Volume Four · Explanation of Malevolent Patterns

青龍逃走：六乙加辛為龍逃走，此時不宜舉兵，主將士逃竄，謀為皆凶。白虎倡狂：六辛加乙為虎倡狂，不宜行兵，主客皆傷，諸事不吉，行船、婚、修造尤忌。螣蛇妖嬌：六癸加丁為蛇妖嬌，此時百事不利，主動作虛驚，兵家值此尤防敵人妖術火攻。朱雀投江：六丁加癸為雀投江，諸事不宜，文書洩漏，火災怪異。

Azure Dragon flees: When the sixth heavenly stem Yi is placed on Xin, it is called Azure Dragon fleeing. Yi represents the day's virtue like a dragon, while Xin is a sharp metal that forces the dragon to flee. Therefore, it is not advisable to go to war at this time, as soldiers may scatter and all affairs will be unfavorable. White Tiger rages: When the sixth heavenly stem Xin is placed on Yi, it is called White Tiger raging. Metal suppresses wood, causing injury to both sides, and all matters will be unfavorable, especially sailing, marriage, and construction. Qilin twists: When the sixth heavenly stem Gui is placed on Ding, it is called Qilin twisting. At this time, all affairs are unfavorable, and there will be unexpected alarms. Military operations encountering this should especially beware of enemy sorcery and fire attacks. Vermilion Bird falls into the river: When the sixth heavenly stem Ding is placed on Gui, it is called Vermilion Bird falling into the river. Ding represents the fire of documents, which falls into the water of Gui, making all matters unfavorable. This indicates leakage of documents, fires, and strange occurrences.

太白火熒：六庚加丙為白入熒，諸事凶，尤防賊來刦營，伏兵丙宮挫其鋒。熒入太白：六丙加庚為熒入白，行兵主賊去，宜尾追，有不戰而賊自敗之象。飛宮格：六甲值符加地庚為飛宮格，諸事不吉，戰主大將遭擒，凡事宜靜不宜動，用兵先舉者必敗，最宜慎之。伏宮格：六庚加地甲值符為伏宮格，此時行兵宜不宜退出，行主逢盜賊、車折馬傷，百事不宜。

The term "White enters the Red" refers to the situation where the sixth heavenly stem, Geng, is placed on top of the third heavenly stem, Bing. This is called "White enters the Red." Geng represents the White General, which is metal, and Bing represents the Red General, which is fire. Metal overcomes fire, leading to misfortune in all affairs, especially the need to be cautious of thieves attacking the camp. In this case, it is advisable to hide troops in the palace where Bing is located to weaken the enemy's strength. The term "Red enters the White" refers to the situation where the third heavenly stem, Bing, is placed on top of the sixth heavenly stem, Geng. This is called "Red enters the White." Fire overcomes metal, and in military affairs, this indicates that the enemy's troops will retreat. It is favorable to follow and attack them, as the enemy may be defeated without direct combat. The term "Flying Palace Pattern" refers to the situation where the first heavenly stem, Jia, as the chief symbol, is placed on top of the earth plate Geng. This is called the Flying Palace Pattern, which is generally unfavorable. In military affairs, it indicates that the general will be captured. All affairs should remain calm and avoid action. If the army attacks first, it will surely fail, so great caution is needed. The term "Hidden Palace Pattern" refers to the situation where the sixth heavenly stem, Geng, is placed on top of the earth plate Jia as the chief symbol. This is called the Hidden Palace Pattern. In this case, military actions should only involve holding back and not retreating. If traveling, one may encounter thieves, broken vehicles, injured horses, and all affairs should be avoided.

飛干格：日干加庚為飛干格，戰則主客皆傷，出行主飛災橫禍。伏干格：庚加日干為伏干格，此時戰必遭擒，主客兩傷，出行尤忌。大格：天庚加地癸，此時謀為諸事不利，出行阻隔，車破馬傷，惟捕捉可獲。小格：天庚加地壬為天羅，凡百謀為不利，行兵、出行尤忌。刑格：六庚加地己，此時行兵大凶，出行道途阻隔，諸事不利。

Flying Stem Pattern: When the day stem is placed on the stem Geng, it is called the Flying Stem Pattern. In a conflict, both sides will suffer injuries. For travel, there is a risk of unexpected disasters and sudden misfortunes. Hidden Stem Pattern: When the stem Geng is placed on the day stem, it is called the Hidden Stem Pattern. In a conflict, one will certainly be captured. Both sides will suffer injuries. Travel is especially inauspicious. Great Pattern: When the heaven plate Geng is placed on the earth plate Gui, all plans are unfavorable. Travel is obstructed, vehicles break down and horses are injured; only capturing fugitives is successful. Small Pattern: When the heaven plate Geng is placed on the earth plate Ren, it is also called the Heavenly Net. All plans are unfavorable. Military campaigns and travel are especially inauspicious. Criminal Pattern: When the six Geng stems are placed on the earth plate Ji, military campaigns are extremely dangerous. Travel is blocked by obstacles, and all affairs are unfavorable.

悖格：（丙加值符主蒞政紀網紊亂，又丙加丙為天乙，加丙為飛悖。）六丙加年月日時干，此宜固守，不可輕動，利主不利客，舉事主紊亂無緒，凶。年月日時格：六庚加本年歲干、月干、日干、時干，百事不利，惟宜捕捉，行人即至。

Paradoxical Pattern: The original commentary states that Bing (丙) placed on the Chief Symbol indicates disorder in governance and affairs. When Bing is placed on Bing, it is called Tianyi (天乙), and when the Chief Symbol is placed on Bing, it is called Fei Bi (飞悖). If the six Bing stems are placed on the heavenly stems of the current year, month, day, or hour, it is advisable to remain steadfast and avoid rash actions. It benefits the host side but not the guest side. Initiating affairs will result in confusion and lack of clear order, which is ominous. Year, month, day, and hour patterns: When the six Geng (庚) stems are placed on the heavenly stem of the current year's sovereign, the month's stem, the day's stem, or the hour's stem, all affairs will be unfavorable. Only hunting or capturing is suitable. If predicting the arrival of a traveler, it indicates the traveler will arrive immediately.

天網四張格：六甲值符加地癸為天網，此時惟利漁獵。經曰：天網四張，萬物盡傷，百事不舉，惟宜逃亡，當從天上六癸方出。又曰：天網四張走無路，一二網低有路通。網高者，天上六癸加五六七八九宮，大凶不可用；網低者，天上六癸加一二三四宮，可匍匐而出。

The Heaven Net Four Spread Pattern: The Six Jia symbols with the Chief Symbol are placed on the Earth Plate's Gui, called the Heaven Net. At this time, it is only favorable for fishing and hunting. The classic text says: The Heaven Net spreads on all four sides, causing injury to all things, and nothing can be accomplished. It is only suitable for fleeing, and one should leave from the direction where the Heaven Plate's six Gui symbols are located. It also says: When the Heaven Net spreads, there is no way to go. If it falls in the first or second palace, the net is low and there is still a way to escape.the so-called网高, means that the Heaven Plate's six Gui symbols are placed in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth palaces, which is extremely dangerous and should not be used.所谓网低, means that the Heaven Plate's six Gui symbols are placed in the first, second, third, and fourth palaces, and one can still crawl out.

地羅遮格：天上六壬加時干、六癸，忌出兵出行。經曰：地羅遮障莫占前，天網四張無路走。五不遇時：時干剋日干皆是，出行主折損，百事凶，用兵尤忌，雖有奇門，切不可用。六儀擊刑：甲子臨震，甲戍臨坤，甲申臨艮，甲午臨離，甲辰臨巽，甲寅臨巽，此時忌用兵，主有擊刑之象，安營值其方尤忌，出行謀為不利。

Ground Net Obstructs: When the Heaven Plate Six Rén is placed on the hour stem or the six Gui, it is unfavorable for military campaigns or travel. The classic text says: When the Ground Net obstructs, do not inquire about the future, and when the Heaven Net is spread out, there is no way forward. Five Unfavorable Times: Whenever the hour stem overcomes the day stem, it is unfavorable for travel, leading to loss and misfortune in all affairs, especially in military matters. Even if there are the Three Marvels favorable gates, they should not be used. Six Instruments Strike Crime: When Jiazi (Jia) is paired with Wu and falls in the Zhen (Thunder) trigram, Jiaxu (Jia) is paired with Ji and falls in the Kun (Earth) trigram, Jiashen (Jia) is paired with Geng and falls in the Gen (Mountain) trigram, Jiawu (Jia) is paired with Xin and falls in the Li (Fire) trigram, Jiachen (Jia) is paired with Ren and falls in the Xun (Wind) trigram, and Jiayin (Jia) is paired with Gui and falls in the Xun (Wind) trigram, these are all cases of striking crime. At such times, military campaigns are forbidden, indicating mutual criminal conflicts. Setting up camp or settling in that direction is especially inauspicious, and traveling or planning affairs is unfavorable.

三奇入墓：乙奇臨坤，丙奇臨乾，丁奇臨艮為三奇入墓，忌行軍，凡百事吉者不吉，凶者不凶，無功之象。時干入墓：戊戌、壬辰、丙戌、癸未、丁丑，此時百事不宜，出師出行尤忌。星門入墓：休蓬入辰，驚開心柱入丑，傷杜沖輔入未，景英入戍，生死任芮禽入辰，此時凡百謀為阻滯不通。

Three Marvels in the墓: When the Yi Marvel is in the Kun palace, the Bing Marvel is in the Qian palace, and the Ding Marvel is in the Gen palace, it is called Three Marvels in the墓, which is unfavorable for military campaigns. Anything that should be auspicious becomes inauspicious, and anything that should be inauspicious does not become so, indicating a state of achieving nothing. When the heavenly stem of the hour is in the墓, such as at the hours of Wuxu, Renchen, Bingxu, Guiwei, and Dingchou, all affairs are unsuitable, especially military expeditions and travel. When the stars and gates are in the墓: the Xiu Men and Tianpeng are in the Chen, the Jing Men, Open Door, and Tianxin, Tianzhu are in the Chou, the Shang Men, Du Men, and Tianchong, Tianfu are in the Wei, the Jing Men and Tianying are in the Xu, and the Sheng Men, Si Men, Tianren, Tianrui, Tianqin are in the Chen. If these occur, all plans and schemes will be obstructed and unsmooth.

伏吟：星、符、門還加本宮為伏吟，此時凡百謀為只宜靜守，不可妄動，急猝進兵必遭圍困，雖有吉門亦不可用。返吟：星、符、門加對沖之宮為返吟，凡百謀為反覆不定，積糧靜守吉。門宮迫制：休臨離，開、驚臨震巽，生、死臨坎，傷、杜臨坤艮，景臨兌乾，八門克宮為迫，宮克八門為制。吉門宮迫制，則吉事不吉、凶事不凶；凶宮凶門兢制，則災殃尤甚。

Fuyin occurs when the nine stars, the chief symbol, and the eight gates remain in their original palace. In this case, all plans should be kept quiet and no action should be taken; advancing troops will surely be surrounded, and even if there are auspicious gates, they cannot be used. Fanyin occurs when the nine stars, the chief symbol, and the eight gates are placed in the palace directly opposite to their original palace. In such a situation, all plans are uncertain and unstable; it is best to stockpile food and remain quiet. When a gate is restricted by the palace, for example, the Xiu Men is in the Li palace, the Open Door and Jing Door are in the Zhen or Xun palace, the Life Gate and Death Door are in the Kan palace, the Shang Men and Du Men are in the Kun or Gen palace, and the Jing Gate is in the Dui or Qian palace. If a gate is overcome by the palace, it is called '迫' (restriction), and if the palace overcomes the gate, it is called '制' (control). If an auspicious gate encounters '迫' or '制', then what should be auspicious becomes inauspicious, and what should be inauspicious remains inauspicious. If a凶宫 (bad palace) and 凶门 (bad gate) mutually overcome each other, the calamities will be especially severe.

六甲加六戊，謂天盤戊加地盤戊，是為伏吟，凡事閉塞，靜守為吉。戊加乙為青龍合靈，門吉事吉，門凶事凶。加丙為青龍返首，動作大利，若逢迫墓擊刑，吉事成凶。加丁為青龍耀明，謁貴求名吉利，若值墓迫，招是招非。加己為貴人入獄，公私皆不利。加庚為值符飛宮，吉事不吉，凶事更凶。加辛為青龍折足，吉門生助尚可謀為，若逢凶門，主拐帶失財，有足疾。加壬為龍入天牢，凡陰陽皆不利。加癸為青龍華蓋吉格，門吉招福，門凶多乖。

The six戊 (Wu) are concealed under the six甲 (Jia). When the Wu on the Heaven Plate is placed over the Wu on the Earth Plate, it is called Hidden Chant, indicating that all matters are blocked and unsmooth, and it is favorable to remain still. When Wu is combined with Yi, it is called Azure Dragon Combining Spirit, and if the gate is favorable, the matter will be favorable; if the gate is unfavorable, the matter will be unfavorable. When Wu is combined with Bing, it is called Azure Dragon Returning Head, which is very favorable for action, but if it meets with gate pressure, entering the tomb, or being struck by punishment, favorable matters may turn into unfavorable ones. When Wu is combined with Ding, it is called Azure Dragon Shining Brightly, which is favorable for meeting noblemen and seeking fame and success; however, if it coincides with entering the tomb or gate pressure, it may bring trouble. When Wu is combined with Ji, it is called Nobleman in Prison, which is unfavorable for both public and private matters. When Wu is combined with Wu, it is called Chief Symbol Flying to the Palace, which turns favorable into unfavorable and unfavorable into more unfavorable. When Wu is combined with Xin, it is called Azure Dragon Breaking the Foot, and if there is a favorable gate to support it, one may still manage affairs; however, if it meets with an unfavorable gate, it indicates that one's property may be stolen or taken away, and there may be foot diseases. When Wu is combined with Ren, it is called Dragon Entering Heavenly Prison, which is unfavorable for both hidden and open matters. When Wu is combined with Gui, it is called Azure Dragon Covering the Sky, which is originally a favorable pattern; if the gate is favorable, it brings blessings, but if the gate is unfavorable, it leads to many troubles.

乙加戊為利陰害陽，門逢凶迫，財破人傷。加乙為日奇伏吟，不宜謁貴求名，只可安分守身。加丙為奇儀順生，吉星遷官進職，凶星夫妻別離。加丁為奇儀相佐，文書事吉，百事可為。加己為日奇入霧，土掩暗眛，門凶宅必凶，得三奇開門為地遁。加庚為日奇被刑，爭訟財產，夫妻懷私。加辛為青龍逃走，奴僕拐帶，六畜皆傷。加壬為日奇入地，尊卑悖亂，官訟是非。加癸為華蓋青龍，宜遁跡修道，隱匿藏形，躲災避難為吉。

When Yi is combined with Wu, it is called "Beneficial to Yin, Harmful to Yang." If the gate is also encountering a凶 star or a迫 star, it indicates loss of wealth and harm to people. When Yi is combined with Yi, it is called "The Day Star is Hidden Chant," which is not suitable for seeking officials or fame, but one should remain content and stay within one's own bounds. When Yi is combined with Bing, it is called "The Marvels and Instruments are in Harmonious Generation." If paired with a good star, it brings promotion and official advancement; if paired with a bad star, it leads to separation between husband and wife. When Yi is combined with Ding, it is called "The Marvels and Instruments Assist Each Other," which is favorable for official documents and affairs, and all matters can be undertaken. When Yi is combined with Ji, it is called "The Day Star is Shrouded in Mist," indicating being obscured by earth energy and darkness. If the gate is凶, then the residence is also凶; if at the same time it receives the Three Marvels and the Open Door, it becomes a successful earth遁. When Yi is combined with Geng, it is called "The Day Star is Penalized," indicating disputes over property and mutual private intentions between husband and wife. When Yi is combined with Xin, it is called "Azure Dragon Fleeing Away," indicating servants stealing property and fleeing, and all domestic animals suffering damage. When Yi is combined with Ren, it is called "The Day Star Enters the Earth," indicating disorder in hierarchy and chaos, with legal disputes and conflicts. When Yi is combined with Gui, it is called "Celestial Crown and Azure Dragon," which is suitable for hiding and practicing Dao, concealing one's form, and using it to avoid disasters and difficulties, which is favorable.

丙加戊為飛鳥跌穴，謀為百事洞徹。加乙為日月並行，公私謀為皆吉。加丙為月奇孛師，文書逼迫，破耗遺失。加丁為星奇朱雀，貴人文書吉利，常人平靜，得三吉門為天遁。加己為火孛入刑，囚人刑杖，文書不行，吉門得吉，凶門轉凶。加庚為熒入太白，門戶破壞，盜賊耗失。加辛為謀事成就，病人不凶。加壬為火入天羅，為客不利，是非頗多。加癸為華蓋孛師，陰人害事，災禍頻生。

Bing added to Wu is called "Flying Bird Falling into the Cave," which indicates that all plans and affairs can be clearly understood and smoothly carried out. Bing added to Yi is called "Sun and Moon Proceeding Together," which is auspicious for both public and private affairs. Bing added to Bing is called "Moon Oddity and孛Master," which indicates urgent official documents, loss of wealth, and loss of items. Bing added to Ding is called "Star Oddity and Vermilion Bird," which is favorable for matters concerning noblemen and official documents, and ordinary people will be safe and untroubled; if accompanied by three auspicious gates, it becomes a Heaven's Hidden Gate. Bing added to Ji is called "Fire孛Enter the Punishment," which indicates prisoners receiving punishment, official documents not proceeding smoothly; if paired with auspicious gates, it can still be favorable, but if paired with inauspicious gates, it turns into an inauspicious outcome. Bing added to Geng is called "Flickering Star Entering the White Bright," which indicates destruction of the household, theft, and loss of property. Bing added to Xin indicates that plans can be successfully carried out, and the sick person will not be in danger. Bing added to Ren is called "Fire Entering the Heavenly Net," which is unfavorable for traveling, and there will be many disputes and troubles. Bing added to Gui is called "Crown Cover孛Master," which indicates harm from women or female figures, and continuous misfortunes will occur.

丁加戊為青龍轉光，官人升遷，常人咸昌。加乙為人遁吉格，貴人加官進爵，常人婚姻財喜。加丙為星隨月轉，貴人越級高升，常人樂里生悲。加丁為奇入太陰，文書即至，喜事遂心。加己為火入勾陳，奸私□冤，事因女人。加庚為年月日時格，文書阻隔，行人必歸。加辛名曰朱雀入獄，罪人釋囚，官人失位。加壬名曰五神互合，貴人恩詔，訟獄公平。加癸名為朱雀投江，文書口舌俱消，音信沉溺。

When丁is combined with戊, it is called「Azure Dragon Turning Light」, which signifies promotion for officials and prosperity for common people. When丁is combined with乙, it is called「Person Diving and Auspicious Pattern」, indicating that noblemen will gain higher positions and common people will experience marriage and wealth. When丁is combined with丙, it is called「Stars Follow the Moon」, indicating that noblemen will be promoted rapidly while common people may suffer misfortune after joy. When丁is combined with丁, it is called「Strange Star Enters the Dark Moon」, meaning documents will arrive immediately and auspicious events will be fulfilled. When丁is combined with己, it is called「Fire Enters Gou Chen」, indicating hidden grievances and disputes caused by women. When丁is combined with庚, it is called「Year, Month, Day, and Hour Pattern」, indicating that documents will be blocked and people away from home will surely return. When丁is combined with辛, it is called「Vermilion Bird Enters Prison」, indicating that prisoners will be released while officials will lose their positions. When丁is combined with壬, it is called「Five Spirits Mutual Harmony」, indicating that noblemen will receive imperial favor and legal cases will be judged fairly. When丁is combined with癸, it is called「Vermilion Bird Falls into River」, indicating that disputes over documents and words will be resolved, but communication will be cut off.

己加戊名犬遇青龍，門吉謀為遂意，上人見喜，門凶枉勞心機。加乙名為墓神不明，地戶蓬星，宜遁跡隱形為利。加丙名曰火孛地戶，陽人冤冤相害，陰人必致淫汙。加丁名曰朱雀入墓，文狀詞訟，先曲後直。加己名為地戶逢鬼，病者死，百事不遂。加庚名曰刑格，求名詞訟先動者不利，陰星有謀害之情。加辛名曰游魂入墓，大人鬼魅，小人家先為崇凶。加壬名地網高張，狡童佚女，姦情殺傷。加癸名曰地刑元武，男女疾病垂危，詞訟有囚獄之凶。

When Ji is added to Wu, it is called "Dog meets Azure Dragon." If the gate is favorable, then matters of planning will go smoothly and superiors will be pleased. If the gate is unfavorable, then efforts will be wasted. When Ji is added to Yi, it is called "Mourning God unclear," also known as "Earth gate with蓬star," which is favorable only if one hides and avoids detection. When Ji is added to Bing, it is called "Fire comet at Earth gate," indicating mutual harm and revenge among men, and disorder and immorality among women. When Ji is added to Ding, it is called "Vermilion Bird enters the tomb," indicating that lawsuits will start with defeat and eventually succeed. When Ji is added to Ji, it is called "Earth gate meets ghost," indicating that the sick will die and all affairs will fail. When Ji is added to Geng, it called "Crime and obstruction," indicating that those seeking fame or involved in lawsuits will suffer disadvantage if they act first, and there is also a hidden intention of harm. When Ji is added to Xin, it is called "Wandering soul enters the tomb," indicating that adults will meet ghosts and children will be tormented by ancestral spirits, which is dangerous. When Ji is added to Ren, it is called "Earth net high stretched," indicating that cunning youths and reckless women will cause injury or death due to illicit relationships. When Ji is added to Gui, it is called "Earth punishment with Black Tortoise," indicating that both men and women will suffer serious illness, and lawsuits will lead to imprisonment.

庚加戊曰太白天乙伏宮，百事不可謀為，凶。加乙為太白蓬星，退吉進凶。加丙為太白入熒，占賊必來，為客利進，為主破財。加丁曰亭亭之格，因私暱起官司，門吉有救。加己名為刑格，官司被重刑。加庚曰太白同宮，官災橫禍，兄弟雷攻。加辛曰白虎干格，遠行車折馬死。加壬遠行迷失道路，男女音信嗟呀。加癸名為大格，行人至，官司止，生產母子俱傷，大凶。

When Geng (庚) is combined with Wu (戊), it is called "Too White Heaven and Heavenly Ethereal" (太白天乙伏宫), and nothing can be planned, it is an ominous sign. When Geng is combined with Yi (乙), it is called "Too White and the Star of the蓬" (太白蓬星), retreating is auspicious, but advancing is ominous. When Geng is combined with Bing (丙), it is called "Too White Enters the Fluorescent" (太白入荧), thieves will definitely attack; if the party is visiting, it is favorable to advance troops, but if the party is the host, it will result in financial loss. When Geng is combined with Ding (丁), it is called "The Tall Form" (亭亭之格), lawsuits will arise from private and intimate matters; if the gate is auspicious, there may still be a way to save the situation. When Geng is combined with Ji (己), it is called "Crime Form" (刑格), and legal cases will result in severe punishment. When Geng is combined with Geng (庚), it is called "Too White in the Same Palace" (太白同宫), indicating official calamity and sudden misfortune, and brothers will clash like thunder. When Geng is combined with Xin (辛), it is called "White Tiger Dry Form" (白虎干格), and long journeys will result in broken carts and dead horses. When Geng is combined with Ren (壬), it indicates long journeys with getting lost, men and women losing communication and lamenting in vain. When Geng is combined with Gui (癸), it is called "Great Form" (大格), indicating the arrival of travelers and the cessation of lawsuits, but during childbirth, both mother and child will be harmed, which is extremely ominous.

辛加戊曰困龍被傷，官司破財，屈抑越分，妄動禍殃。加乙曰白虎倡狂，人亡家敗，遠行多殃，尊長不喜，車船俱傷。加丙曰干合孛師，熒出現，占雨無，占晴旱，占事必因財致訟。加丁曰獄神得奇，經商獲倍利，囚人逢赦宥。加己曰入獄自刑，奴僕背主，訟訴難伸。加庚曰白虎出力，刀刃相接，主客相殘，宜退讓，強進血濺衣衫。加辛為伏吟天庭，公廢私就，訟獄自罹罪名。加壬曰凶蛇入獄，兩男爭女，訟事不息，先動失理。加癸曰天牢華蓋，日月失明，誤入天網，動止乖張。

Xin combined with Wu is called "Confined Dragon Suffering Injury," indicating legal disputes and financial loss, being wronged and exceeding one's bounds, and causing calamity through reckless action. Xin combined with Yi is called "White Tiger Rampant," indicating the loss of family and property, many misfortunes on long journeys, disfavor from superiors, and damage to vehicles and boats. Xin combined with Bing is called "Dry and Bright Star," indicating the appearance of the planet Mars, which brings no rain when predicting rain, and severe drought when predicting clear weather, and disputes arising from property matters. Xin combined with Ding is called "God of Prison Receives a Favorable Omen," indicating double profit in business and the possibility of pardon for prisoners. Xin combined with Ji is called "Entering Prison and Self-Punishment," indicating servants abandoning their master and difficulties in legal cases. Xin combined with Geng is called "White Tiger Exerts Effort," indicating confrontation with weapons, mutual destruction between host and guest, and suitability for retreat; forcing an advance leads to bloodshed. Xin combined with Xin is called "Hidden Chant in the Court," indicating neglect of official matters and success in private affairs, and being implicated in legal cases. Xin combined with Ren is called "Fierce Snake Enters Prison," indicating disputes between two men over one woman, ongoing litigation, and the one who acts first being at fault. Xin combined with Gui is called "Heavenly Prison and Celestial Cover," indicating the loss of brightness of the sun and moon, falling into a heavenly net, and erratic behavior and confusion.

壬加戊名為蛇化龍，男人發達，女產嬰童。加日奇六乙名曰格名小蛇，女八柔順，男子嗟呀，占孕生子祿馬光華。加月奇六丙名曰水蛇入火，官災刑禁，絡繹不絕。加星奇六丁名乾合蛇刑，文書牽連，貴人匆匆，女吉男凶。加己名曰凶蛇入獄，大禍將至，順守斯吉，詞訟主理曲。加庚名曰太白擒蛇，刑獄公平，剖邪正。加辛名曰螣蛇相纏，縱得吉門亦不能安，若有謀望，被人欺瞞。加壬名曰蛇入地羅，外人纏繞，內事索索，星門俱吉，庶免蹉跎。加癸名曰幼女姦淫，家有丑聲，門星俱吉，轉為福亨吉。

When the壬 (Ren) is combined with the戊 (Wu), it is called 「Snake Transforming into a Dragon」, indicating that men will achieve success and women will give birth to infants. When the壬 is combined with the day's odd number (six Yi), it is called 「Small Snake」 (the original text mistakenly adds 「Name of the Pattern」), indicating that women will be gentle and men will sigh. When predicting pregnancy, it suggests that the child will have good fortune and prosperity. When the壬 is combined with the month's odd number (six Bing), it is called 「Water Snake Entering Fire」, indicating continuous official troubles, punishments, and legal restrictions. When the壬 is combined with the star's odd number (six Ding), it is called 「Dry Earth Snake Crime」, indicating involvement in documents and legal matters, the Nobleman acting hastily, women being fortunate and men being unfortunate. When the壬 is combined with the己 (Ji), it is called 「Evil Snake Entering Prison」, indicating a great disaster is coming, and only by following the right time and remaining steadfast will it be fortunate; if involved in lawsuits, it suggests the person is at fault. When the壬 is combined with the庚 (Geng), it is called 「White Tiger Captures the Snake」, indicating fair judgment in legal cases, able to distinguish right from wrong. When the壬 is combined with the辛 (Xin), it is called 「Tie Snake Entwined」, even if a good gate is obtained, there will be no peace; if there are plans, one will be deceived and misled. When the壬 is combined with the壬 (Ren), it is called 「Snake Entering the Earth Net」, indicating interference from outsiders and domestic affairs being troublesome and unsettled; only if the stars and gates are favorable can one avoid being wasted away. When the壬 is combined with the癸 (Gui), it is called 「Young Girl Immorality」, indicating there will be scandals within the family; if the gates and stars are favorable, it can turn into a fortunate and prosperous situation.

癸加戊名曰天乙會合，吉格財喜，婚姻吉，人贊助成合，門凶迫制，反招官非。加日奇六乙名曰華蓋蓬星，貴人祿位加增，常人平安。加月奇六丙名曰華蓋孛師，貴賤逢之，上人見喜。加星奇六丁名曰螣蛇夭矯，文書官司，火焚莫逃。加己名曰華蓋地戶，男女占之音信皆阻，躲避災難為吉。加庚名曰太白入網，以暴爭訟立平。加辛名曰網蓋天牢，占訟、占病死罪莫逃。加壬名曰復見螣蛇，嫁娶重婚，不保年華。加癸曰天網四張，行人失伴，病訟皆傷。

When癸 is combined with戊, it is called 「Heavenly Ethereal Meeting」, which is a favorable pattern, indicating wealth and joy, and auspiciousness in marriage, with people helping to bring about success. However, if the gate is凶 and there is also forced constraint, it may instead lead to legal troubles. When癸 is combined with the daily strange star六乙, it is called 「Huagai Peng Star」, indicating an increase in the favor and position of the nobleman, and ordinary people will have peace and safety. When癸 is combined with the monthly strange star六丙, it is called 「Huagai Bo Shi」, regardless of whether one is noble or common, it will bring pleasure from superiors. When癸 is combined with the star strange star六丁, it is called 「Tengshe Tiaojiao」, indicating disputes caused by documents and lawsuits, with the danger of fire that is difficult to escape. When癸 is combined with己, it is called 「Huagai Di Hu」, indicating that both men and women will have obstacles in communication; if used for avoiding disasters, it is auspicious. When癸 is combined with庚, it is called 「Tai Bai Entering the Net」, indicating that disputes fought with violence will immediately be resolved. When癸 is combined with辛, it is called 「Net Covering Heavenly Prison」, indicating that in divination about lawsuits or diseases, one will face the danger of capital punishment. When癸 is combined with壬, it is called 「Reappearing Tengshe」, indicating that marriage will be a second marriage, and the couple will not live together until old age. When癸 is combined with癸, it is called 「Heavenly Net Spread Four Times」, indicating that travelers will lose their companions, and both illness and lawsuits will cause harm.

三奇到宮應克。乙到乾：有人著黃衣至，或扛錢過為應，後六十日內進商音人財產大發。到坎：有人著皂衣至，或有鼓聲為應，後七日得財。到艮：有人著白衣至，或纏布來，或網裹魚來為應，後一年內進人口，有人送家禽來大吉。到震：有漁獵人至，並小兒二人同來為應，後七日進財寶，若有東方產亡者，聞之主大發。

When the Three Marvels appear in different palaces, the corresponding omens will manifest as follows. When the Yi Marvel arrives in the Qian Palace, there will be a person wearing yellow clothes or someone carrying money passing by, which is the omen; within the next sixty days, one will gain wealth from a person who belongs to the Shang tone (five tones belonging to Shang, and surname belonging to metal). When the Yi Marvel arrives in the Kan Palace, there will be a person wearing black clothes or the sound of a drum heard, which is the omen; seven days later, wealth will be obtained. When the Yi Marvel arrives in the Gen Palace, there will be a person wearing white clothes, or someone bringing wrapped cloth, or someone carrying fish in a net, which is the omen; within a year, the family will have a new addition, someone will bring poultry, which is very auspicious. When the Yi Marvel arrives in the Zhen Palace, there will be people engaged in fishing or hunting coming, accompanied by two children, which is the omen; seven days later, treasures will be obtained; if there is news of a woman giving birth and dying in the east, it indicates great fortune.

到巽：有白衣人騎馬過，或小兒作戲耍為應，後三年內生貴子，進東方財產，若聞東方人家失火，或縊死大發。到離：有人著色衣應，後三七日進橫財，若聞東方有刀刃自殺者，必大發。到坤：有三五少婦至，或鳥鵲成群為應，後三日或三十日進角音人田地。

Yi Qi arrives at Xun Palace: there will be a person wearing white clothes riding a horse passing by, or children playing and laughing, which is an indication; within three years, a noble son will be born, and property from the East will be obtained; if it is heard that someone's house has caught fire in the East or someone has committed suicide by hanging, there will be great fortune. Yi Qi arrives at Li Palace: there will be a person wearing colorful clothes appearing, which is an indication; twenty-one days later, unexpected wealth will be obtained; if it is heard that someone has committed suicide by cutting with a blade in the East, there will certainly be great fortune. Yi Qi arrives at Kun Palace: there will be three or five young wives coming, or a flock of magpies flying by, which is an indication; three days or thirty days later, land will be obtained from a person with the tone of Jue (five tones belong to Jue, and the surname belongs to wood).

丙到乾：有披衣人至，或鳥鵲成隊飛來為應，後百日進寡婦財產。到坎：有瞽目人至，北方有飛鳥來應，後百日或一年因水火生財大富。到艮：有人著青衣至，小兒哭泣，或童子手拿銅鐵器物為應，後七日內進財寶，週年內進白馬。到震：有武人持軍器至，若春用有雷聲，或鼓聲應。

Bing Qi arrives at the Qian Palace: there will be a person wearing clothes coming, or a flock of magpies flying in, which is a sign; after one hundred days, one will obtain property from a widow. Bing Qi arrives at the Kan Palace: there will be a blind person coming, and birds flying from the north as a sign; after one hundred days or one year, one will become wealthy through water and fire matters. Bing Qi arrives at the Gen Palace: there will be a person wearing blue clothes coming, a child crying, or a boy holding a copper or iron object, which is a sign; within seven days, one will gain treasures, and within one year, one will obtain a white horse. Bing Qi arrives at the Zhen Palace: there will be a warrior coming with weapons; if it is in spring, there will be thunder or drum sounds as a sign.

到巽：有鼓聲歌樂為應，後七日有色衣人至，家招橫財。到離：有黃黑飛鳥成隊來為應，或七日、六十日進田蠶發旺。到坤：有皂衣人至，或烏鵲鳴南方為應，後三七日進南方人財物，或一年內進牛羊及絕戶財產大發。到兌：有人持扙並拿酒器及抱小兒為應，更有鼓樂之聲。

Bing Qi arrives at the Xun Palace: there will be a response with drum sounds and songs and music; seven days later, a person wearing colorful clothes will come, and the family will gain unexpected wealth. Bing Qi arrives at the Li Palace: there will be a response with a flock of yellow and black flying birds coming together; seven days or sixty days later, the fields, crops, silkworms and mulberry trees will flourish. Bing Qi arrives at the Kun Palace: there will be a response with a person wearing black clothes coming, or crows calling in the south; twenty-one days later, the family will receive property from the south, or within a year, they will obtain cattle and sheep as well as property from a family with no heirs, thus gaining great wealth. Bing Qi arrives at the Dui Palace: there will be a response with a person holding a walking stick, carrying a vessel of wine, and holding a child, accompanied by drum and music sounds.

丁到乾：有人持刀刃至，或牽馬過為應，後三日內或七十日內動土得財大發。到坎：有人抱小兒來，南方雲雨至，黑禽自西來為應，百日內有婚姻喜慶事大吉。到艮：有人與小兒打狗為應，後七日或七十日內進黃黑色活物，半年內人口及田契發旺。到震：有二女子著青衣至，或雙夫婦至，或黑白禽自南方來為應，後七十日內進黃白活物大發。

When Ding Qi arrives at the Qian Palace, someone will come with a blade, or someone will pass by leading a horse as an omen; within three days or seventy days, there will be great wealth gained due to breaking ground. When Ding Qi arrives at the Kan Palace, someone will come holding a child, clouds and rain will come from the south, and black birds will fly in from the west as an omen; within one hundred days, there will be marriage and joy, which is very auspicious. When Ding Qi arrives at the Gen Palace, someone will come with a child to chase a dog as an omen; within seven days or seventy days, one will obtain a living yellow or black animal, and within half a year, the population and land deeds will flourish. When Ding Qi arrives at the Zhen Palace, two women wearing green clothes will come, or a couple will come, or black and white birds will fly in from the south as an omen; within seventy days, one will obtain a living yellow or white animal and gain great fortune.

到巽：有小兒騎馬過，南方雲起，北方下雨為應，週年內人淹死、婦人產亡，凶。到離：有蹶足人，或瞎眼人至，及小兒騎馬過為應，後九十日內因火生財發旺。到坤：有女人著青衣至，與僧道同行，或黑牛乘車為應，後七十日內因水破財致敗。到兌：有人抱文書印簿至，或趕牛羊鹿為應，後六十日內進田宅致富。

Ding Qi arrives at Xun Palace: there will be a child riding a horse passing by, clouds rising in the south, and rain falling in the north as signs; within a year, someone will drown and a woman will die from difficult childbirth, which is ominous. Ding Qi arrives at Li Palace: there will be a lame person or a blind person coming, as well as a child riding a horse passing by as signs; within ninety days, wealth will be gained through fire-related matters and prosperity will be achieved. Ding Qi arrives at Kun Palace: there will be a woman wearing blue clothes coming, traveling with monks or Taoists, or a black ox pulling a cart as signs; within seventy days, losses will occur due to water-related matters leading to decline. Ding Qi arrives at Dui Palace: there will be someone bringing documents and official records coming, or someone driving cattle, sheep, and deer as signs; within sixty days, one will acquire land and property and become wealthy.

十干克應歌：六甲時行遇貴人，三教人逢乙奇神，丙逢執器人騎馬，丁逢眷女禮相迎，戊己陰陽人其伴，庚辛壬逢鬬打人，六癸山林隱逸士，無氣生旺理上評。九星克應歌：天蓬時逢貴人行，湖海人來有喜欣；天芮鄉民或匠藝，僧道同行論世情；天沖相逢人漁獵，輔貴陰人三五迎；天禽農夫泥土匠，天心秀士作官人；天柱陰人爭口舌，天任運土阻行人；天英火燭文紙赤，聘禮歌歡鼓樂聲。

The Ten Heavenly Stems Song describes the people one might encounter when each stem is in charge: when Jia is in charge, one meets a nobleman while traveling; when Yi is in charge, one meets people from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism; when Bing is in charge, one meets someone holding an object or riding a horse; when Ding is in charge, one meets female relatives who greet with courtesy; when Wu and Ji are in charge, one meets couples walking together; when Geng, Xin, and Ren are in charge, one meets people fighting or quarreling; when Gui is in charge, one meets hermits in mountains and forests. As for the status of the people encountered, it depends on whether the stem is in a weak or flourishing state, and should be judged according to the principles. The Nine Stars Song describes the phenomena associated with each star when it is in charge: when Tianpeng is in charge, one meets a nobleman while traveling, and people from the world of heroes come and bring joy; when Tianrui is in charge, one meets villagers, craftsmen, or artists, and monks or Taoists travel along, discussing worldly affairs; when Tianchong is in charge, one meets fishermen or hunters; when Tianfu is in charge, one meets a nobleman and a few women welcoming; when Tianqin is in charge, one meets farmers or masons; when Tianxin is in charge, one meets scholars or officials; when Tianzhu is in charge, one meets women quarreling over words; when Tianren is in charge, one meets people carrying earth blocking the way; when Tianying is in charge, one sees fire, documents, red objects, and also wedding gifts, singing, laughter, and music.

八門克應歌：休遇陰陽貴賤人，江湖遊樂捕網賓；生遇鄉談產業，傷逢爭訟鬬爭臨；杜逢逃避男共女，或遇山林樂飲人；驚逢罵詈年少婦，賭博貪淫鬬鬧聲；景遇二人晝飲樂，開逢官貴老年人；死門病厄並遊獵，又遇送柩白衣人。

The Eight Gates Song describes the people and events that appear when each of the eight gates is in charge. When the Xiu Men is in charge, one encounters people of all ages and statuses, including men and women, as well as guests engaged in leisure activities such as fishing or playing by the water. When the Life Gate is in charge, one hears people discussing local affairs and property matters. When the Shang Men is in charge, one encounters disputes and fights. When the Du Men is in charge, one meets people hiding or fleeing, or individuals enjoying themselves in the mountains and forests. When the Jing Gate is in charge, one meets scolding young women, as well as sounds of gambling, lust, and noise. When the Jing Gate is in charge, one meets two people drinking alcohol during the day. When the Open Door is in charge, one meets officials, noblemen, and elderly people. When the Death Door is in charge, one encounters illness, misfortune, and hunting activities, as well as people carrying coffins and wearing white clothes.

人取年干為命主，時之局為定便，取本命為題，次看九星何宜。推人本命，以本人生時之局為主，然後即於局中搜尋本人生年干支局，即為其人之本命。取其本命之局，以推其一生之窮通壽夭、吉凶禍福，妻財子祿俱可知矣。

To determine a person's destiny, take the heavenly stem of the year they were born as their main stem, and use the earthly branch corresponding to the time of birth to set up the chart. First, establish the person's main stem as the subject, then examine where the nine stars fall and what they indicate. The specific method is: to determine someone's main stem, first take the earthly branch corresponding to their birth time as the main chart, then locate the position of the heavenly stem and earthly branch of their birth year within this chart. That position is their main stem. Once the main stem chart is determined, it can be used to predict their life's fortunes and misfortunes, longevity or short life, good or bad luck, as well as matters concerning their spouse, wealth, children, and official position.

正時推占，重時位，符為我兮使為配。此不知本命而以正時推占其命運也。天上值符宮之星、儀、門、將為本身，值符下地盤之星、儀、門、將為住宅，為子孫；值使之門為立業，為妻妾，為官職，為客旅；值使下地盤之星、儀、八門為地頭，為任所，為子女。

If using the current exact hour to predict, focus on the palace where the hour falls. The value symbol represents oneself, and the duty gate pairs with it. This is a method to predict fate without knowing one's birth year. The stars, odd instruments, gates, and generals in the palace of the heaven plate's value symbol represent the person; the stars, odd instruments, gates, and generals under the value symbol on the earth plate represent the residence and descendants. The gate where the duty gate falls represents career, as well as wife, concubine, official position, and travelers. The stars, odd instruments, and eight gates under the duty gate on the earth plate represent the place of residence, workplace, and children.

生我之干為父母，我生之干為子孫，比肩即是兄弟，尅我官祿兼疾，我尅妻位及財，陰陽分別宜忌。十干之氣本流通，命數相逢有吉凶，合用奇儀評消長，九宮休旺視門中。推人年命，以局內年干為主；以正時推占，則以局內天上時干為主。查看各宮，凡奇儀生我干者為父母，我干所生之奇儀為子息，與我干相比之奇儀為兄弟，奇儀之尅我干者為官、為疾危宮，我干所尅之奇儀為妻妾、為財祿、為奴僕，皆以奇儀之陰陽分男女貴賤，以八門之生尅休旺定各屬之吉凶。

The heavenly stem that generates me represents parents, the heavenly stem I generate represents children, and the heavenly stem similar to me represents siblings. The heavenly stem that overcomes me represents official rank and also signifies illness. The heavenly stem I overcome represents wife, wealth, and servants. Further distinguish them by yin and yang to determine their respective favorable and unfavorable aspects. The qi of the ten heavenly stems naturally flows among each other. When fate meets destiny, there will be good or bad outcomes. Use the three marvels and six instruments together to assess their growth and decline. Use the nine palaces' prosperity, strength, weakness, and confinement along with the eight gates to determine the fortune and misfortune of each category. When calculating a person's year of birth, take the year stem within the chart as the main reference. If using the exact time to predict, take the time stem on the heaven plate within the chart as the main reference. Examine each palace: the marvels and instruments that generate me are parents, the marvels and instruments I generate are children, the marvels and instruments similar to me are siblings, and the marvels and instruments that overcome me are official stars and also represent illness and danger. The marvels and instruments I overcome are wife, wealth, and servants. Distinguish them by the yin and yang of the marvels and instruments to determine male and female, noble and common, and judge the fortune and misfortune of each category based on the generation, overcoming, rest, and strength of the eight gates.

父母休兮親更切，兄弟愛敬心誠竭，子孫不宜聚與蔵，官祿安穩病難滅，妻妾當為重似珍，財帛豐隆永不絕。休門主休養安和：父母逢休，父慈子孝，和氣藹然；兄弟逢休，真心愛敬，無分彼我；子孫逢休，少有和合，各守家園；官祿逢休，功名得手，職位安穩；疾病逢休，隱處暗疾，延拖難愈；妻妾逢休，幽閒貞靜，和藹得助；財帛逢休，錢財益進，滔滔不盡。

The song says: When the Parents' House meets Xiu Men, family affection is especially close; when the Brothers' House meets Xiu Men, mutual respect and sincerity are shown; when the Children's House meets Xiu Men, it is not suitable for living together or accumulating wealth; when the Official Position House meets Xiu Men, the position is stable, but illness is difficult to eliminate; when the Spouse's House meets Xiu Men, the wife should be cherished as a treasure; when the Wealth House meets Xiu Men, wealth is abundant and continuous. Xiu Men signifies rest and peace, so: when the Parents' House meets Xiu Men, father is kind and son is filial, family harmony prevails; when the Brothers' House meets Xiu Men, sincere affection is shown without distinction; when the Children's House meets Xiu Men, children rarely live together, each staying in their own home; when the Official Position House meets Xiu Men, achievements are obtained and the position is secure; when the Disease House meets Xiu Men, it indicates a hidden chronic illness that is difficult to cure; when the Spouse's House meets Xiu Men, the wife is quiet, virtuous, and gentle, with a helpful nature; when the Wealth House meets Xiu Men, wealth flows in continuously, never ending.

父母生兮先最重，兄弟和順自多情，子嗣興旺及忠誠，官祿榮華無疾生，妻妾和同諴且貞，生平財物自嘉亨。生門主發生安間：父母逢生，財祿旺相，安冨尊榮；兄弟逢生，和順愛敬，情誼深切；子孫逢生，家道興隆，義高德厚；官祿逢生，官職榮升，顯榮赫奕；疾危逢生，身軀強壯，無災無病；妻妾逢生，和順貞潔；財帛逢生，積聚富厚。

The song says: When the Parents' House meets the Life Gate, the blessings from ancestors and parents are profound; when the Brothers' House meets the Life Gate, brothers are harmonious and affectionate; when the Children's House meets the Life Gate, descendants are numerous and loyal; when the Official Career House meets the Life Gate, the official career is prosperous and free from illness; when the Spouse's House meets the Life Gate, the husband and wife are harmonious, sincere, and chaste; thus, one's wealth and fortune are naturally prosperous and smooth. The Life Gate signifies generation and ease, so: when the Parents' House meets the Life Gate, wealth and official rank are prosperous and strong, enjoying honor and wealth; when the Brothers' House meets the Life Gate, brothers are harmonious and respectful, with deep affection; when the Children's House meets the Life Gate, the family flourishes, with high virtue and righteousness; when the Official Career House meets the Life Gate, official rank rises, and one shines brightly; when the House of Illness and Misfortune meets the Life Gate, the body is strong, free from illness and misfortune; when the Spouse's House meets the Life Gate, the wife is harmonious, chaste, and virtuous; when the Wealth House meets the Life Gate, wealth is accumulated abundantly.

父母傷兮半似萍，兄弟交誼淡無情，子嗣氣美多振發，官祿頗佳疾不成，妻妾才德調內治，欲多財帛用辛勤。傷門主震動傷殘：父母逢傷，殘忍寡愛，性若浮萍；兄弟逢傷，一生不和，無情無義；子孫逢傷，後嗣美麗，振作英發；官祿逢傷，顯赫威權，亦多制肘；疾危逢傷，手足拘攣，骨節疼痛；妻妾逢傷，才德俱全，內治有力；財帛逢傷，遠謀奔走，辛勤成家。

The rhyme says: When the Parents' House meets the Shang Men, family affection is like floating duckweed, drifting and unsettled; when the Brothers' House meets the Shang Men, friendship is thin and devoid of sentiment; when the Offspring's House meets the Shang Men, descendants have a good appearance and are vigorous and ambitious; when the Official Position's House meets the Shang Men, official fortune is favorable and illness is not serious; when the Wife's House meets the Shang Men, the wife is talented and virtuous, capable of managing the household; when the Wealth's House meets the Shang Men, one must work hard to gain wealth. The Shang Men signifies shaking and injury, so: when the Parents' House meets the Shang Men, the nature is cruel and lacking in kindness, drifting like floating duckweed; when the Brothers' House meets the Shang Men, there is lifelong discord and no sentiment; when the Offspring's House meets the Shang Men, descendants have a good appearance, are vigorous and ambitious; when the Official Position's House meets the Shang Men, although there is great authority, there are many obstacles; when the Disease and Misfortune's House meets the Shang Men, it indicates twitching and cramping of hands and feet, and pain in the joints; when the Wife's House meets the Shang Men, the wife is both talented and virtuous, capable of managing the household; when the Wealth's House meets the Shang Men, one must travel far and plan carefully, relying on hard work to establish a family.

父母杜兮難逢，兄弟不堪交接，子嗣欲得陰功，官祿難兮病息，妻妾性難調和，晚年方許財帛。杜門主閉塞無為：父母逢杜，一生蹇滯，牢守家園；兄弟逢杜，彼此暌違，情同陌路；子孫逢杜，難生少育，須藉陰功；官祿逢杜，仕途閉塞，難得職位；疾危逢杜，少病少災，風症須防；妻妾逢杜，心性閉澀，難以調和；財帛逢杜，少年貧宭，晚年方裕。

The song says: When the Parents' House meets Du Men, it is difficult to be together with parents; when the Brothers' House meets Du Men, brothers cannot communicate well; when the Children's House meets Du Men, one must rely on accumulating Yin Virtue to have children; when the Official Position House meets Du Men, the career path is difficult but illness is less; when the Wife and Concubine House meets Du Men, the wife's nature is hard to harmonize with; when the Wealth House meets Du Men, one will have money only in old age. Du Men signifies blockage and lack of action, so: when the Parents' House meets Du Men, one's life is troubled and blocked, only able to stay at home; when the Brothers' House meets Du Men, they turn their backs on each other, like strangers; when the Children's House meets Du Men, it is hard to have and raise children, requiring the accumulation of Yin Virtue; when the Official Position House meets Du Men, the career is blocked, and it is hard to get a position; when the Disease and Misfortune House meets Du Men, there are few diseases and disasters, but one should beware of wind-related illnesses; when the Wife and Concubine House meets Du Men, the wife's nature is blocked and sluggish, making it hard to harmonize; when the Wealth House meets Du Men, one is poor and distressed in youth, but becomes prosperous in old age.

父母景兮假愛，兄弟面目相待，子嗣生多實少，官祿疾病年少，妻妾初和後怨，財物虛花易見。景門主張大虛花之事，事無實濟：父母逢景，浮躁虛假，狂風疾雨；兄弟逢景，無情少義，面上虛文；子孫逢景，生產難育，後奍螟蛉；官祿逢景，少年早發，忽升忽降；疾病逢景，風火暴症，易作易止；妻妾逢景，聰明智慧，心性乘錯；財帛逢景，以無為有，虛張聲勢。

The song says: When the Jing Gate falls in the parents' house, affection is false and superficial; when it falls in the brothers' house, relations are only on the surface; when it falls in the children's house, many are born but few survive; when it falls in the official position house, official career and illness both appear in youth; when it falls in the wife's house, the beginning is harmonious but later there is resentment; when it falls in the wealth house, expenditure is empty and not real, and it is obvious at a glance. The Jing Gate represents great show but emptiness, and affairs have no real results. Therefore, when the Jing Gate falls in the parents' house, the nature is restless and false, like a stormy wind and rain; when it falls in the brothers' house, there is no affection and righteousness, only superficiality; when it falls in the children's house, there are difficulties in childbirth and difficulty in raising children, and eventually only adopted sons are taken in; when it falls in the official position house, there is early success in youth, with sudden rises and falls in official rank; when it falls in the illness house, it is an urgent illness of wind and fire, which is easy to occur and easy to stop; when it falls in the wife's house, the wife is intelligent but her mind is erratic; when it falls in the wealth house, it is to pretend to have wealth, with a show of grandeur.

父母死兮難濟，兄弟莫伸仁義，子嗣難有苦無，官祿疾危無氣，妻妾見克方存，財帛耗傷聊存。死門主死亡敗絶，凡百無成：父母逢死，病不離床，死亡相繼；兄弟逢死，無情少義，刑剋傷亡；子孫逢死，刑傷忤逆，雖有若無；官祿逢死，功名不遂，南畝終身；疾病逢死，困苦難療，終至損生；妻妾逢死，必有死亡，繼室方安；財帛逢死，虛耗破敗，雖有若無。

The song says: If the parents' house is at the Death Door, the parents cannot be saved; if the brothers' house is at the Death Door, there is no benevolence or righteousness among brothers; if the children's house is at the Death Door, having children is like having none, suffering from lack of offspring; if the official position house is at the Death Door, both official career and body are devoid of Life Qi; if the wife and concubine house is at the Death Door, one must overcome one before being able to keep the next; if the wealth house is at the Death Door, there is loss and decline, barely able to retain anything. The Death Door signifies death and decline, leading to failure in all affairs. Therefore, if the parents' house is at the Death Door, the parents are ill and eventually die; if the brothers' house is at the Death Door, there is no affection or righteousness, and they harm each other; if the children's house is at the Death Door, the children suffer injuries and rebellion, as if they do not exist; if the official position house is at the Death Door, one fails to achieve fame and fortune, and is forced to work in the fields all one's life; if the illness house is at the Death Door, the illness is severe and difficult to cure, eventually leading to death; if the wife and concubine house is at the Death Door, the wife must die before the next wife can be kept; if the wealth house is at the Death Door, there is loss and decline, as if there is nothing at all.

父母驚兮難穩，兄弟兩兩存心，子息才多少德，官祿間職疾危，妻妾口舌不和，財帛雖有若無。驚門主驚惶不安：父母逢驚，生平多怨，父子不和；兄弟逢驚，乘戾欺妬，各使神通；子孫逢驚，恃才衿誇，刻薄少恩；官祿逢驚，風波不定，間散職員；疾危逢驚，卒暴驚險，危篤彷徨；妻妾逢驚，詭詐口舌，夫婦不和；財帛逢驚，寡少難聚，入不償出。

The song says: When the Parents' House meets the Jing Door, the parents cannot have peace; when the Brothers' House meets the Jing Door, each has hidden thoughts and is suspicious of one another; when the Children's House meets the Jing Door, the children have great talent but lack virtue; when the Official Position House meets the Jing Door, one can only hold an idle position and is prone to illness; when the Wife and Concubine House meets the Jing Door, there is constant quarreling and discord; when the Wealth House meets the Jing Door, although there is wealth, it is as if there is none. The Jing Door signifies alarm and unease, so: when the Parents' House meets the Jing Door, one's life is full of complaints and father-son discord; when the Brothers' House meets the Jing Door, there is quarrelsomeness, oppression, mutual jealousy, and each displays their own tactics; when the Children's House meets the Jing Door, the children are conceited due to their talent and are harsh and unkind; when the Official Position House meets the Jing Door, there is constant turmoil and one can only hold an idle position; when the Disease and Danger House meets the Jing Door, it indicates sudden severe illness, with a critical condition and mental confusion; when the Wife and Concubine House meets the Jing Door, the wife is deceitful and talkative, leading to marital discord; when the Wealth House meets the Jing Door, there is little money and it is difficult to accumulate wealth, resulting in insufficient income.

父母開兮性似萍，兄弟疎淡半為情，子孫到此多聰俊，官祿豐隆疾不侵，妻妾多能並多德，貲財易聚也易分。開門主豁達開暢：父母逢開，性不真切，浮泛相待；兄弟逢開，意不相連，似親非親；子孫逢開，聰明俊秀，科甲貴顯；官祿逢開，功名顯達，職位高遷；疾危逢開，一生少病，強壯安和；妻妾逢開，正真果決，內助賢能；財帛逢開，貲財難聚，聚亦易散。

The song says: When the Parents' House encounters the Open Door, the parents' nature is superficial, like floating water plants; when the Brothers' House encounters the Open Door, the relationship is distant, with only half the affection; when the Children's House encounters the Open Door, the children are mostly intelligent and handsome; when the Official Position House encounters the Open Door, the official career is prosperous and diseases do not invade; when the Spouse's House encounters the Open Door, the wife is talented and virtuous; and wealth is easily gathered but also easily lost. The Open Door signifies openness, clarity, and smoothness, so: when the Parents' House encounters the Open Door, the nature is not sincere, and the person is superficial in dealing with others; when the Brothers' House encounters the Open Door, the hearts are not connected, and the relationship is like relatives but not truly related; when the Children's House encounters the Open Door, the children are intelligent and handsome, capable of passing the imperial exams and achieving high status; when the Official Position House encounters the Open Door, the official career is prominent, and the position rises; when the Disease and Misfortune House encounters the Open Door, the person has few illnesses and a strong, healthy body; when the Spouse's House encounters the Open Door, the wife is upright and decisive, a virtuous and capable helper; when the Wealth House encounters the Open Door, wealth is difficult to accumulate, and even if accumulated, it is easily lost.

值符天乙為多吉，螣蛇古怪半虛花，太陰謀算非全美，六合多權豈是偽，白虎傷殘多破損，元武心靈詭詐準，九地暗晦少繁華，九天無情面是假。此以八將推占年命之法。值符為貴神，加本命非富即貴，正直端方，人皆尊敬，生平有吉無凶。螣蛇加本命，做人必古怪難交，言語欺詐，作事虛花，有名無實。太陰加本命，一生善於計算，陰謀詭計，終無良策。六合加於本命，心性和同，恩仇一類，善惡無分，同流合汙。白虎加本命，為人殘刻無情，所遇損傷，一生破敗。元武加於本命，不是穿窬，便是劫盜，立心陰險，作事狠毐。九地加於本命，陰晦暗滯，昏迷度日，亳無光彩之色。九天加於本命，虛張聲勢，愛假門面，情義實少，不可依仗。

The song says: The Chief Symbol is the Heavenly Ethical Deity, which brings many good fortune; the Snake is strange and unpredictable, half of it is empty talk; the Taiyin is good at scheming, but cannot be entirely good; the Liuhe is flexible and changeable, how can it be said to be false; the White Tiger is associated with injury and damage; the Xuanwu is clever and cunning, and its predictions are accurate; the Jiudi is dark and stagnant, lacking brilliance; the Jiu Tian is superficial, and its appearances are false. This is the method of using the Eight Generals to predict a person's destiny. If the Chief Symbol is added to one's birth year, the person is either rich or noble, upright and decent, respected by all, and has good fortune throughout life. If the Snake is added to one's birth year, the person is definitely strange and hard to get along with, speaks deceitfully, and does things in a hollow way without real results. If the Taiyin is added to one's birth year, the person is good at scheming, often uses secret and deceptive strategies, and ultimately has no good plan. If the Liuhe is added to one's birth year, the person is easygoing, treats benefactors and enemies the same, does not distinguish between good and evil, and is easily corrupted. If the White Tiger is added to one's birth year, the person is cruel, stingy, and heartless, meets many injuries, and has a life of ruin. If the Xuanwu is added to one's birth year, the person is either a thief who digs through walls or a robber who robs by force, with sinister intentions and cruel actions. If the Jiudi is added to one's birth year, the person has a dark and stagnant nature, lives a dull life, and has no brilliance. If the Jiu Tian is added to one's birth year, the person is superficial, loves to show off, has little real friendship, and is not reliable.

探取格局命宮占：探取格局命宮占，星吉儀安生氣全，若得將神為我用，格局元內占為天。若尋子午卯酉位，臨一合一定無偏，五行全備為生氣，上下回圈為轉旋，此乃占之為尊格，五行廹逆莫交連。旺氣最喜陽生陰，不堪陰氣廹相兼，占問性氣何所來，旺相休囚將性看。註文：此以格局推占年命之法。凡人本命要奇儀無克，九星不入墓，擊刑不逢凶格，宮門相生，陽將、陰神、值符、太陰、六合、九天扶助，又落子午卯酉正四宮，又屬陽時陰星旺，此為最尊貴之高格局，主其人才學出眾，安冨尊榮，科甲聯豋，官居極品，出將入相，封先蔭後，貴極之命。而其氣性，即於八將、九星、奇儀、八門之旺相休囚定之。

The song says: To determine the pattern of a person's destiny, one must examine the stars, the Three Marvels, and the Six Instruments, ensuring they are auspicious and stable with Life Qi fully present. If the divine generals can be used in one's favor, then this pattern is considered heavenly within its original nature. If a person's destiny falls in the four cardinal directions—Zi, Wu, Mao, and You—and is accompanied by one of the Heavenly Stems, it will not be crooked. When the Five Phases are complete, that is Life Qi; when the upper and lower parts form a circular movement, that is rotation. This is the noblest pattern in divination. If the Five Phases are conflicting or opposing, do not connect them. Prosperous Qi prefers the generation of Yin from Yang; it is most unbearable when Yin Qi is overpowering. To determine a person's nature and temperament, look at the prosperity, decline, and confinement of the Eight Generals. The original commentary says: This is the method of using patterns to determine a person's destiny. A person's original destiny requires the Three Marvels and Six Instruments to be unharmed, the Nine Stars not to fall into their graves, and to avoid being struck, harmed, or falling into evil patterns. The palace and gate should be mutually generating, and be supported by Yang Generals, Yin Spirits, the Chief Symbol, the Great Yin, Liu He, and Jiu Tian. It should also fall in the four cardinal directions—Zi, Wu, Mao, and You—and be in a Yang time with a strong Yin Star. This is the highest pattern, indicating that the person is outstanding in learning, enjoys wealth and honor, passes the imperial examinations successively, holds the highest official rank, serves as a general or prime minister, honors ancestors, and benefits descendants. This is the most exalted destiny. As for the person's temperament and nature, it is determined by the prosperity, decline, and confinement of the Eight Generals, Nine Stars, Three Marvels, and Eight Gates.

八將推占人性情之法：坐命青龍，滿面仁風，更合美格，多始多終。螣蛇之性，戲詐無誠，成之敗之，多疑多驚。太陰之性，多謀多為，剛柔其性，廉潔其身。六合多情，心性如萍，男少慳吝，女有妖淫。白虎金神，性急無情，女則多傷，男則多刑。元武詭詐，穿窬盜賊，性多奸詐，暗地籌畫。九地濛濛，其質多恭，函隱暗計，為毒為凶。九天鏘鏘，其氣揚揚，無私無曲，為暴為剛。

Using the Eight Generals to predict a person's nature: If the命宫 is occupied by the Azure Dragon, the person appears kind and benevolent, and if it also forms a harmonious configuration with a good pattern, they are likely to complete tasks thoroughly. The螣蛇 is mischievous and deceitful, lacking sincerity, with affairs that succeed and fail alternately, and they are often suspicious and anxious. The太阴 is strategic and active, capable of both strength and gentleness, and is honest and upright. TheLiu He is sentimental, but their nature is like floating water plants, unstable. Men with this general are rarely stingy, while women may be prone to immoral behavior. TheWhite Tiger is a metal deity, impulsive and heartless, causing harm to women and injuries to men. TheBlack Tortoise is cunning and dishonest, a thief who steals through walls, with a nature full of deceit and secret schemes. TheJiudi is in a state of confusion, appearing respectful on the outside but harboring hidden schemes, being poisonous and dangerous. TheJiu Tian is resolute and commanding, with an imposing presence, impartial and fair, yet fierce and strong.

注：此又以八將推占人性情之法。六甲值符屬青龍，其人仁厚溫和，若合得美格更妙，作事有始有終。螣蛇之性虛花不實，無有誠信，多猜疑，善呻吟，有成有敗。太陰多謀多為，能剛能柔，其性廉潔。六合面上有情，心無專主，不生慳吝，女命逢之，淫亂汚穢。白虎性剛激烈，迫無情，有殺伐之心，遭兵刃之慘，女則有損傷。元武性多奸詐，不是盜刦便是穿窬，暗地謀人，難於防備。九地性昏蒙，能陰謀善籌畫，作事手毒。九天性氣發掦，浮躁剛暴，陰氣人，令人難當，然心無私曲，挈日月而行，不為暗昩事。

The original commentary says: This is also a method of using the Eight Generals to determine human temperament. The Six Jia with the Chief Symbol belongs to the Azure Dragon, and such a person is benevolent, kind, and gentle; if it combines with a good pattern, it is even better, and the person will be able to start and complete things. The Snake is fickle and unreliable, lacks integrity, is suspicious, likes to sigh and complain, and has both success and failure in things. The Taiyin is shrewd and active, can be strong or gentle, and has a clean character. The Liu He appears to be affectionate but lacks determination, does not have a greedy heart; for a woman's fate, it is easy to be licentious and corrupt. The White Tiger is fierce and impetuous, pushes others and is heartless, has a desire for killing and warfare, and will suffer from severe injuries from weapons; for a woman, there will be damage. The Xuanwu is often deceitful, either robbing or stealing through walls, secretly scheming against others, making it hard to guard against. The Jiudi is dull and confused, good at conspiracies and planning, and is cruel in methods. The Jiu Tian is boastful, impetuous, and fierce, with a commanding presence that is hard to bear; however, he has no private intentions and acts with brightness, as if carrying the sun and moon, and does not engage in secret deeds.