The interpretation of the war oracle indicates that the back is facing the enemy.

第一宜背太歲大將軍。凡寅卯辰年在子，巳午未年在卯，申酉戌年在午，亥子丑年在酉。 第二宜背月建大將。凡遇寅午戌月在卯，亥卯未月在子，申子辰月在酉，巳酉丑月在午。

When choosing a direction to face in battle, the first priority is to position the back towards the direction of the Grand General of the Year. The method is as follows: in the years of寅, 卯, and 辰, the Grand General is in the direction of 子; in the years of巳, 午, and 未, the Grand General is in the direction of 卯; in the years of申, 酉, and 戌, the Grand General is in the direction of 午; in the years of亥, 子, and 丑, the Grand General is in the direction of 酉. The second priority is to position the back towards the direction of the Grand General of the Month. The method is as follows: in the months of寅, 午, and 戌, the Grand General is in the direction of 卯; in the months of亥, 卯, and 未, the Grand General is in the direction of 子; in the months of申, 子, and 辰, the Grand General is in the direction of 酉; in the months of巳, 酉, and 丑, the Grand General is in the direction of 午.the so-called「背」, means to place one's own forces in that direction and face the opposite direction to confront the enemy.

第三宜背孤擊虛。凡甲子旬：戌亥孤、辰巳虛。甲戌旬：申酉孤、寅卯虛。甲申旬：午未孤、子丑虛。甲午旬：辰巳孤、戌亥虛。甲辰旬：寅卯孤、申酉虛。甲寅旬：子丑孤、午未虛。 第四背游都，擊魯都。凡甲己日：遊在丑、魯在未。乙庚日：遊在子、魯在午。丙辛日：遊在寅、魯在申。丁壬日：遊在巳、魯在亥。戊癸日：遊在申、魯在寅。

The third principle is to attack the 'virtual' direction from the 'solitary' direction. The solitary and virtual positions for each ten-day period are: in the Jiazi period, Xu and Hai are solitary, and Chen and Si are virtual; in the Jiaxu period, Shen and You are solitary, and Yin and Mao are virtual; in the Jiashen period, Wu and Wei are solitary, and Zi and Chou are virtual; in the Jiawu period, Chen and Si are solitary, and Xu and Hai are virtual; in the Jiachen period, Yin and Mao are solitary, and Shen and You are virtual; in the Jiayin period, Zi and Chou are solitary, and Wu and Wei are virtual. The 'solitary' refers to the two earthly branches that are not matched by the heavenly stems in the current ten-day period; the 'virtual' is the opposite position of the solitary. The fourth principle is to attack the 'Lu Du' direction from the 'You Du' direction. The You Du and Lu Du for each day are: on Jia day and Ji day, You Du is Chou and Lu Du is Wei; on Yi day and Geng day, You Du is Zi and Lu Du is Wu; on Bing day and Xin day, You Du is Yin and Lu Du is Shen; on Ding day and Ren day, You Du is Si and Lu Du is Hai; on Wu day and Gui day, You Du is Shen and Lu Du is Yin.

第五背天雄，擊地雌。凡寅午戌月在寅，亥卯未月在亥，申子辰月在申，巳酉丑月在巳。 第六背生神，擊死神。寅月生子、死午。卯月生丑、死未。辰月生寅、死申。巳月生卯、死酉。午月生丑、死戌。未月生巳、死亥。申月生午、死子。酉月生未、死丑。戊月生申、死寅。亥月生酉、死卯。子月生戌、死辰。丑月生亥、死巳。

The fifth principle is to rely on the "Heavenly Yang" to attack the "Earthly Yin." The position of Heavenly Yang is: in the years of Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire triad), it is in Yin; in the years of Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood triad), it is in Hai; in the years of Shen-Zi-Chen (Water triad), it is in Shen; and in the years of Si-You-Chou (Metal triad), it is in Si. Earthly Yin is located directly opposite to Heavenly Yang. The sixth principle is to rely on the "Life God" to attack the "Death Deity." The Life and Death Gods for each month are: in the month of Yin, the Life God is in Zi and the Death Deity is in Wu; in the month of Mao, the Life God is in Chou and the Death Deity is in Wei; in the month of Chen, the Life God is in Yin and the Death Deity is in Shen; in the month of Si, the Life God is in Mao and the Death Deity is in You; in the month of Wu, the Life God is in Chou and the Death Deity is in Xu; in the month of Wei, the Life God is in Si and the Death Deity is in Hai; in the month of Shen, the Life God is in Wu and the Death Deity is in Zi; in the month of You, the Life God is in Wei and the Death Deity is in Chou; in the month of Xu, the Life God is in Shen and the Death Deity is in Yin; in the month of Hai, the Life God is in You and the Death Deity is in Mao; in the month of Zi, the Life God is in Xu and the Death Deity is in Chen; in the month of Chou, the Life God is in Hai and the Death Deity is in Si.

第七背干遊，擊干魯。寅月遊丙、魯壬。卯月遊丁、魯癸。辰月遊坤、魯辰。巳月遊庚、魯甲。午月遊辛、魯乙。未月遊干、魯巽。申月遊壬、魯丙。酉月遊癸、魯丁。戌月遊艮、魯坤。亥月遊甲、魯庚。子月遊乙、魯辛。丑月遊巽、魯干。

The seventh point is to rely on the 'Gan You' to attack the 'Gan Lu'. This involves matching the twenty-four directions with the heavenly stems and the four cardinal directions for each month: in the寅 month, You is at Bing and Lu is at Ren; in the卯 month, You is at Ding and Lu is at Gui; in the辰 month, You is at Kun and Lu is at Chen; in the巳 month, You is at Geng and Lu is at Jia; in the午 month, You is at Xin and Lu is at Yi; in the未 month, You is at Qian and Lu is at Xun; in the申 month, You is at Ren and Lu is at Bing; in the酉 month, You is at Gui and Lu is at Ding; in the戌 month, You is at Gen and Lu is at Kun; in the亥 month, You is at Jia and Lu is at Geng; in the子 month, You is at Yi and Lu is at Xin; in the丑 month, You is at Xun and Lu is at Qian. The above seven points are the basis for determining the direction when setting up an array: sitting facing the front direction and attacking the back direction.

凡出征遠行，先立六甲局所。從本月旬甲起乘青龍，歷蓬星，過明堂，出天門，入地戶，居太陰，然後長往，則百惡不侵，萬事皆吉。慎不可犯天庭、天牢、天獄三方。

When going on a military campaign or a long journey, first set up the six Jia positions as explained earlier. When starting out, begin from the Jia position of the current month and sheng (decade). That position is the Azure Dragon position. Then proceed through the Yi position's Peng star position, pass through the Bing position's Bright Hall position, exit from the Wu position's Heaven Gate position, enter from the Ji position's Earth Gate position, and stop at the Ding position's Taiyin position. Once this entire sequence is completed, then proceed on the journey, and thus all evils will be avoided and all matters will be auspicious. Be especially careful not to violate the positions of Xin's Heaven Court, Ren's Heavenly Prison, and Geng's Heaven Prison.

軒轅黃帝戰蚩尤，涿鹿經年苦未休，偶遇天神授符訣，登壇致祭謹虔修，神龍負圖出洛水，綵鳳銜書碧雲裡，因命風后演成文，遁甲奇門從此始，一千八十當時制，太公刪成七十二，逮於漠代張子房，一十八局為精藝，先須掌上排九宮，從橫十五在其中。

The song says: The Yellow Emperor, Huangdi, fought against Chiyou and battled for a whole year without success in the area of Zhuolu. By chance he met a heavenly deity who taught him secret symbols and formulas. He then set up a ritual altar, devoted himself to study, and practiced diligently. Thus, a divine dragon emerged from the Luo River carrying a book of diagrams, and a colorful phoenix descended from the blue clouds bearing the heavenly scriptures. Huangdi ordered Fenghou to deduce and compile these into written form, and thus the art of Dun Jia was born. At that time, there were one thousand and eighty variations. Jiang Taigong reduced it to seventy-two variations, and during the Han dynasty, Zhang Liang (Zi Fang) further simplified it to eighteen variations, which is the most essential technique. To study the art of Dun Jia, one must first become familiar with arranging the nine palaces on the palm, with the sum of the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines all equaling fifteen, a principle contained within this structure.

九宮者：一坎、二坤、三震、四巽、五中、六干、七兌、八艮、九離，乃先天之數，縱橫數之，皆十五也。次將八卦論八節，一氣統三為正宗，陰陽二遁分順逆，一氣三元人莫測。

Note: The so-called nine palaces are: the first palace is Kan, the second is Kun, the third is Zhen, the fourth is Xun, the fifth palace is in the center, the sixth is Qian, the seventh is Dui, the eighth is Gen, and the ninth is Li, which is the number determined by the Earlier Heaven; arranging them into three rows and three columns, whether counting horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, the sum of the three numbers is always fifteen. The song continues to say: next, the Eight Trigrams should be allocated to the eight solar terms, with each solar term governing three qi; the Yang Dun and Yin Dun systems are divided into clockwise and counterclockwise sequences, with each qi divided into three yuan, and the changes within them are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

八卦者，干、坎、艮、震、巽、離、坤、兌。八節者，立春、春分、立夏、夏至、立秋、秋分、立冬、冬至。統三者，一節而統三氣，八節統二十四氣也。冬至統小寒、大寒在坎宮，立春統雨水、驚蟄在艮宮，春分統清明、穀雨在震宮，立夏統小滿、芒種在巽宮，夏至統小暑、大暑在離宮，立秋統處暑、白露在坤宮，秋分統寒露、霜降在兌宮，立冬統小雪、大雪在干宮也。

Note: The so-called Eight Trigrams are Qian, Kan, Gen, Zhen, Xun, Li, Kun, and Dui. The so-called eight solar terms are Start of Spring, Spring Equinox, Start of Summer, Summer Solstice, Start of Autumn, Autumn Equinox, Start of Winter, and Winter Solstice. The term "统三" means that each solar term governs three of the twenty-four solar terms. Altogether, the eight solar terms govern the twenty-four solar terms. Specifically, the twenty-four solar terms are divided as follows: Winter Solstice, together with Minor Cold and Major Cold, belong to the Kan trigram; Start of Spring, together with Rain Water and Awakening Insects, belong to the Gen trigram; Spring Equinox, together with Clear and Bright and Grain Rain, belong to the Zhen trigram; Start of Summer, together with Minor Full and Grain in Ear, belong to the Xun trigram; Summer Solstice, together with Minor Heat and Major Heat, belong to the Li trigram; Start of Autumn, together with Limit of Heat and White Dew, belong to the Kun trigram; Autumn Equinox, together with Cold Dew and Frost Descent, belong to the Dui trigram; and Start of Winter, together with Minor Snow and Major Snow, belong to the Qian trigram. When determining the position, first identify which trigram the solar term belongs to, and then start the Jiazi sequence accordingly.

一氣三元者，每一氣十五日，分為上中下三局也。二遁分順逆者，陽遁三元，五日一換皆順，如冬至自一、而七、而四也；陰遁三元，五日一換皆逆，如夏至自九、而三、而六也。

Note: The term "one qi, three yuan" refers to each solar term being divided into three sections, each lasting fifteen days: upper yuan, middle yuan, and lower yuan. The term "two遁 with reverse and forward movement" means that for Yang Dun, the three yuan change every five days and proceed in a forward sequence, for example, the three yuan of the winter solstice are first section, seventh section, and fourth section. For Yin Dun, the three yuan also change every five days but proceed in a reverse sequence, for example, the three yuan of the summer solstice are ninth section, third section, and sixth section.

五日都來換一元，超神接氣為準的。二至之前有閏奇，此時疊節累乘之。

The song says: every five days, a new element is used, and to determine which element to use, the principles of "surpassing the divine" and "receiving the qi" are followed; before the winter solstice and summer solstice, there is a leap odd number, and at that time, the solar terms should be overlapped and added together for use.

超者：過越也；神者：日辰也；接者：迎接也；節者：節氣也。超神者，節氣未到，甲己符頭先到謂之超；接氣者，節氣先到，甲己符頭後到謂之接。正授者，如甲子、己卯、甲午、己酉四符頭所臨之日，恰用所得之節氣，即為正授奇也。超接既過，餘即無再超之理，超不過十，接不過五。若符頭先到七日，便當作閏。其置閏之法，每年須於芒種、大雪二節之後，二節相近二至，乃天地中分，置閏必須於此。

Note: "Chao" means to surpass, "Shen" refers to the day branch, "Jie" means to welcome, and "Jie" refers to the solar term.the so-called "Chao Shen" means that the day of the Jia or Ji stem arrives before the solar term; "Jie Qi" means that the solar term arrives first, and the day of the Jia or Ji stem comes later.the so-called "Zheng Shou" means that on the days of the Jiazi, Jimao, Jiawu, and Jiyou, the solar term coincides exactly with the day, which is called "Zheng Shou." Once "Chao" and "Jie" exceed their limits, there is no further need to surpass: "Chao" cannot exceed ten days, and "Jie" cannot exceed five days. If the stem day arrives seven days earlier than the solar term, intercalation should be used. The method of intercalation is: it must be done after the solar terms of Mangzhong and Daxue, because these two solar terms are close to Xiazheng and Dongzhi, which are the points where yin and yang are evenly divided in heaven and earth. Intercalation must be placed here.

認取九宮為九星，八門時逐九星行。 九宮：坎一至離九也。九星：天蓬至天英也。八門：休至開也。

The song says: To recognize that each of the nine palaces is paired with one of the nine stars, and the eight gates move according to the time of day. Note: Here, the nine palaces refer to the sequence from Kan one to Li nine; the nine stars refer to the sequence from Tianpeng to Tianying; and the eight gates refer to the sequence from Xiu Men to Open Door. The nine palaces are fixed positions, while the nine stars and eight gates move between the palaces according to the time of day.

九宮逢甲為直符，八門直使自分明。 如冬至陽遁一局，甲子在坎，自甲子時管下至癸酉時，俱以坎本宮天蓬為直符，本宮休門為直使。符下之門為直使，十時一易堪憑據。 如陽一局，甲子至癸酉十時已過，則天蓬休門，俱已謝事矣。次即甲戌時，甲戌在坤，即以坤本宮天芮為直符，本宮死門為直使，管至癸未十時，則又易也。

The song says: When the heavenly stem Jia falls in a particular palace among the nine palaces, the star of that palace becomes the straight symbol; and when a particular gate among the eight gates becomes the straight commander, it becomes clear. Note: For example, in the first Yang Dun arrangement on the winter solstice, if Jiazi falls in the Kan palace, then from the Jiazi hour to the Guiyou hour, the Tianpeng of the Kan palace is the straight symbol, and the Xiu Men of the Kan palace is the straight commander. The song continues: The gate paired with the straight symbol is the straight commander, and every ten hours it changes, which is a reliable rule. Note: Still taking the first Yang Dun arrangement as an example, after the ten hours from Jiazi to Guiyou, Tianpeng and Xiu Men are replaced. Then, at the Jiaxu hour, Jiaxu falls in the Kun palace, so the Tianrui of the Kun palace becomes the straight symbol, and the Sime Men of the Kun palace becomes the straight commander, which lasts until the Guiwei hour, covering ten hours, and then it changes again.

直符常以加時干，直使逆順時支去。 時干者，用時之干，甲乙丙丁戊己庚辛壬癸是也。甲每遁於戊己庚辛壬癸之六儀，而六儀與三奇，則各占一宮，但視時干所在，即以直符加之，此常法也。直使則視時干所在逆順者，如陽一局甲子在坎一，則乙丑在坤二，丙寅在震三，歷四五六七八九仍歸坎一，皆順也；陰九局甲子在離九，則乙丑在艮八，丙寅在兌七，歷六五四三二一仍歸離九，皆逆也。

The song says: The Straight Symbol is always added to the heavenly stem of the hour used. The Straight Officer follows the order of yang in a clockwise direction and yin in a counterclockwise direction according to the earthly branch of the hour. Note: The heavenly stem of the hour refers to the heavenly stem of the specific hour being used, which is Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, or Gui. Jia is always hidden under the six instruments Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui. The six instruments and the three marvels each occupy one palace on the earth plate. When arranging the board, one simply looks at the palace where the heavenly stem of the hour (i.e., the marvel or instrument) falls, and adds the Straight Symbol star to that palace. This is the standard method. The Straight Officer, however, depends on the position of the heavenly stem of the hour, and follows either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. For example, in a yang遁 (yang movement) layout, Jiazi is in the first palace of Kan. Then Yichou is in the second palace of Kun, Bingyin in the third palace of Zhen, and so on, proceeding through the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth palaces and back to the first palace of Kan, all in a clockwise direction. In a yin遁 (yin movement) layout, Jiazi is in the ninth palace of Li. Then Yichou is in the eighth palace of Gen, Bingyin in the seventh palace of Dui, and so on, proceeding through the sixth, fifth, fourth, third, second, and first palaces and back to the ninth palace of Li, all in a counterclockwise direction.

六甲元號六儀名，三奇即是乙丙丁。 六甲者：甲子、甲戌、甲申、甲午、甲寅。六儀者：戊、己、庚、辛、壬、癸。三奇者：乙為日奇，丙為月奇，丁為星奇。

The song says: The six Jia are originally named after the Six Instruments. The Three Marvels are the three heavenly stems Yi, Bing, and Ding. Note: The six Jia include Jiazi, Jiaxu, Jiashen, Jiawu, Jiayin (together with Jiachen, making up the first six of the sixty cycles). The Six Instruments are Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui. The Three Marvels are Yi as the day marvel, Bing as the month marvel, and Ding as the star marvel. When setting up the board, only the Three Marvels and the Six Instruments appear on the Earth Plate, and Jia is always hidden beneath the Instruments. Therefore, it is said that the six Jia originally had the names of the Six Instruments.

陽遁順儀奇逆布，陰遁逆儀奇順行。 冬至後用陽遁，順布六儀，如一局戊起坎一、己坤二、庚震三、辛巽四、壬中五、癸干六，逆布三奇，如一局乙在離九、丙在辰八、丁在兌七。夏至後用陰遁，逆布六儀，如九局戊起離九、己艮八、庚兌七、辛干六、壬中五、癸巽四，順布三奇，如一局乙在坎一、丙在坤二、丁在震三，餘局仿此。

The song says: In Yang Dun, the Six Instruments are arranged in order, while the Three Marvels are arranged in reverse. In Yin Dun, the Six Instruments are arranged in reverse, while the Three Marvels are arranged in order. Note: After the winter solstice, Yang Dun is used, and the Six Instruments are arranged in order according to the palace numbers. For example, in Yang Dun one, Wu starts at the first palace of Kan, Ji at the second palace of Kun, Geng at the third palace of Zhen, Xin at the fourth palace of Xun, Ren at the central fifth palace, and Gui at the sixth palace of Qian. The Three Marvels are then arranged in reverse order, with Yi at the ninth palace of Li, Bing at the eighth palace of Gen (the original text says 'Chen eight'), and Ding at the seventh palace of Dui. After the summer solstice, Yin Dun is used, and the Six Instruments are arranged in reverse order according to the palace numbers. For example, in Yin Dun nine, Wu starts at the ninth palace of Li, Ji at the eighth palace of Gen, Geng at the seventh palace of Dui, Xin at the sixth palace of Qian, Ren at the central fifth palace, and Gui at the fourth palace of Xun. The Three Marvels are then arranged in order, with Yi at the first palace of Kan, Bing at the second palace of Kun, and Ding at the third palace of Zhen. The other layouts are similarly deduced: identify the starting palace for each layout, arrange the Six Instruments according to the Dun method, and then arrange the Three Marvels in the opposite direction.

吉門偶爾合三奇，值此經云百事宜。 開、休、生乃北方三白最吉之神。又於三奇中合得一奇者，即謂得奇得門。而又得諸吉星一二佐助之，斯為全美。此時宜出兵征討，發號施令，百事胥順也。

The song says: When a favorable door coincidentally meets the Three Marvels in the same palace, at such a time, the classics say that everything is appropriate. Note: The Open Door, the Rest Door, and the Life Gate belong to the Northern palace of one white, six white, and eight white, which are the most auspicious doors. If the palace where these three doors are located also happens to meet any one of the three marvels, yi, bing, or ding, it is called "getting both the marvel and the door." If there are also one or two auspicious stars nearby to assist, it is perfect. Such a time is suitable for military campaigns and issuing commands, and all affairs will proceed smoothly.

更合從傍加檢點，餘宮不可有微疵。 如得開、休、生三門，又合乙、丙、丁三奇，未為全吉，猶忌餘宮犯格。先賢隱其天機妙處，未言其故，所以奇門不吉者百十餘格，不犯此，即犯彼，非精究難知。如餘宮有犯，若得直符直使時干相佐，則又何妨。蓋符使與干，乃三奇八門，一時之主宰也。若用乙奇，餘宮切忌逃走猖狂，庚加乙等格不為吉；若投江夭矯，不必忌矣。

The song says: One must also carefully examine the other sections from the side, and no other sections should have any faults. Note: Even if one obtains the three auspicious gates, 开, 休, and 生, and also has the three marvels, 乙, 丙, and 丁, it is still not entirely auspicious. One should still avoid other sections that commit inauspicious patterns. Previous masters concealed this heavenly secret without explaining the reason. There are over a hundred inauspicious patterns in the art of Qimen. One avoids one pattern and commits another. Without careful examination, it is difficult to understand. If other sections indeed have faults, as long as the straight symbol, straight messenger, and the heavenly stem of the used time can assist from the side, it will be all right. This is because the symbol, messenger, and time stem are the main forces of the three marvels and eight gates in this particular hour. For example, if the used marvel is 乙, then the other sections should most avoid the patterns 「Azure Dragon fleeing」 and 「White Tiger raging」. Patterns such as 「Vermilion Bird drowning」 and 「Tangshe twisting」, which do not involve 乙, do not need to be avoided.

三奇得使誠堪使，六甲遇之非小補。 謂得三吉門直使加奇，而又遇直符也。凡乙丙丁三奇，得與開休生之直使相合，為三奇得使，誠可取而用之矣。若再遇直符之甲來加，謀為尤無不利也。舊解非。

The song says: When the Three Marvels are combined with the direct command, it is indeed valuable to use. If it also meets the Six at the Top and the first heavenly stem, the benefit is even greater. Note: These two lines refer to the situation where the three auspicious gates, namely Opening, Resting, and Life, are combined with the direct command, and also meet the direct symbol. Whenever the three Marvels, namely Yi, Bing, and Ding, are combined with the three gates, namely Opening, Resting, and Life, as the direct command, it is called 'Three Marvels combined with the direct command', which is indeed valuable to use. If it also meets the first heavenly stem, which is the direct symbol, then planning any matter will be without obstacles. The old annotations have misunderstood these two lines.

乙逢犬馬丙鼠猴，六丁玉女騎龍虎，又有三奇游六儀，號為玉女守門扉。 據上下文義，當云：號為三奇游六儀，又有玉女守門扉。言地盤之乙，得甲午、甲戌為直符來加，而天盤之乙，又遊於甲午、甲戌之儀，為乙奇游儀，丙丁仿此，乃所謂三奇游六儀也。俗本訛傳，遂以遊儀為守門，殊不可解。玉女守門，言丁奇守於直使之門也。

The song says: When the Yi Marvel meets Jia Xu (dog) or Jia Wu (horse), and when the Bing Marvel meets Jia Zi (rat) or Jia Shen (monkey), and when the Three Marvels are accompanied by the Six Instruments, with the Jade Woman riding on Jia Chen (dragon) or Jia Yin (tiger); this is called the Three Marvels moving through the Six Instruments. There is also the Jade Woman guarding the gate. Note: According to the context, these two lines should be read as "It is called the Three Marvels moving through the Six Instruments, and there is also the Jade Woman guarding the gate." This means: The Yi Marvel on the Earth Plate receives the direct symbol from the Jia Wu or Jia Xu decade, while the Yi Marvel on the Heaven Plate moves to the Jia Wu and Jia Xu Instruments, which is called the Yi Marvel moving through the Instruments. The Bing and Ding Marvels follow the same pattern, which is what is meant by the Three Marvels moving through the Six Instruments. Commonly transmitted versions have mistakenly taken moving through the Instruments as guarding the gate, which does not make sense. The Jade Woman guarding the gate refers to the Ding Marvel being stationed at the palace where the direct symbol falls.

若作陰私和合事，請君但向此中推。 謂當守門之時，宜作陰私和合諸事。

The song says: If you wish to handle private matters or matters of reconciliation, please seek the answer from here. Note: It means that when the time of the Maiden guarding the gate arrives, it is suitable for handling private matters or matters of reconciliation and conclusion.

天三門兮地四戶，問君此法知何處，太沖小吉與從魁，此是天門私出路。地戶危除定與開，舉事皆從此中去。 酉、卯、未為天三門，以月將加所用正時，看天盤卯、酉、未三字落何方。如巳為月將，加午時上，順數干未申酉戌亥子丑寅卯辰，即申、辰、戌上，乃天三門也。地戶有四，以月建加所用時上，看危、除、定、開四字，落何方向。如己亥年八月午時，以建加午上順輪去，未除、戌定、丑危、辰開，即辰、戌、丑、未四方向上，得四地戶。

The song says: Heaven has three gates, Earth has four doors. Where can we seek to know this method? The three generals, Tai Chong, Xiao Ji, and Cong Kuai, when they are stationed, mark the hidden path of the heavenly gate; the earth doors are where the words Wei, Chu, Ding, and Kai fall. All affairs must pass through these directions. Note: The three branches You, Mao, and Wei are the heavenly three gates. To seek the method, take the monthly general of the current month and add it to the correct hour, then turn out the heaven plate. Observe where the branches Mao, You, and Wei fall. For example, if Si is the monthly general, place Si on Wu hour and count forward: Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai, Zi, Chou, Yin, Chen. Thus, Mao falls on Shen, Wei on Chen, and You on Xu. Therefore, the directions Shen, Chen, and Xu are the heavenly three gates. The four earth doors are determined by adding the monthly builder to the used hour and observing where the words Wei, Chu, Ding, and Kai fall. For instance, in the eighth month of the Jihai year at Wu hour, add the monthly builder to Wu and count forward: Wei, Xu, Chou, Chen. Thus, Wei falls on Chou, Chu on Xu, Ding on Chen, and Kai on Wei. Therefore, the directions Chou, Xu, Chen, and Wei are the four earth doors.

六合太陰太常君，三辰元是地私門。更得奇門相照耀，出門百事總欣欣。 以天月將加所用正時，看貴人所泊何宮，即於貴人上起：貴、螣、朱、六、勾、青、空、白、常、玄、陰、後，順逆而行。陽貴人出於先天之坤，子上起甲午順布，乙癸在丑、庚與乙合、戊與癸合，取干德合者為貴人，故戊庚二干陽貴在丑是也。己干在未、甲與己合，故甲干陽貴在未。陰貴人出於後天之坤，申上起子逆行，乙癸在未、庚戊相合，故甲干陰貴在丑。自亥至辰，陰陽貴順行；自巳至戌，陰陽貴逆行。若得六合、太陰、太常三神，與奇門同臨其方者，百事大吉。

The song says: The three officials, Liu He, Tai Yin, and Tai Chang, are originally from the earthly gate; if there are also the three marvels, auspicious gates, in the same direction, then going out to do anything will be joyful and smooth. Note: Take the month general of the current month and add it to the current hour to generate the heaven plate. Look at where the nobleman stops, then start from that palace of the nobleman, and in order, arrange the nobleman, tang she, Zhu Qu, Liu He, Gou Chen, Qing Long, Tian Kong, Bai Hu, Tai Chang, Xuan Wu, Tai Yin, Tian Hou, twelve spirits. For yang nobleman, arrange in the order of yang; for yin nobleman, arrange in the reverse order. The yang nobleman comes from the坤 position of the earlier heaven hexagram (at Zi), starting from Zi and proceeding in order; Yi and Gui are both placed at Chou, Geng combines with Yi, Wu combines with Gui, so the nobleman is the one with the heavenly stem that has the virtue of harmony, thus on Wu day and Geng day, the yang nobleman is at Chou. Ji is placed at Wei, and Ji combines with Ji, thus on Ji day, the yang nobleman is at Wei. The yin nobleman comes from the坤 position of the later heaven hexagram (at Shen), starting from Shen and proceeding in reverse order; Yi and Gui are both at Wei, Geng combines with Wu, thus on Ji day, the yin nobleman is at Chou. If the nobleman falls between Hai and Chen, both yang and yin nobleman are arranged in order; if it falls between Si and Xu, both yang and yin nobleman are arranged in reverse order. After arranging, if the three spirits Liu He, Tai Yin, and Tai Chang are in the same direction as the three marvels, auspicious gates, then doing anything will be very auspicious.

太沖天馬最為貴，卒然有難宜逃避。但當乘取天馬行，劍戟如山不足畏。 以月將加所用正時，順輪去，遇卯字住處，即是太沖、天馬方也。凡有急事，從天馬上而出，可以避禍。

The song says: The direction of Tai Chong Tian Ma is most precious; if a sudden disaster occurs, it is advisable to escape from here; as long as one departs by riding the Tian Ma direction, even if mountains of swords and spears are present, they are not to be feared. Note: Take the Month General of the current month and add it to the hour of use, then proceed in sequence. When the character Mao stops at a certain direction, that direction is the Tai Chong Tian Ma direction. In case of urgent matters, leaving from the Tian Ma direction can avoid calamity.

三為生炁、五為死，盛在三兮、衰在五，能識遊三避五時，造化真機須記取。 經云：天道不遠，三五反覆，趨三避五，恢然獨處。如冬陽一局、甲己日子時，以休門為直使，平旦丙寅時，得三乃生氣吉；晨食時戊辰得五，乃害氣凶，百事不宜。又云：重陽有重吉，重陰有重凶。 重陽三宮、重陰七宮。

The song says: Counting to three is life qi, counting to five is death qi; qi is strong at three, weak at five. To understand the time of "wandering at three and avoiding five" is the true secret of fate, which must be remembered. Note: The classic says: "The way of heaven is not far, three and five repeat, move towards three and avoid five, and dwell alone in comfort." For example, on the day of winter solstice with yang遁 one layout, on the day of Jia or Ji, at the time of Zi (the first hour), the Xiu Men is the straight commander. At the time of Bingyin (third hour) in the morning, counting from Zi, it is the third position, obtaining life qi which is auspicious. At the time of Wuchen (fifth hour) for breakfast, counting from Zi, it is the fifth position, obtaining harmful qi which is inauspicious, and nothing is suitable. The classic also says: "Double good fortune in heavy yang, double misfortune in heavy yin." Note: Heavy yang refers to the third palace of Zhen, and heavy yin refers to the seventh palace of Dui.

就中伏吟為最凶，天蓬加著地天蓬，天蓬若到天英上，須知即是反吟宮。 天盤天蓬加地盤天蓬上，曰伏吟；天盤天蓬加地盤天英上，曰反吟。

The song says: Among all the patterns, the hidden chant is the most dangerous. This occurs when the Heaven Plate's Tianpeng is placed over the Earth Plate's Tianpeng. If the Tianpeng moves to the position of Tianying, it becomes a reverse chant. Note: When the Heaven Plate's Tianpeng is placed over the Earth Plate's Tianpeng, it is called a hidden chant. When the Heaven Plate's Tianpeng is placed over the Earth Plate's Tianying (with Kan one directly opposing Li nine), it is called a reverse chant.

八門反覆皆如此，死在生門生在死，假令吉宿得奇門，萬事皆凶不堪使。 生門仍在本宮生門，謂之伏吟；生門加在對沖死門，謂之反吟，不吉。此時縱得吉門，反覆多變，餘仿此。

The song says: The reverse chant and hidden chant of the eight gates are also judged according to this principle — when the death gate is on top of the life gate, or the life gate is on top of the death gate; at this time, even if auspicious stars are combined with the odd gate, all matters remain凶 and are not suitable to use. Note: When the life gate remains on top of its own palace's life gate, it is called hidden chant; when the life gate is placed on the directly opposite death gate, it is called reverse chant, both are inauspicious. Even if a good gate is obtained at this time, the affairs will be fluctuating and changeable. The rest of the gates are judged in the same way.

六儀擊刑何太凶，甲子直愁向東，戌刑在未申刑虎，寅巳辰辰午刑午。 甲子直符加□□三，甲戌直符加地坤二，甲申直符加地艮八，甲寅直符加地巽四，此謂相刑之刑；甲午直符加地離九，甲辰直符加地巽四，謂之自刑之刑。

The song says: The Six Instruments striking themselves bring great danger — the Jiazi decade is most dangerous when facing the east, the Jiaxu's Xu is punished by Wei, the Jiashen's Shen is punished by Yin (Tiger), the Jiayin's Yin is punished by Si, the Jiachen's Chen is self-punished by Chen, and the Jiawu's Wu is self-punished by Wu. Note: For the Jiazi decade, the direct symbol is placed on the Earth Plate's Zhen three palace (the original text has two missing characters, and I dare not make up, but according to the meaning, it should be 'Zhen Earth'), for the Jiaxu decade, the direct symbol is placed on the Earth Plate's Kun two palace, for the Jiashen decade, the direct symbol is placed on the Earth Plate's Gen eight palace, and for the Jiayin decade, the direct symbol is placed on the Earth Plate's Xun four palace; these are called 'mutual punishment'. For the Jiawu decade, the direct symbol is placed on the Earth Plate's Li nine palace, and for the Jiachen decade, the direct symbol is placed on the Earth Plate's Xun four palace; these are called 'self-punishment'.

三奇入墓好詳之，乙日那堪得未時，丙丁屬火火墓戌，此時諸事不須為，更兼六乙來臨六，星奇臨八亦同之。 加六乙日奇，下臨坤二宮，木庫在未；又臨干六宮，火庫居戌；丁奇又臨艮八，亦乃陰生於酉，墓丑也。縱遇三奇，皆不吉，舉事凶。

The song says: When the Three Marvels enter their tomb, one must be careful to distinguish — how can Bing and Ding endure the hour of Wei? Bing and Ding belong to fire, and the tomb of fire is in Xu. When encountering such a situation, nothing should be done. Moreover, if the Six Yi reaches the Sixth Palace, and the Star Marvel Ding reaches the Eighth Palace, the situation is the same. Note: The Six Yi, this day marvel, descends to the Second Palace of Kun, because the repository of wood is in Wei, and Wei is hidden in the Kun Palace. It also descends to the Sixth Palace of Qian, because the repository of fire is in Xu, and Xu is hidden in the Qian Palace. When the Star Marvel Ding descends to the Eighth Palace of Gen, it also enters its tomb, because Ding belongs to yin fire, its growth is in You, and its tomb is in Chou, and Chou is hidden in the Gen Palace. Even if these situations occur together with the Three Marvels, they are not auspicious, and any undertaking will result in misfortune.

又有時干入墓宮，課中時下忌相逢，戊戌、壬辰兼丙戌，癸未、丁己丑同凶。 乙庚日：丁丑、癸未、丙戌三時是也。丙辛日：己丑、壬辰、戊戌三時是也。已上乃時干入墓。

The song says: There is also a pattern called "Heavenly Stem Entering its Burial Place," which is most to be avoided when it appears in the hour of the divination. The forbidden hours are Wuxu, Renchen, and Bingxu, as well as Guiwei, Dingchou, and Jichou. These are all considered凶 (unfavorable). Note: On days of Yi and Geng, the forbidden hours are Dingchou, Guiwei, and Bingxu; on days of Bing and Xin, the forbidden hours are Jichou, Renchen, and Wuxu. All of these belong to the pattern of "Heavenly Stem Entering its Burial Place," which means the heavenly stem is buried by its own earthly branch.

五不遇時龍不晴，號為日月損光明，時干來剋日干上，甲日須知時忌庚。 甲日庚午時，乙日辛巳時，丙日壬辰時，丁日癸卯時，戊日甲寅時，己日乙丑時，庚日丙子時，辛日丁酉時，壬日戊申時，癸日己未時，已上俱為七殺時，陽克陽時，陰克陰時。

The song says: When the Five Elements are not in harmony, it is like a dragon without clear weather, called the loss of brightness of the sun and moon; this refers to the heavenly stem of the chosen hour being in mutual control with the day stem. For example, on a Jia day, the Geng hour should be avoided. Note: On a Jia day, avoid the Gengwu hour; on a Yi day, avoid the Xinsi hour; on a Bing day, avoid the Renchen hour; on a Ding day, avoid the Guimao hour; on a Wu day, avoid the Jiayin hour; on a Ji day, avoid the Yichou hour; on a Geng day, avoid the Bingzi hour; on a Xin day, avoid the Dingyou hour; on a Ren day, avoid the Wushen hour; on a Gui day, avoid the Jiwei hour. All of these are called "seven killing hours." Their characteristic is that a yang stem controls another yang stem, and a yin stem controls another yin stem, which is mutual control of the same type, hence the harm is especially severe.

奇與門兮共太陰，三般難得總來臨，若還得二亦為吉，舉措行藏必遂心。 冬至後用陽遁，以直符前二位為太陰；夏至後用陰遁，以直符後二位為太陰。此言奇門太陰三位，同到者大吉，但難得。若奇門有一與太陰同者，亦吉也。

The song says: When the Three Marvels, a favorable gate, and Taiyin all arrive in the same palace together, it is a rare and auspicious situation; even if only two of them are present, it is still favorable, allowing for both action and concealment to be carried out as desired. Note: After the winter solstice, use Yang Dun, taking the second position forward from the straight symbol as Taiyin; after the summer solstice, use Yin Dun, taking the second position backward from the straight symbol as Taiyin. These lines indicate that when the Three Marvels, a favorable gate, and Taiyin all arrive in the same palace, it is extremely auspicious, though such an opportunity is rare; if any one of the Three Marvels or a favorable gate is present together with Taiyin in the same palace, it is also considered favorable.

更得直符直使利，兵家用事最為貴，當從此地擊其沖，百戰百勝君須記。 如直符在離，即背離擊坎；直符在干，即背干擊巽。此又與坐孤擊虛者不同。

The song says: If one also gains the straight symbol and the straight command, it is most valuable in military affairs; one should attack the opposite direction from where the straight symbol is located, and achieve victory in every battle. Please remember this. Note: For example, if the straight symbol is in the Li palace, one should attack the Kan palace from behind the Li palace; if the straight symbol is in the Qian palace, one should attack the Xun palace from behind the Qian palace. This is different from the previous statement of "sitting alone and striking the empty," and should not be used together.

天乙之神所在宮，大將宜居擊對沖，假令直符居離九，天英坐取擊天蓬。 天乙者即直符也。

The song says: The general should be stationed at the palace where the Heavenly Ethereal God is located, and attack the palace directly opposite to it; for example, if the Straight Symbol is in the ninth palace of the Fire (Li), then one should occupy the position of the Heavenly Brilliant and attack the palace where the Greedy Wolf Star (Tianpeng) is located, which is the first palace of Water (Kan). Note: The Heavenly Ethereal God mentioned here is the same as the Straight Symbol.

甲乙丙丁戊陽時，神居天上要君知，坐擊須憑天上奇，陰時地下亦如之。 甲乙丙丁戊五陽時，利為客，宜先舉兵高旗鳴鼓，耀武揚威取勝。己庚辛壬癸五陰時，利為主，宜後舉兵，低鼓銜枚，待敵而後決勝。

The song says: During the five yang stems, Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, and Wu, the spirit is on the Heaven Plate; this point should be known. Both sitting and attacking depend on the odd numbers on the Heaven Plate. During the five yin stems, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui, the method follows the Earth Plate, with the same approach. Note: During the five yang times, it is favorable to act as the guest, and it is appropriate to take the initiative first, raising banners and beating drums to display military might and achieve victory. During the five yin times, it is favorable to act as the host, and it is appropriate to wait for the enemy to move first, keeping low profiles, quiet drumbeats, and holding mouthpieces to decide the outcome afterwards.

若見三奇在五陽，偏宜為客自高強，忽然逢著五陰位，又宜為主好裁詳。 陽時利為客，陰時利為主，不分陰陽二遁，俱從此議。

The song says: If the Three Marvels fall in the five Yang hours, it is particularly suitable for visiting as a guest, with natural strength and vigor; if they suddenly fall in the five Yin hours, then it is suitable for being the host, and one should carefully consider. Note: Yang hours are favorable for visiting as a guest, and Yin hours are favorable for being the host, regardless of whether it is a Yang Dun or Yin Dun arrangement, this principle applies universally.

直符前三六合位，太陰之神在前二，後一宮中為九天，後二之神為九地。 如陽遁坎一宮，甲子時直符到坎，逆布九天，直符坎、九天干、九地兌、元武坤、白虎離、六合巽、太陰震、螣蛇艮。陰遁坎一宮，甲子時直符在坎，順布九天，直符坎、九天艮、九□□、元武巽、白虎離、六合坤、太陰兌、螣蛇干。直符、九天、九地、陰、合五吉神也。

The song says: Count forward three positions from the straight symbol to find Liu He, the Tai Yin deity is two positions forward. The ninth heaven is one position behind, and the ninth earth is two positions behind. Note: For example, if in the Jiazi hour of Yang Dun, the straight symbol is in the Kan palace, then starting from the Kan palace, arrange the nine heavens and other deities in reverse order: the straight symbol is in Kan, the ninth heaven is in Qian, the ninth earth is in Dui, the Black Tortoise is in Kun, the White Tiger is in Li, Liu He is in Xun, Tai Yin is in Zhen, and the Tang Sha is in Gen. In the case of Yin Dun, if the straight symbol is in the Kan palace during the Jiazi hour, then starting from the Kan palace, arrange the nine heavens and other deities in the forward order: the straight symbol is in Kan, the ninth heaven is in Gen, the ninth earth is in Zhen (the original text has missing characters, and two characters are missing, so I dare not make up), the Black Tortoise is in Xun, the White Tiger is in Li, Liu He is in Kun, Tai Yin is in Dui, and the Tang Sha is in Qian. Among the eight deities, the straight symbol, the ninth heaven, the ninth earth, Tai Yin, and Liu He are considered auspicious deities.

九天之上好揚兵，九地潛藏好立營，伏兵但向太陰位，若逢六合利逃形。天地人分三遁名，天遁月精華蓋臨，地遁日精紫雲蔽，人遁當知是太陰。 天丙奇生門與地丁合，得月華之蔽，為天遁；天乙奇開門與地己合，得日精之蔽，為地遁；天丁奇休門與太陰合，得星精之蔽，為人遁。

The song says: Above the nine heavens it is suitable for displaying military strength, and below the nine earths it is suitable for concealing and setting up camps; hidden troops should move to the position of Tai Yin, and if encountering Liu He, it is favorable for hiding one's form and escaping. There are also three types of遁 (evading): Tian Dun, Di Dun, and Ren Dun. Tian Dun is when the moon's essence covers the sky, Di Dun is when the sun's essence is obscured by purple clouds, and Ren Dun is when Tai Yin is known. Note: Tian Dun occurs when the heavenly plate's Bing Qi, the Life Gate, and the earthly plate's Ding Qi combine, receiving the cover of the moon's light; Di Dun occurs when the heavenly plate's Yi Qi, the Open Door, and the earthly plate's Ji Qi combine, receiving the cover of the sun's light; Ren Dun occurs when the heavenly plate's Ding Qi, the Xiu Men, and Tai Yin combine, receiving the cover of the star's light.

生門六丙合六丁，此為天遁甚分明，開門六乙合六己，地遁如斯而已矣。休門六丁共太陰，欲求人遁無過此，庚為太白丙為惑，庚丙相加誰會得，六庚加丙白入熒，六丙加庚熒入白。 天庚加地丙，為白入熒，又為金入火鄉，天柱、天心，驚門、開門到離宮亦是。天丙加地庚，為熒入白，又為火入金鄉，天英、景門到乾兌二宮亦是。歌曰：二星加處氣凶橫，縱得奇門慎勿行。此時若欲移方去，金火之鄉是惡神。

The song says: When the Life Gate is combined with the sixth Bing and also with the sixth Ding, this is called Heaven's concealment, clearly evident; when the Open Door is combined with the sixth Yi and also with the sixth Ji, Earth's concealment is nothing compared to this. When the Xiu Men is paired with the sixth Ding and also combined with Tai Yin, this is the best condition for human concealment. The庚 is Tai Bai, the golden star, and the丙 is Ying Huo, the red star; the principle of combining庚 and丙 is understood by whom? When the sixth庚 is combined with丙, it is called "White enters Red"; when the sixth丙 is combined with庚, it is called "Red enters White." Note: When the Heaven Plate's庚 is combined with the Earth Plate's丙, it is called "White enters Red," also known as "Gold enters the Fire territory"; the two stars of Tian Zhu and Tian Xin, which belong to metal, and the Jing Men and Open Door falling into the Li Palace, which belongs to fire, are also counted under this category. When the Heaven Plate's丙 is combined with the Earth Plate's庚, it is called "Red enters White," also known as "Fire enters the Metal territory"; the two stars of Tian Ying and Jing Men, which belong to fire, falling into the Qian and Dui Palaces, which belong to metal, are also counted under this category. The song says: "When two stars are combined, the atmosphere is fierce and dangerous; even if you have a rare door, be cautious not to go out. If you want to change direction at this time, the land where gold and fire meet is the dwelling of evil spirits." This means that when encountering these two categories, even if there is a rare door, one must not travel; if one wants to change direction at this time, the land where gold and fire meet is the dwelling of evil spirits.

白入熒兮賊即來，熒入白兮賊即滅。丙為勃兮庚為格，格則不通勃亂逆。 天盤丙加地盤直符庚，為勃格，主綱紀紊亂，但甲申直符帶庚，加十干時俱不吉。經云：六丙符為勃，火星焚大屋，移室且安然，獨自聞愁哭。又云：庚若加於時日干，惟宜固守即為安。凡百遇此凶難測，說與時師仔細詳。

The song says: When the bright star enters the red star, thieves will come; when the red star enters the bright star, thieves will be destroyed. Bing is called "Bo", and Geng is called "Ge"; Ge means obstruction, and Bo means rebellion and disorder. Note: When the Heaven Plate's Bing is added to the Earth Plate's straight symbol Geng, it forms Bo Ge, indicating disorder in the rules and regulations; whenever the Jiashen decade is the straight symbol, it is inauspicious when it is added to any heavenly stem's hour. The classic says: "Six Bing symbols are Bo, the fire star burns the big house, moving the room brings safety, but alone one hears sorrowful weeping." This means that Bing fire as Bo is like the fire star burning the house, safety is only achieved by moving, otherwise one will weep alone. It also says: "If Geng is added to the hour or day stem, it is only safe to hold firm. All matters encountering this danger are hard to predict, so consult the master of divination carefully." This means that when Geng is added to the hour stem or day stem, it is only safe to hold firm, and all matters encountering this are dangerous and hard to predict, so one must consult the divination master carefully.

丙加天乙為勃符，天乙加丙為飛勃。 此承上文言天乙者，皆甲申庚直符也。丙加地盤直符之庚為勃格。天上直浮之庚，加於地之六丙為飛勃，亦名符勃。凡舉事用兵，主綱紀紊亂。

The song says: When Bing is placed on top of Tianyi, it is called "Bo Fu"; when Tianyi is placed on top of Bing, it is called "Fei Bo". Note: Here, referring to the Tianyi mentioned earlier, it refers to the straight symbol of the Jiashen Geng cycle. When Bing is placed on the Earth Plate to act as the straight symbol of Geng, it is called Bo Ge; when the Geng on the Heaven Plate acts as the straight symbol and is placed on the Earth Plate's Liuping, it is called Fei Bo, also known as Fu Bo. Whenever actions are taken or military operations are conducted at such an hour, they indicate disorder in the rules and failure to issue commands.

庚加日干為伏干，日干加庚飛干格。 六庚為太白，加於日干為伏干格，主客俱不利。經曰：乾上如逢太白臨，伏干之日必遭擒。又今日之干，加於六庚為飛干格，主客兩傷。經曰：干若反臨庚，飛干格自明，戰爭俱不利，為客得平平。

The song says: When Geng is added to the day stem, it is called "Fu Gan Ge", and when the day stem is added to Geng, it is called "Fei Gan Ge". Note: The six Gengs represent Tai Bai, the planet of metal. When Tai Bai is added to the day stem, it is called Fu Gan Ge, which is unfavorable for both the attacking and defending sides. The classic says: "If Tai Bai appears on the stem, the day of Fu Gan will surely result in capture." Furthermore, when the day stem is added to the six Gengs, it is called Fei Gan Ge, and both the attacking and defending sides will suffer. The classic says: "If the stem appears opposite Geng, Fei Gan Ge is clear, and warfare is unfavorable, the guest side will have only a mediocre outcome." This means that the side on the defensive will have a relatively safe outcome.

加一宮兮戰于野，同一宮兮戰於國。 加一宮者，庚加日干，或日干加庚，俱不利，戰于野，凶。同一宮者，乃天乙太白同宮，即戰於國，俱不利，主客兩凶。占人在否，格則不在；占人來否，格則不來。

The song says: When Geng and the day stem are placed in two different palaces, it is called "fighting in the fields," which is unfavorable. When they are in the same palace, it is called "fighting within the country," also unfavorable. Fighting within the country means that Tianyi and Taibai (Geng) are in the same palace, indicating a battle within the capital, which is also unfavorable, with both sides suffering. This pattern is used to predict whether a person is at home or not; if this pattern appears, the person is not at home. It is also used to predict whether a person will come or not; if this pattern appears, the person will not come.

庚加直符天乙伏，直符加庚天乙飛。 經云：庚加直符為伏宮，若要交鋒不見功，主客此時俱不吉，惟宜刁斗警營中。凡占見人不在，來人不來，此時不宜先舉。如立春下元陽遁，坤五起甲子，甲己日壬申時，六壬在干，即以天芮為直符加乾上，卻得輔庚，下臨坤二宮，名天乙伏宮格也。經云：飛宮直符加六庚，兩敵相爭主卻贏，若值此時宜固守，出時大將必遭擒。如春分中局陽遁，離宮起甲子，甲己日庚午時，六庚在坤二宮。庚午時，乃甲子旬管下，甲子在離，即以天英為直符，加於庚時干坤上，即直符加六庚，乃天乙飛宮格也。

The song says: When庚 is placed on the straight symbol, it is called "Heavenly Ethical Hidden Palace," and when the straight symbol is placed on庚, it is called "Heavenly Ethical Flying Palace." Note: The classic text says: "When庚 is placed on the straight symbol, it is called the hidden palace. If there is a confrontation, there will be no success. Both sides are not auspicious at this time, and it is only suitable to sound the刁斗 in the camp." This means that at this time, there will be no success in confrontation, and only the camp should be on alert by sounding the刁斗. When predicting people, they will not come; when predicting visitors, they will not arrive. It is also not suitable to act first. Example: During the first lower period of Yang Dun in the beginning of spring, Jiazi starts in the Kun palace (the middle five is assigned to Kun), and at the Renshen hour of a Jia day or Ji day, the Six壬 is in the Qian palace. Then the Tian Rui is the straight symbol placed on the Qian palace. In this case, the Tian Fu brings庚 to the second Kun palace, which is called the Heavenly Ethical Hidden Palace pattern. The classic text also says: "When the straight symbol is placed on the Six庚, two enemies fighting will result in the winner being the main side. If this happens, it is suitable to hold firm. If you go out, the general will certainly be captured." Example: During the middle lower period of Yang Dun at the spring equinox, Jiazi starts in the Li palace. On a Jia day or Ji day at the Gengwu hour, the Six庚 is in the second Kun palace. The Gengwu hour belongs to the Jiazi cycle, and Jiazi is in the Li palace. Then the Tian Ying is the straight symbol placed on the Geng, which is in the Kun palace. This is called the straight symbol placed on the Six庚, known as the Heavenly Ethical Flying Palace pattern.

庚加癸兮為大格，加己為刑格不宜。 經云：六庚加癸為大格，求人不見事難通。凡值大格，車破馬損，人離財散。如秋分下局陰遁，巽四宮起甲子，甲己日丙寅時，六庚在坤二宮，以天輔直符，加時干丙上，六干宮即得天芮，六庚臨艮八宮癸上，此名大格也。經云：六庚加六己，尺地須千里，車馬遠疲勞，軍兵中路止。如值刑格出兵，車破馬倒，中道而止，士卒逃亡，多招凶咎。如大寒上局陽遁，震三宮起甲子，甲己日丙寅時，天沖直符加丙時干坎上，即得天禽六庚加四巽巳上，此名刑格也。

The song says: When the hexagram Geng is added to Gui, it is called "Great Obstruction," and when it is added to Ji, it is called "Crime Obstruction," both are not favorable. Note: The classic text says: "When the hexagram Geng is added to Gui, it is called Great Obstruction, seeking people will not be seen, and matters will not go smoothly." Whenever Great Obstruction occurs, there will be broken carts and horses, people parting ways, and loss of wealth. Example: During the lower period of the autumn equinox with Yin Dun, starting from the fourth Xun palace on Jiazi, on a Jia day or Ji day at the Bingyin hour, the hexagram Geng is in the second Kun palace. The Tian Fu star is added directly to the hour stem Bing, and the Tian Rui star is in the sixth Qian palace. The hexagram Geng falls on the癸 in the eighth Gen palace, which is called Great Obstruction. The classic text also says: "When the hexagram Geng is added to the hexagram Ji, the distance is as if it were a thousand miles, the vehicles and horses are tired, and the army stops in the middle of the way." This means that even if something is close at hand, it seems as though it were a thousand miles away. If Crime Obstruction occurs when sending out troops, there will be broken carts and horses, stopping halfway, soldiers fleeing, and many misfortunes. Example: During the upper period of the great cold with Yang Dun, starting from the third Zhen palace on Jiazi, on a Jia day or Ji day at the Bingyin hour, the Tian Chong star is added directly to the hour stem Bing in the Kan palace. Thus, the Tian Qin star carries the hexagram Geng to the fourth Xun palace on Si, which is called Crime Obstruction. The difference between the two obstructions is that when the hexagram Geng falls on Gui, it is called Great Obstruction, indicating loss of both wealth and people; when the hexagram Geng falls on Ji, it is called Crime Obstruction, indicating obstruction in the middle of the journey.

庚加壬時為上格，又嫌歲月日時遲。 六庚加六壬為上格，如當此時，不利出師。又曰：六庚加年干為歲格凶。如甲子年，庚加甲子乾上是也。辛丑年立春中局，陽遁五宮、五中起甲子，甲己日癸酉時，癸干在坎，中五天禽寄坤，即以天睿芮為直符，加坎一宮，見天柱六庚，下臨辛年干上艮八宮，此名歲格也。

The song says: When Geng is placed on Ren, it is called "Shang Ge," and it is also considered unfavorable because it involves the heavenly stems of year, month, day, and hour, causing delays. Note: When Geng is placed on Ren, it is called "Shang Ge," and such an hour is unfavorable for military campaigns. It also says: When Geng is placed on the year stem, it is called "Sui Ge," which is ominous. For example, in the year of Jiazi, Geng is placed on the year stem of Jiazi. Example: On the day of the beginning of spring in the year of Xinchou, using Yang Dun Five Layout, Jiazi starts at the center five palace. On an甲 day or己 day, at the hour of Guiyou, Gui is in the Kan palace. The Tian Rui star is located in the Kun palace of the center five. Therefore, Tian Rui is placed as the direct symbol in the Kan one palace. At this time, seeing Tian Zhu with Geng, which falls on the year stem of Xin in the Gen eight palace, this is called Sui Ge.

六庚加月朔為月格。以己月干為例，如立春上局陽遁，艮八宮起甲子，甲己日丁卯時，庚在坎上，丁時干在中寄坤，甲子在艮，天任為直符加坤，己月干在離加蓬庚到離巳上，是庚加己月朔為月格。六庚加日為日格凶。小暑下局陰五遁，己日丙寅時，天禽為直符，加丙時干兌上，庚在震，己干在巽，芮加兌得沖，庚加巽己，是六庚加日干之上，為日格也，不吉。六庚加本用時干者，為時格。如小寒上局陽二遁坤宮，丙辛日己丑時，六庚在巽四宮，己丑時亦乃甲申旬管下，天輔為直符，加己時干震三宮，此名時格。凡遇庚為直符者，管下十時，皆為時格、凶。

Notes: The six Gengs added to the month stem are called "month pattern." For example, taking Ji as the month stem: at the beginning of spring, the first period of Yang Dun, Jiazi starts in the eighth palace of Gen. On a Jia day or Ji day, at Dingmao time, Geng is in the Kan palace, and Ding, the time stem, is in the middle five, which corresponds to Kun. Jiazi is in the Gen palace, so Tian Ren is added as the direct symbol to the Kun palace. The month stem Ji is in the Li palace, so Tian Peng, carrying Geng, is added to the Si position in the Li palace. This is how Geng is added to the Ji month stem to form the month pattern. The six Gengs added to the day stem are called "day pattern," which is ominous. For example, during the lower period of Xiaoshu with Yin Dun five patterns, on a Ji day at Bingyin time, Tian Qin is added as the direct symbol to the Ding stem's palace, which is the Dui palace. Geng is in the Zhen palace, Ji is in the Xun palace; Tian Rui is added to Dui to form Tian Chong, and Geng is then added to the Ji in the Xun palace. This is when the six Gengs are added to the day stem, forming the day pattern, which is not auspicious. The six Gengs added to the current time stem are called "time pattern." For example, during the upper period of Xiaohan with Yang Dun two patterns, Jiazi starts in the Kun palace. On a Bing day or Xin day at Jiachou time, the six Gengs are in the fourth palace of Xun. Jiachou time is governed by the Jia Shen period. Tian Fu is added as the direct symbol to the time stem Ji in the third palace of Zhen. This is called the time pattern. Whenever Geng is the direct symbol, all ten hours it governs are considered time patterns, all of which are ominous.

更有一般奇格者，六庚謹勿加三奇。此時若也行兵去，疋馬隻輪無反期。 天庚加地丙丁，及加天英景門，乃下克上，先舉者凶。天庚加地乙，及加沖輔傷杜門，乃上克下，先舉者勝。

The song says: There is also something called "Qi Ge," and one must never have the six Geng added to the three marvels; if such an hour is used for military action, not even a horse or a wheel can be returned. Note: When the Heaven Plate's Geng is added to the Earth Plate's Bing, Ding, or to the palace where Tianying and Jing Gate are located, this represents fire below overcoming metal above, which is a case of lower overcoming upper, and the party who acts first will suffer misfortune. When the Heaven Plate's Geng is added to the Earth Plate's Yi, or to the palace where Tianchong, Tianfu, Shang Men, and Du Men are located, this represents metal above overcoming wood below, which is a case of upper overcoming lower, and the party who acts first will win.

六癸加丁蛇夭矯，六丁加癸雀投江。 經云：六癸加六丁，夭矯迷路程，憂惶難進步，端坐卻安寧。天癸加地丁，名為螣蛇夭矯格，此時用事不利。如冬至下局陽四遁，丙辛日半夜戊子時，六癸在九離，戊子時乃甲申旬，甲申在干，天心為直符，加戊時干巽四上，丁原在坎，見天英癸加坎，名夭矯。縱得奇門，勿用。

The song says: When the six癸 are added to the six丁, it is called "Téng Shé Yāo Jiǎo." When the six丁 are added to the six癸, it is called "Zhū Què Tóu Jiāng." Note: The classic text says: "When the six癸 are added to the six丁, the path becomes confusing, causing worry and difficulty in moving forward, but sitting still brings peace." This means that traveling at this time will lead to confusion, fear, and difficulty in moving forward, while sitting still is safe. When the癸 on the Heaven Plate is added to the丁 on the Earth Plate, it is called the Téng Shé Yāo Jiǎo pattern, which is unfavorable for doing things. Example: On the third period of the winter solstice with Yang Dun in the fourth array, on a丙 day or a辛 day, at the midnight hour of Wù Zǐ, the six癸 are in the ninth palace of Li (Fire). The hour of Wù Zǐ belongs to the Jiā Shēn decade, which is governed by the乾 palace. The Heaven Heart is then directly added to the戊 (Wu) in the fourth palace of Xùn (Wind). Originally, the丁 was in the Kan (Water) palace, so the Heaven Ying (Right Assistant Star) carries the癸 to the Kan palace, which is called Yāo Jiǎo. Even if there are simultaneous odd and even gates, they should not be used.

丁屬火、為朱雀。癸為水，丁加癸，名雀投江。經云：六丁加六癸，朱雀入流水，口舌猶未了，官事使人恥恥，或有詞訟，自陷刑獄。或聞火起，不必往救。如夏至中局陰三遁，甲己日壬申時用事，此時六丁在干六宮，壬申時甲子旬管下，甲子在震，以天沖為直符，加壬時干艮八宮，六丁下臨兌七宮癸上，是朱雀投江之格。

Note (continued): Ding belongs to fire and symbolizes the Vermilion Bird; Gui belongs to water. When Ding is placed over Gui, it is called the Vermilion Bird entering the river. The classic text says: "Six Ding added to six Gui, the Vermilion Bird enters flowing water, speech disputes have not yet ended, official matters bring disgrace." This means that disputes are complicated and lawsuits cause embarrassment; at this time, if there is a lawsuit, one will be involved in legal trouble; if one hears of a fire somewhere, there is no need to rush to save it. Example: During the summer solstice and middle yuan yin dun three sections, on a Jia day or Ji day, during the Renshen hour, the six Ding are in the Qian sixth palace; the Renshen hour belongs to the Jiazi decade, and Jiazi is in the Zhen palace. Therefore, Tian Chong is directly added to the hour stem REN, which is in the Gen eighth palace, so the six Ding fall on the Gui in the Dui seventh palace, which is the pattern of the Vermilion Bird entering the river.

六乙加辛龍逃走，六辛加乙虎猖狂。 金為太白，又名白虎；木為青龍，金克木為龍虎相鬥、不吉。經云：六乙若加辛，金木不相親，龍神也須遁，樂逸不求嗔。蓋乙屬木為青龍，故乙加辛為青龍逃走。如立秋上局陰二遁坤宮，丙辛日己亥時，此時乙在三宮，辛在八宮，己亥時、甲午旬管下，甲午在艮，天任為直符，加時干己上坎宮，則見三宮之乙，下臨艮八宮逢辛，是青龍逃走。

The song says: When the sixth heavenly stem, Yi, is placed on the sixth earthly stem, Xin, it is called "Azure Dragon fleeing." When the sixth heavenly stem, Xin, is placed on the second heavenly stem, Yi, it is called "White Tiger raging." Notes: Metal is Tai Bai, also known as the White Tiger; Wood is the Azure Dragon. When Metal overcomes Wood, it is a conflict between Dragon and Tiger, which is inauspicious. The classic text says: "If Yi is placed on Xin, Metal and Wood do not harmonize, the Dragon deity must flee, and joy prevails without anger." Yi belongs to Wood, which is the Azure Dragon, so when Yi is placed on Xin, it is called "Azure Dragon fleeing." Example: On the first day of the first month after the beginning of autumn, in the second Yin Dun arrangement, Jiazi starts in the Kun palace. On a丙 day or a辛 day at the hour of Jihai, Yi is in the third palace and Xin is in the eighth palace. The hour of Jihai falls under the Jiawu decade, which is in the Gen palace. The straight symbol, Tian Ren, is placed on the坎 palace where the hour stem Jihai is located. Thus, the Yi in the third palace falls into the eighth palace of Gen and meets Xin, which is called "Azure Dragon fleeing." This pattern indicates loss of people, escape, and failure to return. When applied to the body, it signifies injury or disability; when applied to property, it indicates loss or depletion.

經云：六辛加六乙，白虎也悲哀，若干錢財事，須防自己災。六辛加六乙，名白虎猖狂格，此時不宜舉事。如小暑中局陰二遁，坤宮起甲子，甲己日壬申時，乙在三宮，辛在八宮，壬申時、甲子旬管下，甲子在坤，天芮為直符，加壬時干兌七宮順去，見任辛下臨震三宮，是白虎猖狂格。

The classic text says: "When the sixth heavenly stem Xin is added to the sixth earthly branch Yi, the White Tiger is sorrowful, and if there are matters concerning wealth, one must beware of personal misfortune." When the heavenly stem Xin is placed on the earthly branch Yi, it forms the pattern known as the White Tiger Rampant Pattern, which is unfavorable for initiating affairs. For example, during the middle of Xiaoshu (the Minor Heat) and the middle of the second Yin Dun (a type of divination arrangement), the Jiazi (the first day of the cycle) begins in the Kun palace. On a Jia day or Ji day, at the Renshen hour (the seventh hour of the REN stem and SHEN branch), the Yi is in the third palace and the Xin is in the eighth palace. The Renshen hour falls under the Jiazi cycle, which is in the Kun palace. Therefore, the Tian Rui (a star associated with illness) is placed as the direct symbol on the time stem REN, which is in the Dui palace (the seventh palace). Following this sequence, the Tian Ren (also known as Zuo Fu Xing, a star associated with the left minister) carries the Xin stem to the Zhen palace (the third palace), forming the White Tiger Rampant Pattern. This pattern signifies financial loss, family misfortune, broken trust, and failure in endeavors. All matters should be approached with caution, as one may suffer misfortune first.

請觀四者是凶神，百事逢之莫舉行。 螣蛇夭矯、朱雀投江、青龍逃走、白虎猖狂已上四格俱主凶，不宜舉事。

The song says: Please look at the above four, they are all evil spirits; when encountering them, do not take any action. Note: The four patterns of Teng She twisting and coiling, Zhu Que throwing itself into the river, Qing Long fleeing, and Bai Hu running rampant are all ominous. It is not advisable to undertake any affairs. They are respectively formed by癸 adding to 丁, 丁 adding to 癸, 乙 adding to 辛, and 辛 adding to 乙. The first two belong to the conflict between water and fire, while the latter two belong to the clash between metal and wood.

丙加甲兮鳥跌穴格，甲加丙兮龍返首。 天丙加地甲，乃飛鳥跌穴格，百事大吉。赤松子云：進飛得地，雲龍聚會，君臣燕喜，舉動皆利。此從生而擊死，百戰百勝定然無疑。如大寒上局陽三遁，震宮起甲子，丙在坎，甲己日丁卯時，天沖直符加丁時干離上，即六丙下臨六甲於三宮，此名飛鳥跌穴，出兵遠行，百事大吉。天甲加地丙，名青龍返首格，百事大吉，不問陰陽二遁得此局，更合奇門、上吉。如冬至上局陽一遁，甲己日丙寅時，丙在艮，以甲子天蓬為直符，加丙時干於艮八宮，得甲加丙同在艮宮，即為青龍返首格。此時舉兵，萬事大吉，從生擊死，一敵萬人。

The song says: When 丙 is placed on 甲, it is called the "Flying Bird Falls into a Hole" pattern; when 甲 is placed on 丙, it is called the "Azure Dragon Returns Its Head" pattern. Note: When 丙 on the Heaven Plate is placed on 甲 on the Earth Plate, it forms the "Flying Bird Falls into a Hole" pattern, which brings great fortune in all matters. The Red Pine Tree said: "Advancing the flying bird gains the land, clouds and dragons gather, the ruler and minister rejoice together, and all actions are favorable." This pattern attacks the dead direction from the birth direction, ensuring victory in every battle without doubt. Example: During the first day of the Great Cold, in the third Yang Dun layout, Jiazi starts in the Zhen palace, 丙 is in the Kan palace. On an 甲 or 己 day at the Ding Mao hour, the Tian Chong star is placed directly on the hour stem Ding in the Li palace. Thus, the six 丙s fall onto the six 甲s in the third palace, forming the "Flying Bird Falls into a Hole" pattern, which is favorable for military campaigns and long journeys. In reverse, when 甲 on the Heaven Plate is placed on 丙 on the Earth Plate, it is called the "Azure Dragon Returns Its Head" pattern, which is also favorable in all matters. Regardless of whether it is Yang Dun or Yin Dun, as long as this layout is formed, and the Three Marvels are combined with favorable gates, it is an excellent omen. Example: During the first day of the Winter Solstice, in the first Yang Dun layout, on an 甲 or 己 day at the Bing Yin hour, 丙 is in the Gen palace. The Tian Peng, which is also known as the Greedy Wolf Star, is placed directly on the hour stem 丙 in the Gen palace. Thus, 甲 is placed on 丙, both in the Gen palace, forming the "Azure Dragon Returns Its Head" pattern. At this time, military campaigns are favorable, and attacking the dead direction from the birth direction ensures that one person can defeat ten thousand.

只此二者是吉神，為事如意十八九。 言前鳥跌穴龍返首二局，萬事大吉。若得奇門，行兵出戰，求謀嫁娶造葬，俱吉利。

The song says: Only these two are auspicious deities; doing things will result in success in eight or nine out of ten cases. Note: This refers to the two patterns mentioned earlier, flying bird falling into a pit and azure dragon returning its head, which are universally favorable. If these two patterns are further combined with the three marvels and auspicious gates, then military campaigns, planning affairs, marriage, construction, and burial will all be favorable.

吉門若遇開休生，諸事逢之總情。傷宜捕獵終須獲。杜好邀遮及隱形。景上投書並破陣。驚能擒訟有聲名。若問死門何所主。只宜吊死與行刑。蓬任沖輔禽陽星，英芮柱心陰宿名。 先天坎一為陽、離九為陰，艮八為陽、坤二為陰，震三為陽、兌七為陰，巽四為陽、干六為陰。後天冬至陽生於子，坎一、艮八，震三、巽四屬陽，天道順行；夏至陰生於午，離九、坤二，兌七、干六屬陰，天道逆行。故以蓬、任、沖、輔、禽五星屬陽，英、芮、柱、心四星屬陰。陽宮而得陽星，陰宮而得陰星也。

The song says: If a favorable gate meets the open, rest, and life gates, all matters will go smoothly. The Shang Men is suitable for hunting and eventually leads to success. The Du Men is good for blocking paths and hiding one's presence. The Jing Men is suitable for sending messages and breaking through enemy lines. The Jing Men can capture criminals, win lawsuits, and bring fame. If one asks about the Death Door, it is only suitable for mourning and execution. The Tian Peng, Tian Ren, Tian Chong, Tian Fu, and Tian Qin belong to the yang stars, while the Tian Ying, Tian Rui, Tian Zhu, and Tian Xin are names of the yin constellations. Note: According to the Earlier Heaven hexagrams, Kan one is yang, Li nine is yin, Gen eight is yang, Kun two is yin, Zhen three is yang, Dui seven is yin, Xun four is yang, and Qian six is yin. According to the Later Heaven hexagrams, on the winter solstice, one yang is born in the Zi (rat) position, so Kan one, Gen eight, Zhen three, and Xun four belong to yang, following the natural order. On the summer solstice, one yin is born in the Wu (horse) position, so Li nine, Kun two, Dui seven, and Qian six belong to yin, going against the natural order. Therefore, the five stars Tian Peng, Tian Ren, Tian Chong, Tian Fu, and Tian Qin are designated as yang stars, while the four stars Tian Ying, Tian Rui, Tian Zhu, and Tian Xin are designated as yin constellations. Yang palaces naturally belong to yang stars, and yin palaces naturally belong to yin stars.

輔禽心星為上吉，沖任小吉未全亨，大凶蓬芮不堪遇，小凶英柱不精明。 天輔文曲紀星，天禽廉貞綱星，天心武曲紀星，已上乃北斗文曲、廉貞、武曲三大吉星。天沖祿星，天任輔星，為次吉。天蓬貪狼星，天芮巨門星，大凶不可用。天英弼星，天柱破軍星、小凶，有奇門可用。

The song says: The stars Tian Fu, Tian Qin, and Tian Xin are the most auspicious; Tian Chong and Tian Ren are only slightly auspicious and cannot be considered fully favorable; Tian Peng and Tian Rui are great凶 stars and should be avoided as much as possible; Tian Ying and Tian Zhu are minor凶 stars and are not particularly wise or useful. Note: Tian Fu corresponds to the Wen Qu star of the Big Dipper, which is a纪 star; Tian Qin corresponds to Lian Zhen, which is a纲 star; Tian Xin corresponds to Wu Qu, which is also a纪 star; these are the three great auspicious stars among the Big Dipper: Wen Qu, Lian Zhen, and Wu Qu. Tian Chong is the禄 star, and Tian Ren is the Fu star, which are of secondary auspiciousness. Tian Peng corresponds to the Tan Lang star, and Tian Rui corresponds to the Ju Men star, which are great凶 stars and should not be used. Tian Ying corresponds to the Bi star, and Tian Zhu corresponds to the Po Jun star, which are minor凶 stars; if they are paired with the three marvels and auspicious gates, they can still be used.

大凶無氣變為吉，小凶無氣亦同之。 凶星乘休廢囚死絕氣，返吉可用。以天蓬水星為例：休於巳午月、廢於申酉月、囚於四季月，天蓬凶星，值此月分無氣，若得吉奇吉門佑助，亦可用之。有氣者生旺也，以天蓬水星為例：相於亥子月，旺於寅卯月，亥子寅卯月得天蓬旺相，切不可用。

The song says: A great凶 star becomes fortunate if it lacks energy, just as a minor凶 star does. Note: When凶 stars are in months of rest, decline, captivity, death, or exhaustion, they can turn fortunate. Take the water star Tianpeng as an example: it rests in the months of巳 and午, declines in申 and酉, is in captivity in the seasons of辰,戌, 丑, and未; Tianpeng is originally a凶 star, but when it lacks energy in these months, if it is supported by good奇 and吉门, it can be used.the so-called "having energy" refers to being in the phase of相 and旺. Taking Tianpeng again as an example: it is in the phase of相 in the months of亥 and子, and in the phase of旺 in the months of寅 and卯; in these months, Tianpeng is at its most powerful, and should absolutely not be used.

吉星更能逢旺相，萬舉萬全功必成，若遇休囚並廢沒，勸君不必進前程。 吉宿得旺相氣、上吉，不得旺相氣、中平，若乘死絕休囚氣、亦不吉。以天輔木星為例：相於寅卯月、旺於巳午月、休於辰戌丑未月、囚於申酉月，申酉月得天輔吉星者減力。

The song says: If a good star meets the prosperous and strong energy, doing anything will be without fail and surely successful; but if it meets the energies of decline, captivity, decay, and disappearance, it is advisable not to proceed further. Note: When a good star receives the prosperous and strong energy, it is the best fortune; if it does not receive such energy, it is only average. If it is accompanied by the energies of death, critical point, decline, and captivity, it becomes inauspicious. Taking the star Tianfu (Wenqu Star) as an example: it is in harmony in the months of寅 and卯, strong in the months of巳 and午, in decline in the months of辰, 戌, 丑, and 未, and in captivity in the months of申 and酉; even if it receives the Tianfu star in the months of申 and酉, its power is greatly reduced.

要識九星配五行，各隨八卦考羲經，坎蓬星水離英火，中宮坤艮土為營，乾兌為金震巽木，旺相休囚看重輕，與我同行即為相，我生之月誠為旺，廢於父母休於財，囚於鬼兮真不妄，假如水宿乃天蓬，相在初冬與仲冬，旺於正二休四五，其餘仿此自研窮，急則從神緩從門，三五反覆天道亨。 凡遇事勢急迫，又無奇門可出，須從直符加臨之地，及太沖天馬方，並六戊天門下而出、則吉，此所謂急則從神也。三者三吉門，五者五凶門，事稍緩可從吉。經云：陰陽二遁有閉塞，八方皆無門可出，果有急事，又可倚張良運籌，玉女返閉局，出天門、入地戶、乘玉女而去，吉無不利。

The song says: To recognize the nine stars and their association with the Five Phases, each should be examined according to the Eight Trigrams in the I Ching: the Tianpeng star in the Kan trigram belongs to water, the Tianying star in the Li trigram belongs to fire, the Central Palace and the Kun and Gen trigrams belong to earth, the Qian and Dui trigrams belong to metal, and the Zhen and Xun trigrams belong to wood. Then, observe the state of prosperity, strength, weakness, and confinement to determine their importance. The month that is the same as me is called "Xiang" (prosperous), the month that I generate is called "Wang" (strong); "Fei" (wasteful) occurs in the month that generates me, "Xiu" (resting) occurs in the month I overcome, and "Qiu" (confined) occurs in the month that overcomes me. This is indeed true. For example, the water star Tianpeng is "Xiang" in the first winter month (October) and the second winter month (November), and "Wang" in the first and second months of spring. "Xiu" occurs in the fourth and fifth months of spring. Other stars should be examined in the same way. In urgent situations, follow the divine (Zhi Fu and others); in calm situations, follow the gate. Consider the three good gates and the five bad gates repeatedly, and the way of heaven will be smooth. Note: Whenever the situation is urgent and there are no favorable methods in the Qimen, one should leave from the place where Zhi Fu is stationed, as well as from the Taichong Heavenly Horse direction and the Liu Wu Heavenly Gate. This will be favorable, which is called "Ji Ze Cong Shen" (urgent situations follow the divine). "San" refers to the three good gates (Kai, Xiu, Sheng), and "Wu" refers to the other five bad gates. When the situation is not urgent, one can leave through the three good gates. The classic says: both Yang Dun and Yin Dun have periods of closure, and all eight directions have no gates to go through. If there is indeed an urgent matter, one can rely on Zhang Liang's strategy and the Yu Nu reverse closure formation, leaving from the Heavenly Gate and entering through the Earth Gate, riding on the departure of the Yu Nu direction, which will be favorable.