Central Palace Nine Stars Daily Mantra

一白太乙號貪狼，用事求謀大吉昌。 身命值之各利順，貪財好色酒杯長。 巨門二黑主多災，進退無門病可哀。 身命遇之終不利，如從空裡夢中來。 祿存三碧主財傷，百事謀為盡渺茫。 身命遇之須有患，明傷暗死切須防。

This section explains how to determine fortune and misfortune based on the star color entering the Central Palace on the given day, and also assesses the person's destiny. When the first star (Yi) enters the Central Palace, it is the Taiyi and Tanlang stars in charge, which brings great auspiciousness for affairs and planning; if this star is in the person's body palace or destiny palace, everything goes smoothly, but the person tends to be greedy for wealth and lustful, always holding a cup of wine. When the second star (Yin) enters the Central Palace, it is the Jumen star in charge, indicating frequent misfortunes, with no way forward or backward, and suffering from illness, which is pitiful; if this star is in the person's body or destiny palace, it is ultimately unfavorable, and the person appears confused and disoriented, as if coming from a dream or a void. When the third star (Yin) enters the Central Palace, it is the Luchun star in charge, indicating loss of wealth, and all plans are uncertain and without result; if this star is in the person's body or destiny palace, there will certainly be calamity, and both visible harm and hidden death dangers must be carefully guarded against.

四綠文曲在中宮，出陣謀為並不通。 勿論王侯並將相，漫勞心力未成功。 五黃廉貞恐有迎，寧靜安居莫出行。 婦女小人陰作耗，病宜拜禱謝神明。 六白武曲可求財，出入亨通事事諧。 身命遇之當百順，災星退散福星來。

Four Green entering the center indicates the literary star is in charge, causing difficulties in military campaigns and all kinds of planning; regardless of one's status as king, prince, general, or official, efforts will be in vain and success will not be achieved. Five Yellow entering the center indicates the chaste star is in charge, warning of impending misfortunes, so it is best to remain quiet and stay at home, avoiding going out; at this time, women and petty people will secretly cause trouble and harm. If there are illnesses, it is advisable to pray to deities, make vows, and fulfill promises to seek relief. Six White entering the center indicates the martial star is in charge, allowing for the pursuit of wealth, smooth entry and exit, and all affairs going smoothly; encountering this in one's life brings smoothness in all matters, dispels calamities, and brings good fortune.

七赤破軍行不宜，蛇虎橫災最可危。 身命數凶防火燭，其間用事要乖離。 八白左輔是太陰，直日無憂坦蕩行。 身命遇之尤大吉，行兵百事盡亨通。 九紫右弼是貴人，求謀用事自然成。 行兵獻策無憂慮，時時功名受大恩。

Seven red stars entering the center indicate the Breaker Star is in charge, which is not suitable for travel; the calamities brought by theTeng Snake and White Tiger are most dangerous. When one's life number is凶, one should be cautious of fire and candle disasters, and during this period, affairs are likely to go awry or result in separation. Eight white stars entering the center indicate the Left Assistant Star is in charge, belonging to the virtue of the Taiyin, on which days there is no worry, and one can proceed confidently; when one's life meets this, it is especially auspicious, and both military campaigns and various affairs will be smooth. Nine purple stars entering the center indicate the Right Assistant Star is in charge, symbolizing the presence of a nobleman, and seeking plans and handling affairs will naturally succeed; military strategies and contributions do not need worry, and in matters of fame and status, one will constantly receive great favor. Among the nine colors, one white, six white, eight white, and nine purple are auspicious; five yellow and four green are neutral with some danger; two black, three green, and seven red are inauspicious. Before undertaking any affairs, one should first observe the star entering the center on that day, thus determining the general trend.

天地風雨九遁間，端倪朕兆妙難言。 吉凶悔吝從生克，索隱鉤深理自然。 六儀三奇分順逆，八門九曜遞循環。 如能窮此陰陽理，何問天仙與地仙。

This is the introductory summary of the section on divining heavenly phenomena. All changes in wind and rain in the universe are contained within the nine evasions, and their subtle signs are hard to describe. The four outcomes of good fortune, misfortune, regret, and hardship all come from the interactions and transformations of the five phases. If one is willing to deeply explore the subtle principles, the heavenly way will naturally become clear. When setting up the board, the six instruments and three marvels move in opposite directions according to yin and yang, while the eight gates and nine stars follow each other in a continuous cycle. The information about wind, rain, clear skies, and gloom is hidden in this movement. If one thoroughly understands this principle of yin and yang, there would be no need to envy the heavenly or earthly immortals.

二三五八多風雨，四九局中春日陽。 一六七防陰滯氣，細推凶吉格中藏。 夏日炎天不若春，三四二七恐多驚。 不測雨聲五六九，局中一八日暉生。 秋來坤艮日光移，乾兌巽宮風雨悽。 二三四九瀰漫雨，坎若逢之閃電霓。 值符蓬芮不宜冬，霾霧陰雲日不紅。 五六三內多風雪，四七八局好天宮。

The structure numbers associated with the heavenly phenomena in each season are as follows. In spring, using the second, third, fifth, and eighth structure numbers often brings much rain and wind, while using the fourth and ninth structure numbers indicates clear and warm spring days; using the first, sixth, and seventh structure numbers requires vigilance against damp and stagnant air, and the specific fortune or misfortune should be determined by further analysis of the hidden elements within the structure. In summer, the scorching heat is not as harmonious as spring, and using the third, fourth, second, and seventh structure numbers may lead to many instances of alarm or fear; sudden rain sounds are associated with the fifth, sixth, and ninth structure numbers; using the first and eighth structure numbers indicates bright and sunny days. In autumn, sunlight moves towards the Kun and Gen palaces, while the Qian, Dui, and Xun palaces experience clear and rainy weather; using the second, third, fourth, and ninth structure numbers indicates heavy rain, and if the Kan palace is involved, lightning and rainbows may appear. In winter, if the chief symbol is the Tianpeng or Tianrui stars, it is not advisable to use them in winter, as they indicate a heavy mist and haze covering the sky, with the sun not shining brightly; using the fifth, sixth, and third structure numbers often brings much wind and snow, while using the fourth, seventh, and eighth structure numbers indicates clear and sunny weather.

一遁乙丙加休門，天開霞彩悅人心。 秋有微風能透骨，冬來肅煞雨沉沉。 二遁乙丙在開門，春夕秋時多蔽刑。 夏日雲霓多霽晴，騰蛇玄武半陰晴。 三遁四遁丙庚休，若逢夏令雨陣行。 逢秋掠地風聲振，春日秋冬朗朗晴。 五遁丁癸加休門，春夏飛沙日漸昏。 冬景倏然成雨雪，秋虹電霰後開雲。

The nine evasions are divided according to celestial phenomena. The first evasion, with Yi and Bing oddities combined over Xiu Men, indicates clear skies with clouds and colorful skies; in autumn, there is light wind but it penetrates the bones, while in winter, the atmosphere is severe with heavy rain and gloomy weather. The second evasion, with Yi and Bing oddities over Open Door, in spring evenings and autumn often brings obstructions and conflicts; in summer, after clouds and霞, the weather turns clear, and if accompanied by Teng She and Xuan Wu, it is partly cloudy. The third and fourth evasions, with Bing and Geng combined over Xiu Men, if occurring in summer, bring heavy rain; in autumn, there is strong wind on the ground, while in spring and other times of autumn and winter, the weather is clear. The fifth evasion, with Ding and Gui oddities over Xiu Men, in spring and summer brings flying sand and darkening skies; in winter, it suddenly turns to rain and snow, while in autumn, it first shows rainbows and lightning with snowflakes, followed by clear skies.

六遁丙戊加乾宮，夏雨秋風春日紅。 再逢驚柱臨冬節，狂風颯颯雪飛空。 七遁辛加乙上艮，揭地掀天春夏中。 風雨互加秋令集，冬天開霧暖融融。 八九雪宮互六七，風雨龍虎一般同。 細詳微理分凶吉，不遇門符應勿從。

The sixth concealment involves Bing Qi and Wu Yi resting upon the Qian Palace. In summer it signifies rain, in autumn it signifies wind, and in spring it indicates bright red sunlight. If it coincides with the Jing Door and Tian Zhu Star during the winter season, there will be fierce winds and heavy snow. The seventh concealment involves Xin resting upon Yi Qi and falling into the Gen Palace. In spring and summer it indicates great winds that uproot the earth and shake the heavens; in autumn it brings combined winds and rain, while in winter it results in dissipating fog and clear skies with warm weather. The eighth and ninth concealments, along with the sixth and seventh, are mutual snow palaces. Their responses regarding wind and rain are largely the same as those governed by Qing Long and Bai Hu. In summary, one must carefully examine these subtle principles to discern fortune and misfortune. If the time of divination does not correspond with the appropriate door and value symbol, then these statements should not be taken as accurate.

天蓬飛入艮宮來，東北烏雲一朵栽。 休使加臨天任上，東方黃氣滿樓臺。 生任加臨在坎宮，黃雲北上起穹窿。 蒼雲東北真華麗，禽芮加之分任同。 沖傷加艮在巽生，東北烏雲帶紫黃。 直北雲霓皆縹緲，東南西方盡光芒。 艮宮杜輔值符臨，煙霧騰騰紫氣生。 東北方生雲障膩，北方又有一輕清。

The Heavenly Stems are: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui. The Earthly Branches are: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai. The Trigrams are: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth). When the stars and gates are combined with the palace, they correspond to certain cloud colors and directions, which are used to predict weather by observing the atmosphere and verifying rain. The Tianpeng star enters the Gen palace, and a dark cloud will appear in the Northeast. The Xiu Men, as the Duty Gate, combined with Tianren star, will have yellow clouds covering the eastern tower. The Sheng Men and Tianren combined in the Kan palace will have yellow clouds rising from the north, rolling like a dome; at the same time, the Northeast will show a blue-green cloud, very splendid; if instead Tianqin and Tianrui stars are combined, the result will be the same as with Tianren. The Tianchong star and Shang Men in the Gen palace, with Sheng Men in the Xun palace, will have dark clouds in the Northeast with purple and yellow hues; the clouds in the north will be indistinct and wavering, while the Southeast and West will be bright. The Gen palace has Du Men, Tianfu star, and the Chief Symbol together, indicating dense smoke and rising purple qi, with thick clouds emerging from the Northeast and a light, clear qi appearing in the north.

英景加臨乾位上，西北雲霞彩映紅。 東白北黃青在此，值符克應量無窮。 芮禽若也到休門，北起紅黃東淡雲。 坤宮上有青藍氣，西北煙塵紫霧生。 驚柱值符臨震地，霓雲白上又加青。 夏天四下浮雲起，驟雨狂風佈陣驚。 心開巽上加值符，四處生雲氣障魔。 北霧南烏西紫霓，坤艮黃雲上不多。

The Tianying Star and Jing Gate are combined in the Qian hexagram's sixth palace, with red brilliance reflected in the northwest sky. In the east, white clouds appear, while in the north, yellow and blue clouds are visible. The changes caused by the Chief Symbol here are endless. If Tianrui and Tianqin stars fall into Xiu Men, red and yellow clouds rise in the north, while light clouds appear in the east. A blue-green mist appears above the Kun second palace, and smoke and purple mist arise in the northwest. The Jing Door, Tianzhu Star, and Chief Symbol are all in the Zhen third palace, with clouds shaped like rainbows appearing over white clouds, adding a layer of green. In summer, clouds rise from all sides, followed by sudden rain and strong winds like an army advancing, causing fear. The Tianxin Star, Open Door, and Chief Symbol are in the Xun fourth palace, with clouds forming everywhere, creating a magical barrier-like atmosphere. Fog rises in the north, dark clouds appear in the south, and purple rainbows in the west. Yellow clouds above the Kun and Gen palaces are not as abundant.

休蓬離上值符迫，黑色迷南氣漸回。 西有青雲冬淹水，北方紅紫共徘徊。 值符震位加驚門，碧綠從西雲翳青。 東白向雲渾四散，巧應雲在北方生。 坤艮宮中遇杜輔，藍雲翠綠四方多。 淡紅在兌黃在巽，點點斑斑良不差。 景加英兌起紅光，白氣淹淹東北方。 巽上淺黃加綠色，如逢生旺月華崗。

The Xiu Men and Tianpeng Star fall into the ninth palace of Li, while the Chief Symbol is constrained. Black clouds fill the southern direction, then gradually turn around. In the western direction, green clouds appear, and in winter, this portends flooding. In the northern direction, clouds of red and purple color move back and forth. The Chief Symbol falls into the third palace of Zhen, combined with the Jing Door. A green color arises from the western direction, with clouds tinged with blue. White clouds in the eastern direction spread out evenly. The most accurate and effective clouds will arise from the northern direction. In the second palace of Kun and the eighth palace of Gen, when the Du Men and Tianfu Star meet, blue and green clouds appear in all directions. On the Dui palace, a light red color appears, and on the Xun palace, a yellow color appears, with spots and patterns, precise without error. The Jing Men combined with the Tianying Star falls into the seventh palace of Dui, causing a red glow to rise, while white clouds spread throughout the northeast. On the Xun palace, there is a light yellow mixed with green. If this palace also encounters旺盛 life qi, the cloud color will be as bright as the moonlight covering the hills.

芮禽入震在沖傷，東起黃雲兼白光。 南嶺素縞帶紅色，西南西方黑蒼蒼。 驚居天輔素羅云，南有紅光白帶輕。 乾上青雲常聚散，坤方黯淡霧沉沉。 相生相剋觀明色，旺相休囚辨得真。

The stars Tian Rui and Tian Rui enter the third palace of Zhen, together with Tian Chong and Shang Men. In the east, yellow clouds rise with a white glow; on the southern mountain ridges, there are white clouds like silk with a touch of red. In the southwest and west, there is a dark, gloomy sky. Jing Men is located at the position of Tian Fu Star, with clouds like white silk, and in the south there is red light but the white is faint. Over the sixth palace of Qian, the green clouds gather and disperse; in the direction of the second palace of Kun, the mist is dark and heavy. In summary, to determine fortune or misfortune by observing cloud colors, one should check whether the stars and gates are in mutual generation or mutual control, and then distinguish the brightness or darkness of the cloud colors accordingly. Also, one must determine the star's position in terms of its strength, prosperity, rest, or captivity, in order to make an accurate judgment.

此時遇陽門陽星飛臨陽宮，又有火土星同宮，必定久晴。如陰星陰門合水金星及壬癸休門飛臨陰宮，二局併合相生沐浴者，主大雨如注。若遇景門土宿飛臨者，主雨時有時無，或日中下雨。如陰星陽門入於陰宮，或陰星陰門加於陽宮，主半陰半晴。若壬癸及甲子辰日時，天蓬、休門亦主有雨。若遇火土星，不逢水日時並沐浴者，無雨。若遇水星沖合，當有大雨。若論風、雷、雨、雪、閃電、星、月、雲霧，詳交節日時而可知也，內有口訣。

The general rule for predicting rain or clear weather is to observe the combination of yin and yang and the interaction between water and fire. If at the time of the divination, yang gates, yang stars, and yang palace are all present together with fire and earth stars in the same palace, it will certainly be clear and sunny for a long time. Conversely, if yin stars and yin gates are combined with water and metal stars, and the Jia and Gui stems with the Xiu Men gate are also present in the yin palace, and the two groups are combined and mutually generating, and the position is in the bathing position, it indicates heavy rain. If the Jing Gate and the Earth Star are present, it suggests intermittent rain or rain starting at noon. If yin stars are paired with yang gates entering the yin palace, or yin stars are paired with yin gates entering the yang palace, with yin and yang crossing each other, it indicates partly cloudy and partly sunny weather. Whenever the Jia and Gui stems, or water days such as Jiazi and Jiachen, are present, and the Tianpeng Star and Xiu Men gate are also present, it indicates rain. If fire and earth stars are present, but there is no water day or water hour, and the position is not in the bathing position, there will be no rain. If the water star is in conflict and in harmony with another palace, there will be heavy rain. As for details such as wind, thunder, rain, snow, lightning, and stars, moon, clouds, and mist, these should be examined according to the day and hour of the seasonal change, and there are also specific rhymes to follow.

占晴以天輔、天英為主，蓋天輔為風伯，天英為火神也。雲雨以風為散，以火為晴。如天輔、天英乘旺相，落於離九宮，或剋日時二干，主晴。如天英乘旺相，落於三四宮，或剋日時干者，亦主晴。玄武、白虎主雨風，以頂盤八貴神兼看，無不准驗。其日期亦以火神、風伯所落宮分繫何干定之。

Special prediction for clear weather should focus on the stars Tian Fu and Tian Ying, because Tian Fu represents the Wind God and Tian Ying represents the Fire God. Clouds and rain depend on wind to disperse and fire to clear the sky, so these two stars are the useful gods for clear weather. If Tian Fu and Tian Ying are in a prosperous and strong state, located in the Li ninth palace, or if they overcome the day stem and time stem, it indicates clear weather. If only Tian Ying is in a prosperous and strong state, located in the Zhen third palace or Xun fourth palace, or if it overcomes the day stem and time stem, it also indicates clear weather. Xuan Wu and Bai Hu represent rain and wind, so when predicting, one should also consider the eight noble gods on the upper disk. There is no case that does not come true. As for the specific date of clear weather, it depends on the palace where the Fire God Tian Ying and the Wind God Tian Fu are located, and which heavenly stem they correspond to, from which the date can be determined.

占雨以天柱為雨師，天芮為閃電，天輔為風伯，天沖為雷祖，天蓬為水神、為雲霧，壬癸二干亦水神也。天蓬遊於坎兌震，乘壬癸遊於坎兌震，或柱天沖乘壬癸二干遊於坎兌震三宮，皆主雨也。又天輔、天英所落天上宮克地下宮，必然雷雨交作。又看天柱等所落宮得何干支，以定其日期。與值符近則雨速，遠則雨遲。遊於坤二宮主密雲不雨，即遊坎兌震不乘水神亦無雨也。

Special emphasis is placed on predicting rain. First, identify the deities associated with each star: Tianzhu (Heaven Pillar) is the Rain God, Tianrui (Heaven Dust) is the Lightning God, Tianfu (Heaven Assistant) is the Wind God, Tianchong (Heaven Thunder) is the Thunder Ancestor, Tianpeng (Heaven Wolf) is the Water God and also governs clouds and mist. Additionally, the heavenly stems Jia and Yi are also associated with water deities. Whenever Tianpeng moves to the first palace of Kan, the seventh palace of Dui, or the third palace of Zhen, or when Tianpeng rides on the stems Jia and Yi and moves to these three palaces, or when Tianzhu or Tianchong rides on the stems Jia and Yi and moves to these three palaces, rain is expected. Moreover, if the palaces where Tianfu and Tianying fall on the Heaven Plate are in a position to overcome the palaces on the Earth Plate, there will be thunder and rain. As for when the rain will come, observe the palace where Tianzhu and other stars fall, and match it with the stem and branch to determine the date. These stars that are close to the value symbol bring rain quickly, while those that are far away bring rain later. If only moving to the second palace of Kun, it indicates thick clouds without rain. Even if moving to the palaces of Kan, Dui, and Zhen, but without riding on the water deities Jia and Yi, rain will not occur.

如未日子時天沖為值符，甲辰壬在二宮，上乘六壬，下臨地盤天沖，亦有壬字，上下皆水木之神，壬子時干天柱七宮為值符主當日雨。 如秋分兌上起甲，次第數到壬，七宮故曰天兌，為兌坤值符相連，故當日雨。

Take two examples. The first: on a day of the sixth earth branch, at the hour of the first earth branch, the heavenly stem of the day is Jia, and the heavenly stem of the hour is Ren. The value symbol is Tian Chong, and the instrument Jiachen Ren is located in the second palace of Kun. Above it is the hexagram of Liun, and below it is the earth plate's Tian Chong. The earth plate also has the character Ren. Both above and below are the spirits of water and wood. The heavenly stem of the hour is also Ren. The Tian Zhu star is in the seventh palace of Dui as the value symbol. Water spirits overlap, so it is concluded that there will be rain that day. The second example: at the time of autumn equinox, starting from the Dui palace with Jia, counting to Ren, it lands exactly on the seventh palace, so it is called Tian Dui. At this time, the value symbols of the Dui palace and the Kun palace are connected head to tail, and the water qi is continuous, so it is also concluded that there will be rain that day. Both examples use the overlapping of water spirits and the connection of value symbols as evidence for rain.

雪者，凝陰也，水而有寒氣，乾兌二宮主之。或天心乘壬癸二干到兌，或柱乘壬癸二干到乾，皆主雪，各以落宮所得之干以定其期。

Snow is formed by the condensation of yin energy, and its essence is water with a cold quality, so it is governed by the Qian hexagram's sixth palace and the Dui hexagram's seventh palace, which belong to metal and are associated with cold. There are two methods to predict snow: if the Tianxin star is riding on the壬 or癸 heavenly stems and moves to the Dui palace, or if the Tianzhu star is riding on the壬 or癸 heavenly stems and moves to the Qian palace, both indicate snowfall. This is because metal generates water, and when metal is cold, water becomes cold as well, thus forming the image of snow. As for the date of snowfall, it is still determined by the heavenly stem paired with the palace where the snow falls, using the same method as predicting rain.

年遁中宮一星。 一白居中半多雨雪霜露，五穀豐登，人民無災，國泰民安。 二黑年交陰雨風煙霧，人口有災，國家有患物，西南方主荒。 三碧年多風雷，物歉，東南熟，西北荒，民有風寒之災，多盜賊。 四綠之年有雨水，江南熟，江北荒，人民有小災。 五黃之年雨陽不時，人多瘟疫，荒熟各地不均。

To predict the annual harvest, one determines which star enters the Central Palace according to the year's stem and branch. The color of that star determines the year's fortune. When the star of one white enters the Central Palace, there will be much rain, snow, frost, and dew, with abundant harvests of grain, no calamities for the people, and peace and prosperity for the country. When the star of two black enters the Central Palace, there will be alternating rain, strong winds, and haze, with diseases among the people and worries about the country's resources, particularly in the Southwest region, which will be a year of poor harvest. When the star of three green enters the Central Palace, there will be frequent winds and thunderstorms, with a poor harvest, the Southeast region will have a good harvest while the Northwest will be barren, and the people will suffer from colds and fevers, with many bandits. When the star of four green enters the Central Palace, there will be excessive rain, with the southern riverside areas having a good harvest while the northern areas being barren, and the people will suffer from minor calamities. When the star of five yellow enters the Central Palace, there will be neither timely rain nor clear weather, with many epidemics among people, and the harvest will be uneven, with some areas being barren and others being abundant.

六白年雨陽時若，國泰民安。 七赤年民遭旱焊，五穀不熟，西方荒，北方安，江南不利。 八白年雨水多，五穀熟，八方寧靜，國泰民安。 九紫年風調雨順，國泰民安，江南小旱。 若三白在巽、離、坤，南方熟；在乾、坎、艮，北方豐；在震、兌、中宮，天下俱美。

In the year when the Six White enters the center, rain and sunny days arrive on time, leading to national peace and people's well-being. In the year when the Seven Red enters the center, the people suffer from drought, the five grains are not ripe, the western region experiences scarcity, the northern region remains stable, and the Jiangnan area is unfavorable. In the year when the Eight White enters the center, there is more rain, the five grains mature, all eight directions are peaceful, and the country is prosperous. In the year when the Nine Purple enters the center, the weather is favorable, the country is peaceful, and only the Jiangnan area has a slight drought. There is also a general rule: the One White, Six White, and Eight White are called the "Three Whites," which are the three most auspicious colors among the nine. If the Three Whites fall in the Xun four palace, Li nine palace, and Kun two palace, the southern region will have a good harvest. If they fall in the Qian six palace, Kan one palace, and Gen eight palace, the northern region will have a good harvest. If they fall in the Zhen three palace, Dui seven palace, and the center five palace, the whole country will be in good condition.

立春日某時交春，看九宮以分九州，見九州有何星、奇，即知之。坎一冀州，晉魏分；艮八兗州，韓鄭分；震三青州，齊分；巽四徐州，魯分；離九梁州，吳越分；坤二荊州，楚分；兌七梁益州，衛分；乾六雍州，秦分；中五豫州，宋分。

To divinate the harvest conditions of different regions within a single year, one should start the calculation from the exact moment of the beginning of spring (立春). First, determine the exact hour on the day of the beginning of spring when spring begins, and use that hour to set up the chart. Then, distribute the nine palaces among the nine regions (九州). By observing which stars fall into each palace and whether the Three Marvels (三奇) are present, one can determine the harvest conditions of each region. The assignment of the nine palaces to the nine regions is as follows: the first palace (坎) corresponds to Jiuzhou, which includes the regions of Jin and Wei; the eighth palace (艮) corresponds to Yanzhou, which includes the regions of Han and Zheng; the third palace (震) corresponds to Qingzhou, which includes the region of Qi; the fourth palace (巽) corresponds to Xuzhou, which includes the region of Lu; the ninth palace (离) corresponds to Liangzhou, which includes the regions of Wu and Yue; the second palace (坤) corresponds to Jingzhou, which includes the region of Chu; the seventh palace (兑) corresponds to Liang and Yi states, which includes the region of Wei; the sixth palace (乾) corresponds to Yongzhou, which includes the region of Qin; and the fifth palace (中) corresponds to Yuzhou, which includes the region of Song. To divinate the harvest of a specific region, one should first determine which region it belongs to, and then examine the stars and the presence of the Three Marvels in the corresponding palace.

天蓬所臨之方，主瘟瘴春作，百姓流離；夏水漂沒。奇、神救之減半。 天芮所臨之方，奇、神加之人不為災，七分收成。若加凶宿，人瘟物死，五穀不登。 天沖所臨之方吉，奇加之五穀半豐，惟宜果實。春夏人物災傷。 天輔所臨之方，在吉處五穀大成，人民安樂。若加凶宿，主大風溢損傷。

The Nine Stars are used to determine the fortune of each direction for a year. The Tianpeng Star indicates that in the direction it governs, there will be an outbreak of plague and miasma in spring, causing people to flee their homes, and there will be great floods in summer that submerge houses and farmland. If the Three Marvels or auspicious deities are present, the disaster can be reduced by half. The Tianrui Star indicates that in the direction it governs, if the Three Marvels or auspicious deities are present, people will not suffer and will have a good harvest of seven parts. If instead, malevolent stars are present, people will contract plague, livestock will die, and there will be a poor harvest of grain. The Tianchong Star indicates that in the direction it governs, it is favorable. If the Three Marvels are present, there will be a moderate harvest of grain, especially suitable for fruit trees to bear fruit. However, there will still be disasters for people and livestock in spring and summer. The Tianfu Star indicates that in the direction it governs, if it falls on a favorable place, there will be a bountiful harvest of grain and people will be content. If instead, malevolent stars are present, there will be great wind and overflowing water causing damage.

天禽所臨之方，在吉處者，主五穀大豐，人物蕃盛。若加凶宿，主長吏不寧，貴人移動，夏初瘟災。 天心所臨之方，有吉宿者，主秋禾熟，長吏貴人頻受恩喜。凶星加之，春種離多，夏秋水澇。 天柱所臨之方，在吉處半熟，人民瘟瘴。加凶宿，有蝗虎流火為災，秋冬尤甚。若有三奇德有餘慶。 天任所臨之方，大有吉慶，奇神加之主生芝草祥瑞，及貴人在位。加凶處，五穀半熟，人離災而無死。 天英所臨之方，亦有祥瑞，得生旺地五穀熟，人民安慶。在克處或凶宿加臨，主旱涸災殃，春種夏枯。凡天乙所在之處，其歲事吉。

The area where the Tian Rui Star is located, if it falls on a favorable position, will bring abundant harvests of grain and prosperity of people and livestock; but if a malevolent star is added, the local officials will not be at peace, noblemen will be transferred, and there may be an outbreak of plague in early summer. The area where the Tian Xin Star is located, if it is paired with a favorable star, will result in mature autumn crops, and the local officials and noblemen will often receive favors and have good fortune; but if a malevolent star is added, farmers will have many separations during spring sowing, and there will be floods in summer and autumn. The area where the Tian Zhu Star is located, if it falls on a favorable position, will only have half the harvest, and the people will suffer from plague and miasma; but if a malevolent star is added, there will be locust plagues, tiger attacks, and fires, which will be especially severe in autumn and winter; however, if the Three Marvels' virtue is present, there will still be some remaining blessings. The area where the Tian Ren Star is located, if it is on a favorable position, will bring great good fortune; if the Three Marvels and auspicious deities are added, it will bring the growth of magical herbs and auspicious plants, and there will be virtuous and noble officials in power; but if it is on an unfavorable position, the grain will only have half the harvest, and although people suffer, they will not die. The area where the Tian Ying Star is located also brings auspiciousness; if it is on a thriving position, the grain will mature and the people will be happy; but if it is on a position that is being overcome or a malevolent star is added, it will result in drought and dryness, causing disaster. In summary, wherever the Tian Yi Nobleman is located, the harvest of that year will certainly be favorable. When considering the interpretations of the nine stars, there is a general rule: the fortune or misfortune of the star itself determines only half, while the other half depends on whether the added star is a Three Marvels auspicious deity or a malevolent star—when an auspicious star is combined with a malevolent star, the fortune is reduced; when a malevolent star is combined with the Three Marvels, the disaster is reduced. The interpreter must consider both aspects together and must not judge solely based on the name of the star.

凡占田禾，以休門合於木土之上為吉，更得三奇及干見合則有利。年景豐嗇專看天任，如天任落艮震宮主年豐，再得青龍、六合、功曹、太沖，主四民樂業；若天任不落艮震二宮，主歉收，再以貴神月將分旱澇。天任所在有傳送、天后主澇。又生門主麥，傷門主谷。看三奇、太常、功曹、貴人在生門宮則收麥，在傷門宮則收穀。

When divining about crops in the fields, if the Xiu Men is paired with a palace belonging to wood or earth, it is favorable. If further the Three Marvels are present in the palace and the heavenly stems are in harmony, it is even more beneficial. Regarding the abundance or scarcity of the harvest each year, it is specifically determined by the Tian Ren star: if Tian Ren is in the Gen eight palace or the Zhen three palace, it indicates a bountiful harvest. If further the auspicious deities Qing Long, Liu He, Gong Cao, and Tai Chong are present, then the four classes of people—scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants—will all live in peace and prosperity. If Tian Ren is not in the Gen or Zhen palaces, it indicates a poor harvest. In such cases, use the Nobleman and the Month General to distinguish between drought or flood— if the palace where Tian Ren is located has the Chuan Song and Tian Hou deities, it indicates waterlogging. Additionally, one must distinguish the type of grain: the Life Gate governs wheat, and the Shang Men governs millet. If the Three Marvels and the Tai Chang, Gong Cao, and Nobleman are in the Life Gate palace, then wheat will be harvested. If they are in the Shang Men palace, then millet will be harvested.

占栽植死生，以天沖為花草，天輔為樹木，各看所落之宮。旺相主生，休囚主死；生為生，克為死；吉格為生，凶格為死。旺相吉格生，草木茂盛；休囚凶格克，草木焦枯。吉凶相半，先後榮枯。壬癸戊己來生者為活，不生者死，又三為生五為死也。

To determine whether planted flowers and trees will survive, use Tian Chong Star to represent flowers and plants, and Tian Fu Star to represent trees. Examine the palace where each star falls. If the star falls in a palace with prosperous and strong energy, the plants will live; if it falls in a palace with weak and confined energy, they will die. If the palace generates the star, the plants will live; if the palace controls the star, they will die. If the star is in a favorable pattern, the plants will live; if in an unfavorable pattern, they will die. If the star is both prosperous and in a favorable pattern, the plants will certainly flourish. If the star is both weak and in an unfavorable pattern, the plants will certainly wither. If the fortune is equally good and bad, the plants will either flourish first then wither or wither first then flourish. If there are the dry branches壬,癸,戊,己 that generate the star, the plants will survive; if there are no such branches to generate the star, they will die. Additionally, there is a simple method: the third palace represents life energy, and the fifth palace represents death energy. If the star falls in the third palace, it indicates survival; if it falls in the fifth palace, it indicates death.

此時合生、休二門與乙丙丁，並六儀臨長生、旺、祿之鄉而合吉格，其年大熟。如合景、英、心、開，加於土木之宮，或門克宮，或上干克下干，必然無收。如木星克宮，多蟲並風災；如火星、金星克宮，多旱災，或金風所傷；如水星多壬癸，或日時皆水，或陰星、陰門加於陰宮，必多雨水，連綿水災；如諸星剋制或生死二門宮者，其年未熟；如門克宮，或逢庚辛相制，雖收必有賊盜；若合凶格於命宮，如墓絕或朱雀者，因田生非破財官事。

This is another method of divining the harvest of crops. If during the time of divination, the Life Gate, the Xiu Men, and the Three Marvels (Yi, Bing, Ding) align, and the Six Instruments are located in the areas of Growth, Prosperity, and Wealth, forming a favorable pattern, then the year will certainly have a bountiful harvest. However, if the pattern involves the Jing Gate, the Right Assistant Star, the Heavenly Heart Star, and the Open Door, combined with the Earthly Branches of Earth or Wood, or if the Gate overcomes the Palace, or if the upper Heavenly Stem overcomes the lower Heavenly Stem, then the harvest will certainly be poor. Further distinguishing the types of disasters: if the Wood Star overcomes the Palace, there will be many pests and wind disasters; if the Fire Star or Metal Star overcomes the Palace, there will be droughts or damage from sharp, cutting autumn winds; if the Water Star is strong, especially with many壬 and癸, or if the day and hour are both of Water, or if Yin Stars and Yin Gates are combined with Yin Palaces, there will certainly be excessive rain, leading to continuous flooding. If various stars overcome the Palace of the Life Gate or the Death Gate, the crops will not mature that year. If the Gate overcomes the Palace, or if庚 and辛 come to counteract, even if there is a harvest, it will certainly be stolen by thieves. If a凶 pattern is formed in the Palace of one's destiny, such as falling into the墓, 绝 areas, or encountering the Vermilion Bird, then disputes over land will arise, leading to financial loss and legal troubles.

死、驚、杜、傷臨日干則來，非此則不至。

To predict a locust plague, one should check whether any of the four凶门 (evil gates) are approaching the day stem. If any of theDeath Door (Death Door), Jing Door (Jing Door), Located in the Southeast Xun (Du Door), or Shang Men (Shang Men) are approaching the day stem, then locusts will come. If none of these four doors are approaching the day stem, then a locust plague will not occur. 蚝 refers to the young locusts that have not yet developed wings, and their prediction method is the same as that for locusts.

此時得吉星，干支、門、宮相生，加臨金木之宮而合吉格，下不克上者，有十分之利。若遇凶格、門迫加於金木宮，上下相剋，是必無利。如合凶格得門生宮，或合吉格得門克宮，只有五分之利。

Divination for the profit of raising silkworms involves checking whether the time chosen is favorable, whether the heavenly stem, earthly branch, gate, and palace are mutually supportive. If a favorable star is present in the palace, and the heavenly stem, earthly branch, gate, and palace all support each other, and the palace is of metal or wood with a favorable configuration, and the lower element does not overcome the upper one, then there will be a profit of ten parts. If aInauspicious Pattern (unfavorable configuration) is encountered, or if the gate is restricted by the palace and located in a metal or wood palace, with mutual overcoming between upper and lower elements, there will be no profit. If the situation is divided equally, such as an unfavorable configuration but the gate supports the palace, or a favorable configuration but the gate overcomes the palace, then the profit will be five parts. Silkworms feed on mulberry, which belongs to wood, and silk belongs to metal, so this divination specifically uses the palaces of metal and wood.

三奇、吉門、吉宿全於金木之宮為吉，須要不克上宮及門為良。若吉門、星、奇皆不至金木宮，更克正宮星與門，收穫寡。

This is another method for divining the prosperity of silkworms. When the Three Marvels, auspicious gate, and auspicious mansion all gather in the palace of metal or wood, it is a favorable omen; it is also necessary that they do not go on torestrain the upper palace and gate, in order to be complete. Conversely, if the auspicious gate, auspicious star, and Three Marvels are not present in the palace of metal or wood, and they insteadrestrain the stars and gates of their own position, then the harvest of silkworm cocoons will be very scarce. This method complements the previous one: the former focuses on the numerical calculation of generation, overcoming, strength, and decline, while this one focuses on whether auspicious deities gather in the palaces of metal and wood.

地理有形皆有法，分門定局預能明。 相生圓活並長厚，相剋淺斜尖狹輕。 天蓬方滿帶奇刑，天任高岡驛路深。 得遇奇門園徑在，相逢凶格擬墳墩。 天沖樹木多叢雜，天輔三義近閣亭。 天英窯灶兼枯澀，廟宇溪溝在芮禽。 天柱橋樑並曲徑，園林寺觀合天心。

This verse teaches how to use the Qimen disk to determine the terrain and the objects buried beneath a piece of land. Any visible terrain shape can be analyzed through method: by classifying the eight gates and determining the structure number in advance, one can clearly understand the situation. The general principle is that when the stars and gates are mutually generating, the terrain is round and flexible, broad and solid; when they are mutually controlling, the terrain is shallow, crooked, sharp, and thin. Below is the explanation according to the nine stars: the land governed by Tianpeng Star is square and full, yet it carries the signs of Qimen's punishments and restrictions; the land governed by Tianren Star is a high hill with a long road; if it also receives the Three Marvels and auspicious gates, there will be gardens and small paths on the surface; if it encounters aInauspicious Pattern (evil structure), it is mostly a burial mound or earthen hill. The land governed by Tianchong Star has dense trees; the land governed by Tianfu Star is close to the meaning of the Three Principles, resembling pavilions and towers; the land governed by Tianying Star has kilns and hearths, with dry and rough soil; temples and streams belong to Tianrui and Tianqin Stars; bridges and winding paths belong to Tianzhu Star; gardens and temples belong to Tianxin Star.

休門淹水井泉多，道路橋樑生上過。 傷門鬧市兼亭院，杜上斜溝曲澗波。 景上綿繡直罕見，四園土阜有山窩。 死門山野兼林木，葬有長堤對酒爐。 驚門灰塹兼汙穢，開處通衢入畫圖。 時池高底多短長，且使符使總端詳。 時旺相得加倍算，休囚失令照尋常。 門迫受傷因減半，路逢遠近有規方。 輜銖瓦礫穿物色，更把天星合地詳。

The eight gates are divided according to terrain. The Xiu Men area has much water accumulation and wells; the Life Gate area has roads and bridges passing over it. The Shang Men area is a bustling market with pavilions and courtyards; the Du Men area has slanting ditches and winding streams. The Jing Gate area is rich and beautiful, quite rare; within a garden surrounded by fields, there are hills and depressions. The Death Gate area is mountainous and wooded, and if it is a burial site, there is a long embankment with a wine stove opposite. The Jing Gate area has pits, ditches, and dirty things; the Open Door area is a broad road with picturesque scenery. As for the height of ponds and the length of terrain, they should also be considered together with the Chief Symbol and the Duty Gate. If the stars are in a prosperous and strong state, the weight should be doubled; if they are in a weak and confined state, it should be estimated normally. If the gate is pressed and injured, the weight should be halved. The distance of the road also follows certain directional rules. Buried money, objects, and debris underground must be determined by the star and gate, then the heavenly stars and earthly forms should be combined for detailed analysis.

傷沖大小水兼三，四杜輔中五六纖。 休蓬一六數為先，生任排來七八間。 惟有景英三九數，芮禽死使二三連。 驚柱數中應二七，開心六九勿虛言。 休囚旺相從心豁，雖得千金莫浪傳。

This passage explains the numbers associated with each star gate, used to determine the quantity, depth, size, or timing of underground objects. The Shang Men is paired with Tian Chong, indicating small water channels, with the number three. The Du Men is paired with Tian Fu, with the number four; if it is in the center, then five or six are used, indicating small objects. The Xiu Men is paired with Tian Peng, with the numbers one and six preferred. The Sheng Men is paired with Tian Ren, with the numbers seven and eight. Only the Jing Men is paired with Tian Ying, with the numbers three and nine. Tian Rui and Tian Qin paired with the Si Men as duty gates, with the numbers two and three. The Jing Men is paired with Tian Zhu, with the numbers two and seven. The Kai Men is paired with Tian Xin, with the numbers six and nine. These are not empty words. As for which number to choose, it depends on whether the star is in a weak and confined state or a prosperous and strong state, and the mind will naturally become clear. This set of rules is worth a thousand gold pieces, but should not be easily passed on to others.

符加丙，生穿地，黃玄物色自新鮮。 加休土塊深青紫，開若逢之見水津。 加驚壕塹疑堅石，加死多年骸骨深。 加景微塵兼灰土，杜門擊甕飭刑傷。 傷上一宮殊物異，遠年朽木地煤坑。

The Heaven Plate stem is combined with the Earth Plate stem and paired with the Eight Gates to deduce what is hidden underground. When the Chief Symbol Jia is combined with the stem Bing (the odd number), and paired with the Life Gate, digging downward will reveal yellow or black fresh-colored objects. When paired with the Xiu Men, it indicates deep blue and purple soil blocks; when paired with the Open Door, water springs will be encountered. When paired with the Jing Door, it suggests ditches and trenches, suspecting there may be hard stone beneath. When paired with the Death Door, there will be buried bones from many years ago. When paired with the Jing Gate, it indicates fine dust and grey soil. When paired with the Du Men, breaking through jars or pots will be found, indicating possible incidents of injury or punishment. When paired with the Shang Men, the objects found in that sector are particularly special, often being old rotten wood or underground coal pits.

丙加符甲在開門，地色紅黃霧氣騰。 休門有水多漂白，生上頑磚及古墳。 傷門枯木兼藤蔓，杜上禽毛氣赤青。 景門板龜泥枯壑，死門布帛□衣襟。 驚上鎖匙塵鐵索，傍邊兼有石灰瓶。

In reverse, Bing Qi is placed above the Chief Symbol Jia, paired with the Open Door, showing red and yellow earth with rising mist. Paired with the Xiu Men, there is water below, with many white floating objects; paired with the Life Gate, there are hard old bricks and ancient tombs. Paired with the Shang Men, there are withered trees and vines; paired with the Du Men, there are bird feathers, with a red and blue color. Paired with the Jing Gate, there are flat turtle shells and mud in dry ditches; paired with the Death Door, there are silk and cloth like garments (the original text has a missing character here). Paired with the Jing Door, there are keys and rusty iron chains, along with bottles and jars containing lime.

丙丁如加天任宮，土中沙起色黃紅。 沖星若也來相遇，蒲包草蓆有形蹤。 輔星繩索有連鈔，英上加之器是鈔。 芮禽穿下多文墨，更有車轅與草茸。 天柱臨之有貴物，非絲非帛擬錢筒。 天心奇物投嫌墓，墮壞錢財未落空。 天蓬沙石泥無實，如掘淵泉水溢沖。

When the Bing Qi and Ding Qi are added to the palace governed by the Tian Ren star, there will be sand in the earth, with a yellowish-red color. If they meet the Tian Chong star, there will be traces left by bundles of straw or mats. If added to the Tian Fu star, there will be ropes and paper money. If added to the Tian Ying star, the items found will also be of the paper money type. If the Tian Rui and Tian Qian stars are added, digging down will reveal documents with ink traces, as well as the parts of a carriage and loose grass. If the Tian Zhu star is present, there will be valuable items beneath, neither silk nor brocade, but likely a bamboo tube for storing money. If the Tian Xin star is present, although the valuable items are buried in a desolate place, there will still be some wealth, so it is not a complete loss. If the Tian Peng star is present, there will only be sand and thin mud, with no actual objects; if digging deeper, a deep spring will be found, and the spring water will overflow and burst out.

丙己加生土色黃，如加傷位色如糖。 杜門碧綠還兼紫，景亦斑斑點血蒼。 死門亂石兼磁器，土色玄紅不是良。 驚門如鏡有明亮，輕浮白色時開方。 休門色若汙泥黑，再看天星辨隱藏。

Bing Qi combined with Ji Yi and paired with the Life Gate, the soil appears yellow; if combined with the Shang Men, the soil looks like sugar. When paired with the Du Men, the soil is bright green with a purple tinge; when paired with the Jing Gate, the soil has spots and appears dark like blood. When paired with the Death Door, the soil is mixed with broken stones and pottery, appearing black and red, which is not a good site. When paired with the Jing Door, the soil is bright and shiny like a mirror, with a thin white layer on top, and this is a favorable time for breaking ground. When paired with the Xiu Men, the soil appears black like sludge. The above is only a general description; one must also consider the stars on the Heaven Plate to determine what is hidden underground.

丙加庚兮熒入白，八位移來有吉凶。 休門不可利言凶，蓬宮之宮非吉得。 如生怪石勢嵯峨，加震穿尋多發積。 杜門鐵索與香爐，加尸棺材有汙骨。 驚門灰爐飛又沙，玩器巾杯開上集。

Jing adds to the Earth Plate Wu, called "Flashing into White," which means the planet of Mars enters the position of the planet of Saturn, aInauspicious Pattern in the Qi Men, indicating that our side actively attacks the enemy and incurs many conflicts. This pattern moves among the eight gates, each associated with different fortune and misfortune. It cannot be used with the Xiu Men, only indicating misfortune; when it falls into the palace governed by Tian Peng, it is not a favorable outcome. When paired with the Sheng Men, there are rugged and strange rocks below; when it is in the third Zhen palace for digging, it often reveals accumulated items. When paired with the Du Men, it represents iron chains and incense burners; if corpses and coffins are found, there are dirty bones inside. When paired with the Jing Men, it represents a smoky furnace and flying sand; when paired with the Kai Men, it gathers together ornaments, handkerchiefs, cups, and plates.

庚加丙上白入熒，開門加之不一同。 簪頭器皿並鈕釦，土色穿來定赤紅。 休加土色如牲血，毀筋殘杯在艮宮。 傷門狸洞兼蚯蚓，杜上青森亦草蟲。 景門乾燥如螺蚌，死上絲羅不尚空。 驚門枯井堆磚礫，此格由來多咎凶。

In reverse, the庚 is placed above the丙, called 「White enters the Fluorescent」, meaning the bright star invades the position of the red star, indicating the enemy attacking us, and the guest harming the host, which is opposite to the direction of the Fluorescent entering the White. When paired with the Open Door, the things it governs are different from before: below it are hairpins, utensils, and buttons, and the soil dug out is definitely red. When paired with the Rest Door, the soil color resembles the blood of animals; if it falls in the艮 eighth palace, it is broken tendons and broken cups. When paired with the Wound Door, it is the dens of wild cats and earthworms; when paired with the Du Door, it is dark green grass and insects. When paired with the Jing Door, it is dry like the shells of snails and clams; when paired with the Death Door, there are silk and brocade, and it does not fall empty. When paired with the Jing Door, it is dry wells filled with bricks and gravel. In summary, this pattern of White entering the Fluorescent has always been associated with calamity and danger.

青龍逃走乙加辛，開遇乘龍擬寶珍。 休門吐血藏牲骨，生良黔啄是羽鱗。 傷門遇遁多清潔，果核桃李在杜門。 景上蛤蜊兼骨梗，死門旺相小尸靈。 羊角如難驚上得，更兼蛋殼應如神。

Yi added to the Earth Plate Xin is called "Azure Dragon Escapes," indicating loss and disappearance, and the loss of wealth. It is one of the ominous patterns in the Qimen system. When this pattern is combined with the Open Door, it suggests that there may be treasures beneath. When combined with the Xiu Men, it indicates the image of spitting blood, and there may be bones of animals hidden. When combined with the Life Gate and falling into the Gen Palace, it indicates a black bird beak, belonging to birds or creatures with scales. When combined with the Shang Men and also encountering the遁 pattern, the things found are mostly clean. When combined with the Du Men, it indicates fruit kernels and kernels of peach and plum. When combined with the Jing Gate, it indicates clam shells and bone fragments. When combined with the Death Door and riding on the prosperous and strong energy, there may be small corpses or spirits. Horns of sheep are difficult to find under the Jing Gate; if an eggshell is dug up, it is as if the prediction is fulfilled.

辛加乙上號猖狂，生杜宮中仔細詳。 七八局中如合此，回凶轉吉不尋常。 辛加傷上土色青，地中蛇穴洞何深。 景門橋木並盔甲，黃土沙泥在死門。 驚門鐵甕多白色，刀柄槍頭開位臨。 休門駝物兼色骨，生杜門中地可欽。

In reverse, when Xin is placed above Yi, it is called "White Tiger Rampant," indicating fierce violence and frequent misfortune, forming a contrast with the Azure Dragon fleeing. When this pattern falls into the Life Gate or the Southeast Xun Gate, it should be carefully examined; if it appears in the seventh or eighth sections combined with this pattern, it can transform misfortune into good fortune, with very unusual effects. When Xin is placed above Shang Men, the earth appears bluish, and there is a snake pit underground, very deep. When paired with Jing Gate, it represents wooden beams and armor; when paired with Death Gate, it represents yellow earth and sand. When paired with Jing Gate, it represents a white iron jar; when paired with Open Door, it represents a knife handle and a spear tip. When paired with Xiu Men, it represents carrying objects along with bones of various colors; when paired with Life Gate or Southeast Xun Gate, this land is suitable for use.

癸加丁上蛇夭矯，若遇休門氣漸消。 開門物貴形如朽，驚上川流水自滔。 死門畜骨兼牛角，景得奇門有滔滔。 杜門樂氣兼古鼎，傷門有木魚不敲。 生上一宮無外物，木梳毀折破磁稍。

The癸 stem is placed above the丁 stem, called 「Teng She Tao Jiao」. Teng She governs empty worries and strange occurrences, and its nature is coiled and uncertain. This pattern indicates matters that are repeatedly entangled and cause continuous empty fears. If this pattern meets the Xiu Men, the ominous energy will gradually dissipate. If paired with the Open Door, the object is valuable but its form is decayed. If paired with the Jing Door, it is flowing water that rushes continuously. If paired with the Death Door, it is animal bones and ox horns. If paired with the Jing Gate and also receives the Three Marvels, the water flows in a mighty current. If paired with the Du Men, there is the atmosphere of musical instruments along with ancient bronze vessels. If paired with the Shang Men, there is a wooden fish but it does not ring. If paired with the Sheng Men, there is nothing else but broken hair combs and shattered porcelain shards.

朱雀投江丁加癸，如加死上古墳基。 驚和加水無泥溢，開上穿來舊石灰。 休門疑有頭枯骨，生遇蓬之死犬貓。 傷門墮板無丁釘，杜有山林古石碑。 景門錦雉直文彩，土色紅黃地穴奇。

Ding is placed above Gui, called 'The Vermilion Bird Drowns in the River.' The Vermilion Bird governs documents and messages; drowning in the river signifies the interruption of messages and the sinking of letters. This pattern indicates complete absence of news and loss of documents. If this pattern is placed above the Death Door, it indicates the location of an ancient tomb. When combined with the Jing Door and harmonized with water, there is overflowing water without mud; when combined with the Open Door, what is dug up is old lime. When combined with the Xiu Door, there is suspicion of buried skulls; when combined with the Life Door and encountering the Tianpeng Star, it indicates dead cats and dogs. When combined with the Shang Door, it signifies fallen wooden planks without nails; when combined with the Du Door, there are ancient stone inscriptions in the mountains and forests. When combined with the Jing Door, it indicates a colorful and splendid appearance like a peacock, with red and yellow soil and a peculiar underground chamber.