within the next three years, a noble son will be born, and wealth from the east will be obtained. If there is news of a fire in the east or someone committing suicide by hanging, there will certainly be a great fortune. Arriving at the ninth palace of Li, the external sign is that someone is wearing colorful clothes; within the next thirty days, unexpected wealth will be gained. If there is news of someone in the east committing suicide with a blade, there will certainly be a great fortune.

到坤有三、五人至為應，後七日進橫財，六十日進文契，若聞南方有雷、牛畜者，大發。到兌有三、五少婦至，或鳥鵲成群為應，後三日，或三十日進角音人財大發，或生牛馬者，橫發。

When arriving at the second palace of the Earthly Branch, the external indication is that three or five people will come; within the next seven days, unexpected wealth will be gained, and within sixty days, documents or contracts will be obtained. If there is thunder in the south or news of cattle, there will be a great fortune. When arriving at the seventh palace of the Metal, the external indication is that three or five young women will come, or a flock of birds gathering; within three days or thirty days, wealth from people whose names have the musical tone of Jue will be obtained, leading to a great fortune; if the family's oxen or horses give birth, there will also be a sudden fortune.

丙奇到干有披衣人至，或鳥鵲成隊飛來為應，後月內進寡婦財產、文契，若聞南方有生產者，發旺。到坎有瞽目人至，及北方有鳥飛來為應，後百日或一年因水火生財大富。到艮有人著青衣至，小兒哭泣或童子手拿銅鐵器物為應，後七日內進財寶，週年內進白馬發旺。

The "Bing Ji" moves to the Qian hexagram's palace, with an external sign of someone arriving wearing clothes or a flock of magpies coming; within the next month, one will gain the property and documents of a widow. If someone from the south gives birth, the family fortune will flourish. When it arrives at the Kan hexagram's first palace, the external sign is a blind person arriving or birds coming from the north; within a hundred days or a year, one will gain wealth through water and fire, becoming very rich. When it arrives at the Gen hexagram's eighth palace, the external sign is someone arriving wearing blue clothes, children crying, or a child holding copper or iron objects; within seven days, one will gain treasures, and within a year, gain a white horse, with the family fortune flourishing.

到震有武大將軍器至，若春天有雷聲或鼓聲為應，後十日內外進古銅器，一年內生貴子，北方有龍雷震者，必大發。到巽有鼓音歌樂為應，後七日有色衣人至，家招橫財，若聞南方有大驚者，必然橫發。到離有黃色飛禽成對來為應，後或一、七日或六十日進坑壠田蠶發旺。

Arriving at the third palace of Zhen, the external response is the delivery of weapons for a military officer; if it is in spring, the response is thunder or drum sounds. In the following ten days, ancient bronze objects will be obtained, and a son of high status will be born within a year; if there is a dragon-like thunder sound in the north, there will certainly be great fortune. Arriving at the fourth palace of Xun, the external response is the sound of drums and songs; within seven days, someone wearing colorful clothes will arrive, and the household will gain unexpected wealth; if it is heard that someone in the south has a great fright, there will certainly be a sudden rise in fortune. Arriving at the ninth palace of Li, the external response is a pair of yellow birds flying in. Within one day, seven days, or sixty days, land with good soil will be acquired, and the crops, silkworms, and mulberry trees will flourish.

到坤有皂衣人至，或鳥鵲在南方鳴為應，後二、七日進南方人財物，或一年內進牛羊及絕戶人財產，大發。若聞東方鼓聲更吉。到兌有人持杖並拿酒器及抱小兒為應，後更有鼓樂之聲，七日進財，週年內進人財及坤艮二方財產，大發。

When arriving at the second palace of the Earth (Kun), the external indication is that someone wearing black clothes comes, or magpies call in the south; within the next two or seven days, one will gain property from the south, or within a year, gain cattle, sheep, and property from a family with no descendants, achieving great fortune; if one hears drum sounds from the east, it is even more auspicious. When arriving at the seventh palace of the Lake (Dui), the external indication is that someone is holding a staff and a vessel, and someone is carrying a child; then there will be sounds of drums and music, and within seven days, one will gain wealth; after a full year, one will gain people, property, and wealth from the directions of Kun and Gen, achieving great fortune.

丁奇到干有人持刀刃至或牽馬過為應，後二、七日內或七十日內動土得財，大發。到坎有人抱小兒來，南方雲雨至，黑禽自西方來為應，百日內有喜慶婚姻事大吉。到艮有人與小兒打狗為應，後七日或七十日內進黃黑色活物，半年內進人口及田契發旺。

The "Ding Qi" trigram flies to the Qian hexagram, with an external sign of someone carrying a blade or leading a horse passing by; within two days, seven days, or seventy days, wealth will be obtained through breaking ground, resulting in great fortune. When it arrives at the Kan hexagram, the external sign is someone bringing a child, clouds and rain coming from the south, and black birds flying from the west; within one hundred days, there will be joyous marriage affairs, which is very auspicious. When it reaches the Gen hexagram, the external sign is someone and a child together chasing a dog; within seven days or seventy days, yellow or black live animals will be acquired, and within half a year, household members and land deeds will be added, leading to prosperity in the family.

到震有二女子著青衣至，或雙夫婦至，或黑白禽自南方來為應，後七十日內進黃白活物，大發。到巽有小兒騎馬過，南方雲起，北方下雨為應，後周年人落水淹死，婦人產亡凶。到離有蹶足人或瞎眼人至，及小兒騎馬過為應，後七十日內因火生財，發旺。

When the trigram Zhen (Thunder) is in the third palace, the external signs are two women wearing blue clothes arriving, or a couple arriving, or black and white birds flying in from the south; within the next seventy days, if yellow or white live animals are obtained, there will be great fortune. When the trigram Xun (Wind) is in the fourth palace, the external signs are a child riding a horse passing by, clouds rising from the south, and rain falling from the north; within the next year, someone will drown and die, and a woman may also die from childbirth, which is ominous. When the trigram Li (Fire) is in the ninth palace, the external signs are a person with a limp or a blind person arriving, as well as a child riding a horse passing by; within the next seventy days, wealth will be gained through fire, and the family will prosper.

到坤有女人著青衣至，與僧道同行，或黑牛拉車為應，後七十日內因水破財致敗。到兌有人抱文書印簿至，或趕牛羊鹿為應，後六十日內進田宅致富。

When arriving at the second palace of the Earthly Branch, the external indication is a woman wearing blue clothes coming, or someone traveling with monks and Taoist priests, or a black ox pulling a cart; within the next seventy days, there will be financial loss due to water, leading to decline. When arriving at the seventh palace of the Metal, the external indication is someone bringing documents and scrolls, or someone driving cattle, sheep, deer and other animals; within the next sixty days, one will gain land and property and become wealthy.

六甲天德貴有餘，名“天福”，陽日青衣男人為應，三日內得祿吉。六乙僧道九流宜，名“蓬星”、“天賢”，陽日陽星為男貴人，陰日陰星主僧道為應，八日或八十日主有光輝喜事至，吉。六丙飛龍見赤白，名“天威”，行逢騎赤白馬人著青衣為應，七日或七十日進財寶、文契。

The Six Jia are heavenly virtue deities, possessing abundant noble energy, known as "Heavenly Blessing." On a yang day, a man wearing blue clothes is the external sign, and one will receive salary within three days, which is auspicious. The Six Yi are suitable for monks, Taoists, and people of the three teachings and nine streams, known as "Peng Star," also called "Heavenly Virtue." On a yang day, they correspond with a yang star, and a male nobleman is the sign; on a yin day, they correspond with a yin star, and monks or Taoists are the sign. Within eight days or eighty days, there will be a joyful event with bright glory, which is auspicious. The Six Bing are like flying dragons, seeing red and white colors, known as "Heavenly Authority." When traveling, encountering someone riding a red horse and a white horse wearing blue clothes is the sign, and one will gain wealth and documents within seven days or seventy days.

六丁玉女好容儀，名“玉女”，陽日大女人，陰日少女為應，二十七日進古器。六戊旗鎗並鑼鼓，名“天武”，陽日鑼鼓聲，陰日歌唱聲，年內進武人財。六己黃衣並白衣，名“地戶”，陽日黃衣男子，陰日白衣女人，或一男一女並行為應，五十日有遠親至。

The Six Ding are associated with the Jade Maiden, who has a beautiful appearance and demeanor, and is named "Jade Maiden." On a yang day, an elderly woman is the corresponding figure, while on a yin day, a young maiden is the corresponding figure, and within twenty-seven days, an ancient object is obtained. The Six Wu govern banners, flags, weapons, and drums, and are named "Heavenly Martial." On a yang day, the sound of drums and gongs is the corresponding figure, while on a yin day, the sound of singing is the corresponding figure, and within one year, property belonging to warriors is obtained. The Six Ji govern yellow and white garments, and are named "Earth Gate." On a yang day, a man wearing yellow clothes is the corresponding figure, while on a yin day, a woman wearing white clothes is the corresponding figure, or alternatively, a man and a woman walking side by side. Within fifty days, relatives from afar arrive.

六庚喪服並兵吏，名“天刑”、“天獄”，陽日陽星為兵吏，陰日陰星為孝服人應，四十九日內有文字、官事。六辛禽鳥並鴉飛，名“天庭”，陽日陽星為白衣人，陰日陰星為飛鳥應，年內因口舌作牙得財。

The six Geng days are associated with filial mourning attire and military conscription, known as "Heavenly Punishment," also called "Heavenly Prison." On a yang day, they correspond to a yang star, indicating military conscription; on a yin day, they correspond to a yin star, indicating people in mourning attire. There will be matters involving documents and legal disputes within forty-nine days. The six Xin days are associated with birds and crows flying overhead, known as "Heavenly Court." On a yang day, they correspond to a yang star, indicating people wearing white clothes; on a yin day, they correspond to a yin star, indicating flying birds. Within a year, there will be disputes over words and arguments, requiring a mediator to resolve them, and one will gain wealth from this.

六壬雷霆及雨雪，名“天牢”，主千里雷霆，陽日陽星皂衣人，陰日陰星白衣人應，年內進人口。六癸孕婦喜欣歸，名“天藏”、“天網”，陽日陽星為漁獵人，陰日陰星為孕婦應，六十日得銅鏡。

Six Yin divination governs thunder and lightning along with rain and snow, named 「Heavenly Prison」, and its verification is thunder within a thousand li; on a yang day it is paired with a yang star, and the response is a person wearing black clothes; on a yin day it is paired with a yin star, and the response is a person wearing white clothes; within a year, new household members are added. Six癸 divination governs happy returning of pregnant women, named 「Heavenly Concealment」, also called 「Heavenly Net」; on a yang day it is paired with a yang star, and the response is a person engaged in fishing and hunting; on a yin day it is paired with a yin star, and the response is a pregnant woman; within sixty days, a bronze mirror is obtained.

開門欲得照臨來，奴婢牛羊百日廻，財源婚姻田地入，興隆宅舍有資財，產業招得商音送，巳酉丑年必人來，廕襲子孫多拜授，紫衣金帶沐恩回。問曰：開門屬金，以天地肅殺之氣，萬物俱盡之時，何以謂吉？衢仙答曰：“開門之金，固是萬物殺盡之時，卻不知萬物殺盡而有復生”。

"Opening Door" if it can illuminate the direction of activity, will bring all servants, cattle, and sheep back within a hundred days; wealth, marriage, and land will all enter the house, making the residence prosperous and the family wealthy; the property will attract people belonging to the five tones of the scale of Shang, and people will definitely come to offer their services in the years of Si, You, and Chou; descendants will inherit the family's blessings and continue the lineage, receiving many official positions from the court, wearing purple robes and tying golden sashes, and returning home having been blessed by the imperial grace. Someone asked: "Opening Door belongs to the metal element in the Five Phases. Metal is the killing energy in the universe, which is the time when all things wither and die. Why does it say it is auspicious?" Qu Xuanshen answered: "Although the metal energy of Opening Door is indeed in the time when all things are killed, people do not realize that after all things are killed, they will revive again."

開門屬干，干中有亥，乾納甲壬，金動水生，水生而生萬物，故為滋生萬物之初，又為天門，所以吉也。若得乙奇相合，名為天遁，得日精所蔽。與丙奇合，得月精所蔽。與丁奇合，得太陰所蔽。凡有謀為，宜名正言順，公事從之而百吉百泰。若為陰私之事，必被他人洩漏反遭凶咎。

The "Open Door" is associated with the Qian trigram, which contains the亥 water. The Qian trigram also incorporates the stems Jia and Ren. When metal moves, it generates water, and water nurtures all things, making it the beginning of growth, hence called the "Heavenly Gate," which is auspicious. If "Open Door" combines with the Yi qi, it is called "Heavenly Concealment," capable of using the essence of the sun to conceal traces. If it combines with the Bing qi, it can use the essence of the moon to conceal. If it combines with the Ding qi, it can use the Taiyin to conceal. Any plan should be conducted properly and openly, with official matters proceeding in accordance with it, leading to all kinds of good fortune and peace. If used for private affairs, it will certainly lead to leaks and result in misfortune.

喜乾兌之宮為相氣，入坎宮為旺氣，金水相生，如母顧子，所以為吉。出行四里或四十里見豬鼠等物，六十里見貴人車馬，逢酒食事。艮宮入墓，震宮為迫，又為四氣，巽宮反吟，離宮金被火尅，不利。開門出者，三十里見貴人騎馬吉，四十里見豬馬，有酒食吉。乙奇臨見貴人著紅衣，丙奇臨見老人持杖，丁奇臨見人執竹木等物為應吉。

The Open Door is favorable when it falls in the Qian or Dui trigrams, which is considered mutual harmony. If it falls in the Kan trigram, it is considered strong energy, as metal and water generate each other, like a mother caring for her child, thus it is auspicious. If one travels from the Open Door direction, walking four or forty miles, one will see animals like pigs or rats. Walking sixty miles will result in encountering a nobleman's carriage and also meeting with food and drink. If the Open Door falls in the Gen trigram, it is considered burial, and if it falls in the Zhen trigram, it is considered door pressure, both of which are considered unfavorable. If it falls in the Xun trigram, it is considered reverse chant; if it falls in the Li trigram, metal is overcome by fire, and these positions are all unfavorable. For someone traveling from the Open Door direction, encountering a nobleman on horseback after thirty miles is auspicious, and encountering pigs, horses, and having food and drink after forty miles is also auspicious. If the Yi odd is present in this door, the external sign is seeing a nobleman wearing red clothes; if the Bing odd is present, the external sign is seeing an old man with a staff; if the Ding odd is present, the external sign is seeing someone holding bamboo or wood, all of which are auspicious signs.

靜應。開門加開：主貴人、寶物、財喜。加休：主見貴人、財喜，更主開張鋪店，貿易大利。加生：主見貴人、謀望，所求皆遂。加傷：主變動，更改、移徙事皆不吉。加杜：失脫刊印書契小凶。加景：主見貴人，因文書事不利。加死：主官司驚憂，先憂後喜。加驚：主百事不利。

The "static response" of the Open Door (开门) refers to the matters indicated when the door is combined with another door. Open Door combined with Open Door indicates encountering a nobleman, finding treasure, and having good fortune in wealth. Combined with Rest Door (休门), it indicates meeting a nobleman and good fortune in wealth, and is especially suitable for opening a shop or engaging in business, which will be highly beneficial. Combined with Life Gate (生门), it indicates meeting a nobleman and all endeavors and aspirations will be fulfilled. Combined with Injury Door (伤门), it indicates change, alteration, and relocation, which are all unfavorable. Combined with Du Door (杜门), it indicates losing things and minor misfortune related to seals and documents. Combined with Jing Gate (景门), it indicates meeting a nobleman, but it is unfavorable for matters concerning documents. Combined with Death Door (死门), it indicates legal disputes and worries, starting with sorrow and ending with joy. Combined with Jing Door (惊门), it indicates all affairs being unfavorable.

加甲戊：財名俱得。加乙：小財可求。加丙：貴人印綬。加丁：遠信必至。加己：事緒不定。加庚：道路詞訟，謀為兩歧。加辛：陰人道路。加壬：遠行有失。加癸：陰人失財，小凶。

Opening the door with Jia and Wu, both wealth and fame can be obtained. Adding Yi brings small wealth. Adding Bing indicates assistance from a nobleman and receiving an official seal and position. Adding Ding ensures news from afar will surely arrive. Adding Ji means the matter is unclear and has many threads. Adding Geng indicates legal troubles on the road and plans splitting into two directions. Adding Xin suggests traveling for matters concerning women. Adding Ren indicates loss during a long journey. Adding Gui suggests a woman losing money, which is a minor misfortune.

動應。開門加開：六里、十六里見貴人及鬪打者為應。加休：一里、十一里逢四足畜物相鬪，婦人著皂衣及文人言功名事。加生：八里、十八里逢陰人並四足物或陽人言爭產財帛事。加傷：三里、十三里逢婦人車馬隨人弄火。加杜：四里、十四里逢陽人急唱或僧道為應。加景：九里、十九里逢貴人騎馬或抱文書為應。加死：二里、十二里逢老人啼哭或開土埋葬為應。加驚：七里、十七里逢兄妹同行為應。

The "dynamic response" of the Open Door (开门) indicates the signs encountered during a journey at specific distances. When Open Door is combined with Open Door, one will see a nobleman and people fighting at six miles and sixteen miles. When combined with Rest Door (休门), one will encounter fighting animals, a woman in black clothing, and scholars discussing official positions at one mile and eleven miles. When combined with Life Gate (生门), one will meet women and animals, or a man discussing disputes over property at eight miles and eighteen miles. When combined with Injury Door (伤门), one will see a woman riding a horse or carriage, with accompanying people playing with fire at three miles and thirteen miles. When combined with Du Door (杜门), one will meet a man singing urgently or encounter monks and Taoists at four miles and fourteen miles. When combined with Jing Gate (景门), one will see a nobleman riding a horse or carrying documents at nine miles and nineteen miles. When combined with Death Door (死门), one will encounter an old person crying or someone breaking ground for burial at two miles and twelve miles. When combined with Jing Door (惊门), one will meet siblings traveling together at seven miles and seventeen miles.

占身命：金水命者吉利，土命平穩，火木二命主官司、疾病、破財不利。又歌云：“見官得理，作事欣然，覓人得見，大利上官，求財必遂，病人易安，出行合伴，行人將還，貿易開張，移徙欣然，謁貴利濟，造作獲安，百事悉吉，無不洞然”。

Using the "Opening Door" divination to inquire about one's destiny: Those with a metal destiny and a water destiny will find it favorable, while those with a soil destiny will find it stable. Those with a fire destiny and a wood destiny, however, are likely to face lawsuits, illness, and financial loss, which are unfavorable. There is also a rhyme that says: encountering officials and being involved in lawsuits can be justified, affairs will proceed smoothly and bring joy, and when seeking someone, they can be found. It is most favorable for taking office, seeking wealth will certainly be fulfilled, and the sick will recover easily. Traveling will have companions, and those away will return. Opening a business, moving house will bring joy. Meeting noblemen will be beneficial and helpful, and construction and renovation will be safe. In summary, all matters will be favorable, and nothing will be obstructed or unclear.

休門最好聚資財，牛馬豬羊自送來，外日婚姻南方應，遷官進職作京臺，定進羽音人產業，居家安慶水無災。問曰：休門屬水，無物不殺，霜雪之寒，純陰之氣，元武之精，三光不照，鬼邪所居之宮，何以言吉？

Xiu Men is most effective at gathering wealth, and cattle, horses, pigs, and sheep will come to you on their own; in the future, marriage should be in the south, and official promotions can lead to positions in the capital's provincial offices; you will certainly be able to enter the property of a family belonging to the fifth tone of Yu, with a peaceful and joyful home, and no flood disasters. Someone asks: Xiu Men belongs to water, and cold water can kill everything, it is the severe cold of frost and snow, the pure yin energy, the essence of the Black Tortoise, where the sun, moon, and stars' three lights cannot reach, a palace inhabited by ghosts and evil spirits, why is it said to be auspicious?

衢仙答曰：“休門之水，故為至陰之地，實係寶瓶宮，萬物以水為生氣，而發揚於外，以水為死氣，收斂歸根而藏精於內。子者乃一陽復始之初，草木值此而萌動，返本還源之門，所以吉也。休門與丁奇合，下臨太陰為人遁，得星精所蔽，百事皆吉。旺於震宮，相於坎宮，生於干、兌宮，皆吉；坤、艮、中宮，被土尅制，巽宮入墓，離宮返吟，不利。宜謁貴、取和合，百事皆吉。出行五十里見蛇、鼠、水中黑色之物為應”。

Qu Xian answered: The water of Xiu Men is indeed the utmost yin, but in reality it corresponds to the celestial Palace of the Water Bottle. All things take water as their life qi, thus spreading outward and flourishing; they take water as their death qi, thus gathering inward and storing their essence. The position of Zi is the beginning of the return of the first yang, at which time grass and trees begin to stir, which is the gate of returning to the source, hence it is auspicious. Xiu Men combines with Ding Qi, and below it is the Tai Yin, forming the 'person's retreat', which can use the essence of stars to conceal one's form and traces, thus all matters are auspicious. Xiu Men is strong in the Zhen Palace, in the Kan Palace it is in its prime, when it falls in the Qian Palace or the Dui Palace, it is supported by metal to generate water, hence it is auspicious; when it falls in the Kun Palace, the Gen Palace, or the central five palace, it is restrained by earth, when it falls in the Xun Palace it is buried, and when it falls in the Li Palace it is reversed, all of which are unfavorable. It is suitable for meeting noblemen and mediating matters, and all things are auspicious. Traveling fifty li from the direction of Xiu Men will result in seeing snakes, mice, or black objects in water as external signs.

靜應。休門加休：求財、進人口、謁貴吉。朝見、上官修，大利。加生：主得陰人財物並干貴，謀望遲應吉。加傷：主上官喜慶，求財不得，有親故分產變動事，不吉。加杜：主破財，失物難尋。加景：主求望、文書印信事不至，反招口舌，小凶。加死：主求文書印信、官司事，或僧道遠行事，不吉。占病，凶。加驚：主損財招益，並疾病驚恐事，破財不利。加開：主開張店肆及見貴、求財、喜慶事，大吉。

The static response for Xiu Men is as follows. When Xiu Men is combined with Xiu Men, it is favorable for seeking wealth, adding household members, and meeting noblemen. It is also very beneficial for entering the court, meeting superiors, and taking office. When combined with Sheng Men, it indicates receiving wealth from a woman and meeting noblemen, with matters being realized although delayed, ultimately being favorable. When combined with Shang Men, it suggests a joyful start in a new position, but difficulty in obtaining wealth, and issues involving division of property among relatives or changes, which is unfavorable. When combined with Du Men, it indicates financial loss and difficulty in recovering lost items. When combined with Jing Men, it suggests that the desired matters and documents will not be obtained, leading to disputes and minor misfortune. When combined with Si Men, it indicates unfavorable outcomes for matters involving documents, legal cases, or long journeys by monks and Taoists, and it is also unfavorable for illness. When combined with Jing Men, it suggests financial loss but also benefits, along with illness and fear, leading to financial disadvantage. When combined with Kai Men, it indicates opening a shop, meeting noblemen, seeking wealth, and holding celebrations, which is highly favorable.

加甲戊：財物和合。加乙：謀重不得，求輕得。加丙：文書、和合、喜慶。加丁：百訟休息。加己：闇昧不寍，後吉。加庚：文書詞訟，後和解。加辛：疾病遟愈，失物不得。加壬：陰人詞訟牽連。加癸：陰人詞訟牽連。

The Xiu Men gate combined with Jia and Wu indicates harmony and gathering of wealth. Combined with Yi, it suggests that major endeavors will not succeed, but minor requests can be fulfilled. Combined with Bing, it indicates smoothness in official documents, harmony in affairs, and good fortune. Combined with Ding, all lawsuits will be resolved. Combined with Ji, it indicates temporary confusion and unease, which will later turn favorable. Combined with Geng, it indicates legal disputes, which will eventually be reconciled. Combined with Xin, it indicates slow recovery from illness and the inability to recover lost items. Combined with Ren, it indicates involvement in legal matters related to women. Combined with Gui, it indicates the same as Ren.

動應。休門加休：一里、十一里逢青衣夫婦歌唱為應。加生：八里、十八里逢婦人下黑土黃，或皂衣公吏人。加傷：三里、十三里逢匠人拿木棍，或皂衣公吏人。加杜：四里、十四里逢青衣婦人引孩童行唱。加景：九里、十九里逢皂衣公吏人騎騾馬。加死：二里、十二里逢孝服人哭泣，更有綠衣人相伴。加驚：七里、十七里逢皂衣人打足，婦人引孩童。加開：六里、十六里逢人打架、嘆氣，畜物鬪敵。占身命：木命者大利，金命者脫耗，土命者災疾，火命者大凶。丙、丁、戊、己、巳、午、辰、戌、丑、未年月日時者，不利。

The "movement response" for Xiu Men is as follows. When Xiu Men is combined with Xiu Men, one will meet a couple wearing blue clothes singing at one mile and eleven miles away. When combined with the Life Gate, one will meet a woman digging black or yellow soil at eight miles and eighteen miles, or encounter a person in black clothing who is a government official's subordinate. When combined with Shang Men, one will meet craftsmen holding sticks at three miles and thirteen miles, or encounter a person in black clothing who is a subordinate. When combined with Du Men, one will meet a woman wearing blue clothes leading children while walking and singing at four miles and fourteen miles. When combined with Jing Gate, one will meet a subordinate wearing black clothes riding a donkey or horse at nine miles and nineteen miles. When combined with Death Door, one will meet someone in mourning clothes crying at two miles and twelve miles, with someone wearing green clothes accompanying them. When combined with Jing Door, one will meet a person in black clothes stamping feet at seven miles and seventeen miles, along with a woman leading children. When combined with Open Door, one will meet people fighting and sighing, and livestock fighting each other at six miles and sixteen miles. Using Xiu Men to divinate one's fate: those with a wood destiny will have great benefit, those with a metal destiny will lose money, those with a soil destiny will suffer illness, and those with a fire destiny will face great misfortune. Those born in the years, months, days, or hours of Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, or the zodiac years of Si, Wu, Chen, Xu, Chou, Wei will find it unfavorable.

生門臨著吉星辰，人財資旺各稱情，子丑年中三七月，牛羊鞍馬進門庭，蠶榖綿絲皆豐足，朱紫兒郎在帝京，南方商信田土進，子孫祿位到公卿。問曰：生門艮土，少陽之方，何以為至言？

The Life Gate, if it is accompanied by auspicious stars, will bring prosperity in people, wealth, and everything will go smoothly. In the third and seventh months of the years of the Ox and the Cow, cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages will enter the household. Silkworms, grains, cotton, and silk will be abundant. The descendants will wear red and purple robes and hold official positions in the capital. There will be news from merchants in the south, and farmland will be acquired. The descendants' official positions can reach the rank of marquises and ministers. Someone asks: The Life Gate belongs to the Earth element of the Gen Palace, which is the direction of the young yang. Why is it considered the most auspicious gate?

衢仙答曰：“艮者，寅位天開於子，地闢於丑，人建於寅，天氣至此，而三陽俱足，開泰從此，而萬物皆生，陽回氣轉，天地好生之情，而廣及萬物，仁道生焉，所以為至吉之門。生門與乙奇合，下臨九地為地遁，得日精所蔽吉。與丙奇合，得月精所蔽，為天遁。與丁奇合得星精所蔽，為人遁，百事大吉”。

Qu Xian answered: The Gen Palace is located at the寅 position. Heaven opens at the Zi hour, Earth opens at the Chou hour, and humans arise at the Yin hour; when the weather reaches the Yin position, the three yang energies are fully present, and the prosperous era begins, from which all things sprout. Yang energy turns, and Heaven and Earth widely cherish the life of all things, thus the Way of Benevolence arises. Therefore, the Life Gate is the most auspicious gate. The Life Gate combines with the Yi Qi, and with Jiudi below, it becomes "earth concealment," able to use the essence of the sun to conceal one's form and trace, which is auspicious. When it combines with the Bing Qi, it can use the essence of the moon to conceal, becoming "heaven concealment." When it combines with the Ding Qi, it can use the essence of stars to conceal, becoming "human concealment," and all matters are extremely auspicious.

生門宜上官、修造、嫁娶、求財、牧養皆大吉。出六十里主見貴人車馬吉。臨干、兌二宮為旺，中宮為相，坎宮為迫，震宮被木尅制，入巽宮入墓皆不利，生於離宮吉。

The Life Gate is favorable for taking office, starting new projects, marriage, seeking wealth, and raising livestock, all of which are very auspicious. If one travels sixty miles in the direction of the Life Gate, they will meet a nobleman's carriage and this is auspicious. When the Life Gate is in the Qian or Dui trigrams, it is a strong and favorable condition. If it falls into the center trigram, it is a secondary favorable condition. If it falls into the Kan trigram, it is a case of door obstruction, if it falls into the Zhen trigram, it is restrained by wood, if it falls into the Xun trigram, it is entering a tomb, all of which are unfavorable. If it falls into the Li trigram, and fire comes to generate earth, then it is favorable.

靜應。生門加生：主遠行、求財產吉。加傷：主親友變動道路不吉。加杜：主陰謀，陰人破財，不利。加景：主主陰人、小口不寍及文書事後吉。加死：主田宅官司主難救。加驚：主尊長財產詞訟及病纏遲愈吉。加開：主見貴人，求財大發。加休：主陰人處求望財利吉。

The "Jing Ying" of the Sheng Men indicates the following: When Sheng Men is combined with Sheng Men, it signifies favorable outcomes for long journeys and acquiring wealth. When combined with Shang Men, it suggests changes among relatives and friends, and unfavorable conditions on the way when traveling. When combined with Du Men, it indicates secret plots by others, financial loss for women, and overall unfavorable conditions. When combined with Jing Men, it suggests unrest among women and children, and issues with documents, but eventually turns favorable. When combined with Si Men, it indicates difficulties in legal disputes over property and land, which are hard to resolve. When combined with Jing Men, it suggests legal disputes over property from elders, prolonged illness, and slow recovery, but ultimately favorable. When combined with Kai Men, it indicates meeting a nobleman and great success in seeking wealth. When combined with Xiu Men, it indicates seeking profit from women, which is favorable.

加甲戊：主嫁娶、求財、謁貴皆吉。加乙：主陰人生產遲，吉。加丙：主貴人、印綬、婚姻、書信、喜事。加丁：主詞訟、婚姻、財利、出行，大吉。加己：主得貴人維持，吉。加庚：主財產爭訟，破產失，不利。加辛：主官事、產婦疾病，後吉。加壬：主遺失財後得，賊盜易獲。加癸：主婚姻不成，餘事皆吉。

When the Life Gate is combined with Jia and Wu, it is favorable for marriage, seeking wealth, and meeting noblemen. When combined with Yi, it indicates a slow childbirth but ultimately favorable. When combined with Bing, it signifies assistance from a nobleman, receiving official documents and appointments, and also brings joy such as marriage and correspondence. When combined with Ding, it is highly favorable for lawsuits, marriage, wealth, and travel. When combined with Ji, it indicates receiving support and protection from a nobleman, which is favorable. When combined with Geng, it suggests legal disputes over property and financial loss, which is unfavorable. When combined with Xin, it indicates official matters and illnesses of women in childbirth, but eventually turns favorable. When combined with Ren, it indicates lost money being recovered and thieves easily captured. When combined with Gui, it suggests that marriage will not succeed, but other matters are favorable.

動應。生門出者，八里、十八里見貴人車馬，或公吏、皂衣人。乙奇臨見兔，或二鼠相咬。丙奇臨見病人足，或二人爭財吵鬧。丁奇見漁獵人，此方大利，百事俱利。

The "movement response" of the Life Gate indicates that if someone travels from the Life Gate direction, they will meet a nobleman or officials and people in black clothes after eight or eighteen miles. If the Yi oddity is present in this gate, they will see rabbits or two mice fighting. If the Bing oddity is present, they will see someone with a foot ailment or two people quarreling over money. If the Ding oddity is present, they will see fishermen and hunters. This direction is highly favorable, and all matters will be auspicious.

生門加生：八里、十八里逢朱衣貴人。加傷：三里、十三里逢公吏人持棍，或培土、栽樹。加杜：四里、十四里逢人拿彩色物行唱，並長嘆息者。加景：九里、十九里逢貴人車馬，多人相隨。加死：二里、十二里逢孝服人哭泣。加驚：七里、十七里逢人趕畜及有人說詞訟事。加開：六里、十六里逢貴人車馬，並有蛇咬豬者。加休：一里、十一里逢皂衣及扛錢人。占身命：火土金命者，大利。水木命者，不利，多厄難。忌甲乙寅卯年月日時者，不利。若壬癸命主腫脹凶。

The Life Gate combined with the Life Gate indicates encountering a nobleman wearing red clothes at eight miles and eighteen miles away. Combined with the Shang Gate, one meets officials' enforcers holding sticks or people digging soil and planting trees at three miles and thirteen miles. Combined with the Du Gate, one meets people holding colorful items walking and singing, along with others sighing loudly at four miles and fourteen miles. Combined with the Jing Gate, one meets noblemen's carriages and attendants at nine miles and nineteen miles. Combined with the Death Gate, one meets people in mourning clothes crying at two miles and twelve miles. Combined with the Jing Gate, one meets people driving animals and people discussing lawsuits at seven miles and seventeen miles. Combined with the Open Gate, one meets noblemen's carriages and also encounters a snake biting a pig at six miles and sixteen miles. Combined with the Xiu Gate, one meets people wearing black clothes and people carrying money at one mile and eleven miles. Using the Life Gate to divinate one's fate: those with fire or earth destiny greatly benefit; those with water or wood destiny face misfortune and many difficulties; those born in the years or months of Jia, Yi, or寅,卯 are inauspicious and unfavorable; those with the destiny of Ren or Gui are prone to swelling and illness, which is ominous.