Volume Two · Special Mission of the Three Marvels

三奇專使論：遁甲之法，重在本時之干支，故其起例，以本時干加臨九星為值符，以本時支加臨八門為值使。曰使者，即如搶之樞密使與使相，即今之布政司、按察使之類，乃職官之謂也；曰符者，即印信文書，如古之告身，今之公據、文憑、勅書之類，乃璽書之謂也。

The method of Dun Jia depends crucially on the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the particular hour being divined. The procedure for initiating the calculation is as follows: the heavenly stem of the current hour is added to the nine stars to determine the Chief Symbol, and the earthly branch of the current hour is added to the eight gates to determine the Duty Gate. The term 'gate' refers to officials entrusted with specific duties, similar to the ancient positions of Chief Military Commissioner or Chancellor, and corresponds to modern roles such as the Governor or Inspector General. The term 'symbol' refers to official documents or seals, such as ancient appointment letters, modern official documents, certificates, or imperial edicts, representing the official credentials issued by the court.

職官奉符璽以行事，而甲己為符頭，則握符璽之樞，運行於鴻蒙杳靄間，孰謂甲畏庚金而遁，乃遂終遁焉已也。然符非得使孰與奉行，使非得符何所憑據，二者原阫相離，猶之子平家官殺不離印綬，印綬不離官殺，殺印相生，功名顯達之謂也。故三奇得使，非徒謂三奇得之也，乃謂六甲符頭得此三奇之使耳。

Officials carry the seal and jade token to carry out official duties, and the Heavenly Stems Jia and Ji, as the heads of the seal, are like holding the central part of the seal, operating in the boundless and misty space between heaven and earth. Who says that Jia, which fears Geng metal and retreats, would forever retreat? However, if there is a seal but no messenger, who will carry out the orders; if there is a messenger but no seal, what will serve as the evidence for the task. These two things are inherently inseparable, just as the school of Zi Ping said that officials andrestrain (killers) cannot be separated from the seal (support), and the seal cannot be separated from officials andrestrain. The mutual generation between killers and seal is the sign of achieving fame and success. Therefore, the phrase "Three Marvels have a messenger" does not merely mean that the Three Marvels themselves are effective, but rather that the six Jia seal heads have obtained the Three Marvels to serve as their messengers.

論主客：太公曰：凡主客、動靜無常，變化莫測，故有不定之象。或以先動為客、後動為主，或以動者為客、靜者為主，或以先聲為客、後聲為主，或以天盤為客、地盤為主。諸事總有用訣，成敗勝負皆以分定主客為緊要。

Chang Taigong said: Whether the master or the guest, the active or the still, there are no fixed rules, and changes are unpredictable, so the appearances are not fixed. Sometimes the one who moves first is considered the guest and the one who moves later is the master; sometimes the active is the guest and the still is the master; sometimes the one who first shows strength is the guest and the one who responds later is the master; sometimes the Heaven Plate is the guest and the Earth Plate is the master. All kinds of situations have their own respective rules, but the success or failure, victory or defeat, depend most on determining the master and the guest first.

如出兵動眾，以我為客，至彼地心，或以賊巢為主，或以賊所侵城郭為主，或以陽為客、陰為主，或反客為主、反主為客。選將求賢、招兵買馬、干謁訪友之類，是我為客、他為主；如在對敵，再又分主客也。或此時交鋒若利客，宜先耀武揚威、放炮吶喊；若主，惟宜偃旗息鼓、禁聲而敵，埋伏取勝。

For example, when sending troops and mobilizing forces, our side is considered the guest. When entering the enemy's territory, or taking the enemy's lair as the host, or the city captured by the enemy as the host, we can also take the yang as the guest and the yin as the host. Alternatively, we can reverse the roles, making the guest the host and the host the guest. As for matters such as selecting generals, seeking talented individuals, recruiting soldiers, and visiting friends, these are all cases where we are the guest and the other side is the host. However, in the case of a direct confrontation between two armies, we need to determine the host and guest again. If the hour is favorable to the guest, we should first display military might, fire cannons, and make a sudden attack. If the hour is favorable to the host, we should only lower our banners, suppress all noise, and wait quietly for the enemy, using ambushes to win the battle.

凡發兵，須看賊巢遠近，交戰心不同時夜鋒，不可以先動為客，待臨敵取主客利時而用之可也。如此時主客不利，只宜固守；倘若急迫，或被圍困，宜以計勝，或運籌閉六戊，或乘天馬、天罡，書符唸咒等類亦可。如占國事、都省、府縣、鄕市、家宅、官訟、墳塋、求謀、名利、婚姻、行人、失脫、逃走、捕捉，皆以地盤為主、天盤為客，人事最多，不能備述。

Whenever sending troops, one must consider the distance to the enemy's stronghold. The mindset during actual combat differs from that during the night when engaging in battle; thus, one cannot generally take the first to act as the guest. Instead, one should wait until the moment of confrontation and choose a favorable time for the host and guest positions before proceeding. If at that time neither side is advantageous, then it is best to remain defensive. In case of an urgent situation or being surrounded, one should use strategies to win, or plan to close the gate of the Six Wu, or move in the direction of the Heavenly Horse and Heavenly Gang. Also, using spells and incantations may be appropriate. As for divination concerning state affairs, capitals, prefectures, counties, towns, homes, legal disputes, graves, seeking opportunities, fame and profit, marriage, travelers, lost items, escaped persons, and hunting, these are all based on the Earth Plate as the host and the Heaven Plate as the guest. Human affairs are numerous and cannot be fully described.

大抵地盤諸星，得天盤諸星生合為上吉，若地盤生合天盤者次之。如客生主為稱意美滿，進益多端；主生客為耗散遲延；主客比和，行藏皆遂；主克客則半實半虛，自敗虛花，事為不果；客克主則戰敗無成，求吉招凶。故善用奇門者，必先分定主客，然後再明占法。如此時利主，我即為主；此時利客，我即客。或以進為客、不進為主，在我一心，不可執一為客、為主，任我可也。

In general, when the stars on the Earth Plate are generated and harmonised by the stars on the Heaven Plate, it is the highest level of good fortune. Conversely, when the Earth Plate generates and harmonises the Heaven Plate, it is of a lower level. If the guest generates the host, the host will feel content and experience much benefit. If the host generates the guest, the host will suffer loss and delays. If the Five Phases of host and guest are harmonious, both in action and concealment, everything will proceed smoothly. If the host overcomes the guest, the outcome will be half real and half illusory, with the host first suffering defeat and only empty gains, and the matter will not be completed. If the guest overcomes the host, there will be conflict and failure, achieving nothing, and seeking good fortune will instead bring misfortune. Therefore, those skilled in the use of the Qimen must first determine the host and guest, and only then can they proceed with divination. If this hour is favorable to the host, I act as the host; if it is favorable to the guest, I act as the guest. It is also possible to take advancement as the guest and holding back as the host. Everything depends entirely on my own decision, and one must not rigidly adhere to which side is the guest or the host. It is entirely up to me to choose and use accordingly.

總法天機前篇：凡布演奇門，先觀天象，後察細微，總在我一心運用，不可不知也。如天盤九星、奇儀、八門屬金，加於地盤諸星屬木，是金克木，為客來傷主，戰利為客，行兵先舉，放炮吶喊，士卒精壯，百戰百勝。凡求謀、請謁、交易等事，主破敗驚憂，客舍暗眛，遭逢盜賊小人，惟行人即至。若金旺木衰，其凶尤甚。如天盤金星在衰墓死絕之時加於木宮，生旺之時金不能克木，則木星為吉；如木亦臨衰墓絕之時，其凶終不免矣。

When calculating the strange door, one should first observe the great heavenly phenomena, then examine the subtle details. Ultimately, it depends on one's own mind to apply the principles, and this point must not be overlooked. For example, if the nine stars of the heaven plate, the three marvels and six instruments, and the eight gates belong to metal, and they are placed upon the wood stars of the earth plate, this is a case of metal overcoming wood, which means the guest is harming the host. In such a situation, the battle is favorable to the guest. Therefore, when marching troops, one should act first, fire cannons and shout loudly, have strong soldiers, and achieve victory in every battle. As for matters such as seeking strategies, making requests, or engaging in trade, the outcome is likely to be failure, anxiety, and worry. The guest's position is dark and unclear, and one may encounter thieves and petty people. Only in the case of predicting the arrival of a traveler does the host indicate that the traveler is coming soon. If metal is strong and wood is weak, the danger becomes even greater. If the metal star of the heaven plate is in a weak, buried, dead, or critical state and is placed on the wood palace, and at the same time the wood is in a favorable and strong state, then the metal cannot overcome the wood, and the wood becomes auspicious. However, if the wood is also in a weak, buried, dead, or critical state, then misfortune is unavoidable.

如天盤木星加於地盤火星上，是為木生火，戰利為主，謀為一切等事皆能如晐。如有重木臨生旺之宮，謂之貪生之木，壓火無光，火漸自滅；若木臨退氣之宮，或木少火多，是枯木生火，大利主兵。如天盤土加於地盤金星，是客來生主，若係土旺，或有重土，雖曰生金，須知土厚埋金，必有暗兵埋伏，使英雄失志，忠烈受屈。

If the heavenly stem of wood is placed over the earthly branch of fire on the Heaven Plate, this signifies wood nurturing fire, and the conflict favors the main party. Planning various affairs can proceed smoothly. However, if the wood energy is too strong and occurs in a flourishing and favorable palace, it is called "greedy wood," which means excessive wood may suppress the fire, causing the fire to gradually lose its brightness and eventually extinguish. If the wood is in a declining palace or there is insufficient wood but abundant fire, it is called "dry wood generating fire," indicating a strong fire force that greatly benefits the main party's army. If the heavenly stem of earth is placed over the earthly branch of metal on the Heaven Plate, this indicates the guest generating the host. However, if the earth energy is strong or multiple layers of earth appear, although earth can generate metal, one must recognize that excessive earth may bury the metal, leading to hidden troops lying in wait, causing heroes to lose their aspirations and loyal warriors to suffer injustice.

如天盤木加地盤金，乃主傷其客，宜掩旗息鼓，禁聲而敵，大勝。凡諸謀為，事多破敗，有始無終，惟求名顯達、官事得理、出行吉。如天盤金加地盤土，乃主生客，宜耀武揚威、進兵奏凱，客兵大勝。凡謀為諸事，始終皆耗，勞碌心力，後得安妥。

If the Heavenly Stem Wood is placed over the Earthly Branch Metal, Metal can overcome Wood, indicating that the main force harms the opposing force. In such a case, one should lower the flag, stop the drums, eliminate all noise, and remain still to wait for the enemy, thereby achieving a great victory. As for various plans and schemes, they are mostly ruined, starting strong but ending in failure. Only the three matters of seeking fame and success, winning a legal case, and traveling are favorable. If the Heavenly Stem Metal is placed over the Earthly Branch Earth, Earth generates Metal, meaning the main force supports the opposing force. In this situation, one should display military strength, advance with troops, and celebrate a victorious campaign, as the opposing army will achieve a great victory. Regarding various endeavors, they will involve continuous effort and mental strain throughout, but ultimately result in a safe and secure outcome.

作用妙法後篇：妙用之法，全在年月日時四天干，詳其加臨九宮，合為吉凶等格，則知聖君、賢臣、孝子、慈孫、父母、妻妾、奴婢、戚鄰諸事，咸可推詳之矣。年干為君、父母，月干為臣宰、為伯叔，日干為兄弟、朋友，時干為妻妾、子女、士卒、奴婢。

The wonderful method of using the Qimen (Mysterious Gate) depends entirely on the four heavenly stems of year, month, day, and hour. Carefully observe which of the nine palaces they are placed in, and what auspicious or inauspicious patterns they form. Then, matters concerning wise rulers, virtuous ministers, filial sons and dutiful grandsons, as well as parents, spouses, servants, relatives, and neighbors can all be understood. The specific associations are as follows: the year stem represents the sovereign and parents, the month stem represents ministers and senior relatives, the day stem represents brothers and friends, and the hour stem represents spouses, children, soldiers, and servants.

如天盤年干合吉格，門生宮，或上下干相合，主國泰民安，君臣父母福壽康寧；若年干合凶格，或被沖剋，主四海兵戈、身心不寧、骨肉刑傷、災危憂驚。若干得天盤相生，或合吉格，有忠臣列士輔國安民，加官封爵，萬事稱心；若凶格又被沖剋，有奸臣專權、休官罷職、六親參商、貧苦奔波。

If the heavenly stem of the year on the Heaven Plate harmonizes with a favorable pattern, and the gate generates the palace, or if the upper and lower stems exactly harmonize, it indicates national peace and prosperity, with the sovereign and ministers, parents and children all enjoying health and longevity. However, if the year's heavenly stem harmonizes with an unfavorable pattern, or is confronted or controlled, it signifies war breaking out across the four seas, inner turmoil, injuries among family members, and dangers and worries. If the monthly stem receives the energy from the Heaven Plate to generate it, or harmonizes with a favorable pattern, there will be loyal ministers and righteous men assisting the state and benefiting the people, leading to promotions, titles, and all affairs going smoothly. But if it harmonizes with an unfavorable pattern and is also confronted or controlled, there will be corrupt ministers seizing power, the person losing their official position, and the six relations resembling the stars Shen and Shang, which never appear together, resulting in a life of poverty and constant hardship.

若日干得天盤八門生合吉格，主兄弟和睦、貴喜臨門、身安友助、求謀遂心；若日干被克合凶格，主兄弟刑傷、六親不和、身困招災。若時干得天盤生合吉格，主妻子賢能、士卒精強、奴婢得力；倘合凶格又被沖剋，主父子刑傷不和、兵卒自亂、奴婢欺主。

If the day stem receives the support and harmony of the heaven plate's eight gates and encounters a favorable pattern, it indicates harmonious relations among siblings, the nobleman's favor and good fortune, personal safety with friends' assistance, and success in endeavors. If the day stem is controlled and combines with an unfavorable pattern, it indicates injuries among siblings, discord among the six relations, personal difficulties and misfortunes. If the hour stem receives the support and harmony of the heaven plate's eight gates and encounters a favorable pattern, it indicates a capable wife, strong soldiers, and efficient servants. However, if it combines with an unfavorable pattern and is further controlled, it indicates injuries and discord between father and son, disorder among soldiers, and servants mistreating their master.

凡六庚加於年月日時干上，或年月日時干加臨六庚上，須看六庚加於何人乾上，財知某人之吉凶。合吉格尤吉，合凶格尤凶，主骨肉不和、己身危困。假如陽遁三局甲己日丁卯時，時干在九宮離上，開門天沖星，甲子戊一同臨宮，生門與庚在坤二宮，甲己日為飛干格，主兄弟不和、朋友反目、身招災困。又如陽九局乙庚日丙子時，得青龍返首吉格，主貴喜盈門、身安友助、求謀遂心。若看年干、月干、時干須另起，不可即以此為準，恐吉凶不驗也。

Whenever the sixth heavenly stem, Geng, is placed above the year, month, day, or hour stem, or when the year, month, day, or hour stem is placed above Geng, one must determine which type of person is represented by the stem that Geng is pressing upon in order to know the fortune of that person. If it matches a favorable pattern, it brings extra good fortune; if it matches an unfavorable pattern, it brings extra misfortune, indicating discord among family members and danger to oneself. For example, in a Yang Dun third layout on a Jia Ji day with a Ding Mao hour, the hour stem falls in the ninth palace, the Li position. The same palace contains the Open Door and Tian Chong star, as well as Jia Zi Wu. The Life Gate and Geng are in the second palace of Kun. For a Jia Ji day, this is called the "Flying Stem Pattern," indicating discord among brothers, enmity among friends, and self-induced misfortune. Another example is a Yang Dun ninth layout on a Yi Geng day with a Bing Zi hour, which results in the favorable pattern "Azure Dragon Returns to the Head," indicating the presence of a nobleman, happiness, safety, assistance from friends, and success in endeavors. When examining the year stem, month stem, or hour stem, one must start a new layout separately; one cannot rely solely on this layout, otherwise the fortune will not manifest.

臨機變用：人為萬物之靈，感通諸事之應，在我天機一時之動，皆可推也。如欲知兵家勝負，則於出師動眾、發馬立營日為始，逐日查算利於何日時交鋒得勝、何日時賊來何方、何日時埋伏何處、何日時奏凱成功，皆預可知也。欲知人事成敗得失，隨時演遁可。欲知人生壽夭窮通，則取本命年月日時演布，而妻財子祿、富貴貧賤、壽夭皆可知矣。

Human beings are the most intelligent creatures, capable of sensing and connecting with the signs and omens of various events. As long as there is a movement of heavenly wisdom in one's mind, one can use it to predict. For example, to know the outcome of military battles, one can take the day when the army starts moving and sets up camps as the starting point, and then calculate day by day: on which day and hour the battle can be won, on which day and hour the enemy will come from which direction, on which day and hour the ambush should be set, and on which day and hour the victory can be achieved. All these can be foreknown. To know the success or failure, gains or losses in human affairs, one can simply set up a calculation at any time. To know the lifespan, prosperity or adversity, and fate of a person's life, one can use the person's birth year, month, day, and hour for the calculation. In this way, one can also know about spouse, wealth, children, official position, wealth or poverty, and the length of life.

凡物器之破損、成敗、久暫，則以所得之日時，或方見之時，或取物形之長短方圓，按五行所屬配合遁時，則器物損壞日時、被竊盜可預知矣。又如軍中，凡有一見一聞，或遇移倒斜蹲錯落金鼓等項，或聽言語善惡，或見旗鼓破損，或鳥獸來從何方，或聽鳥獸聲音只數，或風從何方忽來，或雷震樹木響動幾聲在於何方，但遇一見一聞稍涉怪異之事，俱可為吉凶之兆。

All matters concerning the damage, success or failure, and the duration of use of an object can be determined by matching the day and time when it was obtained, or the moment it was first seen, or the length and shape of the object, according to the Five Phases, with the hidden pattern of time. In this way, one can foresee when the object will break, or whether it will be stolen. For example, in the military, any event seen or heard—such as the movement, falling, tilting, crouching, or disorder of drums and gongs, or the goodness or evil of spoken words, or the damage to flags and drums, or the direction from which birds or beasts come, or the number of calls made by birds or beasts, or the sudden direction of the wind, or the number of thunderclaps and the direction they occur—can be used as omens of good or bad fortune, as long as they involve any slight strange occurrence.

或聽人言語幾聲幾字，或樂器不時亂鳴幾聲，或金鼓不時響動幾聲，凡事物遇目一見，皆可取為占卜之應。在吾心一動，活法變通，切記不可取其一又取其二，以至吉凶無可定也。如取某件占之不准，再取別物占之又不准，是心未定，所以吉凶無驗也。

Or if someone speaks a few words or sounds, or if musical instruments make random noises, or if drums and gongs strike at inappropriate times, any thing that enters the eye can be used as a sign for divination. The key lies in one's own thought, adapting flexibly according to the situation; but one must not take one thing and then another, for then the fortune and misfortune cannot be determined. If taking a particular thing for divination does not work, and then taking another thing also does not work, it is because the mind is still unsettled, so the fortune and misfortune do not manifest.

如遇一字一點一物一聲一人一獸即為子時，二為丑，三為寅。如甲己日遁起甲子時，如數有十三，即作第二次丙子時；若數多皆逢子時，即為第三次、第四次、五次戊子、庚子、壬子；再遇多，五子時盡，即作乙丑、丁丑、己丑、辛丑、癸丑。如此千時萬時，皆可仿此而用無窮也。

The method of determining the time based on numbers is as follows: if only one character, one dot, one object, one sound, one person, or one animal is encountered, it is considered the first hour (zi). If two are encountered, it is the second hour (chou). If three are encountered, it is the third hour (yin), and so on. For example, on a jia or ji day, according to the five rats method, the time starts from jiazi. If the number counted is thirteen, which exceeds twelve, it is considered the second cycle of bingzi. If the number continues and cycles back to zi, it proceeds in order to wuzi, gengzi, renzi for the third, fourth, and fifth cycles respectively. If the count continues further, after five cycles of zi, it proceeds to yichou, dingchou, jichou, xinchou, and guichou. This method can be applied endlessly for thousands or ten thousands of times.

時定然後用符使飛布演遁，九星八門詳諸吉凶遁格，及大運日時，一切吉凶遠近前後盡可知矣。若出師，須詳看領軍官及大小頭目本命天干合吉凶等格，或利於征伐、或利於埋伏、或利於衝鋒、或利於接應、或利於固守、或利於行事，總視其人年命所利斟酌用之，則大小三軍皆無誤矣。

After the time is determined, use the Chief Symbol, Duty Gate, flying spread, and hidden patterns to thoroughly examine the various auspicious and inauspicious hidden patterns formed by the nine stars and eight gates. Combined with the great destiny, the day, and the time, all aspects of auspiciousness and inauspiciousness, nearness and distance, and sequence can be known. If it is about military operations, one must carefully examine the personal heavenly stem of the commanding officer and other officers to see which auspicious or inauspicious patterns they match. Some are suitable for marching out to fight, some for ambush, some for charging forward, some for supporting, some for holding the position, and some for handling affairs. In summary, it depends on what is suitable for the personal heavenly stem of the year, and then use it accordingly. In this way, the arrangement of the entire army will not go wrong.

凡八門與宮比和，雖為主為客均利，再詳遁格各利否。若天盤奇儀生地盤奇儀，惟利主兵大勝，一切諸事大吉；若地盤克天盤，為主亦吉，諸事有始無終；若天盤奇儀克地盤奇儀，為客兵大勝，一切謀為等事破敗耗散，有憂災凶。

If the eight gates are in harmony with the Five Phases of the palace they fall into, both the host and the guest will benefit, but one must still examine the specific遁格 to see if they are favorable. If the heavenly symbols on the Heaven Plate generate the earthly symbols on the Earth Plate, it is advantageous for the host's army to achieve a great victory, and all matters will be highly auspicious. If the Earth Plate's symbols instead overcome the Heaven Plate's symbols, the host is still considered favorable, but all affairs will lack completion. If the Heaven Plate's symbols overcome the Earth Plate's symbols, the guest's army will achieve a great victory, while all plans will be ruined and scattered, leading to worries and calamities.

凡八門生宮為客生主，若天盤奇儀又生合地盤者，或地盤奇儀克天盤，惟利為主，戰凱而歸，所為一切等事皆如心意，而多進益，永為禎祥。若逢天盤奇儀克地盤奇儀，為主兵謹防埋伏，當有虛詐，不可攻打，打以計取之。凡八門克宮為客傷主，若天盤奇儀克地盤奇儀，或地盤生天盤，為客兵百戰百勝；此時地盤奇儀克天盤奇儀者，謂之主先勝，於客後不可敵，亦不可深入也。

All eight gates that generate the palace they fall into indicate that the guest is generating the host. If the odd instruments on the Heaven Plate also generate and harmonise with those on the Earth Plate, or if the odd instruments on the Earth Plate counteract those on the Heaven Plate, it is advantageous for the host. In battle, they can achieve victory, and all affairs will proceed smoothly with great gains, bringing long-term auspiciousness. However, if the odd instruments on the Heaven Plate counteract those on the Earth Plate, the host should be cautious of ambushes, for there must be deceptive tactics. One should not attack directly but instead use strategy to win. When all eight gates counteract the palace they fall into, it indicates that the guest is harming the host. If the odd instruments on the Heaven Plate counteract those on the Earth Plate, or if the Earth Plate generates the Heaven Plate, the guest forces will achieve victory in every battle. But if at this time the odd instruments on the Earth Plate counteract those on the Heaven Plate, it means the host initially wins, but the guest will eventually be unable to resist. The host should not press on further after initial success.

凡為宮克門，是主強客弱，若地盤奇儀克天盤奇儀，或得天盤生地盤，為主兵大勝，諸事吉慶由我主張，然亦不可太過也。若地盤克天盤，主兵先勝，宜急回兵，不可攻剿，諸事先吉後憂。凡為宮生門，是客強主弱，若地盤奇儀又生天盤奇儀，或天盤克地盤者，為客兵全勝，凡為諸事雖吉而多虛費；若上克下者，求謀反招驚憂。

Whenever the palace overcomes the gate, it indicates that the main force is strong and the opposing force is weak. If the earthly odd instruments also overcome the heavenly odd instruments, or if the heavenly odd instruments come to generate the earthly odd instruments, then the main force's army will achieve a great victory, and all matters of auspiciousness and celebration will be under our control, but we must not go too far. If the earthly odd instruments overcome the heavenly odd instruments, the main force's army will first achieve a victory, but we should quickly withdraw the troops and not continue the attack, otherwise all matters will start auspicious but end in worry. Whenever the palace generates the gate, it indicates that the opposing force is strong and the main force is weak. If the earthly odd instruments also generate the heavenly odd instruments, or if the heavenly odd instruments overcome the earthly odd instruments, then the opposing force's army will achieve a complete victory; at this time, although all matters are auspicious, there will be much waste and loss. If the upper plate overcomes the lower plate, seeking to make plans will instead bring about fear, anxiety, and worries.

若天盤生地盤，或地盤克天盤，凡為主人先加恩德以利誘之，而後得勝，諸事宜遲而有益。又以上所論門宮，若得生旺之時，或逢沖剋亦不為憂；若逢衰之時，又被沖兢，宜須固守，諸事莫為。若我在生旺制人為勝，如逢衰墓制人為憂；若逢生旺生人有益，逢衰墓生人，此自敗矣。

If the Heaven Plate generates the Earth Plate or the Earth Plate controls the Heaven Plate, the person in charge should first show kindness and use benefits to attract the other party, then achieve victory. All matters should proceed slowly, as slowness is beneficial. Additionally, if the mentioned gates and palaces are in a time of growth and strength, even if they encounter clashes and controls, there is no need to worry. However, if they are in a time of decline and weakness and are further subjected to clashes and controls, one should remain steadfast and do nothing. If I am in a place of growth and strength and go to subdue others, it is a victory. If I am in a place of decline and墓 (grave) and go to subdue others, it becomes a source of worry. If I am in a place of growth and strength and go to assist others, it benefits me. If I am in a place of decline and墓 and still go to assist others, it leads to self-destruction.

占事主客論：凡此時或為主、為客，總順用九星、六儀、三奇、八門，逢生旺祿，不逢衰墓死絕，不受他諸星剋制，任我為主為客也。如上樑、安葬、赴任、遠行、商賈、出入、婚姻、謀為、求名、請謁、家宅等類，只宜地盤為主，天盤九星、三奇、六儀、八門為客。

Whenever an action is to be taken as the host or as the guest during a particular hour, one must follow the guidance of the nine stars, six instruments, three marvels, and eight gates. As long as they all fall on positions of birth, prosperity, and luck, and do not fall on positions of decline, burial, death, or cessation, and are not restricted by other stars, then whether to act as host or guest is up to me. As for matters such as raising a beam, burial, taking office, traveling far, trading, entering or leaving, marriage, seeking opportunities, seeking fame, visiting, and household affairs, all of these should take the earth plate as the main reference and the heaven plate's nine stars, three marvels, six instruments, and eight gates as the guest factors.

大抵要天盤生合地盤為上吉，自有官貴相助，諸凡不逢阻隔，進益多端。如地盤生合天盤為次吉，則多耗散，為事費力，始終勞碌，諸事遲緩，宜求謀請託，事方得妥。如天盤諸星克地盤，凡諸為一切等事，多招是非，口舌重造，即成復敗，不免憂驚。

In general, when the Heaven Plate generates and harmonises with the Earth Plate, it is the most auspicious, naturally bringing assistance from officials and noblemen, with no obstacles encountered in doing things, and great gains. If it is the Earth Plate that generates and harmonises with the Heaven Plate, it is only a secondary level of good fortune, leading to more losses, great effort in doing things, constant toil from beginning to end, and all matters being delayed and slow. One would have to rely on others for planning and seek help from people to get things done. If the stars of the Heaven Plate go to overcome the Earth Plate, then all things one undertakes will mostly bring trouble and disputes, with repeated arguments and conflicts, things just completed are again ruined, inevitably causing worry and fear.

如地盤諸星克天盤諸星，是為有勢，凡事雖強，恐後無益，謂之我克者休，故諸事有始無終，只宜求名、官事得。若戰為主，百戰百勝，奏凱而歸。如天盤與地盤諸星比和，亦或門生宮、宮生門，或門宮比和，諸星或天盤生地盤，或地盤生天盤，主客皆吉。

If the stars on the Earth Plate overcome those on the Heaven Plate, it indicates that our side is strong. Although things may be strong at the moment, there is a fear that later on there will be no benefit. This is called "the thing I overcome is in a period of decline." Therefore, all matters will start well but end badly, and only matters such as seeking official rank or winning a lawsuit are suitable. If used for warfare as the main side, then one will win every battle and return victorious. If the stars on the Heaven Plate and Earth Plate have the Five Phases in harmony, or if the gates generate the palaces, or the palaces generate the gates, or the gates and palaces are harmonious, or if the stars on the Heaven Plate generate those on the Earth Plate, or vice versa, then both the main and guest sides will be auspicious.

如地盤臨衰墓死絕之宮，逢天盤相剋，大利為客，為主大凶，凡為諸事，立見災非，吉事成凶，憂驚重見，永為不吉。如地盤臨生旺得令之宮，逢天盤衰囚諸星相剋者，是失令之客不能傷得令之主，客反招其咎也。如地盤之星雖在衰墓失令之宮，逢天盤諸星相生為主者，初雖不吉，幸受其生，迨交我旺之日時，自大吉也。天盤與地盤同論，餘仿此，凡用當細詳之。

If the Earth Plate falls into a palace of decline,墓, death, or绝, and is further attacked by the Heaven Plate, it is highly advantageous for the guest side and extremely unfavorable for the host side. Any affairs undertaken will immediately bring disaster and disputes. Good fortune will turn into misfortune, and worries and fears will repeatedly arise, leading to long-term misfortune. If the Earth Plate falls into a palace of birth and prosperity, and the Heaven Plate is a star in decline or imprisonment that attacks it, then the guest side, which is out of its proper season, will not harm the host side, which is in its proper season. Instead, the guest side will bring its own misfortune. If the star on the Earth Plate is in a palace of decline,墓, or out of its proper season, but is supported by the stars on the Heaven Plate, then those acting as the host side may initially face some misfortune, but will eventually be helped by the support. When the favorable and strong days and hours of the host side arrive, they will naturally become highly auspicious. The same reasoning applies when considering the Heaven Plate; other cases can be similarly inferred. When applying this, one should carefully examine and consider each situation.

如客生主，為稱意美滿，進益多端；主生客，為秏散遲延，凡事後吉；主客比和，行藏皆遂；主克客，為半實半虛，自敗虛花，事為不果，惟戰則勝，求名得就；如客克主，事招驚恐，災禍刑傷。如主臨旺氣逢生為美，為新、為盛、為繁華、為鮮明；逢克為枵、為敗、為破、為舊、為歪斜、為無色、無用也。

When the guest is born from the host, the host is content and prosperous, with great gains; when the host is born from the guest, the host suffers losses and delays, and things will only become favorable later. If the host and guest are harmonious, both action and storage will be smooth. If the host overcomes the guest, matters will be half real and half false, with the self first failing, resulting in empty efforts and no results, except in battle where victory is possible and in seeking fame and success. If the guest overcomes the host, affairs will bring fear and disaster, with injuries. If the host is in a strong position and receives support, it indicates freshness, prosperity, brilliance, and vividness; if it encounters overcoming, it signifies emptiness, decline, damage, oldness, distortion, lack of color, and uselessness. "Xiao" means emptiness.

如詳人品，逢生旺之時富人，為時人；主客諸星皆旺，為富貴人；如客生主，為有權人；主生客，為退時人、為貧人；客傷主，為奴婢小人，合吉格為善人、好人，合凶格為兇惡人、賊盜人；主克客，為有難人、災厄人，或逃亡人；如主逢衰墓之時，為閒人、為凌下之人；主客俱衰，為受誣人，或下賤人；如臨衰墓又逢沖剋，為廢人、為痴人、為無用人。

If one wishes to distinguish the nature of the person involved in the divination, those encountered during a time of birth and strength are wealthy people, those in their prime; if both the main and guest stars are strong, they are wealthy and noble; if the guest star generates the main star, they are people of authority; if the main star generates the guest star, they are people past their prime, poor; if the guest star injures the main star, they are servants or petty people; if they form a good pattern, they are good people; if they form a bad pattern, they are wicked people or thieves; if the main star controls the guest star, they are people in trouble, suffering misfortune, or fugitives; if the main aspect is in a time of decline or burial, they are idle people or those oppressed by others; if both main and guest are weak, they are people wrongfully accused or of low status; if they are in decline or burial and also encounter clash and control, they are disabled, foolish, or useless people.

若要知人品貴賤、長幼男女老少，以九星八門定之。如開門天心星逢生，為富貴人，為長者大貴君父；逢克者，林下貴宦、僧道、老翁。如死門逢生，惟老母貴、妻貴，母有權有勢，或國家皇親；逢克，為鄉閒老媍、後母、再娶無夫之妻，或尼姑、賣婢之類，餘仿此推。

If one wants to determine a person's status, whether they are noble or common, their age, gender, and whether they are young or old, one should use the nine stars and eight gates. For example, if the Open Door gate meets the Heaven Heart star in a harmonious relationship, it indicates a wealthy and noble person, a respected elder or a high-ranking official; if it is in a conflicting relationship, it suggests a retired official, a monk or nun, or an old man. Another example is the Death Door meeting the Heaven Heart star in a harmonious relationship, which indicates a respected mother or wife, a mother who holds power and influence, or a royal relative of the state; if it is in a conflicting relationship, it suggests an old woman living in the countryside, a stepmother, a woman who has remarried and is without a husband, or a nun or a female servant who is sold. The rest should be judged in the same way.

凡取克應，此一時一宮，有九神、九星、三奇、六儀、八門，俱有克應，但不知以何星等類為定一時之應耳。蓋一時有一星得令為主，餘星若失令為用，俱取克應為準也。

Whenever taking the "response" or "verification," which refers to the current appearance of people or things as a confirmation, each hour and each palace has its own response based on the Nine Stars, Nine Gods, Three Marvels, Six Instruments, and Eight Gates. The difficulty lies in not knowing which type of star should be used to determine the response for that particular hour. In fact, each hour has one star that is in command and serves as the main one, while the other stars that are out of command only serve as assistants. The response should always be based on the star that is in command at that time.

如此時合吉，有明堂貴人、青龍、長生、旺、祿、五符等吉星，門宮相生者，為貴人、顯宦達士、正人善人，在物為美、為新、為貴物美品佳味。若合凶格，門宮相剋，干支沖犯，為林下官貴、為平常人、僧人、為不正人、為奸邪、為疾病，或廢人，或盜賊；在物為破損舊物、為缺器、為無用閒器、為苦酸腥臭之物味。此大概言之，然萬物事類無窮，凡用須以本日時細看生旺休囚，以變通詳察之也。

If the hour is auspicious and includes the favorable stars such as Bright Hall, Nobleman, Azure Dragon, Growth, Prosperity,禄神, and five symbols, and the gate and palace are mutually generating, then the person indicated would be a nobleman, a prominent official, a successful and well-connected person, or a righteous and virtuous individual. The things indicated would be beautiful, new, valuable items and delicious flavors. However, if it coincides with aInauspicious Pattern, and the gate and palace are mutually controlling, with the heavenly stem and earthly branch conflicting, then the person indicated would be a retired official, an ordinary person, a monk, a morally corrupt person, a wicked person, a sick person, a disabled person, or a thief. The things indicated would be broken old items, broken vessels, useless and idle objects, and smells such as bitter, sour, fishy, and foul. This is only a general statement; the myriad things and categories are endless. In actual use, one must examine the birth and decline of the heavenly stems and earthly branches on that particular day and hour, and flexibly and thoroughly investigate according to the specific circumstances.

九遁歌：奇門九遁少人知，秘在仙經甚奧微。丙合生門居丁上，便為天遁月光輝；乙合開門臨六己，地遁日精能蔽之；丁與休門臨太陰，人遁星精藉照臨；丙合生門合九天，神靈所蔽有威權；丁合休門臨九地，伏兵鬼遁能潛避；乙合休門臨坎水，即是蛟龍得雲雨；辛儀合生臨艮丙，猛虎神威淨八蠻；虎狂位遇丁景制，叱吒生風上將壇；龍逃亦藉丁加景，一躍雷門振羽輪。

The secret of the Nine Evasions in the Qimen system is rarely known, hidden in the immortal scriptures, and extremely subtle. When the Bing Qi (丙奇) combines with the Life Gate (生门) and is placed above Ding (丁), it is called Heaven Evasion (天遁), like the moon's bright light. When the Yi Qi (乙奇) combines with the Open Door (开门) and is placed above the sixth Ji (六己), it is called Earth Evasion (地遁), capable of borrowing the essence of the sun to conceal one's form. When the Ding Qi (丁奇) combines with the Xiu Men (休门) and is placed on the Taiyin (太阴), it is called Human Evasion (人遁), using the star's essence for observation. When the Bing Qi combines with the Life Gate and meets the Jiu Tian (九天), it is called Divine Evasion (神遁), protected by divine beings and possessing authority. When the Ding Qi combines with the Xiu Men and is placed on the Jiudi (九地), it is called Ghost Evasion (鬼遁), allowing hidden troops to conceal and evade. When the Yi Qi combines with the Xiu Men and is placed on the Kan Palace (坎宫) water, it is called Dragon Evasion (龙遁), like a dragon receiving clouds and rain. When the Xin Yi (辛仪) combines with the Life Gate, is placed on the Gen Palace (艮宫), and combines with Bing, it is called Tiger Evasion (虎遁), with the mighty power of a tiger capable of subduing all surrounding barbarians. When the White Tiger (白虎) is rampant and meets the Ding Qi and Jing Gate (景门) to control it, a single shout can create wind, allowing one to ascend the general's platform. When the Azure Dragon (青龙) is fleeing, it also needs the Ding Qi and Jing Gate to save it, and with a single leap over the Lei Gate (雷门), it can restore its wings and wheels.

天遁：丙加丁逢生門為天遁，其方得月精所蔽。此時宜修身、煉道、遁跡、隱形，可以稱王侯之權利，朝君王、謝蒼穹、祈福、求神、出師、征戰自伏。凡上策、獻書、求官、進職、剪惡、除凶、商賈、出行、婚姻、入宅百事吉。倘練祭丁甲、呼風喚雨，用本旬玉女符咒立應。

When Bing Qi is added to Ding Qi and meets the Life Gate, it is called Heaven's Concealment. At this direction, the essence of the moon provides protection. At this time, it is suitable for self-cultivation, spiritual practice, hiding one's traces, and concealing one's form, which can lead to the power and benefits of a king or marquis. It is also favorable for meeting the king, thanking heaven, praying for fortune, seeking deities, and launching military campaigns, all of which can cause the opponent to submit on their own. Any action such as presenting wise strategies, submitting petitions, seeking official positions, promotion, eliminating villains, removing evil people, engaging in business, traveling, marriage, or moving into a new home will all be auspicious. If one wishes to worship and cultivate the Ding and Jia deities, summon wind and rain, and use the jade maiden talisman of this week, there will be immediate response.

地遁：乙加己逢開門臨九地、太陰、六合為地遁，其方得日精所蔽。此時宜設伏、藏兵、立寨、安營、建置、修造、出陣、攻城，全師捷勝。凡出行、埋葬、冠婚、藏匿皆吉。又看乘朱雀宜設詞行詐間諜，乘螣蛇宜蠱惑，乘太常有酒食宴會，乘青龍有財喜，乘白虎有爭鬬，乘玄武主竊取探私，乘勾陳主淹滯。

When the odd stem Yi is combined with the even stem Ji and the gate of Opening is present, and it is also in the position of Jiudi, Taiyin, and Liuhe, this is considered earth concealment. At this time, the direction benefiting from the essence of the sun's protection is favorable for setting ambushes, hiding troops, establishing camps, building shelters, starting construction, and making repairs. It is also suitable for going out on campaign, attacking a city, and achieving complete victory. All activities such as traveling, burying the dead, holding a coming-of-age ceremony, getting married, and hiding things are auspicious. One should also consider which deity is governing this position: if it is governed by the Vermilion Bird, it is suitable for fabricating words, using deception, and engaging in espionage; if governed by the Boa Snake, it is suitable for influencing people's hearts; if governed by the Temple Official, there will be feasting and banquets; if governed by the Azure Dragon, there will be good fortune and joy; if governed by the White Tiger, there will be disputes; if governed by the Black Tortoise, there will be secret theft and eavesdropping; and if governed by the Gou Chen, matters will be delayed and not progress smoothly.

人遁：丁加乙逢休生門臨太陰為人遁，其方得星精所蔽。此時宜選將求賢，說敵和仇，投策獻書，隱藏伏匿，凡結姻交易全吉。又看乘日祿、喜神、貴人主財喜和合，乘朱雀主詞訟得理，乘螣蛇主惡夢邪魅，乘白虎忌行舟，乘玄武防盜，乘天輔、天柱主陰雨，天沖主雷，天英主電，占病危。

When the star Ding Qi is joined by the star Yi Qi, and also meets the gate Xiu Men or Sheng Men, and is accompanied by Tai Yin, it indicates a person's concealment. At this time, the direction where this occurs is protected by the essence of the stars. It is suitable for selecting capable officers, seeking talented individuals, persuading enemies, resolving conflicts, submitting strategies, making recommendations, and hiding or avoiding danger. All matters related to marriage and trade are favorable. One should also consider what it is riding upon: if it rides upon the day's wealth, joy, nobleman, or harmonious forces, it brings fortune and harmony. If it rides upon Zhu Que, it indicates a legal case where the argument is justified. If it rides upon Teng She, it suggests nightmares or evil influences. If it rides upon Bai Hu, one should avoid sailing. If it rides upon Xuan Wu, one should be cautious of theft. If it rides upon Tian Fu or Tian Zhu, it indicates rain and overcast weather. If it rides upon Tian Chong, it indicates thunder. If it rides upon Tian Ying, it indicates lightning. If this is used for divination about illness, the condition is dangerous.

風遁：乙奇合開、休、生吉門臨巽宮為風遁。此時宜於其方祭神，取氣噴旗旐，戰立旌旗，以應風侯，或托異香令軍士沈聽音樂，呼風破敵用火攻，飛砂走石，用本旬玉女符咒，順風擊之。經曰：局中風遁可生風，赤壁鏖兵用此攻，藏隱遁伏機密事，交頭接耳總相通。又看乘天沖、天輔二星祭風愈妙。又丙奇與開門臨坤宮，宜禱祭風伯雨師。

Yi Qi combines with the three auspicious gates, Open Door, Rest Gate, and Life Gate, and is positioned in the Xun palace, which is Wind遁. At this time, it is appropriate to worship the gods in that direction, take the breath and blow on the military flag, raise banners in battle to correspond with the signs of wind; or light strange incense and let the soldiers listen to music calmly, then call upon the wind to break the enemy's forces and use fire attack, causing flying sand and rolling stones, and then use the jade woman talisman of this ten-day period, attacking along the wind direction. The classic says: if there is a Wind遁 in the formation, wind can be generated. The Battle of Chibi was an example of using it for attack. It is also suitable for hiding one's form and handling secret affairs, and for whispering in secret. One should also check: if the wind is worshipped with Tian Chong and Tian Fu stars, the effect is even better. Additionally, if Bing Qi combines with Open Door in the Kun palace, it is appropriate to pray to Feng Bo and Yu Shi.

雲遁：乙加辛合開、休、生三吉門臨坤為雲遁。此時宜於其方禱求雨澤、利農稼、建營寨、修仙、煉道，大將逢之宜埋伏掩襲，以應雲候全勝。須呼本旬玉女符咒，破雲生霧取氣作用。又冬月宜求雪，夏月宜求雨，乘白虎主冰雹，乘朱雀主旱，刦營利。

When the Yi Qi (乙奇) is combined with the Xin Yi (辛仪), and aligns with the three auspicious gates—Open Door, Life Gate, and Rest Gate—over the Kun Palace (坤宫), it indicates a cloud concealment (云遁). At this time, it is suitable to pray for rain in that direction, which benefits agriculture and crop growth, as well as establishing camps and cultivating spiritual practices. When a general encounters this situation, it is favorable for ambushes and surprise attacks, as it corresponds with the signs of clouds, leading to complete victory. One should recite the Jade Maiden talisman of the current ten-day period and use methods that break clouds and create mist, as well as techniques to gather energy. Additionally, in winter it is appropriate to seek snow, and in summer to seek rain. Riding the White Tiger indicates hail, while riding the Vermilion Bird indicates drought, and both are favorable for attacking an enemy's camp.

龍遁：乙加壬合開、休、生三吉門臨坎為龍遁。此時宜於其方祭龍神、祈雨澤，演習水戰，密運機謀，造置水器，或開河通渠，計量積水沖陣，以應龍候。又看乘青龍、元武、神后之神主霪雨，防奸細盜賊。凡移舟轉向、下水、計量江面、把守關津隘口、水軍對敵，須用本旬玉女符咒，躡斗罡必得龍神暗助。

When the Yi Qi (Yi Strange) is combined with the Ren Yi (Ren Instrument), and aligns with the three auspicious gates, Open Door, Rest Gate, and Life Gate, over the Kan Palace, it is called the Dragon Hidden (Long Dun). At this time, it is appropriate to worship the Dragon God and pray for rain in that direction, practice naval warfare, secretly plan strategies, manufacture and set up naval equipment, or dig rivers and open canals, calculating the storage of water to flood the enemy's formation, in accordance with the signs of the Dragon. Also, one should observe: if it is accompanied by the Blue Dragon, Black Tortoise, and Shenhou (God of the Queen), it indicates continuous heavy rain, and one should be cautious of spies and thieves. Whenever moving ships, changing direction, going into water, measuring the width of rivers, guarding river crossings and narrow passages, or engaging in naval combat, one should use the Yu Nu符咒 (Yu Nu talisman) of this current ten-day period, and step on the罡 (Gang) and follow the stars, which will surely gain the secret assistance of the Dragon God.

虎遁：乙加辛逢休、生門臨艮為虎遁。此時宜於其方招撫叛亡，據險守險，設計衝鋒，並祭風鎮邪、驅除魔崇、捕射獵，以應虎候。若安營伏兵，賊自不敢正視。須用本旬玉女咒，躡罡步斗必得虎威神助。神遁：丙奇、生門臨九天為神遁。此時宜於其方祭祀祈神，建置壇場，驅神遺將，陰謀密計，以應神候。行兵宜作神將塗抹三軍，神即至矣。若遇白虎、雷殺、劫殺，防雷傷。經曰：格中神遁最難逢，大將行兵立見功，祭祀鬼神極有應，人間百事福無窮。

When the Yi Qi is combined with the Xin Yi and encounters the Xiu Men or the Life Gate in the Gen Palace, it is called Yi Wonder. At this time, it is suitable to attract rebels or those who have fled to this direction, to occupy strategic positions and control key areas, to plan attacks, and to worship the wind to suppress evil spirits, to drive away ghosts and demons, and to hunt and capture animals, in accordance with the signs of the tiger. If you set up camp or hide here, the enemy will naturally not dare to look directly. Use the Jade Female咒 of this week, step on the罡 and move according to the stars, and you will surely receive the assistance of the tiger's divine power. When the Bing Qi is combined with the Life Gate and appears in the Jiu Tian, it is called Bing Wonder. At this time, it is suitable to worship and pray to the gods in this direction, to establish altars, to summon divine generals, and to carry out secret strategies, in accordance with the signs of the divine. When marching, it is appropriate to dress the entire army as divine generals, and the gods will come. If encountering the White Tiger, Thunder Killing, and劫 Killing, be cautious of injuries from lightning. The classic says: among all the patterns, Bing Wonder is the most difficult to encounter. The general's military actions will achieve success immediately. Worshiping ghosts and gods is extremely effective. All worldly affairs will bring endless blessings.

鬼遁：辛加丁逢休、生、杜門臨艮宮九地為鬼遁。此時宜於其方採探賊情，偷營劫寨，行間諜，布謠言，疑惑軍心，彼不能察。又宜超亡薦孤，驅神遺鬼，祭煉丁甲，用本旬玉女符咒，自得鬼神助力。以上九遁凡行兵用事俱吉，惟忌奇墓刑迫。

When the Xin stem is combined with the Ding odd, and it also meets the Xiu Men, the Life Gate, or the Du Men, and is located in the Gen palace's Jiudi, it is called Ding Wonder. At this time, it is suitable to investigate the enemy's situation in that direction, launch surprise attacks, send spies, spread rumors, causing the enemy's morale to be confused and unable to detect the situation. It is also suitable for liberating souls, recommending wandering souls, summoning spirits, and performing rituals on Ding and Jia. Using the jade woman talisman of the current ten-day period, one can naturally gain the assistance of spirits and gods. The above nine types of concealment patterns are all auspicious for military operations and affairs, but they should avoid the situation where the three odd elements are buried, the strike punishment, and the gate being pressed.

三詐法：凡事宜開、休、生三吉，即不得乙丙丁三奇亦吉，又取地盤九地、太陰、六合三神助奇，謂之陰門得助，故無不吉。真詐：乙丙丁合開、休、生門臨太陰為真詐，宜暗計、埋伏、佈德、隱遁吉。重詐：乙丙丁合開、休、生門臨九地為重詐，宜選將、招兵、修築、埋葬吉。休詐：乙丙丁合開、休、生門臨六合為休詐，宜禱祈、袪邪、合藥、治疫、造葬、婚姻、交易、上官、赴任、遺使、破敵，萬事皆吉。

The method of three deceptions: For various affairs, one should take the three auspicious gates: Open Door, Xiu Gate, and Life Gate. Even if the three Marvels (Yi, Bing, Ding) are not present, it is still auspicious. Then take the three Yin spirits on the Earth Plate: Jiudi, Taiyin, and Liu He to assist the three Marvels, which is called "Yin Gate Assistance." Therefore, there is no inauspicious outcome. True Deception: When the three Marvels combine with Open Door, Xiu Gate, and Life Gate and are accompanied by Taiyin, it is called True Deception. It is suitable for secret planning, ambushes, spreading kindness, and concealment, all of which are auspicious. Heavy Deception: When the three Marvels combine with the three auspicious gates and are accompanied by Jiudi, it is called Heavy Deception. It is suitable for selecting generals, recruiting soldiers, building fortifications, and burial, all of which are auspicious. Xiu Deception: When the three Marvels combine with the three auspicious gates and are accompanied by Liu He, it is called Xiu Deception. It is suitable for prayers and offerings, removing evil spirits, preparing medicines, treating epidemics, construction and burial, marriage, trade, taking office, sending envoys, and defeating enemy troops; all matters are auspicious.

五假法：假者，假其氣以用事，須以其事而符其氣，則用之有益，否則悖其氣而用之則凶，忌迫墓，慎之。天假：景門合乙、丙、丁臨九天為天假，宜彰動天威、奮揚威武，謁貴求賢、上書獻策、頒號令、申盟約，使敵人自伏。地假：杜門同丁、己、癸臨九地為地假，宜潛伏隱遁，私約交通，偃旗息豉，暗地施為；臨太陰宜遺人間諜，臨六合宜逃亡避災難。人假：驚門同六壬臨九天為人假，宜捕捉叛亡，搜擒匿寇，捕盜拿賊，暗計施行；若太白入熒已在其下，必獲。鬼假：死門同丁、己、癸臨九地為鬼假，又為神假，宜超亡薦度、安葬、埋伏、交戰、築堤積水、挖井、通渠。物假：傷門同丁、己、癸臨六合為物假，宜索取、捕捉、返歸故里，修葺舊壘、填塞古道、交易、伏藏，俱吉。

The method of "Five Falses": "False" refers to borrowing the energy of a particular element to accomplish a task, which must align with that element's energy for the action to be beneficial; otherwise, using it against its energy will bring misfortune. One should avoid situations where the gate is forced or the element is in its tomb, and be cautious. Heaven's False: When the Jing Gate combines with the three marvels (Yi, Bing, Ding) and is over the Nine Heavens, it is called Heaven's False, suitable for displaying heavenly authority, displaying strength, meeting noblemen, seeking talented people, submitting memorials, issuing orders, clarifying alliances, and making enemies submit on their own. Earth's False: When the Du Gate combines with Ding, Ji, and Gui and is over the Nine Earths, it is called Earth's False, suitable for hiding and retreating, secretly communicating, lowering banners and drums, and acting in secret; if it is over Taiyin, it is suitable to send spies; if it is over Liu He, it is suitable to flee and avoid disaster. Human's False: When the Jing Gate combines with the Six Rens and is over the Nine Heavens, it is called Human's False, suitable for capturing rebels, searching for hidden bandits, arresting thieves, and secretly planning; if the pattern of "Tai Bai entering Ying" is beneath it, capture is certain. Ghost's False: When the Si Gate combines with Ding, Ji, and Gui and is over the Nine Earths, it is called Ghost's False, also known as God's False, suitable for performing rituals for the dead, burial, ambush, battle, building dikes, digging wells, and digging canals. Object's False: When the Shang Gate combines with Ding, Ji, and Gui and is over Liu He, it is called Object's False, suitable for demanding repayment, capturing, returning home, repairing old camps, filling old roads, trading, and hiding, all of which are auspicious.

青龍回首：戊加丙為龍回首，此時宜舉百事，有欣悅稱心之驗，行軍俱吉。飛鳥跌穴：丙加戊為鳥跌穴，此時百事宜為，有顯達易成之象，戰陣皆吉。三奇得使：甲己日丙奇，乙庚日乙奇，丙辛日丙奇，丁壬日乙奇，戊癸日丁奇，凡陰陽二遁遇此，諸事皆吉。玉女守門：甲己時在丙，乙庚時在辛，丙辛時在乙，丁壬時在己，戊癸時在壬，凡營建、宴會、喜慶事皆吉。又時遇乙卯、未，丙午，丁酉之值使加臨玉女，合吉格諸事大吉；又如庚午、子，己卯，戊子，亦為守門時。

Azure Dragon Looking Back: When the Wu instrument is above the Bing Marvel, it is called Azure Dragon Looking Back. At this time, it is suitable to do various things, with joy and satisfaction, and military operations are also favorable. Flying Bird Falling into a Hole: When the Bing Marvel is above the Wu instrument, it is called Flying Bird Falling into a Hole. At this time, all matters can be carried out, indicating success and promotion, and military formations are favorable. Three Marvels in Command: On the first day of the Ji branch, take the Bing Marvel; on the second day of the Geng branch, take the Yi Marvel; on the third day of the Bing branch, take the Bing Marvel; on the fourth day of the Ding branch, take the Yi Marvel; on the fifth day of the Wu branch, take the Ding Marvel. Whenever this combination occurs in either Yang Dun or Yin Dun, all matters are favorable. Jade Maiden Guarding the Gate: On the first and sixth hours, the position is on the Bing; on the second and seventh hours, the position is on the Xin; on the third and eighth hours, the position is on the Yi; on the fourth and ninth hours, the position is on the Ji; on the fifth and tenth hours, the position is on the Ren. Whenever this occurs, construction, banquets, and celebrations are favorable. In addition, when the values of Yi Mao, Yi Wei, Bing Wu, and Ding You are combined with the Jade Maiden position, they form a favorable configuration, and all matters are highly favorable. Similarly, when the values of Geng Wu, Geng Zi, Ji Mao, and Wu Zi occur, they are also considered as times when the gate is guarded.

天輔時：甲己之日己巳時，乙庚甲申不須疑，丙辛端用甲午好，丁壬甲辰最為宜，戊癸甲寅定免罪，號為天輔大吉時。此時萬事皆宜，行兵征戰必獲大勝，雖斧鉞在前，有罪必釋，最為妙異。三奇升殿：乙奇到震，丙奇到離，丁奇到兌，此三奇升本宮之殿，百事皆吉。奇游祿位：乙奇到震，丙奇到巽，丁奇到離為本祿之位，合吉門謀為皆吉。

When the time is Tianfu (Heavenly Aid), on days of Jia and Ji, take the hour of Jisi; on days of Yi and Geng, take the hour of Jiashen without doubt; on days of Bing and Xin, the best hour is Jiawu; on days of Ding and Ren, the most suitable hour is Jiachen; on days of Wu and Gui, take the hour of Jiayin, and certainly avoid punishment. These hours are known as Tianfu Great Auspicious Hours. At this time, all matters are favorable, and military campaigns will surely achieve great victories; even if the axe and halberd are before you, if there is a crime, it will certainly be pardoned, which is extremely marvelous. Three Marvels Ascend the Hall: the Bing Qi (Marvel) flies to the Zhen Palace, the Ding Qi flies to the Li Palace, and the Wu Qi flies to the Dui Palace. This is called the Three Marvels ascending their respective palaces. Because Zhen belongs to wood and combines with Yi, Li belongs to fire and combines with Bing, and Dui belongs to metal and combines with Ding, all matters will be auspicious. Marvels Traveling to Their Positions: the Yi Qi arrives at Zhen, the Bing Qi arrives at Xun, and the Ding Qi arrives at Li, which are the respective positions of the three Marvels. When combined with favorable gates, any endeavor will be auspicious.

懽怡：乙丙丁三奇臨六甲值符之宮為懽怡，凡百謀為無不和悅。相佐：本旬值符加地盤三奇之上，百事皆宜，派兵調弁尤為效力。天地奇儀相合：乙庚、丙辛、丁壬為奇合，戊癸、甲己為儀合，得吉門，凡百謀為皆有和合之象。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，遇吉門主客皆利，凡百謀為皆吉。門宮和義：和者，宮生門也；義者，門生宮也。遇吉門吉格，萬事皆宜。

The Heavenly Three Celestial Stems: When the three marvels, 乙, 丙, and 丁, are present in the palace where the chief symbol, 六甲, is located, it is called the Heavenly Three Celestial Stems. All plans and strategies will be harmonious and smooth. The Heaven Plate Zhi Fu: The chief symbol of the current ten-day period is placed on the Earth Plate's three marvels. All affairs are favorable, especially in dispatching troops and commanding officers. The Heavenly and Earthly Marvels Combine: When 乙 combines with 庚, 丙 with 辛, and 丁 with 壬, it is called 'Marvel Combination'; when 戊 combines with 癸 and 甲 with 己, it is called 'Instrument Combination'. If this is combined with a favorable gate, all plans will show signs of harmony and unity. Mutual Prosperity: When the 乙 marvel is placed on 丁, and 丁 marvel is placed on 丙, and a favorable gate is encountered, both the host and guest sides are auspicious, and all matters will be greatly beneficial. Heavenly Prosperity and Earthly Vitality: When the sixth 丁 is placed on the sixth 乙, it is called 'Prosperity Vitality'. If it meets a favorable gate, both the host and guest sides are beneficial, and all plans will be auspicious. Harmony and Righteousness of the Gate and Palace: 'Harmony' refers to the palace generating the gate; 'Righteousness' refers to the gate generating the palace. When encountering a favorable gate and favorable pattern, all things will be suitable.