The chapter on the response of the Qimen (Mysterious Gate) divination system.

夫遁甲者，六甲之總管，陰陽風水諸書之總要，吉凶禍福之樞機，諸神惡煞不能為咎，乙丙丁日月星三奇能制服一切諸凶煞，三光齊到，土神得奇而永久，國得奇而太平，宅得奇而興盛，塋得奇而旺相，上官赴任得奇而必遷升，奇門皆到，諸神拱手伏藏，若在南方，兼北利；若居東地，造西宮一奇，若在山頭坐，一切凶神盡伏藏。得奇不得門，可用；得門不得奇，不可用；奇門皆到，無不吉也。

Dun Jia is the overall system of the Six Jia, the general principle of all books on yin and yang and feng shui, and the key to fortune and misfortune. With Dun Jia, all evil spirits and malevolent forces cannot cause harm. The three marvels, Yi, Bing, and Ding, symbolize the sun, moon, and stars, and can control all evil forces. When the three lights are present, the land god gains the marvels and remains peaceful. When a country has the marvels, it enjoys peace; when a house has the marvels, it prospers; when a tomb has the marvels, it becomes prosperous; and when one is appointed to a position and has the marvels, promotion is certain. When both the marvels and the gate are present, all spirits retreat and bow. If the marvel is in the south and also reaches the north, it is favorable. If one is in the east and constructs a building in the west, as long as one marvel star is seated on the mountain peak, all evil spirits will hide. If one has the marvels but not the gate, it can still be used. If one has the gate but not the marvels, it cannot be used. When both the marvels and the gate are present, there is nothing that can bring misfortune.

建章休門，若選將、出師、陣戰、謁貴、應舉、上官、赴任、婚姻、嫁娶、豎柱、修方、安墳、立卷、求財、商賈，並從此方而出，一里或十里，逢見僧尼道冠，或五十里見貴人武弁，或陰人身著黃藍青色之衣，四十里遇有酒食之物應之。

Known as "Jianzhang" Xiu Men: Whenever selecting generals, dispatching troops, arranging formations for battle, paying homage to noblemen, taking imperial examinations, assuming official posts, traveling on official business, discussing marriages, getting married, setting up pillars, aligning directions, burying the dead, concluding contracts, seeking wealth, or engaging in commerce, one should proceed in this direction. The signs to expect are: traveling one li or ten li and encountering monks, nuns, or Taoist priests; or traveling fifty li and meeting a nobleman or military officer; or encountering a woman dressed in yellow, blue, or green; or traveling forty li and coming across food and drink.

仁德生門，若選將、出師、交鋒、征戰、謁貴、應舉、上官、赴任、婚姻、嫁娶、移徙、遠行、商賈、經商、豎柱、修造、立卷、安墳，並從此方而出，或八里逢見貴人著紫皂衣，或十五里遇公司官吏之人，或六十里遇貴人車馬應之。

Known as "the Gate of Benevolence," the Life Gate: whenever selecting generals, sending troops, engaging in battle, waging war, visiting a nobleman, taking an exam, assuming an official post, traveling on duty, discussing marriage, getting married, moving house, traveling far, doing business, trading, setting up pillars, constructing buildings, making contracts, or burying the dead, one should depart from this direction. The signs to expect are: meeting a nobleman wearing purple or black clothing after walking eight miles; or encountering a government official after walking fifteen miles; or meeting a nobleman's carriage and horses after walking sixty miles.

高陽傷門，若打圍、射獵、筌魚、擒賊、捕盜、興詞告狀、取財索債、收斂貨物，並從此方而出，三里逢見損傷之物，三十里遇見爭鬥血光之人或著皂衣人，五十里逢見囚盜枷鎖之人應之。耀武杜門，若掩捕逃亡、誅奸、斬凶、剪惡、判決、刑獄、填塞坑坎、避邪、躲病，並從此方而出，或四里見修築事，二十里男女著皂碧絹褐之衣相隨而行，或六十里見有牛羊在路傍應之。

Known as "Gaoyang" Shang Men: For all activities such as hunting, shooting, fishing, capturing thieves, arresting robbers, initiating lawsuits, collecting debts, and gathering goods, one should depart from this direction. The signs are: walking three li, one will encounter broken objects; walking thirty li, one will meet people fighting with bloodshed or people wearing black clothes; walking fifty li, one will encounter prisoners or thieves wearing shackles. Known as "Ya Wu" Du Men: For all matters such as pursuing fugitives, eliminating villains, killing criminals, exterminating evil groups, judging cases, managing criminal affairs, filling pits, avoiding evil spirits, and escaping illness, one should depart from this direction. The signs are: walking four li, one will see construction work; walking twenty li, one will see men and women wearing black or dark blue silk and brown clothes walking together; or walking sixty li, one will see cattle and sheep by the roadside.

赤帝景門，若上書、獻策、干求謁貴、遣使拜表、招賢，並從此方而出，或九里遇有祭賽之事，二十八里遇著紅衣人，並有宴會等事應之。審順死門，若射獵、網獸、筌魚、吊死、送葬、行刑、誅戮、處決罪囚、啟攢、造葬，並從此方而出，三里或七里遇有喪葬之事，或二十里著皂黃人或哭泣之聲應之。

The "Red Emperor" named Jing Gate: For matters such as submitting documents, offering strategies, making requests, visiting a nobleman, sending envoys to present petitions, or recruiting talented people, one should depart from this direction. The signs to expect are: traveling nine li and encountering a ritual ceremony for worshiping deities; traveling twenty-eight li and meeting someone wearing red clothing, accompanied by a banquet-like event. The "Reviewing Order" named Death Gate: For activities such as hunting, setting nets to catch animals, fishing, mourning the dead, burying the deceased, executing criminals, killing offenders, moving a coffin for a second burial, or constructing tombs, one should depart from this direction. The signs to expect are: traveling three li or seven li and encountering funeral or burial affairs; or traveling twenty li and meeting someone wearing black or yellow clothing, or hearing cries of mourning.

武雷驚門，若捕捉盜賊、賭博財物，並從此方而出，十里遇陰人僧道，並見車馬馳驟等事，三十里有鴉鳴雀噪，四十里見有牛羊並鬥爭之人應之。天啟開門，若選將、興師、交鋒、對壘、謁貴、應舉、上官、赴任、遠行、商賈、謀財、嫁娶、放水、開門、導泉、穿井，並從此方而出，六里之外見有橋馬，二十里見武人或陰人並紫衣人應之。

The door known as "Wu Lei" (Thunder Door): Whenever capturing thieves or recovering lost property, one should depart from this direction. The signs to expect are: traveling ten miles and encountering a woman and a monk or a Taoist, along with seeing fast-moving carriages and horses; thirty miles away, hearing crows calling and sparrows making noise; forty miles away, seeing cattle and sheep as well as people fighting. The door known as "Tian Qi" (Heavenly Awakening): Whenever selecting generals, mobilizing troops, engaging in battle, facing off, visiting a nobleman, taking an exam, assuming an official post, traveling far, doing business, seeking wealth, getting married, releasing water, opening a door, diverting springs, or digging a well, one should depart from this direction. The signs to expect are: seeing a bridge and horses at six miles away; twenty miles away, encountering a warrior, a woman, and someone wearing purple clothing.

貪狼蓬星，此方宜安撫邊境、屯兵、固守、修築城池、安宮、下寨、開穴、葬埋事，須得奇門會合之方則吉。巨門芮星，此方宜屯兵、固守、訓練士卒、求醫、問病、學道、從師、招賢、結友、治病、驅邪、安葬，須得奇門會合之方則吉。

"The Greedy Wolf Star" refers to the Tianpeng Star. The direction it governs is suitable for pacifying borders, stationing troops, holding defenses, building cities, setting up government offices, establishing camps, digging graves, and burying the dead. However, these directions are only considered auspicious when combined with the Three Marvels. "The Great Gate" refers to the Tianrui Star. The direction it governs is suitable for stationing troops, holding defenses, training soldiers, seeking medical treatment, consulting about illness, studying Dao,拜师 (seeking a master), recruiting talented individuals, making friends, treating diseases, expelling evil spirits, and burying the dead. Similarly, these directions are only considered auspicious when combined with the Marvels.

祿存沖星，此方宜演武、出師、鳴金、搖旗吶喊、掩捕盜賊、探圍、射獵、復仇、雪冤，須得奇門會合之方則吉。文曲輔星，此方宜選將、出師、交鋒、大戰、上官、赴任、商賈、求財、出行、嫁娶、修造、安葬，能合奇門者尤吉。

"Luxun" refers to the Tianchong star, and the direction it occupies is suitable for practicing martial arts, military maneuvers, sounding gongs to signal the retreat of troops, raising flags and shouting, capturing thieves, reconnaissance and encirclement, hunting, avenging, and clearing up grievances. It is considered auspicious only when combined with the Qi Men direction. "Wenqu" refers to the Tianfu star, and the direction it occupies is suitable for selecting generals, military campaigns, fighting, major battles, taking up official positions, going to take office, engaging in business, seeking wealth, traveling, marriage, construction, and burial. It is even more auspicious when combined with the upper Qi Men direction.

廉貞禽星，此方宜選將、出師、吶喊搖旗、上官到任、祭祀、祈福、驅邪、遣祟、遠行、商賈、嫁娶、修造、安墳，與奇門會合者尤吉。武曲心星，此方選將、出師、揚威耀武、搗巢、破壘、展土開疆、療病、合藥、祈晴、禱雨、驅邪、遣祟、上官、赴任、應舉、求名、遠行、商賈、嫁娶、修造、安葬，得奇門會合者尤吉。

"The 'Lianzhen' star is the Tian Rui Star. The direction it occupies is favorable for selecting generals, launching military campaigns, shouting war cries, raising banners, taking up official positions, worship, praying for fortune, exorcism, sending away evil spirits, traveling afar, engaging in commerce, marriage, and construction. It is even more auspicious when combined with the Qimen." "The 'Wuqu' star is the Tianxin Star. The direction it occupies is favorable for selecting generals, launching military campaigns, displaying military might, destroying enemy strongholds, breaking enemy fortifications, expanding territory, treating illness, preparing medicine, praying for clear weather, requesting rain, exorcism, sending away evil spirits, taking up official positions, starting a new post, taking an exam, seeking fame, traveling afar, engaging in commerce, marriage, and construction. It is even more auspicious when combined with the Qimen."

破軍柱星，此方宜屯兵、固守、堅壁待敵、安養銳氣、藏形隱跡、安頓糧儲，即與奇門會合平吉。左輔任星，此方選將、出師，萬神咸助，敵兵自伏，上官、謁貴、商賈、求財、嫁娶、登科、豎柱、上樑、安葬、動土，更與奇門會合尤吉。右弼英星，此方謁貴、上官、上書、獻策、登科、應舉、遠行、求財、婚娶、安葬、破土，須與奇門會合之方可以化凶為吉。

"The 'Pojun' star corresponds to the Heavenly Pillar, and the direction it occupies is suitable for military encampment, holding ground, fortifying defenses to wait for the enemy, restoring strength, concealing one's presence, and storing grain and supplies; even if it combines with the Qimen, the result is only an average good omen. The 'Zuofuxing' star corresponds to the Left Assistant, and the direction it occupies is suitable for selecting generals and dispatching troops, with all spirits coming to assist, causing the enemy troops to submit; for assuming official positions, visiting noblemen, engaging in commerce, seeking wealth, marriage, passing exams, erecting pillars, raising beams, and burial, if it combines with the Qimen, the omen becomes even more favorable. The 'Youbixing' star corresponds to the Right Assistant, and the direction it occupies is suitable for visiting noblemen, assuming official positions, submitting memorials, offering strategies, passing exams, traveling afar, seeking wealth, marriage, burial, and breaking ground. Only in directions where it combines with the Qimen can misfortune be transformed into good fortune."

直符，天乙之神，事吉宜從此方而出，此吉則從神之謂，故吉。九天，威悍之神，再以揚兵、佈陣、吶喊搖旗，孫子曰：“善攻者，動於九天之上也。”九地，堅固之神，可以屯兵、固守、保障城池，孫子曰：“善守者，藏於九地之下也。”

"The Chief Symbol" is the deity of Tianyi Guiren, and for auspicious affairs, one should travel in the direction where it is located; this is called following the auspicious god, hence it is considered auspicious. "Jiu Tian" is a deity of formidable strength, suitable for displaying military might, arranging formations, and shouting and waving banners. The "Art of War" says that a skilled attacker launches his campaign from Jiu Tian. "Jiudi" is a deity of solidity, suitable for stationing troops, holding fortifications, and defending cities. The "Art of War" says that a skilled defender hides himself beneath Jiudi."

元武，盜拓之神，可以堤防奸細、窺覘軍情，若會奇門之方，不以為忌。白虎，兇暴之神，可以防備賊兵、偷營劫寨，若會奇門之方，不以為忌。太陰，陰佑之神，可以履符禁敵、閉戊藏兵，有急難宜從此方避之，可免其患。

"Yuanwu" is the deity of theft and plunder, suitable for guarding against spies and uncovering military secrets; if it is in the direction combined with the Qimen, there is no need to avoid it. "Baihu" is a fierce and violent deity, suitable for defending against enemy troops and raiding enemy camps to seize their fortresses; if it is in the direction combined with the Qimen, there is also no need to avoid it. "Taiyin" is a deity that secretly protects, capable of stepping on symbols to restrain enemies and closing the six Wu to conceal troops; in times of urgent difficulties, one should take refuge in this direction to avoid calamity.

六合，護衛之神，可以埋伏、堤防不測，人有急難，宜從此方而隱之，可免其患。螣蛇，虛詐之神，此門多出怪異、恍惚不明之事，須得奇門會合之方，則不忌。朱雀，文明之神，得奇門則有文書、印信之喜，失地則主口舌是非之凶。勾陳，牽滯之神，此方不可趨向，事多淹滯，即與奇門會合，亦不吉。

"Liuhé" is a deity of protection, suitable for ambushes and precautions against unexpected events; when people face urgent difficulties, they should hide in this direction to avoid misfortune. "Téngshé" is a deity of falsehood and deception, and the direction it governs often sees strange and unclear occurrences. It must be combined with the direction of the odd gate to avoid being avoided. "Zhūquè" is a deity of literary brilliance and clarity; when combined with the odd gate, it brings good fortune related to documents and seals. If it loses its position, it indicates bad fortune involving disputes and conflicts. "Gōuchén" is a deity of obstruction and hindrance; the direction it occupies should not be faced, as affairs tend to be delayed. Even when combined with the odd gate, it is not considered auspicious.

郭子晨曰：“大抵遁甲之法，高處施之用兵，平處施諸人事，凡嫁娶、求名、謀事、造葬、出行，一切日用，隨所向方，要得休開生三吉門，則用事為吉，更有三奇臨之，可用無疑，然年吉不如月吉，月吉不如日吉，日吉不如時吉，故選時之法尤急，惟選時之法多端以遁甲奇門為上，凡十二時中，奇門星儀各有取用，無施不可，只五不遇時，避五入墓，雖有門奇，不宜取用。”

Guo Zichen said: In general, the method of Dun Jia is used for military purposes when applied in high places, and for human affairs when applied in ordinary places. For all daily uses such as marriage, seeking a name, planning matters, burying the dead, and traveling, everything depends on the direction they face. As long as the three auspicious gates, rest, opening, and life, are obtained, the affairs will be favorable. If furthermore the three marvels are present, it is even more advisable to use them. However, the auspiciousness of the year is less than that of the month, the month less than the day, and the day less than the hour. Therefore, choosing the right time is most important. Although there are many methods for choosing the time, the Dun Jia Qi Men is the best. Among the twelve hours, the odd, gate, star, and instrument each have their own merits and are suitable for all matters. Only the "five unencountered times" and the five kinds of burial, even if there are gates and marvels, are not advisable to use.

丙奇生開合地丁為天遁，其方得月精所避，其祈福、求神，利征戰，使敵自伏，上書、獻策、求官、進職、修身、隱跡、剪惡除凶、市賈、出行、婚姻、入宅，往來此方大吉，經曰：“天遁生開合丙奇，六丁相會是佳期，月精所蔽逢祥曜，萬事為福皆可宜。”

When the Bing Qi is paired with the Life Gate or the Open Door, and also combines with the Earth Plate's Ding, this is called "Heavenly Concealment." This direction is covered by the essence of the moon, making it suitable for praying for fortune and seeking the gods; it is advantageous for military campaigns, as it can cause the enemy to surrender on their own. It is favorable for writing official documents, submitting strategies, seeking official positions, promotion, self-cultivation, hiding one's tracks, eliminating evil, business transactions, travel, discussing marriage, moving into a new house, and all kinds of activities carried out in this direction are highly auspicious. The classic text says: Heavenly Concealment is when the Life Gate and Open Door are combined with Bing Qi, and further meet with the six Dings, which is a favorable time; with the moon's essence covering it and encountering auspicious stars, all things will bring blessings, and nothing is unsuitable.

乙奇開門合地己為地遁，其方得日精所蔽，宜藏兵、立寨、安營、建置倉庫、修造、修道、求仙、出陣、攻城，全師捷勝，出行、造葬、婚冠、求財，經曰：“開門地遁大吉昌，乙奇合己正相當，人間百事皆宜舉，大將屯營殺氣剛。”

Yi Qi combines with Open Door, and also harmonizes with the Earth Plate's Ji, which is called 'Earth Concealment'. This direction is covered by the essence of the Sun, making it suitable for concealing troops, establishing camps, setting up encampments, building warehouses, construction, practicing Taoism, seeking immortality, going out in formation, attacking cities, and the entire army will achieve victory. Traveling, military camps, funerals, weddings, and seeking wealth are also appropriate. The classic says: The Earth Concealment formed by Open Door brings great auspiciousness. Yi Qi harmonizing with Ji is a perfect match; all human affairs are suitable for carrying out, and the great general's military encampment will display a strong and vigorous martial spirit.

丁奇休門合太陰為人遁，其方得星奇所蔽，可以隱形保身，受道成功，說敵和仇，偷營、劫寨、密探、設伏、謁貴、上官、婚冠、交易，皆吉。經曰：“人遁休丁合太陰，星精所蔽月華新，行兵探賊知原委，萬事謀為總稱心。”以下九遁，凡用事行兵，出入施為，無不吉利，惟忌奇墓刑迫。

Ding Qi combines with Xiu Men, and also harmonizes with the 'Tai Yin', forming the 'Ren Duan'. In this direction, the star Qi provides concealment, enabling invisibility and protection, allowing one to pursue cultivation and achieve success. It also facilitates persuasion of enemies and resolution of conflicts; attacking enemy camps, seizing enemy strongholds, secret reconnaissance, setting ambushes, visiting noblemen, taking official positions, wedding ceremonies, and trade are all auspicious. The classic text states: 'Ren Duan is the combination of Xiu Men and Ding Qi with Tai Yin, where star spirits provide cover and the moonlight is clear and fresh; when marching and scouting enemies, one can fully understand the situation, and all endeavors will be fulfilled according to one's wishes.' The following nine types of Duan patterns, when used for military operations, entering or exiting, and all actions, are universally auspicious, except when the Three Qi are buried or when one suffers punishment or coercion.

丙奇生門臨九天為神遁，其方宜祭祀、祈神、置建壇場廟宇、塑畫神像、利攻伐虛、陰謀密計，以應神候，經曰：“格中神遁最難逢，大將行兵立建功，祭祀鬼神極靈應，人間百事福無窮。”

Bing Qi is paired with the Life Gate and faces Jiu Tian, which is called Bing Wonder. This direction is suitable for worship, invoking deities, setting up altars, building temples, and creating or painting divine images. In military operations, it is favorable for attacking the enemy's vulnerable points and for secretly planning confidential strategies, in accordance with the divine climate. The classic text says: among all the formations, Bing Wonder is the most difficult to encounter. A great general who uses this formation in warfare can achieve great success. It is extremely effective for worshiping ghosts and deities, and brings boundless blessings to all human affairs.

乙奇杜門臨九地為鬼遁，其方可以探機、偷營、劫寨、設伏、攻虛、密伺動靜，宜超亡薦孤、禳鎮災邪、療治不祥，經曰：“局中鬼遁不非輕，所用謀為立建功，大將若能知此訣，萬人頭上逞英雄。”

Yi Qi is paired with Du Men and overlying Jiudi, which is called Ding Wonder. This direction is suitable for probing secrets, ambushing the enemy's camp, plundering enemy strongholds, setting traps, attacking weak points, and secretly observing movements. It is also appropriate for liberating souls, guiding lost spirits, warding off and suppressing calamities, and curing diseases of ill omen. The classic says: The presence of Ding Wonder in the formation is not insignificant; any plan can achieve success. If a general understands this formula, he can display his heroic nature among thousands of soldiers.

乙奇臨開休生吉門，下臨巽宮為風遁，其方宜禱風雨、敵壘戰、立旌旗，以應風候，行兵利火攻、飛砂走石，以敵客軍，經曰：“局中風遁可生風，赤壁鏖兵用火攻，藏遁設伏機密事，交頭接耳總相通。”

Yi Qi is paired with the three auspicious gates: Kai, Xiu, and Sheng. When these gates are placed over the Xun hexagram, it forms the Wind遁 (Wind遁). This direction is suitable for praying for rain and wind, engaging in battle with the enemy, and raising banners, in accordance with the nature of wind. For military movements, it is advantageous for fire attacks, as it can cause flying sand and rolling stones to counter the enemy's forces. The classic text says: The Wind遁 within the formation can generate wind. In the famous Battle of Red Cliffs, the wind was used to support the fire attack. It is also suitable for concealing movements, setting ambushes, and conducting secret affairs, allowing communication between people even when they are whispering.

乙奇合開休生吉門，臨地辛宮為雲遁，其方利求雨澤、助禾稼、建營寨、修仙、練道、雲遊，大將逢之，宜遁藏、埋伏、掩襲，以應雲候，經曰：“雲遁三門合地辛，日奇到此被雲迍，祈禱雨澤極靈應，大將值此可伏兵。”

The three auspicious gates, 乙奇 (Yi Qi), 休 (Xiu), and 生 (Sheng), when combined with 开 (Kai), are located in the position of 辛 (Xin) on the Earth Plate. This is called 「Cloud Concealment」. This direction is favorable for seeking rain, promoting the growth of crops, establishing camps, practicing immortality, cultivating Dao, and traveling widely. When a general encounters this, it is suitable for concealment, ambush, and taking advantage of opportunities to attack secretly, in accordance with the weather conditions of clouds. The classic text says: Cloud Concealment is when the three auspicious gates combine with the position of Xin on the Earth Plate, and the day star is obstructed by clouds. It is extremely effective for praying for rain. When a general encounters this, it is appropriate for ambushing troops.

乙奇和開休生三門，臨坎為龍遁，其方可以演水軍、把守河渡、教習水戰、密運機謀、造置水器、祈求雨澤、填堤、塞河、修橋、穿井、畋獵、開渠、放水，以應龍候，經曰：“龍能變化最為先，六乙休臨坎水邊，用此只宜操水戰，滿天雷震法中傳。”

Yi Qi combines with the three gates of Kai, Xiu, and Sheng, and when it is located in the Kan palace, this is called "Long遁" (Dragon Diving). This direction is suitable for training naval forces, guarding river crossings, practicing water battles, secretly planning strategies, manufacturing water equipment, praying for rain, building dikes, blocking rivers, repairing bridges, digging wells, hunting in the fields, digging canals, and releasing water, all in accordance with the climate of the dragon. The classic text says: The dragon's transformation is the most mysterious and supreme; the six Yi combine with the Xiu gate, located by the Kan water. It is suitable only for training water battles, and the method of thunderous lightning in the sky is transmitted within it.

乙奇合休門六辛臨艮，又丙奇生門臨地辛宮為虎遁，其方可以招安、設伏、據險守隘，建立營寨、捕捉、射獵、演武、火戰、祭風、鎮邪、驅除鬼魔，以應虎候，經曰：“虎遁原來在艮中，將軍用此顯英雄，探圍圖陣宜揚武，萬里威風不暫停。”

When the Yi Qi combines with the Xiu Men and the six Xin are located in the Gen palace, or when the Bing Qi pairs with the Life Gate and is located in the Earth Plate palace where Xin is, this is called "Yi Wonder." This direction is suitable for securing peace, setting ambushes, occupying strategic passes, establishing camps, capturing criminals, hunting, practicing martial arts, conducting fire attacks, summoning wind, subduing evil spirits, and driving away ghosts. This corresponds to the climate of the tiger. The classic text states: "Yi Wonder originally resides in the Gen palace. A general can display his heroic nature by using it. For encirclement, planning battles, and displaying military might, it is appropriate to spread its power, with a mighty presence that never ceases for ten thousand miles."

真詐：乙丙丁三奇合開休生門臨太陰為真詐，宜施恩、隱遁、求仙、利用、出師、招撫反側、設運機謀。重詐：乙丙丁三奇合開休生門臨九地為重詐，宜進人口、求財、拜官、投爵、利用、出師、設計、埋伏。休詐：乙丙丁三奇合開休生門臨六合為休詐，宜合藥、治疫、祛邪、祈禱。以上三詐宜嫁娶、遠行、上官、赴任、商賈、求財，皆吉，門為上，奇次之，詐又次之，奇門皆合者為上吉。

"True Fraud": When the three Marvels (Yi, Bing, Ding) combine with the Open, Rest, and Life gates and are over the "Too Yin," it is called True Fraud. It is suitable for showing mercy, retreating secretly, seeking immortality, and can also be used for military campaigns, pacifying rebellious groups, and setting up strategies. "Heavy Fraud": When the three Marvels combine with the three auspicious gates and are over "Jiudi," it is called Heavy Fraud. It is suitable for adding household members, seeking wealth, granting official positions, and bestowing titles, and can also be used for military campaigns, planning, and ambushes. "Rest Fraud": When the three Marvels combine with the three auspicious gates and are over "Liu He," it is called Rest Fraud. It is suitable for preparing medicine, treating epidemic diseases, removing evil influences, and making prayers. All three types of fraud are suitable for marriage, long journeys, taking up official positions, assuming office, business, and seeking wealth, and are all considered auspicious. The priority in using them is: gates first, then Marvels, then Fraud; if both Marvels and gates are harmonious, it is the highest level of auspiciousness.

天假：景門合三奇臨九天為天假，宜干貴、進謁、上策、獻書、揚兵、頒號令、申盟約。地假：杜門合丁己癸臨九地為地假，宜潛伏、捕捉、修煉；臨太陰宜遣人間諜、偵探等事；臨六合宜逃亡、躲災必難。物假：傷門合丁己癸臨六合為物假，宜埋葬、祈禱、取索、捕捉、交易、伏藏。鬼假：死門合丁己癸臨九地為鬼假，又為神假，利超薦、破土、修塋、伐邪、畋獵。人假：驚門合六壬臨九天為人假，利捕捉、逃亡、搜禽、匿寇。夫假者，假其氣以用事，須以事而符其氣，則用之利益，否則感悖其氣而用之，謀為則凶。五假忌迫墓，慎之。

"The Heaven's Favor": The Jing Gate combines with the Three Marvels and is over the "Nine Heavens," suitable for seeking noble support, visiting officials, submitting strategies, presenting documents, promoting military strength, issuing orders, and clarifying alliances. "The Earth's Favor": The Du Gate combines with Ding, Ji, and Gui and is over the "Nine Earths," suitable for concealment, pursuit, and cultivation; if it is over "Tai Yin," it is suitable for sending spies and scouts; if it is over "Liu He," it is suitable for fleeing and avoiding calamity, even in difficult situations one can escape. "The Object's Favor": The Shang Gate combines with Ding, Ji, and Gui and is over "Liu He," suitable for burial, prayer, request, pursuit, trade, and concealment. "The Ghost's Favor": The Si Gate combines with Ding, Ji, and Gui and is over the "Nine Earths," also called "God's Favor," suitable for spiritual guidance, breaking burial grounds, repairing tombs, combating evil spirits, and hunting. "The Human's Favor": The Jing Gate combines with the Six Rens and is over the "Nine Heavens," suitable for pursuit, fleeing, hunting animals, and hiding bandits.the so-called "假" means borrowing a certain kind of energy to accomplish tasks; it is essential that the task matches that energy, otherwise using it against its nature will lead to misfortune. All five "favors" should avoid being constrained by gates or entering the tomb, and should be approached with caution.

青龍返首：天盤六甲加地盤丙奇為龍回首，此時宜舉百事，有欣悅稱心之象，出師、行營、水戰，皆吉。飛鳥跌穴：天盤六丙加地盤六甲為鳥跌穴，此時利為百事有顯達易成之象，出師、戰陣皆吉。

"Qinglong Fanshou": When the Heaven Plate's six Jia are placed on the Earth Plate's Bing Qi, it is called Qinglong Fanshou. At this hour, it is suitable for carrying out various affairs, presenting a joyful and satisfactory atmosphere; marching troops, setting up camps, and engaging in naval battles are all auspicious. "Fei Niao Die Xue": When the Heaven Plate's six Bing are placed on the Earth Plate's six Jia, it is called Fei Niao Die Xue. At this hour, doing anything is beneficial, presenting an atmosphere of success and ease; marching troops and arranging battle formations are all auspicious.

三奇得使：天盤乙奇加甲戌、甲午，丙奇加甲子、甲申，丁奇加甲辰、甲寅，凡陰陽二遁遇此格宜出師、演武、行營、戰陣、出行、上官、修造、嫁娶、遠行、商賈，遇吉門主客皆吉。玉女守門：直使加地丁為守門，利營建、宴會、喜慶事、造葬、嫁娶、入宅、出仕、經商、行軍，宜埋伏得勝。

"The Three Marvels with the Duty Gate": The heavenly stem Yi (乙奇) is placed on the earthy stem Jiaxu (甲戌) or Jiawu (甲午), Bing (丙奇) is placed on Jiazi (甲子) or Jiashen (甲申), and Ding (丁奇) is placed on Jiachen (甲辰) or Jiayin (甲寅). Whenever this pattern occurs in either a Yang Dun or Yin Dun, it is favorable for military campaigns, military drills, marching and setting up camps, arranging formations for battle, traveling, taking up official positions, construction, marriage, long journeys, and business ventures. If this is accompanied by a favorable door, both the host and guest will be auspicious. "The Female Deity Guarding the Gate": When the duty gate is placed on the earthly stem Ding (丁) in the earth plate, it is called the Female Deity Guarding the Gate. This pattern is favorable for building projects, banquets, celebrations, funerals, marriage, moving into a new house, taking up official positions, business, and military operations. It is also advantageous for ambushes, leading to victory.

天輔：甲己之日己巳時，乙庚甲申不須疑，丙辛端用甲午好，丁壬甲辰最為吉，戊癸甲寅定免罪，號為天輔大吉時。宜遠行、移徙、求官、嫁娶，萬事皆宜用也，行兵征戰必獲大勝，雖斧鉞在前，天必赦之，其妙最異。三奇升殿：乙奇到震、丙奇到離、丁奇到兌。此方宜出師、遠行、征討、嫁娶、豎柱、上樑、修造、埋葬、謁貴、上官、交易、求財、遷徙、百事皆吉，會吉門尤吉，升殿之宮門無迫，奇無墓，方可用。

The song about "Heavenly Aid" states: On a Jia day or a Ji day, use the Jisi hour; on a Yi day or a Geng day, use the Jiashen hour without hesitation; on a Bing day or an Xin day, the Jiawu hour is most appropriate; on a Ding day or a Ren day, the Jiachen hour is most auspicious; on a Wu day or a Gui day, use the Jiayin hour to surely avoid punishment. These are called the most auspicious times of Heavenly Aid. At this time, it is suitable for traveling far, moving house, seeking official positions, marriage, and all other matters can be used; military campaigns will surely result in great victories, even if weapons are facing you, heaven will certainly pardon you, its effectiveness is most extraordinary. "Three Marvels Ascending the Hall": The Yi Marvel reaches the Zhen Palace, the Bing Marvel reaches the Li Palace, and the Ding Marvel reaches the Dui Palace. These directions are suitable for military deployment, traveling far, military campaigns, marriage, setting up pillars, raising beams, construction, burial, visiting noblemen, taking up official positions, trade, seeking wealth, migration, and all matters will be auspicious. If it coincides with a favorable gate, it is even better; however, the palace where the Marvels ascend must not be obstructed by the gate and the Marvels must not enter the tomb, then it can be used.

奇游祿位：乙奇到震、丙奇到巽、丁奇到離為本祿之位，合三吉門宜上官、赴任、求財、祈福，謀為百事吉。權怡：三奇臨六甲直符之宮為權怡，凡百謀為皆利，將士眾情悅服。相佐：本旬直符加地盤三奇之上為相佐，百事皆利，調兵、派弁、軍士效力吉。

"The Three Marvels and Favorable Positions": When the Yi Marvel is in the Zhen Palace, the Bing Marvel is in the Xun Palace, and the Ding Marvel is in the Li Palace, they are each in their native stem's position of favor and prosperity. If these are combined with the three auspicious gates, it is suitable for taking office, starting a new position, seeking wealth, and praying for fortune. Any endeavor will be favorable. "Authority and Harmony": When the Three Marvels are in the palace where the Six甲 Chief Symbol is located, it is called Authority and Harmony. Any endeavor will be beneficial, and the soldiers and officers will be pleased and united. "Mutual Assistance": When the Chief Symbol of the current ten-day period is placed upon the Earth Plate's Three Marvels, it is called Mutual Assistance. All affairs will be favorable, and commanding troops, assigning officers, and having soldiers serve will all be auspicious.

奇儀相合：乙庚、丙辛、丁壬為奇合，戊癸、甲己為儀合，得吉門百事謀為有和合之象，行兵宜勵士氣、申盟約、招撫納降吉。交泰：乙奇加丁、丁奇加丙遇吉門，主客皆吉，謀為大利。天運昌氣：六丁加六乙為昌氣，遇吉門主客利，凡事謀為吉。門宮和義：和宮，生門也，遇吉門，凡事吉。義門，生宮也，遇吉門，凡事吉。

"The combination of odd instruments (qí yí xiāng hé): When Yi combines with Geng, Bing combines with Xin, and Ding combines with Ren, it is called qí he. When Wu combines with Gui and Jia combines with Ji, it is called yi he. If this is further combined with a favorable gate, all endeavors will show harmony and unity. In military operations, this is favorable for encouraging soldiers' morale, clarifying alliances, and recruiting captives, all of which are auspicious. 'Mutual prosperity' (jiāo tài): When the Yi odd is placed on Ding and the Ding odd is placed on Bing, and it meets a favorable gate, both the host and the guest are auspicious, and all endeavors will be highly beneficial. 'Heavenly momentum and flourishing qi' (tiān yùn chāng qì): When the sixth Ding is placed on the sixth Yi, it is called Chāng Qi. If it meets a favorable gate, both the host and the guest are beneficial, and all endeavors will be auspicious. 'Gate and palace harmony and righteousness' (mén gōng hé yì): 'Harmony' refers to the palace generating the gate; if it meets a favorable gate, all matters will be auspicious. 'Righteousness' refers to the gate generating the palace; if it meets a favorable gate, all matters will also be auspicious."

青龍逃走：六乙加地辛為龍逃走，此時不宜舉兵，主將士逃竄，臨陣敗亡，謀為百事皆凶，財利傾覆，身遭殘毀。白虎猖狂：六辛加地乙為虎猖狂，此時不宜行兵，主客皆傷，謀為財，主虛耗，以及小人是非之事，更忌行船、婚姻、修造，大凶。

"Azure Dragon Fleeing": When the Six Yi is placed on the Earth Plate's Xin, it is called Azure Dragon Fleeing. This hour is unsuitable for military action, leading to soldiers fleeing and defeat in battle; any plans made will result in misfortune, loss of wealth, and harm to people's bodies. "White Tiger Rampant": When the Six Xin is placed on the Earth Plate's Yi, it is called White Tiger Rampant. This hour is unsuitable for military campaigns, causing injuries to both sides; if seeking wealth, it results in loss without gain and brings in trouble from petty people; especially avoid sailing, discussing marriage, and construction, all of which are extremely dangerous.

螣蛇妖蹻：六癸加地丁為蛇妖蹻，此時百事不利，主動作虛驚、盜賊、水火，文書遲滯，兵家值此，防敵人妖術、火攻。朱雀投江：六丁加地癸為雀投江，不宜上官、入市、嫁娶、移徙、遠行，文書主洩漏，水災、怪異，音信錯失。

"The Serpent Demon" (Teng She Yao Jiao): When the six癸 (Gui) are placed on the Earth Plate's 丁 (Ding), it is called Teng She Yao Jiao. At this hour, everything is unfavorable; any action brings sudden alarm. It also indicates theft, fire, and water disasters, and delays in official documents. If a military commander encounters this, they should be cautious of enemy sorcery and fire attacks. "The Vermilion Bird Falls into the River" (Zhu Qu Tou Jiang): When the six丁 (Ding) are placed on the Earth Plate's 癸 (Gui), it is called Zhu Qu Tou Jiang. At this time, it is not advisable to take up official positions, engage in trade, get married, move house, or travel far. Documents may leak secrets, there may be water disasters and strange occurrences, and messages may be misdelivered or lost.

白入熒：六庚加地丙為白入熒，庚為金星，丙為熒惑，此時謹防賊來劫營，宜伏兵於丙宮，以挫其鋒，以固守為吉。熒入白：六丙加地庚為熒入白，此時行兵主賊退藏，尾追有不戰而自敗之象。飛宮格：六甲直符加地庚為飛宮格，此時戰主敗亡，大將遭擒，利靜不可躁進，不利為客，用兵先舉者，必敗，宜固守為吉。

"The White Star Enters the Red": When the sixth heavenly stem, Geng, is placed on the Earth Plate's Bing, it is called the White Star Enters the Red. Geng represents the White Star, the planet of metal, and Bing represents the Red Star, the planet of fire. At this time, one must be cautious of thieves attacking the camp. It is advisable to hide troops in the palace where Bing is located to weaken the enemy's strength; overall, it is favorable to hold one's position and defend. "The Red Star Enters the White": When the sixth heavenly stem, Bing, is placed on the Earth Plate's Geng, it is called the Red Star Enters the White. At this time, military movements indicate that the enemy will retreat and hide, and if pursued, they will retreat without fighting. "Flying Palace Pattern": When the sixth heavenly stem, Jia, the Chief Symbol, is placed on the Earth Plate's Geng, it is called the Flying Palace Pattern. At this time, military operations are likely to result in defeat and the commander may be captured; it is favorable to hold back and not advance rashly. It is also unfavorable for the guest force. The party that attacks first will surely lose; holding one's position is the best course of action.

伏宮格：六庚加地甲直符為伏宮格，此時行兵，宜進不宜退，戰利主，客不利，出行路逢盜賊，以至車折馬死，百事皆不宜。伏干格：天庚加地盤本日之干為伏干格，此時戰必遭擒，主客兩傷，出行尤忌。飛干格：日干加地盤庚為飛干格，戰鬥主客皆傷，出行主有飛災橫禍之事。

The "Fu Gong Ge" (Hidden Palace Pattern): When the six Gengs are placed on the Earth Plate's Jia and the Chief Symbol, it is called the Hidden Palace Pattern. At this time, military movements should favor advancing rather than retreating, and warfare benefits the main force rather than the opposing force; traveling leads to encountering thieves, and even the possibility of vehicle destruction and horse death, making all affairs unsuitable. The "Fu Gan Ge" (Hidden Stem Pattern): When the Heaven Plate's Geng is placed on the Earth Plate's daily Stem, it is called the Hidden Stem Pattern. At this time, warfare results in being captured, with both main and opposing forces suffering defeat; traveling is especially inauspicious. The "Fei Gan Ge" (Flying Stem Pattern): When the daily Stem is placed on the Earth Plate's Geng, it is called the Flying Stem Pattern. Warfare leads to injuries to both main and opposing forces; traveling results in unexpected disasters.

大格：天庚加地癸為大格，此時謀為百事不利，出行主車破馬傷，阻隔不前之象，惟捕捉可以立獲。小格：天庚加地壬為小格，壬為天羅，百事謀為不利，行兵出行尤忌。年月日時格：六庚加本年、本月、本日、本時均為格，此時行兵、遠行，謀為百事不利，惟宜捕捉盜賊逃人。

"Great Obstruction": When the heavenly stem Geng is placed on the earthly branch Gui of the Earth Plate, it is called Great Obstruction. At this time, any endeavor will be unfavorable, and traveling is particularly dangerous, leading to obstacles and inability to proceed. Only in matters of capturing fugitives will there be immediate results. "Small Obstruction": When the heavenly stem Geng is placed on the earthly branch Ren of the Earth Plate, it is called Small Obstruction. Ren is "Heavenly Net," and all endeavors will be unfavorable. Military campaigns and travel are especially inauspicious. "Year, Month, Day, Hour Obstruction": When the six Geng stems are placed on the heavenly stems of the current year, month, day, and hour, they form obstructions. At this time, military campaigns, long journeys, and any endeavor will be unfavorable. Only capturing thieves and runaways is advisable.

刑格：六庚加地己為刑格，此時行兵大凶，戰陣主喪亡，出行道路阻隔，諸事不利。勃格：六丙加年月日時為勃格，此時行兵宜固守，不可輕動，利為主，不利為客，凡舉百事，主紊亂，大凶。天網：直符旬首加地癸為天網，此時利漁獵，經曰：“天網四張，萬物盡傷，不宜舉百事，惟宜逃亡，從天上六癸方而出。”

"Crime and Obstruction": When the sixth heavenly stem Geng is placed on the Earthly Branch Ji, it is called Crime and Obstruction. At this time, military movements are extremely dangerous, and arranging an army for battle will result in casualties. Traveling will lead to blocked roads and all affairs will be unfavorable. "Bose and Obstruction": When the sixth heavenly stem Bing is placed on the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the current year, month, day, or hour, it is called Bose and Obstruction. At this time, military operations should be defensive and not take rash actions; it is favorable for the host side but unfavorable for the guest side; all undertakings will be chaotic, and this is a major凶 pattern. "Heavenly Net": When the Chief Symbol and the first day of the ten-day cycle are placed on the Earthly Branch Gui, it is called Heavenly Net. At this time, it is favorable for fishing and hunting. The classic says: The Heavenly Net spreads in all directions, injuring all things. It is not suitable for undertaking any affairs, but only suitable for fleeing. One should escape from the direction where the Heaven Plate's Gui is located.

伏吟：星符門還加本宮為伏吟，此時百事不遂，惟宜收斂財貨，進兵必遭圍困，雖有門，不可強用。返吟：星門符加對沖之宮為返吟，此時只宜發糧散餉，最忌行兵、謀為，主反覆不寧之象。

"Hidden Chant" refers to when the star, symbol, and gate return to the same palace, which is called Hidden Chant. At this time, nothing goes smoothly; it is best to store wealth. If military action is taken, it will result in being surrounded. Even if there is a favorable gate, it should not be used forcefully. "Reversed Chant" refers to when the star, gate, and symbol are placed in the palace opposite to the original one, which is called Reversed Chant. At this time, it is best to distribute grain and distribute silver. Military campaigns and planning are most inadvisable, as it presents a state of constant fluctuation and unrest.

六儀擊刑：甲子臨震、甲戌臨坤、甲申臨艮、甲午臨離、甲辰臨巽、甲寅臨巽，此時忌用兵，主有擊刑之象，安營值其方，尤忌出行、謀為，皆不利。五不遇時：時干剋日干，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，此時出行，主損折不利，百事皆凶，用兵尤忌，雖有門奇，切不可用。

"Six Instruments Strike Crime": When Jiazi (戊), Yichou (己), Jiashen (庚), Jiawu (辛), Jiachen (壬), and Jiayin (癸) are in the respective palaces of Zhen (Thunder), Kun (Earth), Gen (Mountain), Li (Fire), Xun (Wind), and Xun (Wind), the palace they are in is in conflict with their earthly branch. At this time, it is unfavorable to use military force, indicating a situation of being struck or punished; setting up camp in this direction is especially inauspicious, and both travel and planning affairs are to be avoided, as they are unfavorable. "Five Unfavorable Times": This refers to when the heavenly stem of the hour is in conflict with the heavenly stem of the day. For example, the hour of Gengwu when the day is Jia, the hour of Xinsi when the day is Yi, the hour of Renchen when the day is Bing, the hour of Guimao when the day is Ding, the hour of Wushen when the day is Wu, the hour of Jiwei when the day is Ji, the hour of Bingzi when the day is Geng, the hour of Dingyou when the day is Xin, the hour of Wushen when the day is Ren, and the hour of Jiwei when the day is Gui. Traveling during these hours leads to loss and misfortune, with all affairs being unfavorable, especially in military matters; even if there are gates and oddities, they should not be used.

時干墓：時干入墓，戊戌、壬辰、丙戌、癸未、丁丑、己丑也，此時百事不宜，忌出師、出行。奇墓：乙入未墓、丙入戌墓、丁入丑墓，為三奇墓，忌行軍，凡事吉者不吉，凶者不凶，無力之象。星門入墓：休蓬入辰、驚開心柱入丑、傷杜沖輔入未、景英入戌、生死任芮禽入辰。凡星門入墓，謀為阻滯不通，又云吉神入墓不吉，凶神入墓不凶。

"The Heavenly Stem of the Hour is in its Grave": This refers to the Heavenly Stem of the hour falling into its grave, such as Wuxu, Renchen, Bingxu, Guiwei, Dingchou, and Jichou, etc. In such hours, all affairs are unfavorable, especially avoiding military campaigns and travel. "The Grave of the Three Marvels": The stem Yi is in its grave in Wei, the stem Bing is in its grave in Xu, and the stem Ding is in its grave in Chou. These are the graves of the Three Marvels. When this occurs, it is unfavorable for military movements; things that should be auspicious become inauspicious, and things that should be inauspicious do not become so, showing a state of weakness. "Stars and Gates Entering the Grave": The Xiu Men and Tianpeng enter Chen, the Jing Men, Open Door, and Tianxin, Tianzhu enter Chou, the Shang Men, Du Men, and Tianchong, Tianfu enter Wei, the Jing Men and Tianying enter Xu, and the Sheng Men, Si Men, and Tianren, Tianrui, Tianqin enter Chen. Whenever stars and gates enter their graves, the affairs in question become obstructed and unsmooth. Some say that if an auspicious star enters its grave, it ceases to be auspicious, and if a malevolent star enters its grave, it ceases to be malevolent.

門宮迫制：休臨離、開臨巽震、驚臨震巽、生臨坎、傷柱臨坤艮、景臨兌前，死臨坎。八門克宮為門迫，宮克八門為宮迫。吉門迫宮、宮迫吉門，則吉事不吉，凶事不凶，或凶門迫宮、宮迫凶門，則災殃尤甚。

"Door and Palace Mutual Control": The Xiu Men is in the Li Palace, the Open Door is in the Xun Palace and Zhen Palace, the Jing Door is in the Zhen Palace and Xun Palace, the Life Gate is in the Kan Palace, the Shang Men and the Po Jun are in the Kun Palace and Gen Palace, the Jing Gate is before the Dui Palace, and the Death Door is in the Kan Palace. These are all cases where the doors and palaces mutually control each other. When a gate attacks the palace it falls into, it is called "door pressure"; when a palace attacks a gate, it is called "palace pressure." If a good gate is pressured by a palace or a palace pressures a good gate, then good things become bad and bad things do not become worse. If a bad gate pressures a palace or a palace pressures a bad gate, the calamity becomes especially severe.