The Method of Adding the Chief Symbol to the Hour Stem

看用時之干臨於地盤何宮，即以天盤值符加於此宮。假如陽遁一局甲子時，即以天蓬為值符，而加甲子坎一宮，所謂伏吟者也。若用乙丑時，則地盤乙在九宮，即以天盤加九宮。丙寅時則地盤丙在八宮，即以天蓬加八宮。丁卯時則地盤丁在七宮，即以天蓬加七宮。餘仿此。陰遁此例同。

The method of turning the Heaven Plate is: first determine which palace the heavenly stem of the given hour falls on in the Earth Plate, then move the Heaven Plate's Chief Symbol to that palace. Taking the example of Yang Dun: for the hour of Jiazi, the beginning of the ten-day period is Jiazi, and the Chief Symbol is Tianpeng. Since Jiazi (Wu) is originally in the Kan Palace one, Tianpeng is also placed in the Kan Palace one, which is called "Hidden Chant." For the hour of Yichou, the Earth Plate's Yi is in the Li Palace nine, so the Heaven Plate (including the Chief Symbol Tianpeng) is placed on the ninth palace. For the hour of Bingyin, the Earth Plate's Bing is in the Gen Palace eight, so Tianpeng is placed on the eighth palace. For the hour of Dingmao, the Earth Plate's Ding is in the Dui Palace seven, so Tianpeng is placed on the seventh palace. The rest of the hours follow the same pattern. The method for Yin Dun is exactly the same.

值符加時干：看用時之支臨於地盤何宮，即以天盤值符加於此宮。假如陽遁一局，甲子時子在一宮，休門即在子上，即所謂伏吟者也。丑時則休門加於二宮，寅時則加三宮，卯時則加四宮，餘仿此。陰遁須用逆布，如九局甲子時子在九宮，景門即在九宮；丑時在八宮，寅時在七宮，餘仿此。

The method of rotating the eight gates is (although the title is the same as above, this actually refers to the method of adding the time branch to the duty gate): look at the earthly branch of the used hour and determine which palace it falls into on the earth plate, then move the duty gate to that palace. Taking the example of a yang遁 (Yang Dun) chart: for the Jiazi hour, the Zi branch falls into the first palace of Kan, so the duty gate Xiu Men is placed at the Zi position, which is also called "Hidden Chant." For the Chou hour, Xiu Men is moved to the second palace of Kun; for Yin hour, it is moved to the third palace of Zhen; for Mao hour, it is moved to the fourth palace of Xun, and the rest follow in order. For a yin遁 (Yin Dun) chart, the order is reversed: for example, in the first of the nine yin遁 charts at Jiazi hour, the Zi branch falls into the ninth palace of Li, so the duty gate Jing Gate is placed at the ninth palace; for Chou hour, it is moved to the eighth palace of Gen; for Yin hour, it is moved to the seventh palace of Dui, and the rest follow in reverse order.

以最上盤之值符加於九星值符所臨之宮，次即騰蛇以至九天，陽順陰逆。

The arrangement of the Eight Gods (also known as the "small value symbol") is as follows: take the value symbol from the spirit plate and place it on the palace where the nine stars value symbol (great value symbol) falls. Then arrange the following in order: Qishe, Taiyin, Liuhe, Gouchen, Zhuque, Jiudi, and Jiutian, continuing until Jiutian is reached. The direction of arrangement depends on the method of movement: in Yang Dun, move clockwise through the nine palaces; in Yin Dun, move counterclockwise through the nine palaces.

上元甲子六十年用陰遁一局，中元甲子六十年用陰遁四局，下元甲子六十年用陰遁七局。皆以其年旬首所值之門為值使，所值之星為值符，看其年支臨於地盤何宮，即以天盤值使加之；看其年干臨於地盤何宮，即以天盤值符加之。

The method of calculating the annual Flying Stars in the system of the Eight Trigrams and Five Elements is as follows: the first sixty years starting from Jiazi (甲子) use Yin Dun One, the next sixty years starting from Jiazi use Yin Dun Four, and the following sixty years starting from Jiazi use Yin Dun Seven. For each year, the gate corresponding to the initial ten-day period of that year is taken as the Duty Gate, and the star corresponding to that period is taken as the Chief Symbol. Then, observe the branch of the year on the Earth Plate to determine which palace it falls into, and place the Duty Gate from the Heaven Plate into that palace. Similarly, observe the stem of the year on the Earth Plate to determine which palace it falls into, and place the Chief Symbol from the Heaven Plate into that palace. This method is essentially applying the rotating plate technique used in the hourly Flying Stars system to the annual calculation.

如上元甲子年用陰遁一局，甲子即為旬首，休門為值使，天蓬為值符。因甲子在坎，即以天盤休門加坎，天蓬亦加坎。若乙丑年，乙在坤二，丑在離九，即以天盤休門加離九，天蓬加坤二，又以八神之值符加於天蓬逆轉。餘仿此。

For example, in the first year of the Jiazi cycle, the Yin Dun method is used with the first layout. Jiazi itself is the beginning of a ten-day period. The Xiu Men is the duty gate, and the Tianpeng is the chief symbol. Since the earth plate Jiazi falls in the Kan one palace, the heaven plate Xiu Men is added to the Kan palace, and the Tianpeng is also added to the Kan palace (heaven and earth are the same, which is called hidden chant). If it is the Yichou year, the earth plate Yi is in the Kun two palace and Chou is in the Li nine palace. Then the heaven plate Xiu Men is added to the Li nine palace, and the Tianpeng is added to the Kun two palace. Then the eight generals' chief symbol is added to the palace where Tianpeng falls, and the remaining seven generals are arranged in reverse order according to the Yin Dun method. Other years are handled in the same way.

共一百八十年為一周，用逆不用順者，天道左旋，日月隨之而左，故逆也。年家紫白亦陰遁，用逆。紫白之用，重在白宮，故上元甲子一白入於奇門之用，重在八宮，故上元甲子一白起坎。

The upper, middle, and lower trigrams each span sixty years, totaling one hundred and eighty years as a great cycle. The annual奇门 (qimen) only uses Yin Dun in reverse order rather than forward, because the heavenly way rotates to the left, and the sun and moon also move to the left, hence the reverse direction. The Purple and White Nine Stars in the annual system also follow Yin Dun in reverse. The Purple and White method emphasizes several "White" palaces (one white, six white, eight white), so in the first year of the Jiazi cycle, the one white starts from the center. The qimen method emphasizes eight palaces, so in the first year of the Jiazi cycle, the one white starts from the Kan palace. Their purposes differ, hence their starting points are different.

甲子至戊辰、己卯至癸未、甲午之戊戌、己酉至癸丑為上元二十年，用陰遁一局；己巳至癸酉、甲申至戊子、己亥至癸卯、甲寅至戊午為中元二十年，用陰遁四局；甲戌至戊寅、己丑至癸巳、甲辰之戊申、己未至癸亥為下元二十年，用陰遁七局。

The Moon Family Odd Door system first divides the years into three periods. From Jiazi to Wuchen, Jimao to Guimi, Jiawu to Wuxu, and Jiyou to Guichou, these four segments totaling twenty years are considered the Upper Period, using Yin Dun One. From Jisi to Guiyou, Jiashen to Wuzi, Jihai to Guimao, and Jiayin to Wuwu, these four segments totaling twenty years are considered the Middle Period, using Yin Dun Four. From Jiaxu to Wuyin, Jichou to Guisi, Jiachen to Wushen, and Jiwei to Guihai, these four segments totaling twenty years are considered the Lower Period, using Yin Dun Seven. This cycle repeats every sixty years, with each period occupying twenty years.

年以月建，旬首所值之門為值使，所值之星為值符。看月建之支臨於地盤何宮，即以天盤值使加之；看月建之干臨於地盤何宮，即以天盤值符加之，與年奇門同。

After the layout is fixed, the calculation proceeds according to the current month's month builder. Take the gate corresponding to the month builder's旬首 as the duty gate, and the star corresponding to it as the chief symbol. Then observe the earthly branch of the month builder on the earth plate and place the heaven plate's duty gate in the corresponding palace. Next, observe the heavenly stem of the month builder on the earth plate and place the heaven plate's chief symbol in the corresponding palace. The entire method of rotating the plate is exactly the same as in the annual奇门.

冬至後用陽遁，夏至後用陰遁，子午日用二局（冬至後子午日用陽遁二局，夏至後子午日用陰遁二局），餘仿此。丑未日用六局，寅申日用一局，卯酉日用八局，辰戌日用四局，巳亥日用九局。其起九星八門之法不必復分陰遁陽遁。

The Day Gate and Gate of Heaven system divides the year into two parts based on the winter solstice and summer solstice: after the winter solstice, the Yang Dun is used, and after the summer solstice, the Yin Dun is used. The structure number is determined by the day branch: on days of Zi and Wu, use the second structure (note: after the winter solstice, days of Zi and Wu use Yang Dun second structure; after the summer solstice, days of Zi and Wu use Yin Dun second structure; the same applies to the other branches); on days of Chou and Wei, use the sixth structure; on days of Yin and Shen, use the first structure; on days of Mao and You, use the eighth structure; on days of Chen and Xu, use the fourth structure; on days of Si and Hai, use the ninth structure. As for the method of calculating the nine stars and eight gates, there is no need to distinguish between Yang Dun and Yin Dun; they are all calculated according to the following fixed method.

凡甲子日天蓬起艮八宮，芮在離九，順飛九宮。乙丑日天蓬起離九，天芮在坎一。一日順移其八門，則甲子日休門起坎一。三日順轉一宮，不入中五。如甲子、乙丑、丙寅三日起坎一，丁卯、戊辰、己巳三日休門起坤二，庚午、辛未、壬申三日休門起震三，癸酉、甲戌、乙亥三日休門起巽四，丙子、丁丑、戊寅三日休門起乾六。餘仿此。

The specific method is: On the Jiazi day, the Tianpeng star starts at the Gen eight palace, and the Tianrui star follows to the Li nine palace, with the remaining seven stars moving sequentially through the nine palaces. On the Yichou day, the Tianpeng star moves to the Li nine palace, and the Tianrui star moves to the Kan one palace — the nine stars move one palace each day. The eight gates move more slowly: On the Jiazi day, the Xiu Men starts at the Kan one palace, moving sequentially one palace every three days, and skipping the central fifth palace. Therefore, on the days of Jiazi, Yichou, and Bingyin, the Xiu Men starts at the Kan one palace; on the days of Dingmao, Wuchen, and Jisi, the Xiu Men starts at the Kun two palace; on the days of Gengwu, Xinwei, and Renshen, the Xiu Men starts at the Zhen three palace; on the days of Guiyou, Jiaxu, and Yihai, the Xiu Men starts at the Xun four palace; on the days of Bingzi, Dingchou, and Wuyin, the Xiu Men starts at the Qian six palace (skipping the central fifth). The rest follow the same pattern.

按子午起於二宮，或者奇門知地故首坤。抑考古人明堂九宮，皆從西南而入蓋，尚右之義也。其不及卯酉者，六儀寄於南北四維，卯酉獨無所居，故不及也。門三日過一宮，或如翻禽與太乙有三日一宮之法乎，然皆不解，姑存。

The editor's note: In the system of the day division in the art of the mysterious gate, the two palaces are counted from the Zi and Wu hours. Perhaps this is because the mysterious gate is based on knowing the land, so it first recommends the Kun palace. Further, examining the ancient method of the nine palaces of the bright hall, they all enter from the southwest, which signifies the preference for the right side. As for why the卯 and 酉 days are not mentioned, it is because the six instruments are all located at the four cardinal directions of north and south. The卯 and 酉, which are the two cardinal directions of east and west, have no place to be stationed, so they are not mentioned. The eight gates and three heavens pass through one palace, perhaps similar to the calculation of three days per palace in the system of the bird calendar and the Taiyi method. These points are still not fully clear, so they are temporarily preserved for future reference.

冬至甲子第一六十日用陽遁一局，第二甲子六十日用陽遁七局，第三甲子六十日用陽遁四局。夏至第一甲子六十日用陰遁九局，第二甲子六十日用陰遁二局，第三甲子六十日用陰遁六局，皆以其日旬首所值之星為值符，所值之門為值使，法亦同於年奇。其超接置閏，則如時奇，凡甲子符頭超過三十日有奇，即宜置閏。

There is another method in the Day Division of the Eight Trigrams: after the winter solstice, the first sixty days starting from the first Jiazi use Yang Dun one layout, the next sixty days starting from the second Jiazi use Yang Dun seven layouts, and the next sixty days starting from the third Jiazi use Yang Dun four layouts. After the summer solstice, the first sixty days starting from the first Jiazi use Yin Dun nine layouts, the next sixty days starting from the second Jiazi use Yin Dun two layouts, and the next sixty days starting from the third Jiazi use Yin Dun six layouts. The method of determining the Chief Symbol and Duty Gate is based on the star corresponding to the day's旬首, and the corresponding gate, with the rotating plate method being the same as in the annual division of the Eight Trigrams. Its method of intercalation and connecting the excess days is the same as in the hourly division of the Eight Trigrams: whenever the Jiazi symbol head exceeds thirty days, intercalation should be added.

甲己加四仲月為上元，加四孟月為中元，加四季月為下元。亦冬至用陽遁，夏至用陰遁。

The method of calculation in the Moon Calendar for the Eight Trigrams also has another approach: if the heavenly stem of the month is Jia or Ji, and the earthly branch of the month falls in the four central months of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You, it is considered the first period. If it falls in the four young months of Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai, it is considered the middle period. If it falls in the four seasonal months of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, it is considered the last period. Similarly, after the Winter Solstice, the Yang Dun method is used, and after the Summer Solstice, the Yin Dun method is used.

假如庚子年立春節出師，陽氣用事，艮上起甲子順行，其庚子奇頭乃是甲午，以甲子起艮，以甲戌起離，以甲申起坎，以甲午起坤，則是奇頭在坤也。陽遁逆奇，丁奇在中，丙奇在乾，乙奇在兌，七六五宮奇到為吉。若在夏至後出師，用陰遁逆行，餘仿此。

There is another method of calculating the annual marvels: suppose an army departs on the day of Gengzi year at the beginning of spring, when the yang energy is dominant, then the calculation starts from the Gen palace eight and proceeds in a clockwise direction. The first day of the ten-day period (the head of the marvels) for the Gengzi year is Jiawu, so Jiazi starts at the Gen palace eight, Jiaxu falls on the Li palace nine, Jiashen falls on the Kan palace one, and Jiawu falls on the Kun palace two—thus the head of the marvels is in the Kun palace. For yang遁, the three marvels are arranged in reverse order, so the Ding marvel falls on the center palace five, the Bing marvel falls on the Qian palace six, and the Yi marvel falls on the Dui palace seven; the three places, seven palace, six palace, and five palace, have the marvels arriving, which are auspicious directions. If the army departs after the summer solstice, the method changes to yin遁 and proceeds in reverse, with the rest of the calculation remaining the same.

假如己亥年冬至節，陽遁坎上起甲子，順飛，其己亥年奇乃在離，甲己之年正月起丙寅，即以丙寅入離宮，順飛。丁卯在坎，戊辰在坤，己巳在震，庚午在巽，辛未在中，壬申在乾，癸酉在兌，甲戌在艮，乙亥在離，丙子在坎，則離坎坤奇到方為吉。

There is another method of calculating the monthly odd numbers in some versions: if the year of Ji Hai occurs on the Winter Solstice, according to Yang Dun, the sequence starts from Kan One Palace with Jia Zi and proceeds in order. This determines that the annual odd number of Ji Hai year falls in Li Nine Palace. For the first month of the year of Jia or Ji, the monthly odd number is Bing Yin. Place Bing Yin in Li Nine Palace and proceed in order: Ding Mao falls in Kan One Palace, Wu Chen falls in Kun Two Palace, Ji Si falls in Zhen Three Palace, Geng Wu falls in Xun Four Palace, Xin Wei falls in the Center Five Palace, Ren Shen falls in Qian Six Palace, Gui You falls in Dui Seven Palace, Jia Xu falls in Gen Eight Palace, Yi Hai falls in Li Nine Palace, and Bing Zi again falls in Kan One Palace. In this arrangement, the odd numbers reach Li, Kan, and Kun Palaces, which are considered auspicious directions.

年月奇以節氣起宮，而日奇以局數起宮，法從本節上起甲子，陽順陰逆數去。如立春節丙寅日是上元，陽遁八局即八宮起甲子戊順行，己在離，庚在坎，辛在坤，壬在震，癸在巽，丁在中，丙在乾，乙在兌，則中乾兌得奇可用也。夏至後陰遁逆行，餘仿此。

The year and month marvels are determined by the solar terms to set the starting palace, while the day marvel is determined by the structure number. The method is to start from the beginning of the solar term with Jiazi. For Yang Dun, count forward in sequence, and for Yin Dun, count backward. For example, on the Bingyin day of the Beginning of Spring, which belongs to the first period, the Beginning of Spring first period is Yang Dun eight palaces, so starting from the Gen eight palace with Jiazi Wu, it proceeds in order: Jiaxu Ji falls in the Li nine palace, Jiashen Geng falls in the Kan one palace, Jiawu Xin falls in the Kun two palace, Jiachen Ren falls in the Zhen three palace, Jiayin Gui falls in the Xun four palace. Then, the three marvels are arranged in reverse order: Ding falls in the middle five palace, Bing falls in the Qian six palace, Yi falls in the Dui seven palace. Thus, the palaces of Zhong, Qian, and Dui receive the marvels and can be used. After the Summer Solstice, it changes to Yin Dun and reverses the order, and the rest is calculated in the same way.

假如中元冬至後辛未日，陽遁七局，中元旬頭甲子為值使，就於兌七宮起甲子順飛。乙丑艮，丙寅離，丁卯坎，戊辰坤，己巳震，庚午巽，辛未中。則本日在中宮，兌宮驚門值事，即以驚門加中五寄坤，便知開在兌，休在乾，生在坎也。

This passage explains how to determine the gates in the day's layout for the Japanese system of the Eight Mansions. Suppose it is a day of Xin Wei (辛未) in the middle of the year after the winter solstice, using Yang Dun (阳遁) with seven layouts. The first day of the middle term, Jia Zi (甲子), serves as the Duty Gate. Starting from the Dui (兑) seventh palace with Jia Zi, the sequence proceeds in a clockwise direction: Yi Chou (乙丑) falls in the Gen (艮) eighth palace, Bing Yin (丙寅) in the Li (离) ninth palace, Ding Mao (丁卯) in the Kan (坎) first palace, Wu Chen (戊辰) in the Kun (坤) second palace, Ji Si (己巳) in the Zhen (震) third palace, Geng Wu (庚午) in the Xun (巽) fourth palace, and Xin Wei (辛未) in the central palace (中五宫). It is evident that the gate falls in the central palace, and the starting gate, Dui (兑) seventh palace, is the Jing Door (惊门). Thus, the Jing Door is placed in the central palace (which is associated with the Kun second palace), and the eight gates rotate accordingly. The Open Door (开门) moves to the Dui seventh palace, the Resting Door (休门) moves to the Qian sixth palace, and the Life Gate (生门) moves to the Kan first palace. To determine which gate is needed, simply follow this sequence to identify its position.

按奇門之學，以釣叟歌為宗，並無一字及於年月日者。以兵機決於俄頃，萬無再查年月之理，況諸說紛紜，全無定見，恐後人穿鑿附會，於理皆有未通，於法皆有不順，姑備錄之，以俟選擇之用，非奇門所急也。

Editor's note: The study of Qimen, a system of divination, takes The Song of the Recluse Fishing in Misty Waves as its main text. However, The Song of the Recluse Fishing in Misty Waves does not mention anything about the year, month, or day in Qimen. This is because military operations and battlefield situations are decided in the blink of an eye, leaving no time to consult the year or month. Moreover, the various interpretations about these matters are inconsistent and uncertain, and it is likely that they were fabricated by later scholars. These interpretations are not logical and do not align with the principles of the method. Therefore, they are included here for reference by those selecting auspicious days and times, but they are not the immediate concern of Qimen.

從本日干祿上起五符順行，一五行（符），二天曹，三地府（符），四風伯，五雷公，六雨師，七風靈（雲），八唐符，九國印，十天關，十一地軸，十二天賊。

The method of arranging the "Five Symbols" and the twelve deities is as follows: starting from the stem's luck position (for example, Jia's luck is in寅, Yi's luck is in卯, and so on), count sequentially through the twelve earthly branches in order. The order is: first position is Five Symbols, second is Heaven Court, third is Underworld, fourth is Wind Deity, fifth is Thunder God, sixth is Rain Master, seventh is Wind Spirit (also called Wind and Cloud), eighth is Tang Symbol, ninth is National Seal, tenth is Heaven Gate, eleventh is Earth Axis, and twelfth is Heavenly Thief. After arranging them, determine which deity corresponds to the matter being inquired about, and use that to judge fortune or misfortune.

子午日青龍起申，丑未日青龍起戌，寅申日青龍起子，卯酉日青龍起寅，辰戌日青龍起辰，巳亥日青龍起午。一青龍、二明堂、三天刑、四朱雀、五金匱、六天德、七白虎、八玉堂、九天牢、十玄武、十一司命、十二勾陳。

The method of arranging the twelve day deities is as follows: first, determine the starting point of the Azure Dragon based on the day branch. On days of Zi and Wu, the Azure Dragon starts at Shen; on days of Chou and Wei, it starts at Xu; on days of Yin and Shen, it starts at Zi; on days of Mao and You, it starts at Yin; on days of Chen and Xu, it starts at Chen; on days of Si and Hai, it starts at Wu. After determining the starting point, arrange the twelve earthly branches in order: the first is the Azure Dragon, the second is the Bright Hall, the third is Heavenly Punishment, the fourth is the Vermilion Bird, the fifth is the Golden Chest, the sixth is Heavenly Virtue, the seventh is the White Tiger, the eighth is the Jade Hall, the ninth is Heavenly Prison, the tenth is the Black Tortoise, the eleventh is the Director of Destiny, and the twelfth is Gou Chen. The Azure Dragon, Bright Hall, Golden Chest, Heavenly Virtue, Jade Hall, and Director of Destiny are considered auspicious, while Heavenly Punishment, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Heavenly Prison, Black Tortoise, and Gou Chen are considered inauspicious.

立春、雨水、驚蜇在艮，德辰刑戌；春分、清明、穀雨在震，德午刑子；立夏、小滿、芒種在巽，德未刑丑；夏至、小暑、大暑在離，德酉刑卯；立秋、處暑、白露在坤，德戌刑辰；秋分、寒露、霜降在兌，德子刑午；立冬、小雪、大雪在乾，德丑刑未；冬至、小寒、大寒在坎，德卯刑酉。

"The 'De' represents the position of virtue and fortune that is in effect at the current time, while 'Xing' refers to the position of punishment and injury, which is opposite to 'De'. These two positions change with the eight seasonal divisions. From the time of Start of Spring, Rain Water, and Awakening of Insects, the influence is in the Gen palace, with 'De' at Chen and 'Xing' at Xu; from the time of Spring Equinox, Clear and Bright, and Grain Rain, the influence is in the Zhen palace, with 'De' at Wu and 'Xing' at Zi; from the time of Start of Summer, Grain Full, and Grain in Ear, the influence is in the Xun palace, with 'De' at Wei and 'Xing' at Chou; from the time of Summer Solstice, Minor Heat, and Major Heat, the influence is in the Li palace, with 'De' at You and 'Xing' at Mao; from the time of Start of Autumn, Limit of Heat, and White Dew, the influence is in the Kun palace, with 'De' at Xu and 'Xing' at Chen; from the time of Autumn Equinox, Light Frost, and Frost's Descent, the influence is in the Dui palace, with 'De' at Zi and 'Xing' at Wu; from the time of Start of Winter, Minor Snow, and Major Snow, the influence is in the Qian palace, with 'De' at Chou and 'Xing' at Wei; from the time of Winter Solstice, Minor Cold, and Major Cold, the influence is in the Kan palace, with 'De' at Mao and 'Xing' at You. In military strategy, the principle of 'backing De and attacking Xing' means to rely on the position of virtue and fortune and strike at the position of punishment and injury."

寶者，干生支也，如甲午、己酉之類；和者，干支比和也，如甲寅、戊辰之類；義者，支生干也，如甲子、戊午之類；制者，干克支也，如庚寅、壬午之類；伏者，支克干也，如乙酉、丙子之類。寶和義日吉，制日小凶，伏日大凶。歷家以和日為專日，以伏日為伐日。

This classification divides days into five categories based on the interactions between the heavenly stems and earthly branches. "宝日" occurs when the heavenly stem generates the earthly branch, such as Jia Wu (wood generates fire) or Ji You (earth generates metal). "和日" is when the heavenly stem and earthly branch belong to the same Five Phases, such as Jia Yin (both wood) or Wu Chen (both earth). "义日" is when the earthly branch generates the heavenly stem, such as Jia Zi (water generates wood) or Wu Wu (fire generates earth). "制日" is when the heavenly stem overcomes the earthly branch, such as Geng Yin (metal overcomes wood) or Ren Wu (water overcomes fire). "伏日" is when the earthly branch overcomes the heavenly stem, such as Yi You (metal overcomes wood) or Bing Zi (water overcomes fire). The first three categories, 宝日, 和日, and 义日, are considered auspicious. 制日 is slightly inauspicious, while 伏日 is highly inauspicious. The calendar tradition refers to 和日 as "专日" and 伏日 as "伐日".

甲乙丙丁戊五時為陽，二至皆以此五干為陽時，將兵利客，宜先舉。凡出軍、征伐、遠行、求財、立國邑、安社稷、治人民、臨武事、入宮見貴、移徙、嫁娶皆吉，惟逃亡難捕。經云：符使之行，一時一見，行陽利為客，蓋陽干受東部之生氣，陽時氣升也。

The five heavenly stems Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, and Wu belong to the yang hours. From the winter solstice to the summer solstice, these five heavenly stems are considered yang hours in both halves of the year. Yang hours are favorable for taking the initiative in an attack, so one should act first. All activities such as military campaigns, travel, seeking wealth, building cities, stabilizing the state, governing the people, handling military affairs, entering the palace to meet the nobleman, moving house, and marriage are auspicious. However, capturing fugitives is difficult. The text states: The movement of the chief symbol and duty gate changes every hour. Movement during yang hours is favorable for taking the initiative. This is because yang stems receive the rising energy of the east, and the energy of yang hours is ascending.

己庚辛壬癸五時為陰，二至皆以此五干為陰時。將兵利主宜後應。凡出軍征伐、遠行、求財、立國邑、安社稷、治人民、臨武事、入宮見貴、移徙、嫁娶皆不吉，惟逃亡可獲。經云：符使之行，一時一易，行陰利為主，蓋陰干受西部之煞氣也。

The five heavenly stems JI, GENG, XIN, REN, and GUI belong to the yin hours. From the winter solstice to the summer solstice and vice versa, these five heavenly stems are considered yin hours. When the army moves during yin hours, it is advantageous for the side that takes the initiative in defense and attack. Any military campaign, long journey, seeking wealth, building cities, stabilizing the state, governing the people, handling military affairs, entering the palace to meet the nobleman, moving house, or marriage is inauspicious. Only the pursuit of fugitives is favorable, as they can be captured. The text says: The movement of the chief symbol and duty gate changes every hour. Movement during yin hours is favorable for taking the initiative. This is because the yin stems receive the cutting and killing energy from the west.

開門所主：開門宜征討、謀望、入官見貴、應舉、遠行、嫁娶、移徙、商賈、營建，不宜治政，有私人窺伺。休門所主：休門宜面君謁貴、上官到任、嫁娶、移徙、商賈、營建，諸事皆吉，不宜行刑斷獄。生門所主：生門宜征討、謀望、入官見貴、嫁娶、移徙，諸事皆吉，不宜埋葬治喪。

The matters governed by Open Door: It is suitable for military campaigns, planning and seeking, taking up a post and meeting a nobleman, taking exams, traveling far, marriage, moving house, engaging in business, and constructing buildings; it is not suitable for handling government affairs, as at this time there is a tendency for people with private intentions to be watching secretly. The matters governed by Rest Door: It is suitable for meeting the king, visiting a nobleman, taking up a post, marriage, moving house, engaging in business, and construction, with all matters being auspicious; however, it is not suitable for administering punishment or judging cases. The matters governed by Life Gate: It is suitable for military campaigns, planning, taking up a post and meeting a nobleman, and marriage, with all matters being auspicious; however, it is not suitable for burial or holding funeral rites, as Life Gate represents life energy, which is contrary to funeral affairs.

傷門所主：傷門宜漁獵、討捕索債、博戲、收斂貨財，餘俱不宜。杜門所主：杜門宜捕盜、剪凶、決隱、獄形、填塞溝壑，餘俱不宜。景門所主：景門宜上書獻策、招賢謁貴、拜職遣使、行誅、突陣、破齒等事，餘俱不宜。死門所主：死門宜決斷、刑獄、弔喪、埋葬等事。驚門所主：驚門宜掩捕盜賊、恐惑亂眾等事。右八門最怕迫制，吉門有氣益吉，無氣減吉；凶門有氣益凶，無氣減凶。

The matters governed by Shang Men are suitable for fishing, hunting, capturing criminals, collecting debts, gambling, and competing, while other matters are unsuitable. The matters governed by Du Men are suitable for capturing thieves, eliminating villains, deciding on secret matters, judging lawsuits, and filling ditches, while other matters are unsuitable. The matters governed by Jing Men are suitable for submitting memorials and strategies, recruiting talented people, visiting noblemen, appointing officials and sending envoys, executing criminals, and breaking through enemy lines, while other matters are unsuitable. The matters governed by Si Men are suitable for making decisions, dealing with criminal cases, mourning the dead, and burying the deceased. The matters governed by Jing Men are suitable for ambushing and capturing thieves, frightening and confusing the enemy, while other matters are unsuitable. The eight gates are most afraid of "pressure" and "restriction" (when they fall into the palace they conquer or are conquered by). A fortunate gate that receives energy becomes even more fortunate, while losing energy weakens its favorable power. A凶 gate that receives energy becomes even more凶, while losing energy reduces its凶 nature.

天蓬所主：蓬星宜安撫邊境，修築城池，不宜入官見貴、嫁娶、移徙、商賈、營建。凡征戰將兵，辰戌丑未月日加二五八宮利為主，申亥子月日加九宮利為客。貪狼星也。天任所主：任星宜立國邑、化人民、入官見貴、求請應與商賈、嫁娶，不宜遷徙、營建。凡將兵，亥子寅卯月日加三四宮利為主，辰戌丑未月日加一宮利為客。左輔星也。

The affairs governed by the Tianpeng star: it is favorable for pacifying borders and building cities; unfavorable for taking up new positions, marriage, moving house, trading, or constructing buildings. When leading an army in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, if Tianpeng is placed over the Kūn two, Zhōng wǔ, or Gèn eight earth palaces, it is advantageous for the host side. When in the months of Shen, Hai, Zi, or Mao, if Tianpeng is placed over the Li nine palace, it is advantageous for the guest side. It corresponds to the Beidou's Tanlang star. The affairs governed by the Tianren star: it is favorable for building cities, educating the people, taking up new positions, meeting officials, seeking favors, trading, and marriage; unfavorable for moving house or constructing buildings. When leading an army in the months of Hai, Zi, Yin, or Mao, if Tianren is placed over the Zhen three or Xun four wood palaces, it is advantageous for the host side. When in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, if Tianren is placed over the Kan one palace, it is advantageous for the guest side. It corresponds to the Beidou's Zuofuxing star.

天沖所主：沖星宜征伐戰鬥、報怨酬恩，不宜上官見貴、嫁娶、移徙、商賈、營建。凡征戰，四季申酉月加六七宮利為主，亥子寅卯月日加二五八宮利為客。祿存星也。天輔所主：輔星宜修道設教、誅凶伐暴、入官見貴、嫁娶、移徙、商賈、營建、應舉、謀望。凡將兵征伐，與沖星同。文曲星也。

The matters governed by Tian Chong star: it is suitable for military campaigns, fighting battles, seeking revenge, or repaying kindness; it is not suitable for taking office, meeting officials, marriage, moving house, trading, or building. In matters of warfare, if Tian Chong is in the乾 six or 兑 seven metal palace during the seasons of辰, 戌, 丑, or 未, and during the months of 申 or 酉, it is favorable for the host side. If it is in the坤 two, 中 five, or 艮 eight earth palace during the months of亥, 子, 寅, or 卯, it is favorable for the guest side. It corresponds to the禄存 star of the Big Dipper. The matters governed by Tian Fu star: it is suitable for studying and refining skills, establishing education and moral guidance, eliminating villains, suppressing rebellion, taking office, meeting officials, marriage, moving house, trading, building, taking exams, and planning affairs. In matters of leading troops and warfare, the favorable and unfavorable aspects for host and guest sides are the same as those of Tian Chong star. It corresponds to the Wen Qu star of the Big Dipper.

天禽所主：禽星宜祭祀、祈福、斷滅群凶、入官見貴、賜爵賞功、應舉、謀望、嫁娶、移徙、商賈、營建。凡將兵征伐，亥子寅卯月日加三四宮利為主，辰戌丑未月日加一宮利為客。廉貞星也。天英所主：天英宜上官見貴、應舉報書，不宜嫁娶、移徙、商賈、營建、祭祀、遠行。凡戰伐，申酉亥子月日加一宮利為主，寅卯巳午月日加六七宮利為客。右弼星也。

The affairs governed by the Tian Rui Star are suitable for worship, praying for fortune, eliminating bandits, taking up a post and meeting officials, granting titles and rewarding meritorious deeds, taking examinations, planning matters, marriage, moving house, business ventures, and construction; it is almost suitable for all affairs. When leading an army in warfare, if the Tian Rui Star is positioned over the Zhen three or Xun four wood palaces on the months or days of Hai, Zi, Yin, or Mao, it is advantageous for the host side. If it is positioned over the Kan one palace on the months or days of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, it is advantageous for the guest side. The Tian Rui Star corresponds to the Liang Zhen Star of the Big Dipper. The affairs governed by the Tian Ying Star are suitable for taking up a post and meeting officials, and submitting documents for examinations; it is unsuitable for marriage, moving house, business ventures, construction, worship, or long journeys. When leading an army in warfare, if the Tian Ying Star is positioned over the Kan one palace on the months or days of Shen, You, Hai, or Zi, it is advantageous for the host side. If it is positioned over the Qian six or Dui seven palaces on the months or days of Yin, Mao, Si, or Wu, it is advantageous for the guest side. The Tian Ying Star corresponds to the You Bi Star of the Big Dipper.

天芮所主：芮星宜崇尚道德、尊師親友、入官見貴，不宜嫁娶移徙、商賈、營建。凡將兵征伐，與任星同。巨門星也。天柱所主：柱星宜修築營壘、訓練士卒，不宜入官見貴、嫁娶移徙、商賈營建。凡將兵征伐，寅卯巳午月日加九宮利主，四季申酉月日加三四宮利客。破軍星也。

The affairs governed by Tian Rui star: it is suitable for upholding morality, respecting elders, befriending companions, and taking office to meet important people; it is unsuitable for marriage, moving house, engaging in business, or constructing buildings. In military campaigns, the favorable and unfavorable aspects for host and guest are the same as those of Tian Ren star. It corresponds to the Ji Men star of the Big Dipper. The affairs governed by Tian Zhu star: it is suitable for building fortifications and training soldiers; it is unsuitable for taking office to meet important people, marriage, moving house, engaging in business, or constructing buildings. In military campaigns, if Tian Zhu star is located in the Li nine palace on the days of寅, 卯, 巳, or 午, it is favorable for the host side; if it is located in the Zhen three or Xun four palace on the days of 辰, 戌, 丑, or 未, or on the days of 申 or 酉, it is favorable for the guest side. It corresponds to the Po Jun star of the Big Dipper.

天心所主：心星宜興師陳旅、誅暴伐惡、入官見貴、應舉、求謀、嫁娶、移徙、商賈、營建。凡將兵征伐，與柱星同。武曲星也。右九星有氣而合奇門，吉者益吉，凶者減凶。若無氣而不合奇門，凶者益凶，吉者不吉。

The matters governed by the Tianxin star are suitable for military campaigns, arranging troops, punishing the wicked, taking up new positions and meeting officials, taking exams, seeking opportunities, marriage, moving house, business ventures, and construction. When leading troops in warfare, the favorable and unfavorable factors for the host and guest forces are the same as those of the Tianzhu star. It corresponds to the Wuqu star of the Big Dipper. Among these nine stars, if they are in the旺气 (prosperous energy) of the four seasons and also combine with the Sanqi (Three Marvels) and favorable gates, then the auspicious stars become even more auspicious, and the malevolent stars will have their harmful effects reduced. If they lose their energy and do not combine with the Sanqi and favorable gates, then the malevolent stars become even more harmful, and the auspicious stars will not be auspicious. This is the general principle for using the nine stars.

乙奇者，日奇也，到震為玉兔遊宮，到巽為玉兔乘風，到離為玉兔當陽，到坤為玉兔暗風（亦名入墓），到兌受制，到乾受傷，到坎為玉兔飲泉，艮為玉兔步青雲。

Yi Qi is the "Day Odd" and when it falls into different palaces, it has different names and their respective auspicious or inauspicious implications: when it falls into the third palace of Zhen, it is called "Jade Rabbit Roaming the Palace," with wood getting its original energy; when it falls into the fourth palace of Xun, it is called "Jade Rabbit Riding the Wind," also receiving favorable conditions; when it falls into the ninth palace of Li, it is called "Jade Rabbit Facing the Sun," with wood and fire both flourishing; when it falls into the second palace of Kun, it is called "Jade Rabbit in the Dark Wind," also known as "entering the tomb," meaning the wood is buried in the earth warehouse; when it falls into the seventh palace of Dui, it is restrained by metal; when it falls into the sixth palace of Qian, it is harmed by metal; when it falls into the first palace of Kan, it is called "Jade Rabbit Drinking Spring Water," with water nurturing wood; when it falls into the eighth palace of Gen, it is called "Jade Rabbit Stepping into the Blue Clouds." The first three palaces and the last two are favorable, while entering the tomb and being adjacent to metal are unfavorable.

丙奇者，月奇也，到震為月入雷門，到巽為火行風起，到離為帝旺之鄉，到坤為子居母腹，到兌為鳳凰折翅，到乾為光明不全，到艮為鳳入丹山，到坎為火入水池。

Bing Qi is the "Monthly Qi". When it falls into different palaces, it is called: falling into the third palace of Zhen (Thunder) is called "the Moon Enters the Thunder Gate"; falling into the fourth palace of Xun (Wind) is called "Fire Travels and Wind Rises", with wind assisting fire; falling into the ninth palace of Li (Fire) is the Prosperity place for Bing fire, which is most advantageous; falling into the second palace of Kun (Earth) is called "the Son Resides in the Mother's Abdomen", with fire generating earth and being hidden within earth; falling into the seventh palace of Dui (Lake) is called "Phoenix Breaks Its Wings", with fire overcoming metal but being restrained; falling into the sixth palace of Qian (Heaven) is called "Light is Incomplete"; falling into the eighth palace of Gen (Mountain) is called "Phoenix Enters the Crimson Mountain"; falling into the first palace of Kan (Water) is called "Fire Enters the Water Pool", being overcome by water. Favorable are the palaces of Li, Xun, and Gen; unfavorable are the palaces of Dui, Qian, and Kan.

丁奇者，星奇也，三奇之中星奇最靈。到震獨明，到巽名玉女留郎，到離乘旺而火炎，到坤為玉女游地戶，到兌為火死金旺之鄉，到乾為火上天門，到艮為玉女游鬼戶，到坎為朱雀投江。

Ding Qi is the "Star Marvel," and among the Three Marvels, it is the most effective. When it falls in the third palace of Zhen, it is called "Dumu" (Alone Bright). When it falls in the fourth palace of Xun, it is called "Yu Nu Liu Lang" (Yue Nu Retains the Husband), indicating matters of retaining people and harmony. When it falls in the ninth palace of Li, it is in a flourishing position, with intense fire energy. When it falls in the second palace of Kun, it is called "Yu Nu You Di Hu" (Yue Nu Tours the Gate of the Earth). When it falls in the seventh palace of Dui, it is in a place where fire is declining and metal is flourishing. When it falls in the sixth palace of Qian, it is called "Hu Shang Tian Men" (Fire on the Heaven Gate). When it falls in the eighth palace of Gen, it is called "Yu Nu You Gui Hu" (Yue Nu Tours the Ghost Gate). When it falls in the first palace of Kan, it is called "Zhu Què Tóu Jiāng" (Zhu Què Falls into the River), where it is extinguished by water, which is the most dangerous. Using Ding Qi to select directions, one should take advantage of its brightness, strength, and harmonious qualities, avoiding situations where it enters water or a tomb.

坎宮：北道、舟程、黑色、鹹味、漿糊、水膏、繩索、樂器、水瀉、遺精、耳腎腰疾、深聽智謀、漫事曲折。坤宮：城隍、司命、土社、穀帛、田野、倉場、雲霧、沙石、老女、道姑、脾胃、腹疾、鄉農、鬥毆、思慮、牢獄、符藥丸散、醫筮算卜。

The imagery associated with the first palace of Kan: northern roads, boat travel, black color, salty taste, glue, water-like viscous substances, ropes, and musical instruments; in terms of illness, it mainly relates to diarrhea, seminal discharge, and ailments of the ears, kidneys, and waist; in terms of human affairs, it relates to deep listening and strategies, with matters often being roundabout and complicated. The imagery associated with the second palace of Kun: city deities, the Director of Destiny, land and community altars, grain and silk, fields, granaries and courtyards, clouds and fog, sand and stones; in terms of people, it relates to elderly women, female Daoists, and rural farmers; in terms of illness, it mainly relates to diseases of the spleen and abdomen; in terms of affairs, it relates to fights, worries, imprisonment, and the use of talismans, pills, and powders, as well as the practice of medicine, divination, and fortune-telling.

震宮：甲乙青龍、禁廷、內翰、舟船、車馬、泰嶽、宮觀廟宇、家神林麓、妖怪、肝膽、四肢、長男、憂喜、遊獵、威聲、相貌俊偉、蒜菜、瓜菜、腥、酸、鮮味、工巧雕刻、雲龍、怪異。巽宮：山林、竹舍、進退、藏匿、懸吊、安柱、繩索、縈結、工巧、機關、諸事、灣環、長安新婦、秀士、幽閒、絕煙、神廟、股肱、手足、風寒、氣症、膽肝、眼目。

The images associated with the third palace of Zhen (Thunder): Jia and Yi wood, the Azure Dragon, palaces and court, scholars in the Hanlin Academy, ships, carriages and horses, the Eastern Peak Mount Tai, palaces, temples and shrines, household deities and mountain foot forests, also include ghosts and monsters; on the body, they represent the liver, gallbladder and limbs; in terms of people, they represent the eldest son; in terms of affairs, they indicate mixed feelings of joy and sorrow, traveling and hunting, great fame spreading far, and a handsome appearance; in terms of food, they represent garlic, melons and vegetables, with smells of fishy, sour and fresh; in terms of skills, they represent exquisite carving; in terms of strange phenomena, they represent dragons in the clouds and various strange events. The images associated with the fourth palace of Xun (Wind): mountains and forests, bamboo houses, indecision, hiding, hanging, erecting pillars, ropes, winding and tying knots, craftsmanship, and mechanisms; affairs are often winding and complicated; in terms of people, they represent newlywed women going on long journeys, outstanding men, reclusive and idle people, and houses without smoke and temples; on the body, they represent thighs and arms, hands and feet, gallbladder, liver and eyes; in terms of illness, they represent colds and wind diseases.

乾宮：君父、顯官、僧道、老人、寶石、銅鐵金石、絲絃、色白形圓、體堅味辛、刀砧、錘鈴、骨腦、股筋。兌宮：破損、毀折、陰人災厄、少女、*妾、咽喉、口舌、妖邪不正、詭言虛譎、缺地、廢井、刀針銅鐵。

The imagery associated with the Qian hexagram in the sixth palace includes: rulers and fathers, high-ranking officials, monks and Taoist priests, and the elderly; in terms of objects, it represents gems, copper, iron, gold, and stone, as well as silk and strings; in terms of color, it is white; in terms of shape, it is round; in terms of texture, it is hard; in terms of taste, it is pungent; in terms of utensils, it represents knives and cutting boards, hammers and bells; in terms of the body, it represents bones, marrow, thighs, and tendons. The imagery associated with the Dui hexagram in the seventh palace includes: damage, breakage, and misfortune for women; in terms of people, it represents young women and servants; in terms of the body, it represents the throat; in terms of affairs, it represents disputes over words, evil spirits, and deceitful or false speech; in terms of terrain, it represents broken or incomplete places and abandoned wells; in terms of objects, it represents knives, needles, and metal tools.

艮宮：少男、山岡、徑路、石岸、土石、瓦塊、山村、寺觀、動止不常、堅硬多節、鼻、背、手指、氣血積結、色黃味甘、進退、生死、脊背癰疽、手足瘡疥、虎豹狼狽鼠狗之物。

The symbolic representations of the Geng trigram in the eight trigrams: in terms of people, it represents a young man; in terms of terrain, it represents hills, narrow paths, rocky shores, earth and stone, tiles, villages in mountain areas, temples and hermitages; in terms of demeanor, it represents a state of being still or moving, uncertain and unpredictable; in terms of material properties, it represents something hard and full of knots; in terms of body parts, it represents the nose, the back, and the fingers; in terms of pathology, it represents stagnation and blockage of qi and blood; in terms of color, it is yellow; in terms of taste, it is sweet; in terms of events, it represents being caught between two difficulties, or at the moment of life and death; in terms of diseases, it represents sores on the back, or sores and scabies on the hands and feet; in terms of animals, it represents tigers, leopards, wolves, jackals, mice, and dogs.

離宮：神聖、公像、閃電、星火、赤鴉、丹鳳、火灶、煙囪、燈籠、紅盒、酒食、馨香、焙炙藥物、帶殼而嘗、炊燥性熱、緊急、熏蒸、祖先、宗廟、明堂、客廳、爐鼎、火具、詩賦、詞文、眼目、心血潮熱、虛驚。

The imagery associated with the nine palaces of Li (Fire) includes divine and sacred images, official statues, lightning, and sparks of fire; among birds, red crows and red phoenixes; among objects, stoves, chimneys, lanterns, and red boxes; among food and drink, wine and food, fragrant items, baked and roasted medicines, and foods with shells, which are dry and hot in nature; among events, urgency and steaming; among places, ancestors, ancestral temples, the bright hall, and the main hall; among tools, furnaces and various fire-related implements; among literary matters, poetry, essays, and literary compositions; and among the body, the eyes, with diseases mainly involving heart blood deficiency, hot flashes, and unexplained palpitations.

天蓬：為水，為後，為水火、盜賊，其音為羽，入官逢盜賊，起造、移徙防火，婚姻妨翁姑，娶傷產，商賈遠方遇仇人侵害，行人即歸。兗州分野。天芮：為士，為教師，為良朋益友，其音為宮，宜於秋冬，起造、嫁娶、遷徙當招官訟，或有盜侵佔，行人則歸，經商失財破侶。梁州分野。

The Tianpeng Star: Belongs to the Water element. In terms of people, it governs the Queen Mother. In terms of events, it governs water and fire calamities and bandits. It belongs to the Yu tone. When divining about taking an official post, it indicates encountering bandits; when divining about construction, building, or moving house, it advises caution against fire; when divining about marriage, it causes harm to the in-laws and may affect fertility; when divining about business, it indicates being attacked by enemies from afar; when divining about a person going out, it suggests they will return immediately. Its territory corresponds to Yanzhou. The Tianrui Star: In terms of people, it governs scholars and teachers, as well as good friends and beneficial companions. It belongs to the Gong tone, and is favorable in autumn and winter. When divining about construction, marriage, or moving house, it indicates lawsuits or property disputes; when divining about a person going out, it suggests they will return; when divining about business, it indicates financial loss and disputes with partners. Its territory corresponds to Liangzhou.

天沖：為雷祖天帝，為木，為武士，其音為角，宜出軍雷冤，若移徙、商賈不吉，嫁娶妨害，一年之內修造三年當有凶事，上官利武職。徐州分野。天輔：為草，為民，其音角，春夏婚姻、移徙大吉，秋冬諸事不吉。荊州分野。

Tian Chong Star: It presides over the Heavenly Emperor of Thunder, belongs to the Wood element of the Five Phases, and is associated with warriors in terms of people. It is connected to the musical tone of Jue. It is favorable for military campaigns and clearing up grievances; however, it is inauspicious for moving house or starting a business. It is unfavorable for marriage. If there is construction or land breaking in the year, there will be calamity within three years. For taking up an official post, it is favorable for military positions. Its territorial division belongs to Xuzhou. Tian Fu Star: In terms of objects, it presides over grass and trees; in terms of people, it presides over common people. It is connected to the musical tone of Jue. Marriage and moving house in spring and summer are highly auspicious, but in autumn and winter, all affairs are inauspicious. Its territorial division belongs to Jingzhou.

天禽：為工，為師巫，為法士，其音為宮，宜祭祀神祗，商賈、埋葬、移徙皆吉，秋冬大利，春夏小凶。寄於坤宮，依門債戶，其神不正吉，亦非全。豫州分野。天心：為金，為高道，為名醫，其音為商，宜書符合藥，春夏不利修造，宜移徙、嫁娶，不可商賈，此日時晴明大吉。冀州分野。

Tian Rui Star: This star governs craftsmen, witches, and practitioners of rituals. It belongs to the Palace of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) under the tone of Gong. It is favorable for worshiping deities, commerce, burial, and moving house, especially in autumn and winter. It is slightly unfavorable in spring and summer. Since it has no position in the Central Palace, it resides in the second Palace of Kun, like living in someone else's home. Therefore, its auspiciousness is not pure or complete. Its territory belongs to Yu State. Tian Xin Star: It belongs to the Metal element of the Five Phases. It governs high-level Daoists and famous physicians, and belongs to the tone of Shang. It is favorable for drawing talismans and preparing medicine. It is unfavorable for construction in spring and summer, but favorable for moving house and marriage. It is not suitable for commerce. When it is on the day or hour, if the weather is clear, it brings great auspiciousness. Its territory belongs to Ji State.

天柱：為金，為隱士，為修煉，其音為商，宜固守隱跡，或為陰謀，不可移徙、商賈、嫁娶，皆不吉。雍州分野。天任：為上始富室，其音為宮，嫁娶、生子大貴，上官謁貴全吉，惟修其不利商賈、遠行。春夏大吉。青州分野。

The Tian Zhu star: belongs to the Metal element of the Five Phases, representing recluses and those engaged in cultivation. Its tone belongs to Shang. It is suitable for guarding oneself, hiding one's movements, or secretly planning strategies; it is inauspicious for moving house, business, or marriage. Its territory corresponds to Yongzhou. The Tian Ren star: signifies the highest level of wealth and honor, with its tone belonging to Gong. It is favorable for marriage, childbirth, taking an official post, and meeting noblemen; however, it is unfavorable for business and long journeys. It is very auspicious in spring and summer. Its territory corresponds to Qingzhou.

天英：為火，為爐冶人，為殘患，其音為徵，宜遠行獻書，不宜商賈，主失財物，修造失火，上官有災，止宜嫁娶。揚州分野。

The Tianying Star belongs to the Fire element. It represents people involved in metalworking and casting, and also signifies illness and injury. It belongs to the徵 tone. It is favorable for long journeys and submitting memorials or strategies; it is unfavorable for business, as it may lead to loss of property. It is also unfavorable for construction, as it may cause fires. Taking office may bring calamity. Among the eight matters, only marriage is suitable. Its territorial affiliation is Yangzhou.