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

十干書伏若加錯，入庫休囚百事危。 加伏者：乃加臨之地。加錯者：加凶宿之上。入庫者：三奇入墓。八門入墓、並休囚時候所為之事，皆不吉也。

The song says: If the Heavenly Stems are incorrectly placed in their flying and hidden positions, and if they meet with storage, weakness and confinement, all affairs will be dangerous. Note:the so-called "加伏" refers to the Heavenly Stem on the Heaven Plate being placed over the position on the Earth Plate; "加错" means placing it on a凶星; "入库" means the Three Marvels falling into the Storage. When the Eight Gates enter the Storage, or when affairs are conducted during periods of weakness and confinement, they are not auspicious.

十精為使用為貴，起宮天乙用無疑。 謂陽遁陽使，起一終九；陰遁陰使，起九終一。起宮天乙者，乃天直符加地盤上也。

The song says: The essence of the ten heavenly stems, when used as direct commands, is most precious. When determining the palace, it is based on Tianyi, and there is no doubt. Note: This means that in Yang Dun, the Yang command is used, starting from the first palace and ending at the ninth palace; in Yin Dun, the Yin command is used, starting from the ninth palace and ending at the first palace. The term "starting the palace with Tianyi" refers to placing the direct symbol of the Heaven Plate onto the corresponding palace of the Earth Plate.

宮制其門不為迫，門制其宮是迫推。 吉門被迫，則吉事不成；凶門被迫，則凶事尤甚。宮制其門曰：門迫。門制其宮曰：宮迫。門生宮為和，宮生門為義。開門臨三四宮，休門臨九宮，生門臨一宮，景門臨七宮，此為吉門被迫，則吉事不成。傷門、杜門臨二宮、八宮，死門臨一宮，驚門臨三、四宮，此為凶門被迫，其凶尤甚。

The song says: When the palace is restrained by the gate, it is not called "pressure." Only when the gate restrains the palace is it called "pressure." Note: When a favorable gate is restrained, favorable affairs cannot be accomplished; when an unfavorable gate is restrained, the misfortune becomes even worse. The terms used in this note are exactly opposite to those in the song. It refers to palace restraining the gate as "gate pressure" and gate restraining the palace as "palace pressure." It also calls door generating palace "harmony" and palace generating door "righteousness." The examples given are: the open gate is at the third and fourth palaces, the rest gate is at the ninth palace, the life gate is at the first palace, and the bright gate is at the seventh palace. These are cases where favorable gates are restrained, leading to failure in favorable affairs. The wounded gate and the closed gate are at the second and eighth palaces, the death gate is at the first palace, and the startled gate is at the third and fourth palaces. These are cases where unfavorable gates are restrained, resulting in particularly serious misfortunes. The five-phase relationships between the gates and palaces mentioned are all cases where the gate restrains the palace. Readers should understand them according to the terms defined in the "Explanation of Pressure" section.

天網四張無路走，一二網低有路通，三至四宮行入墓，八九高強任西東。 經曰：天網四張，萬物盡傷，此時不可舉事。神有高下，必先知之，時得六癸，必看高低。又曰：但將天乙居何地，尺寸低時匍匐行。如一二宮網低、可匍匐，兩臂負刀，割斷天網而出。天乙在三四宮，謂之網高，斷不可出，出必傷也。若被客圍，事勢急迫，可從卯、未、酉天三門宮而出，更合奇門為妙。天乙直符在坎，其神去地一尺；天乙在坤，其神去地二尺；天乙八宮，其神去地八尺。又曰：天網四張不可當，此時用事主災殃，若是有人強出者，立便身軀見血光，飛蟲尚自避於網，事忙匍匐出門牆、可也。三至四宮有辰為水墓，故曰入墓。

The song says: When the Heavenly Net is spread out four times, there is no way to escape; if it falls in the first or second palace, the net is low and there is still a way to go; if it falls in the third or fourth palace, one has entered the cemetery; if it falls in the eighth or ninth palace, the net is high and strong, allowing freedom to go in any direction north, south, east or west. Note: The classic says: "When the Heavenly Net is spread out four times, all things are harmed," at this time, one must not take action. The net gods have different heights, so one must first determine their height; whenever it is the sixth癸 (Gui), one must look at the height of the net. It also says: "Just see where the Heavenly Ethical God is located, if the height is small, one can crawl along the ground. One can carry a knife on one's back and cut through the Heavenly Net to escape." If the Heavenly Ethical God falls in the third or fourth palace, the net is high, and one must not escape, for escaping will surely cause injury. If one is surrounded by enemies and in a critical situation, one can escape through the three gates located in the卯 (Mao), 未 (Wei), and 酉 (You) palaces. If combined with the odd door, it is even better. When the Heavenly Ethical God is in the Kan (Water) first palace, the net is one foot above the ground; in the Kun (Earth) second palace, it is two feet above the ground; in the Gen (Mountain) eighth palace, it is eight feet above the ground—the number of the palace equals the number of feet. The classic also says: "The Heavenly Net spread out four times is not to be faced, taking action at this time brings disaster. If someone dares to go out, they will immediately suffer wounds. Even insects avoid the net, but if one is in a hurry, one can crawl out through the walls." From the third palace to the fourth palace, there is the辰 (Chen), which is the burial place of water, so it is said "entering the cemetery."

節氣推移時候定，陰陽順逆要精通，三元積數成六紀，天地未成有一理，請君歌理精微訣，非是賢人莫傳與。

The song concludes by saying: as the solar terms change, the hours are accordingly determined; the proper order and reverse movement of Yin Dun and Yang Dun must be thoroughly understood. The accumulation of the upper, middle, and lower trigrams forms numbers, combining into six periods; this principle existed even before the formation of heaven and earth. Please all memorize the subtle formulas in this song; do not easily transmit them to those who are not virtuous.

遁數二萬千六百，削去只存千八十，禁在蘭臺不記秋，太公刪成七十二，子房作局十八收，陰陽二氣圖中布，掌上排星應九州。 蓬一荊州、芮二冀州、沖三青州、輔四徐州、禽五豫州、心六雍州、柱七梁州、任八兗州、英九揚州、謂之九州也。

The song says: Dun Jia originally had twenty-one thousand six hundred structure numbers, but after being reduced, only one thousand and eighty remained; these books were kept in the secret library of Lan Tai, and no one knows how many years have passed. Jiang Taigong reduced it to seventy-two structures, and Zhang Sibiao composed eighteen structures to conclude it. Yin and yang energies are both arranged in the diagram, with nine stars placed on the palm, corresponding to the nine states on the ground. Note: The nine states refer to Tianpeng being paired with the first palace, Jingzhou; Tianrui with the second palace, Jizhou; Tianchong with the third palace, Qingzhou; Tianfu with the fourth palace, Xuzhou; Tianqin with the fifth palace, Yuzhou; Tianxin with the sixth palace, Yongzhou; Tianzhu with the seventh palace, Liangzhou; Tianren with the eighth palace, Yanzhou; and Tianying with the ninth palace, Yangzhou.

天有九星分九野。 即蓬任等九星，冀兗等九州也。 上有八門常轉移。 九州之上，又有八門應八卦，則開干、休坎、生艮、傷震、杜巽、景離、死坤、驚兌。

The song says: There are nine stars in the sky, corresponding to the nine regions on the earth. Note: These are the nine stars, namely Tianpeng and Tianren, etc., corresponding to the nine states, namely Jiuzhou and Yanzhou, etc. The song says: Above the nine stars there are eight gates, which constantly move among the various palaces. Note: Above the nine states there are also eight gates, corresponding to the eight trigrams: Open Gate belongs to Qian, Xiu Gate belongs to Kan, Life Gate belongs to Gen, Shang Gate belongs to Zhen, Du Gate belongs to Xun, Jing Gate belongs to Li, Death Gate belongs to Kun, and Jing Gate belongs to Dui. These eight gates are fixed in their respective palaces, but when used, they move according to the straight commander.

二遁三元當周局，順逆三奇與六儀。 冬至陽遁，逆布三奇，順布六儀；夏至陰遁，順布三奇，逆布六儀。乙丙丁是三奇，六甲首是六儀，即甲子管六戊，甲戌管六己，甲申管六庚，甲午管六辛，甲辰管六壬，甲寅管六癸，此為六儀也。五日用一局，一氣十五日，分上中下三元也。

The song says: Yin and Yang Dun, the upper, middle, and lower three yuan, require a complete cycle of one week; the Three Marvels and the Six Instruments each have both forward and reverse arrangements. Note: After the winter solstice, use Yang Dun, with the Three Marvels arranged in reverse and the Six Instruments in forward order; after the summer solstice, use Yin Dun, with the Three Marvels arranged in forward order and the Six Instruments in reverse order. The three Marvels are Bing, Ding, and Wu. Each of the six Jia decades has a corresponding Instrument, so Jiazi governs the six Wu, Jiaxu governs the six Ji, Jiashen governs the six Geng, Jiawu governs the six Xin, Jiachen governs the six Ren, and Jiayin governs the six Gui. These are the Six Instruments. Each five days use one layout, and each solar term is fifteen days, divided into upper, middle, and lower three yuan.

直符直使加宮干，方位消停辦盛衰。 直符者；乃是本旬甲得的九星，隨時干轉。直使者；乃是八門所得之門為直使。先從戊己庚辛壬癸六儀後，尋乙丙丁三奇，陰陽二遁，方決休咎。

The song says: The Direct Symbol and the Direct Command should be placed on the corresponding palace and stem, then the prosperity and decline should be judged according to the停留 places of each direction. Note: The Direct Symbol refers to the nine stars of the palace where the stem Jia of the current ten-day period is located; it changes with the stem used for the time. The Direct Command refers to the eight gates of the palace where the stem Jia of the current ten-day period is located. When setting up the chart, first arrange the six instruments: Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, and Gui. Then find the positions of the three marvels: Yi, Bing, and Ding. Distinguish whether it is Yang Dun or Yin Dun, and then judge the auspiciousness and inauspiciousness.

盛地當用所推地，天乙宮中更勿疑。 天乙者；乃時旬甲也。若背天乙直符、直使、九天、生門之方擊之，百戰百勝也。

The song says: The direction where the qi is strong is precisely the direction that should be used. The palace where Tianyi is located does not need to be hesitated over. Note: What is called Tianyi is the Jia of that particular shen. In battle, if one attacks the opposite directions of Tianyi, Zhi Fu, Zhi Shi, Jiu Tian, and Sheng Men, one can achieve victory in every battle.

九天生門皆吉慶，從強擊弱振雄威。 九天之上，可以揚兵。背生門而擊死門者，大勝也。

The song says: Both Jiu Tian and the Life Gate govern auspiciousness; by attacking the weak with strength, one can display Yang Xiong's might. Note: Jiu Tian above can display military strength; attacking the Death Door directly from behind the Life Gate can secure a great victory.

直使九天都為力，不擊之地莫施為。 直符方、直使方、生門方、天乙方。天乙者；即是本時旬頭甲方，此五行之強方，不可擊之，只宜背之大勝。

The song says: The straight command and Jiu Tian are both favorable directions for action; as for those directions that should not be attacked, one should not take action there. Note: The directions that should not be attacked are the straight symbol direction, the straight command direction, the life gate direction, and the heavenly youth direction. The heavenly youth is the direction where the Jia of the current sheng is located. These are all directions with strong momentum; one should not attack them, but instead rely on them and attack in the opposite direction, thereby achieving a great victory.

藏伏只宜居九地。 九地之方，最宜伏藏，不見形影。即六癸方是。 六合之方路坦夷 此方最宜逃亡，神靈幽蔽，不見逃亡之形。

The song says: To hide and conceal, one should stay in the direction of Jiudi. Note: The direction of Jiudi is most suitable for concealment, allowing one to remain unseen, which is the direction of Liu Gui. The song says: The direction of Liu He is favorable for travel, with smooth and easy paths. Note: This direction is most suitable for fleeing, with divine spirits subtly covering the fugitive's trail, making it invisible to others.

三奇出方萬事吉，但能倚此免災危。 三奇者；乙丙丁也。若合開休生三吉門者，不背之，出此門，敵之必勝，可宜至誠，天自佑之。且如陽一局甲子日癸酉時，此甲蓬星直符加六宮，休門直使加一宮，其下是休門與丙奇臨坎，又是甲子首位，謂之三奇得使。又陰九局甲子日癸酉時，此甲英直符加四宮，景門直使加九宮，則開門下與乙奇臨六宮，甲子在六，謂之得使，是以吉也。

The song says: If you travel in the direction of the Three Marvels, all things will be auspicious; relying on them will prevent misfortune and danger. Note: The Three Marvels refer to Yi, Bing, and Ding. If the Three Marvels join with the three auspicious gates, namely Open Door, Rest Gate, and Life Gate, you need not carry them; simply leave from the direction of this gate, and you will surely defeat the enemy. As long as your heart is sincere, heaven will naturally protect you. Example: In Yang Dun one layout, on the day of Jiazi with the time of Guiyou, the Tianpeng (Greedy Wolf Star) corresponding to Jiazi is placed directly above the sixth palace, and the Xiu Men (Rest Gate) is placed directly above the first palace. Below the first palace is the Xiu Men together with Bing Qi (Marvel) in the Kan palace. Since Jiazi is the beginning of this ten-day period, this is called the Three Marvels being in command. Another example: In Yin Dun nine layouts, on the day of Jiazi with the time of Guiyou, the Tianying (Right Assistant Star) corresponding to Jiazi is placed directly above the fourth palace, and the Jing Gate is placed directly above the ninth palace. At this time, the Open Door is together with Yi Qi (Marvel) in the sixth palace, and Jiazi is exactly in the sixth palace, which is also called being in command, hence it is auspicious.

生門合丙加六丁，天遁華蓋為日精。開門點乙加於丙，地遁紫微方最靈。休與丁奇合前二，人遁太陰能蔽形。斗甲三奇游六儀，玉女門中遇吉星。 欲知玉女之門，須知六丁所在。假如陽一宮，地盤六丁在七兌宮，甲子有丁卯，甲戌有丁丑，甲申有丁亥，甲午有丁酉，甲辰有丁未，甲寅有丁巳。陽遁九宮，在地盤三宮。此玉女守門時，利陰私會合，行兵大勝。

The song says: When the Life Gate combines with the Bing Marvel and the Six Instruments of the Ding, it becomes a Heaven Concealment, with the Huagai covering like obtaining the essence of the sun; when the Open Door is marked with the Yi Marvel and combined with the Bing, it becomes an Earth Concealment, with the Purple Micro direction being most effective; when the Xiu Men combines with the Ding Marvel in front of the two positions of the Straight Symbol and the Taiyin, it becomes a Human Concealment, with the Taiyin able to conceal one's form and traces. The initial Jia of the ten-day cycle and the three Marvels move among the Six Instruments, and when the Yu Nu guards the gate, it also meets a fortunate star. Note: To understand the Yu Nu gate, one must first know where the Six Dings are. For example, in the first Yang Dun array, the six Dings are in the Dui seven palace, with Jiazi paired with Dingmao, Jiaxu paired with Dingchou, Jiashen paired with Dinghai, Jiawu paired with Dingyou, Jiachen paired with Dingwei, and Jiayin paired with Dingsi. In the nine Yang Dun arrays, the six Dings are in the third palace of the Earth Plate. For all such Yu Nu guarding the gate hours, it is suitable for private meetings and secret gatherings, and can also lead to great victories in military campaigns.

玉女常居干四維，子日在庚順求之，丑日在辛子上是，寅日從干逐位移。 遁甲玉女之時，大有應驗。

The song says: The Jade Maiden is often stationed on the eight trigrams and four cardinal directions. On a day of Zi, the Jade Maiden is at Geng; following this, each subsequent day moves forward one position. On a day of Chou, the Jade Maiden is at Xin; starting from Zi, counting forward gives the position. On a day of Yin, the Jade Maiden begins at Qian, and then moves sequentially through each position. Note: In Dun Jia, when the Jade Maiden is at a particular position, the divination is highly accurate. These lines provide a mnemonic for determining the position of the Jade Maiden based on the day. Using the day branch as a reference, starting from Zi, the Jade Maiden is at Geng on Zi day. Each subsequent day moves forward one position in the twenty-four directions.

天門子丑及於寅，三日俱來丙上輪，卯辰巳往庚方去，午未申從壬上行，酉戌亥來居甲上，行軍宜向悉霑恩。 遁甲從玉女方行軍，斯時陽合孟甲，內開外闔；合仲甲，半開半闔；合季甲，外大開，內半開。陽開利客，陰開利主，闔則可以固守，開則揚主耀武。以青龍上將所居六甲，各分主客之遁。

The song says: The position of the Heavenly Gate is divided into four groups according to the Day Branch. The days of Zi, Chou, and Yin all belong to Bing; the days of Mao, Chen, and Si belong to Geng; the days of Wu, Wei, and Shen belong to Ren; and the days of You, Xu, and Hai belong to Jia. When marching in the army towards these directions, they will receive protection. Note: The method of Dun Jia involves moving the army in the direction of the Jade Woman. At this time, if a Yang star is paired with the first Jia, it is internal opening and external closing; if paired with the second Jia, it is half open and half closed; if paired with the third Jia, it is external fully open and internal half open. Yang opening is favorable for attacking, while Yin opening is favorable for defending. During closing, one can hold firm; during opening, one can display military strength. One should determine the method of movement according to the Jia in the ten-day cycle indicated by the Azure Dragon general.

地戶子丑乙寅庚，卯辰丁上己壬行，午未從辛申在甲，酉戌癸上亥丙停，行軍若向此中去，秘密陰謀事可成。 惟利逃亡陰私事，及陰謀秘密，砍營破寨，即六己之地。

The song says: The ground gate is divided according to the day branch—Zi day is at Yi, Chou day is at Yin, Yin day is at Geng; Mao day is at Ding, Chen day is at Ji, Si day is at Ren; Wu day and Wei day take from Xin, Shen day is at Jia; You day and Xu day are at Gui, Hai day stops at Bing. If an army moves in these directions, secret plots can be carried out. Note: The ground gate direction is only favorable for fleeing and private matters, as well as secret plans, attacking camps and fortresses, that is, the place where the sixth Ji is located.

時加六乙為天德，決勝雌雄在此中。 六乙方、又名蓬星。 六丙天威無不利，敵之不得向前攻。 六丙方、又名明堂方，可以聚眾安營也。若遇丙時，征戰不宜遂去。故丙為火，兵為金，金不能勝火也。

The song says: When the hour meets the sixth yi, it is called "Heavenly Virtue," and the outcome of victory or defeat is decided here. Note: The direction where the sixth yi is located is also called the "Peng Star direction." The song says: The sixth bing represents heavenly authority, and it is favorable for all endeavors; enemies dare not advance. Note: The direction where the sixth bing is located is also called the "Bright Hall direction," which can gather troops and set up camps. However, if it is the time of bing, one should not directly go to war—because bing belongs to fire, and weapons belong to metal, and metal is overcome by fire.

六丁潛形名玉女，此時征戰必亨通。 六丁時，出入為宜，攻戰，刃雖臨且不驚。丁為星奇、為玉女時。三奇之靈、六丁之陰，故六丁之下宜潛伏，不見其形也。

The song says: The Six Dings can conceal form and trace, named Yu Nu, at this time when going out to fight will certainly be smooth. Note: The time of the Six Dings is suitable for going out, coming and going, and even if fighting, when the blade is at one's body, there is no fear. Ding is a star marvel, that is, the time of Yu Nu. The Three Marvels originally have efficacy, and the Six Dings belong to the yin, so it is suitable to hide beneath the Six Dings, and can remain unseen.

六戊乘龍與奇合，遠出揚兵獲寇戎。 六戊為天門，亦名軍門。加三奇門下出軍，百戰百勝。 又曰乘龍萬里去，縱有強徒亦挫鋒。 此又天武之下，遠行出兵大勝。

The song says: The six Wu are riding the dragon and meeting the Three Marvels, going far to display military strength, and can capture the enemy. Note: The six Wu is the heavenly gate, also called the military gate; when adding the Three Marvels auspicious gate above it and sending out troops below, one can win every battle. The song also says: Riding the dragon to travel ten thousand miles, even if encountering strong enemies, one can weaken their momentum. Note: This also means sending out troops to travel far under the heavenly Wu, which can achieve great victories.

六己天堂宜隱匿，偷營劫寨可潛蹤。 六己名地戶，宜隱伏偷營劫寨。 六庚之時殺氣橫，若當攻擊禍先逢，位上只宜安禁獄，更好行刑斬砍中。 六庚為天獄方，宜行刑罰。經曰：時加六庚，抱木而行，若有出者，必見鬪爭，百事不可。

The song says: "Six Ji is the heavenly place, suitable for hiding and concealing oneself, and can be used to secretly attack enemy camps without being detected." Note: Six Ji is called the Earth Gate, suitable for concealment, and also suitable for attacking enemy camps. The song says: "Six Geng is a time of rampant killing energy; if an attack is launched at this time, misfortune will first fall upon oneself; this direction is only suitable for setting up prisons to detain people, and is more suitable for execution and beheading." Note: Six Geng is the Heavenly Prison direction, suitable for carrying out punishments. The classic says: "When the time is added to Six Geng, one should walk as if holding a tree, if anyone leaves, there will certainly be conflict, and all affairs are not suitable." This means that going out at this time will certainly lead to conflict, and all matters are unsuitable.

六辛行師多失陣，莫將容易引軍行，慎莫發兵行此道，出者須教見死人。 六辛之時，名天庭。宜儲貯，穩軍儲，判罪治事，餘無可用，出軍必損兵。

The song says: When the Six Xins occur, marching troops is mostly likely to lose formation, so do not lightly lead an army on the road; never send troops through this route, for those who go out will surely meet death. Note: The time of the Six Xins is called Tian Ting, suitable for stockpiling supplies, securing military provisions, judging cases, and handling official business; there is no other use for it. Using it for military campaigns will certainly result in loss of troops.

六壬之地多凶咎，若有施為必損兵。 六壬方為天牢，宜擊囚安鼓，餘無所用，若用兵必敗矣。 時加六癸為天網，惟利逃亡不利徵。 六癸為天藏華蓋，宜逃軍避寇，伏兵逃亡。

The song says: When the Six Yin is in a place, there are many misfortunes and calamities; if there is any action taken there, it will certainly result in loss of soldiers. Note: The direction of Six Yin is Heavenly Prison, suitable only for detaining prisoners and placing war drums, and has no other use; using it for military campaigns will lead to defeat. The song says: When the hour is combined with Six癸, it becomes the Heavenly Net, which is favorable for fleeing but not for military campaigns. Note: Six癸 is Heavenly Concealment and Celestial Cover, suitable only for retreating from enemies, ambushing troops, and hiding for escape.

青龍返首甲加丙。 陽一局丙寅時，蓬星加八宮，天上六甲、加地下六丙，百事大吉。 丙加甲鳥跌穴名。 陽一局癸酉時，任星加一宮，天上六丙、加地下甲子是也。

The song says: When Jia is added to Bing, it is called Wu. Note: For example, in the Bingyin hour of Yang Dun one, the Tianpeng star is placed in the eighth palace, with the Tianpan's Jia pressing upon the DiPan's Bing, at this time all affairs are very auspicious. The song says: When Bing is added to Jia, it is called Flying Bird Falling Pit. Note: For example, in the Guiyou hour of Yang Dun one, the Tianren star is placed in the first palace, with the Tianpan's Bing pressing upon the DiPan's Jiazi, which is this pattern.

更若從生而擊死，必然大勝立功名，時加六甲言開闔，六甲雖同用不同。 陽利開、陰利闔。

The song says: If one can also attack the Death Door from behind the Life Gate, there will certainly be a great victory and the establishment of merit and fame. The hour should be added to the six Jia, distinguishing between opening and closing. Although the six Jia are all the first days of their respective ten-day periods, their uses are different. Note: When it is yang, it is favorable to 'open'; when it is yin, it is favorable to 'close'.

陽星開時攻戰吉，陰星閉闔所為凶，蓬任沖輔禽陽宿，英芮柱心陰氣重。 陽星合；甲己日甲戌時，丁壬日甲辰時，合天輔星，利揚兵，可以先起；合天禽星，可以後起應；合天任星，利以破城；合天蓬、天柱、天芮，可以固守城池，不可舉兵行動也。

The song says: When a yang star is in charge and the gate is open, attacking and fighting is auspicious; when a yin star is in charge and the gate is closed, any action taken is inauspicious. The stars Tianpeng, Tianren, Tianchong, Tianfu, and Tianqin are yang stars, while Tianying, Tianrui, Tianzhu, and Tianxin are heavy with yin energy. Note: The situation where yang stars are in harmony includes the Jiaxu hour on a Jia or Ji day, and the Jiachen hour on a Ding or Ren day. If paired with Tianfu star, it is favorable for displaying military strength and taking the initiative. If paired with Tianqin star, it is suitable to act later and gain control. If paired with Tianren star, it is favorable for attacking and breaking through fortifications. If paired with Tianpeng, Tianzhu, or Tianrui, one should only defend the city and not take military action.

孟甲盈門難出入，惟宜隱匿莫當鋒。 甲寅、甲申為孟甲，合陽星陽氣在內，合陰星陰氣在內，利固守城寨，謀計不成，不可出入也。

The song says: During the period of Jiayin, the gates are full, making it difficult to enter or exit; it is only suitable for concealment, and one should not block others' advances. Note: The periods of Jiayin and Jiashen are considered the early phase of Jiayin. When paired with a Yang star, Yang energy is within; when paired with a Yin star, Yin energy is within. In both cases, it is favorable to hold fort and defend. At this time, plans are difficult to succeed, and it is not advisable to take action.

四仲甲時陽在內，堅守藏兵主自雄。 甲子、甲午為仲甲，合陽星，利主後應則吉。故陽星合時，陽氣在內，可以固守，不宜遠行。陰星合時為開格，其形在門，為宜固守自勝。

The song says: The four middle 甲 (Jia) are in charge when the yang energy is within, they should hold their ground and conceal their troops, and the party in command will naturally be strong and powerful. Note: The two decades of Jiazi and Jiawu are considered the middle 甲 (Jia). When paired with the yang star, it is favorable for taking the initiative and achieving success through a delayed response. Because when the yang star is in harmony, the yang energy is within, allowing for firm defense rather than long journeys; when paired with the yin star, it forms the 'open pattern', with its form visible at the door, also suitable for holding the position to achieve victory.

四季甲時陽在外，可以揚兵立大功。 甲辰、甲戌為季甲，合陽星，可以揚兵動眾遠行，利為客，主大敗。故六甲背星方而擊死者大勝。

The song says: When the heavenly stem Jia appears in the season, the yang energy is outside, allowing for the display of military strength and the establishment of great achievements. Note: The periods of Jia Chen and Jia Xu are considered the seasonal Jia. When these are paired with the yang star, they are favorable for mobilizing troops and traveling far, benefiting those who go out (as the attacking party); at this time, the party that is on defense will suffer a great defeat. Therefore, when the six Jia periods occur, attacking from the direction opposite to where the star is located will result in a great victory.

朱雀投江丁向癸，螣蛇夭矯癸加丁。 朱雀投江；天上六丁、加地下六癸。螣蛇夭矯、天上六癸、加地下六丁是也。

The song says: The Vermilion Bird falls into the river when丁is over癸, and the Qilin snake twists when癸is over丁. Note: The Vermilion Bird falling into the river means the Heaven Plate's Six丁is placed over the Earth Plate's Six癸; the Qilin snake twisting means the Heaven Plate's Six癸is placed over the Earth Plate's Six丁.

遇此之時凶惡甚，莫倚奇門錯用兵，六乙加辛龍逃走。 陽四局乙未時，天柱心加三宮，天上乙奇、加地下六辛在兌，此為大凶。

The song says: When encountering these times, it is extremely凶, do not rely on the strange door and misuse troops; when the six Yi is added to Xin, the Azure Dragon escapes. Note: For example, in the Yiwei hour of Yang Dun fourth layout, the Tianzhu and Tianxin fall on the third palace, the heavenly plate's Yi qi is placed on the Dui palace over the earthly plate's Li Xin, which is a great凶 pattern.

六辛加乙虎猖狂，縱遇奇門亦難用，且須消息莫倉忙。 陽二局辛己時，天上六辛、加地下乙奇於坎一宮；名白虎猖狂。有奇門，亦難用。

The song says: When the six Xin (辛) are placed on top of Yi (乙), it is called White Tiger running wild. Even if there is a favorable door of the Three Marvels, it is difficult to use. One must carefully consider the situation and not act hastily. Note: For example, in the second Yang Dun (阳遁) arrangement at the Xinsi (辛巳) hour, the Heaven Plate's six Xin is placed over the Earth Plate's Yi Qi (乙奇) in the Kan (坎) one palace, which is called White Tiger running wild; at this time, even if there is a favorable door of the Three Marvels, it is difficult to use.

日干若被庚加首，伏干之格主多傷。 六庚加今日日干，名伏干格，不利主。 今日之干加六庚，飛干之格主人亨。 今日日干加六庚，名飛干格，利主，不利為客也。

The song says: If the day stem is covered by Geng on top of it, it forms a hidden stem pattern, indicating many injuries. Note: When the six Gengs are placed on the day stem, it is called a hidden stem pattern, which is unfavorable for the defending side. The song says: When the day stem is placed on the six Gengs, it forms a flying stem pattern, indicating prosperity for the owner (defending side). Note: When the day stem is placed on the six Gengs, it is called a flying stem pattern, which is favorable for the defending side but unfavorable for the attacking side.

六庚加符不利主，伏宮之格事相參。 天上六庚，加地直符，不利主，宜客勝。 又名太白格天乙，主將今朝定失途。 天上六庚為太白，主兵器。丙來加今日直符天乙，名太白格，主則散矣。

The song says: When the six Gengs on the Heaven Plate are placed on the straight symbol, it is unfavorable for the defending side. This pattern should be considered together with other conditions. Note: When the six Gengs on the Heaven Plate are placed on the straight symbol on the Earth Plate, it is unfavorable for the defending side, and the attacking side will win. The song says: This pattern is also called "Tai Bai Ge Tian Yi," indicating that the general will definitely lose his way today. Note: The six Gengs on the Heaven Plate are Tai Bai, which governs weapons. When Bing is placed on the straight symbol Tian Yi of the day, it is called Tai Bai Ge, and the defending formation will disperse.

符加六庚客不利，飛宮之格莫輕謀，又名天乙格太白，若有陳師主將殂。 陰九局庚午時，英為天乙，臨地下六庚在七宮，是不利客。先攻者敗，固守者勝。天乙即本旬頭甲也。

The song says: When the Straight Symbol is placed on the sixth Geng, it is disadvantageous to the attacking side, and this flying palace pattern should not be planned lightly; it is also called the "Heavenly Ethical Pattern with Tai Bai." If armies are arranged at this time, the general is in danger of losing his life. Note: For example, in the ninth division of Yin Dun at the Gengwu hour, the Tianying acts as Tianyi, falling on the sixth Geng above the Earth Plate's seventh palace, which is disadvantageous to the attacking side; the side that attacks first will lose, while the side that remains still will win. The so-called Tianyi refers to the first day of the current ten-day period, which is Jia.

天乙之氣貴人並，臨庚戰野敗精兵。 天乙加六庚，或庚加天乙，是貴人臨兵格，宜固守吉。 太白復臨天乙位，國中格鬪失雄兵。 六庚加天乙，是太白復臨。若天乙與六庚同宮，戰之必敗。

The song says: The energy of Tianyi meets the Nobleman, if it arrives at Geng, fighting in the outskirts will result in the loss of elite troops. Note: When Tianyi is added to the sixth Geng or when Geng is added to Tianyi, it is called "Nobleman commanding troops pattern," which is favorable for holding firm to bring good fortune. The song says: Tai Bai again arrives at the position of Tianyi, fighting within the capital will result in the loss of strong troops. Note: When the sixth Geng is added to Tianyi, it is called "Tai Bai reappearing." If Tianyi and the sixth Geng are in the same palace, fighting will certainly result in defeat.

太白入熒庚加丙。 陽一局丙戌時，天上六庚、加地下六丙。 熒入太白丙加庚。 陽一局丙寅時，丙加庚則不吉。 二時主客俱不利，莫倚奇門要戰爭，占賊若來金入火，火入金鄉賊退聲。 天上庚加地下丙，賊必來。天上丙加地下庚，賊必退。

The song says: When Tai Bai enters Ying Huo, it means Geng is placed on top of Bing. Note: For example, in the Bingxu hour of Yang Dun, the Heaven Plate's six Geng is placed on top of the Earth Plate's six Bing. The song says: When Ying Huo enters Tai Bai, it means Bing is placed on top of Geng. Note: For example, in the Bingyin hour of Yang Dun, Bing is placed on top of Geng, which is not auspicious. The song says: Both sides are disadvantageous in these two hours, do not rely on the Qimen to fight; when predicting whether thieves will come, if metal enters the fire territory, thieves will come; if fire enters the metal territory, thieves will retreat. Note: When the Heaven Plate's Geng is placed on top of the Earth Plate's Bing, thieves will definitely come; when the Heaven Plate's Bing is placed on top of the Earth Plate's Geng, thieves will definitely retreat.

庚加六己為刑格，一切凶神不可行。 天下六庚加地上六己，是金能格。若用此時，則車摧馬死，士卒皆亡。 天地大格庚加癸，此時輙勿亂崢嶸。 天上六庚加地下六癸，是天地大格。庚是兵之厲氣，癸藏萬物之形，故不可用也。

The song says: When Geng is placed on top of Li Ji, it is a criminal formation, with various凶 spirits gathering, and no action should be taken. Note: When the Heaven Plate's Geng is placed on the Earth Plate's Ji, it forms a metal formation. If this hour is used, it will result in carriages being destroyed, horses dying, and soldiers all perishing. The song says: When Geng is placed on top of Gui, it is a great formation between Heaven and Earth, at this time one must not strive to win. Note: When the Heaven Plate's Geng is placed on the Earth Plate's Gui, it forms a great formation between Heaven and Earth. Geng represents the cutting and killing energy of weapons, while Gui can conceal the forms and traces of all things, and when these two meet, it is not advisable to use this.

丙加今日干名悖。 丙為悖、庚為格。丙為威、加日干，不順之象，皆悖亂之道也。加年月日時干，皆為悖亂之道，故不可用。

The song says: Bing added to the day stem is called "paradox." Note: Bing is paradox, Geng is pattern. Bing represents authority, when added to the day stem it indicates rebellion against superiors and disorder, all belonging to the path of disorder. Whether added to the year stem, month stem, day stem, or hour stem, it is always the path of disorder, so it should not be used.

時克干兮五不遇，此時名為辱損明，舉事遙遙終不利，朝行募敗損精兵。 時干克今日之干，時支克今日之支，名為損明時，凡事不用。如甲乙日庚辛時，亥子日辰戌時，寅卯日申酉時，巳午日亥子時之類並是。天乙星在紫微宮外，為天帝之垣也。不宜戰伐，最凶。

The song says: When the heavenly stem of the hour is incompatible with the day stem, it is called "five unpropitious" and such an hour is called "humiliating and damaging brightness"; doing anything, no matter how far, will ultimately be disadvantageous. If you go out to fight in the morning, you will lose soldiers by night. Note: When the heavenly stem of the hour is incompatible with the day stem, and the earthly branch of the hour is incompatible with the day branch, it is called "damaging brightness hour," and nothing should be done. For example, on Jia or Yi days, if the hour is Geng or Xin; on Hai or Zi days, if the hour is Chen or Xu; on Yin or Mao days, if the hour is Shen or You; on Si or Wu days, if the hour is Hai or Zi, all fall into this category. At such times, the Tianyi star is located outside the Ziwēi palace, which is the place of the heavenly emperor's enclosure, and it is not suitable for military campaigns, being most dangerous.

六儀擊刑兼自刑，三奇入墓不安寧。 六儀擊刑者；甲子直符加三宮、子刑卯也。甲戌加二宮、戌刑未也。甲申加八宮、申刑寅也。甲午加九宮、午刑午也。甲辰加四宮、辰刑辰也。甲寅加四宮、寅刑巳也。相刑者，事事皆凶。三奇入墓；乙奇入墓，乙屬木不宜加坤，木墓在未也。丙丁奇屬火，不宜加干，火墓在戌也。切不可用，凶傷猶甚。

The song says: When the Six Instruments strike themselves, together with self-punishment, and the Three Marvels enter their burial places, people will not find peace. Note:the so-called six instruments strike themselves refers to when the Jiazi decade's straight symbol falls on the third palace, resulting in the punishment of Zi (rat) on Mao (ox); when the Jiaxu decade's straight symbol falls on the second palace, resulting in the punishment of Xu (dog) on Wei (sheep); when the Jiashen decade's straight symbol falls on the eighth palace, resulting in the punishment of Shen (monkey) on Yin (tiger); when the Jiawu decade's straight symbol falls on the ninth palace, resulting in self-punishment of Wu (horse) on Wu (horse); when the Jiachen decade's straight symbol falls on the fourth palace, resulting in self-punishment of Chen (dragon) on Chen (dragon); and when the Jiayin decade's straight symbol falls on the fourth palace, resulting in the punishment of Yin (tiger) on Si (snake). Any situation that involves punishment is ominous and leads to misfortune.the so-called three marvels entering their burial places refers to when the Yi (wood) marvel is placed on the Kun (earth) palace, which is unfavorable because the burial place of wood is Wei (sheep), and Wei is hidden in Kun. When the Bing (fire) and Ding (fire) marvels are placed on the Qian (heaven) palace, it is also unfavorable because the burial place of fire is Xu (dog), and Xu is hidden in Qian. These situations must be avoided, as they bring great danger and harm.

返伏吟宮俱不利，將軍出陣且停兵。 蓬加蓬為伏吟，蓬加英為返吟。本宮星加本宮星為伏吟，本宮星加對宮星為返吟，乃悖逆之道也。 搜微剔妙神通訣，以輔將軍定太平。

The song says: The palaces of reverse chant and hidden chant are not favorable; the general has already gone out on campaign and should temporarily halt his troops. Note: When Tianpeng is combined with Tianpeng, it is hidden chant; when Tianpeng is combined with Tianying, it is reverse chant. Whenever a star in its own palace is combined with another star in the same palace, it is hidden chant; when it is combined with a star in the opposite palace, it is reverse chant, and these both belong to the way of contradiction. The song concludes: The above search for subtle and profound divine techniques is used to assist the general in pacifying the world and achieving peace.