The Nine Stars' Auspicious and Malevolent Verses

白虎性剛激烈，逼迫無情，有殺伐之心，遭刀兵之慘，在女人則有傷損。玄武性多*詐，不是穿窬便是盜賊，暗地謀人，人難防避。九地心性昏蒙，稟質重厚，能陰謀善籌劃，做事能下毒手。九天性氣發揚，浮躁剛暴，英氣逼人，令人難當，然心無私曲，掣日月而行，不為闇昧事。

The White Tiger is characterized by a fierce and impetuous nature, pressing upon others without regard for sentiment, harboring a spirit of aggression and conflict, and is prone to calamities involving weapons and violence; for women, it indicates bodily injuries. The Black Tortoise is marked by deceitfulness, either stealing secretly or committing robbery, scheming in the shadows, and making others unable to guard against them. The Jiudi is someone with a dull and obscured nature, yet is heavy-minded and capable of plotting schemes and making ruthless moves. The Jiu Tian is a person with a bold and impetuous disposition, fierce and impulsive, exuding a commanding presence that is hard to withstand; however, he has no personal biases, and his actions are like the sun and moon shining brightly, never engaging in secretive or improper deeds.

十干迫制不堪當，甲乙金宮怕性剛。丙丁坎內宜無吉，戊己原來懼杜傷。庚辛離上為仇敵，壬癸俱愁生死方。此以十干迫制推占年命之法。甲乙屬木，加於乾兌兩金宮，木被金克，金旺木衰則主折傷之禍，木旺金衰則木無恙。丙丁屬火加於坎宮，火被水克，水旺火衰則主有滅亡之禍，火旺水衰則火無害。戊己屬土加於震巽兩宮，土被木克，木旺土衰則主有癰疽瘡毒之症，土旺木衰則土無傷。

The text says: The ten heavenly stems, if forced into a position where they are subdued, will not be able to withstand it. Jia and Yi, which belong to wood, when placed in the metal palaces of Qian six and Dui seven, are most afraid of strong metal; Bing and Ding, which belong to fire, when placed in the water palace of Kan one, are suitable in form but bring no good fortune; Wu and Ji, which belong to earth, originally fear the Du Men and Shang Men (which belong to wood); Geng and Xin, which belong to metal, when placed in the fire palace of Li two, encounter enemies; Ren and Gui, which belong to water, worry about being placed in the Life Gate and Death Gate (which belong to earth). The commentary explains: This is a method of predicting the year and destiny based on the ten heavenly stems being forced into a position where they are subdued. Jia and Yi, which belong to wood, when added to the metal palaces of Qian six and Dui seven, wood is subdued by metal: if metal is strong and wood is weak, it indicates disaster from breaking or injury; if wood is strong and metal is weak, wood is unharmed. Bing and Ding, which belong to fire, when added to the water palace of Kan one, fire is subdued by water: if water is strong and fire is weak, it indicates disaster from destruction; if fire is strong and water is weak, fire is unharmed. Wu and Ji, which belong to earth, when added to the wood palaces of Zhen three and Xun four, earth is subdued by wood: if wood is strong and earth is weak, it indicates the occurrence of sores and boils; if earth is strong and wood is weak, earth is unharmed.

庚辛屬金加於離宮，金被火克，火旺金衰則主有痰火嗽癆之症，金旺火衰則金無咎。壬癸屬水加於坤艮二土宮，水被土克，土旺水衰則主有下元虛耗之災，水旺土衰則水平安。凡門宮奇儀同宮相剋犯，亦如此法占之。

Geng and Xin belong to metal, placed in the Li nine palace, metal is controlled by fire: if fire is strong and metal weak, it indicates symptoms such as phlegm fire and coughing, or consumption. If metal is strong and fire weak, metal is not affected. Ren and Gui belong to water, placed in the Kun two and Gen eight palaces, which are earth palaces, water is controlled by earth: if earth is strong and water weak, it indicates lower energy depletion (kidney qi deficiency), but if water is strong and earth weak, water remains safe. Whenever the gates, palaces, odd numbers, and instruments are in the same palace and mutually control or conflict with each other, the same method is used for divination.

九宮最喜是天乙，騰蛇白虎有疾厄。太陰諸宮俱加之，六合不堪女淫佚。玄武最喜疾並財，九地藏財為大吉。九天剛烈何所宜，官祿命宮真有益。此以八將推占年命之法。八將之中最喜是值符貴神，命宮及父母、兄弟、子孫宮遇之，必主富貴榮華。騰蛇白虎加之，必主有疾病。太陰吉神不拘何宮，加之皆吉。六合之宮百事和諧，惟妻妾宮忌之，有此必主淫佚無恥、丑聲遠播。

The text says: Among the nine palaces, the most favored is encountering Tianyi (the Chief Symbol); Tengshe and Baihu bring illness and misfortune; Taiyin is auspicious regardless of which palace it is added to; Liuhé is unfavorable when added to the palace of wife and concubine, indicating female licentiousness; Xuanwu is most suitable when added to the palace of illness and the palace of wealth; Jiudi is highly beneficial if it can conceal wealth; Jiu Tian is a fierce and strong spirit, not suitable elsewhere, but only beneficial when added to the palace of official position and the palace of destiny. The commentary explains: This is the method of using the Eight Generals to predict the year and destiny. Among the Eight Generals, the most favored is the Chief Symbol, the spirit of importance. If it appears in the palace of destiny, as well as in the palaces of parents and brothers and children, it will surely lead to wealth, honor, and prosperity. If Tengshe and Baihu are added, there will certainly be illness. Taiyin is a virtuous spirit, auspicious regardless of which palace it is added to. Liuhé brings harmony in all affairs in the palace it is added to, but it is forbidden in the palace of wife and concubine—this indicates licentiousness and disgrace, with a bad reputation spreading far and wide.

玄武各宮俱不宜，惟疾厄宮加之則終身必少病，財帛宮加之則喜聚金錢必成富翁。九地幽暗閉藏，諸宮俱不喜，疾厄宮遇之尤不喜，必至死亡；惟財帛宮逢之則吉，金銀滿室，盜賊不能偷劫。九天性烈，他宮不宜，惟官祿宮逢之則主功高顯達，職位超遷，並本命宮遇之尤為喜慶。

The Black Tortoise is not suitable when placed in any of the palaces, but when placed in the Palace of Diseases, it indicates a lifetime of few illnesses. When placed in the Palace of Wealth, it signifies a talent for accumulating wealth, leading to becoming a wealthy person. Jiudi represents hidden and concealed matters; it is not favored in any palace. When it appears in the Palace of Diseases, it is particularly unfavorable, inevitably leading to death. However, when it appears in the Palace of Wealth, it brings good fortune, with abundant gold and silver that thieves cannot steal. Jiu Tian has a fierce nature and is not suitable in any other palace. However, when it appears in the Palace of Officialdom, it indicates remarkable achievements and rapid promotion. If the native's birth palace also encounters Jiu Tian, it is an even more auspicious sign.

宮中合格有忌宜，三遁不宜為中吉。甲丙丙甲諸位尊，疾厄不堪逢此格。金臨火位財有耗，火臨金位為疾病。騰蛇妖矯俱為凶，朱雀投江厄內厄。小格大格併入墓，天網擊刑傷且禍。諸凶最喜疾厄宮，又有相同及不同。騰蛇妖矯生怪異，不堪疾厄最為凶。諸般美格俱喜之，此是疾厄當避時。

The text says: The configurations in the palace are both favorable and unfavorable. The three evasions of heaven, earth, and humanity in the命宫 are not suitable, and only medium good fortune; Jia combined with Bing and Bing combined with Jia are noble in all palaces, but the palace of illness and disease cannot bear this configuration; metal approaching the fire position leads to financial loss, and fire approaching the metal position leads to illness; the snake spirit and the phoenix bird are all ominous, and the Vermilion Bird falling into the river brings even greater calamity; small and great configurations together with entering the tomb, as well as the heavenly net and striking punishment, all bring injury and misfortune. Various ominous configurations are most favored in the palace of illness and disease, among which there are both similarities and differences: the snake spirit and the phoenix bird cause strange events, and being in the palace of illness and disease is most dangerous. All good configurations are welcomed by the palace of illness and disease, but this particular configuration is one that the palace of illness and disease must avoid.

此以所合格局推占年命之法。諸格中有宜有忌。如天地人三遁是吉格，而本命宮中得之則不吉，只可安守家園，不能顯達。惟甲加丙、丙加甲，各宮皆利，而疾厄宮得之，則主一生疾病纏綿。太白入熒惑，作事受虧，一世貧窮；熒惑入太白，火旺克金，嗽咳喘急。六癸加丁，昏迷惑亂，事事傷嗟；六丁加癸，憂愁恐驚，自投刑獄。

This is a method of divination based on the combinations of heavenly stems and earthly branches to predict one's fate. Different combinations have their own favorable and unfavorable aspects. For example, Tian Dun (Heavenly Concealment), Di Dun (Earthly Concealment), and Ren Dun (Human Concealment) are generally auspicious patterns, but if they appear in one's native palace, they become inauspicious, leading to a life of staying at home and not achieving success. Only the patterns of Jia combined with Bing and Bing combined with Jia are beneficial when they appear in any palace; however, if they appear in the palace of illness and disease, it indicates a life plagued by continuous illness. "Tai Bai enters Jing Huo" means that one will always suffer losses and remain poor all their life. "Jing Huo enters Tai Bai" indicates that fire is strong and overcomes metal, leading to symptoms of coughing and shortness of breath. The combination of the six Gui stems with Ding indicates confusion and mental disorder, causing constant regret. The combination of the six Ding stems with Gui indicates worry and fear, leading to being imprisoned by one's own actions.

庚加癸為大格，庚加壬為小格，庚加己為刑格，奇儀入墓，天網四張，擊刑、自刑諸凶格逢之，俱有刑傷阻格，惟疾厄宮逢之則無災無疾。若逢關格、反吟、伏吟，則主反胃痞塞。騰蛇妖矯、白虎猖狂，不利疾厄宮，逢之必主久病淹纏，怪異癲狂之病，有性命之憂。其餘諸美格疾厄宮中皆喜之也。

When Geng is combined with Gui, it is called "Great Obstruction"; when Geng is combined with Ren, it is called "Small Obstruction"; and when Geng is combined with Ji, it is called "Self-Punishment." There are also other ominous patterns such as "Qi Instrument Entering the Grave," "Heavenly Net Spread Four Times," "Attack and Punishment," and "Self-Punishment." Whenever these occur, they bring about injuries and obstructions; however, if they appear in the Health and Illness sector, they do not cause disaster or illness. If "Gate Obstruction," "Reverse Chant," or "Hidden Chant" occur, they indicate regurgitation and blockage in the chest and abdomen. The presence of "Teng Snake" and "White Tiger" is unfavorable to the Health and Illness sector, and if they occur, they indicate prolonged illness or strange and mad diseases, possibly even endangering life. All other auspicious patterns are welcomed by the Health and Illness sector.

值符九星透羲易，臨宮配卦占凶吉。更有門宮配卦法，陰陽動靜互相質。爻中納甲配宗親，窮通壽夭六位陳。世是命兮身是應，若居吉位顯尊榮。大限陽升陰即降，便從命上起初終。小限升沉反於此，周而復始出身中。再查貴神與祿馬，刑沖破煞及三凶。此以值符、值使所到之宮，配合重卦以推占人年命之法。值符之九星為上卦，地下之宮為下卦，合之成重卦，占男子、占在家及本身之吉凶；值使之門為上卦，地下之宮為下卦，合之成重卦，此以占妻妾、占婦人、占出外經營仕途之吉凶。

The text explains that the nine stars associated with the chief symbol can be connected to Fuxi's Book of Changes, and by placing them over the appropriate palace, a hexagram is formed to predict fortune and misfortune. There is also a method of matching the eight gates with the palaces to form hexagrams, using yin and yang and their dynamic interactions for verification. The hexagram lines are assigned the Heavenly Stems, and paired with the six relations, thus displaying all aspects of fortune, misfortune, longevity, and death within the six lines. The world line represents 'destiny,' and the response line represents 'self.' If they fall in favorable positions, they indicate honor and success. For major periods, the movement is that yang lines ascend and yin lines descend, starting from the destiny line. For minor periods, the movement is the opposite, cycling continuously, starting from the self line. Additionally, one must check where the noble spirits and the horse and official are located, and where the punishments, conflicts, breaks, and three evils are situated. The commentary states that this is a method of using the palace reached by the chief symbol and duty gate to form a compound hexagram for predicting a person's age and destiny. Using the nine stars of the chief symbol as the upper trigram and the palace of the earth plate as the lower trigram forms a compound hexagram, used to predict the fortune of a man, his household, and his own good or bad fortune. Using the gate of the duty gate as the upper trigram and the palace of the earth plate as the lower trigram forms a compound hexagram, used to predict the fortune of wife and concubine, women, and ventures outside and career prospects.

既成卦象，配納甲取其生克，加以六親，世爻為命，應爻為身，大運以軌數取之。視世爻之策若干，分陰陽老少之數，再加納甲干支先天之數，共得若干，以卦爻六數去之，用餘數為初限，倍餘數去六數為中限，倍中限去六數為末限。每爻十年，周而復始，此大運也。

After the hexagram is arranged, the method of "Najia" is applied to determine the relationship of generation and overcoming. The Six Relations are also added. The World Line represents "destiny" and the Response Line represents "body." For major calculations, "track numbers" are used. First, determine the number of the World Line, distinguishing between old yang, young yang, old yin, and young yin. Then add the number of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches from the Earlier Heaven system to form a total number. Divide this total by the six numbers of the hexagram's lines. The remainder is the initial limit. Double the remainder and subtract six to get the middle limit. Double the middle limit and subtract six to get the final limit. Each line governs ten years, and the cycle repeats. This is the method for calculating major destiny.

大限自世爻起，陽爻自下而上，陰爻自上而降，五年一爻周而復始。小限亦從世爻起，陽爻自上而降，陰爻自下而升，周而復始。再查貴神、祿馬到何爻，刑沖破煞在何位，則窮通壽夭、貧富、貴*皆可預知，詳具別卷。

The great limit starts from the world line. For a yang line, it moves upward from the bottom; for a yin line, it moves downward from the top. Each line is passed through every five years, and the cycle repeats. The small limit also starts from the world line, but the direction is opposite: a yang line moves downward from the top; a yin line moves upward from the bottom. It also cycles repeatedly. Then check where the noble spirit and the official horse fall on the lines, and where the punishments such as conflict, destruction, and evil forces are located. In this way, one can foresee a person's success or failure, longevity or short life, wealth or poverty, and high or low status. For detailed methods, see another volume.

擇日須知兼所忌，本命行年宜畏避。三奇要識五行全，六神隨運看興替。莫將次第說盛衰，泊宮本位君須記。數重刑害數重喪，幾處凶神幾禍至。純陽不利純陽龍，純陰不利純陰地。自刑一遇便遭凶，造命荒唐豈為功。龍虎二符遇三奇，若得吉地偏多喜。陰陽對照百神藏，勝於九宮數尊帝。此是通玄經內文，句句真諦須細味。

The text says: When choosing a day, one must also be aware of what is to be avoided, and both the original destiny and the current year should be respected and avoided. When using the Three Marvels, one must recognize whether the Five Phases are complete. When observing the Six Spirits, one should judge prosperity and decline according to the fortune. Do not mechanically discuss prosperity and decline in order; the original positions of each spirit must be clearly remembered. If there are several instances of punishment and harm, there will be several misfortunes; if there are severalInauspicious Spirit, there will be several calamities. A purely yang destiny is unfavorable for a purely yang dragon (mountain direction), and a purely yin destiny is unfavorable for a purely yin terrain. Once self-punishment occurs, misfortune will follow. Fabricating a destiny is even more absurd, where can one talk about effectiveness? If the Azure Dragon and White Tiger symbols meet the Three Marvels, and a favorable terrain is obtained, there will be even more joy. Yin and yang correspond to each other, and all spirits are concealed, which is more esteemed than merely discussing the numbers of the nine palaces. These are words from the "Tongxuan Jing," every sentence is truth, and must be carefully contemplated.

此是選擇吉日法也。凡本命行年，不可遇刑沖破害，待使要得吉星方吉。若遇凶門凶星，必遭殃禍，自刑之日尤不可用。至於通書中選擇，必造成一命局尤屬不通。甲辰、壬申、寅癸，一為天網，一為地網，俱不可用。然得三奇相合，反能召吉。一切起造營藏，總得太陽對照，百凶皆避，不可為殃。

The explanation states that this passage discusses the method of selecting a favorable day. Both the person's birth year and the current year must not encounter刑 (conflict), 冲 (clash), 破 (ruin), or 害 (harm). The Duty Gate used must also be auspicious. If a凶门 (evil gate) and 凶星 (evil star) are encountered, misfortune is certain. Days of 自刑 (self-punishment) should especially not be used. As for the almanac's method of selecting a day, it is unreasonable to force a "命局" (fate structure). For instance, Jiachen (Jiachen), Renshen (Renshen), 寅 (Yin), and 癸 (Gui) belong to either the 天网 (heavenly net) or 地网 (earthly net), and should not be used. However, if Three Marvels (Three Marvels) are in harmony, it can bring good fortune. Whenever construction or burial is carried out, the sun should be in alignment, so that all evils will avoid and not become misfortune.

陰陽二遁分三元，逆順諸宮自具陳。第一隨年求太歲，次看月建打頭輪。月建輪流分善惡，分明更檢九宮因。乾坎艮離為吉宿，坤兌震巽是四賓。中宮土宿非良曜，九座惟茲要殺人。超神接氣能久悟，擇日臨方是此真。年、月、日、時俱分三元，年、月俱用一四七。陰局則日冬至後用陽局一七四，夏至後用陰局九三六，陽順行陰逆行。第一要查太歲在何宮，次查月建在何宮，即將年月干支所到宮之星，由入中宮順飛九宮，以查生克吉凶。

The text says: Both Yang Dun and Yin Dun are divided into three elements, and their movement, whether in reverse or forward order, is orderly in each palace. The first step is to find the position of the Tai Sui according to the year, and the second step is to determine where the Month Builder starts its rotation. Within the rotation of the Month Builder, the good and evil are distinguished, and the reasons of the nine palaces must be clearly checked. Qian, Kan, Gen, and Li are auspicious palaces, while Kun, Dui, Zhen, and Xun are considered as four guest palaces; the central palace of the earth is not a good star, and among the nine palaces, it is the one that harms people. The method of surpassing deities and connecting qi can be understood through long contemplation, and the true meaning of selecting a day and a direction lies here. The explanation says: Year, month, day, and hour should all be divided into three elements. The year and month use the three sectors one, four, and seven. The day uses the Yang sector one, seven, and four after the winter solstice, and the Yin sector nine, three, and six after the summer solstice. Yang Dun moves in a forward direction, while Yin Dun moves in a reverse direction. First, find the position of the Tai Sui in which palace, second, find the position of the Month Builder in which palace, then send the stars of the year and month dry branches to the central palace and move them in a forward direction through the nine palaces, using this to determine the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the examinee.

假如陽一局，以一宮起甲子，二宮乙丑，三宮丙寅，四宮丁卯。如丁卯年月，即以四綠入中宮，五黃飛在乾，六白在兌。九星所到各有吉凶，惟五黃最凶，到處犯之，無有不傷人口，選擇宜慎之。

For example, in the Yang Dun system, the Jiazi starts from the Kan one palace, Yichou is in the坤 two palace, Bingyin is in the Zhen three palace, and Dingmao is in the Xun four palace. If the year or month being calculated is Dingmao, then the four green star is placed in the Central Palace, and the five yellow star moves to the Qian six palace, while the six white star moves to the Dui seven palace. Each of the nine stars has its own fortune or misfortune when they arrive at their respective positions, but the five yellow star is the most dangerous—no matter where it goes, it will cause harm to people. When choosing a day or a direction, one must be very cautious about it.

隨日既能神妙用，再從月建覓游神。從建求來起太歲，只將太歲避凶神。喪門歲前二宮是，官符歲後八宮分。此是三神遊地下，犯之立見禍相侵。太歲原為地下君，犯之飛禍入門庭。受禍無非是家長，一家淪落不由人。喪門命要收魂魄，犯之喪禍便臨門。死者就中多少壯，常聞哭泣聒比鄰。

The text says: Since the day master can have profound uses, one should further look for wandering deities from the month builder. To deduce the year ruler, simply avoid the year ruler and all the malevolent deities. The mourning door is in the second palace before the year ruler, and the official symbol is in the eighth palace after the year ruler. These three deities move upon the earth plate, and if they are offended, misfortune will immediately occur. The year ruler is the sovereign on earth; offending it brings sudden calamity into the family. The victim is often the head of the family, leading the whole family into despair and helplessness. The mourning door specializes in collecting souls; offending it brings immediate mourning. The deceased are often young and strong, and the constant crying often disturbs the neighbors.

官符自來招官訟，犯者紛紛起鬥爭。枷鎖獄中無計免，他時流淚不由人。歲破之星憂宅母，白虎喪訟小兒凶。病符災疾憂家長，弔客死符喪禍重。惟有太陽與福德，添丁生子制諸凶。太陰除病家生女，龍德能消瘟疫空。此是仙人真秘訣，凡夫莫與論其蹤。

Official symbols often bring lawsuits and disputes; offending them leads to constant conflicts. Being shackled and imprisoned is unavoidable, and at that time, one cannot help but weep. The year's breaking star causes the mother to worry; the White Tiger signifies funeral and litigation, especially dangerous for children. The disease symbol brings illness, causing the parents to worry; the visitor and death symbol bring the most severe misfortunes. Only the Sun and Fortune Virtue are beneficial, capable of increasing offspring and subduing all evils; the Moon can cure diseases and lead to the birth of a daughter; Dragon Virtue can dispel plague and resolve disputes. This is the true secret of the immortal, do not casually tell ordinary people about its origin.

此論擇日以十二支方取太歲定吉凶也。以地盤歲支位上起，一太歲，二太陽，三喪門，四太陰，五官符，六死符，七歲破，八龍德，九白虎，十福德，十一吊客，十二病符，順行十二宮。

The explanation states: This section discusses the method of selecting a favorable day by using the directions of the twelve earthly branches to determine the position of the sovereign year and thus assess fortune and misfortune. Starting from the position of the current year's earthly branch on the earth plate, proceed in sequence through the twelve palaces: the first is the sovereign year, the second is the sun, the third is the mourning door, the fourth is the great shadow, the fifth is the official symbol, the sixth is the death symbol, the seventh is the year's destruction, the eighth is the dragon virtue, the ninth is the white tiger, the tenth is fortune virtue, the eleventh is the visitor, and the twelfth is the illness symbol.

犯太歲防宅長大凶。修太陽能制諸煞，移床此方必生子。犯喪門主死喪哭泣。修太陰主生女，散病患。犯官符主口舌官訟。犯死符主災病死亡。犯歲破殺宅母。修龍德散瘟疫訟。犯白虎主哭泣死亡殺小兒。修福德添丁生子。犯弔客主喪服。犯病符主疾病。

Each person's favorable and unfavorable directions are as follows: If you offend the Tai Su (Yearly Malevolent Spirit) direction, be cautious of the head of the household suffering great misfortune. Constructing in the Sun direction can subdue various malevolent spirits, and moving the bed to this direction will surely result in having a son. If you offend the Sang Men (Funeral Gate) direction, it indicates death, mourning, and crying. Constructing in the Tai Yin direction is favorable for having a daughter and can also dispel illness. Offending the Guan Fu (Official Symbol) direction leads to disputes and lawsuits. Offending the Si Fu (Death Symbol) direction brings illness and death. Offending the Sui Po (Yearly Break) direction may harm the main mother. Constructing in the Long De (Dragon Virtue) direction can eliminate plague and disputes. Offending the Bai Hu (White Tiger) direction leads to crying and death, especially harming children. Constructing in the Fu De (Fortune Virtue) direction can add a son. Offending the Diao Ke (Guest in Mourning) direction indicates there will be mourning within the family. Offending the Bing Fu (Disease Symbol) direction leads to illness.

極究機中玄奧，凡占俱備無空。觀之宮內何主，次搜消息吉凶。洩盡天機玄妙，當為聖主圖功。雖得千金勿授，妄傳小輩興戎。若將此法輕言，罪犯天誅不宥。謹藏金匱玉函，更應三緘其口。

The final passage says: Investigating the profound mysteries of the Qimen system to their utmost depth, all matters of divination are complete and nothing is omitted. First, examine what is in the palace and then search for the hidden messages to determine fortune or misfortune. This treatise has already explained all the heavenly secrets, and it should be used by the virtuous sovereign to achieve great deeds. Even if someone offers a thousand pieces of gold to obtain it, it should not be transmitted. If carelessly passed on to unworthy individuals, it may incite warfare and calamity. If this method is carelessly divulged, the offense committed would not even be forgiven by heaven. Therefore, it should be carefully kept in the Golden Chest and sealed with three silences.

此賦發盡奇門玄奧，諸事皆備。先觀符使兩宮是何格局，有無生克，是否刑墓，然後搜尋其吉凶而詳斷之。得其要妙之法，可以占卜百事，可以趨吉避凶，可以營造驅遣。戰必勝，攻必取，興王定霸，建功立業，宰制六合，傳名千古，真濟世之寶也。若妄傳匪類，使得真法，興兵造亂，屠毒生靈，為害不小，慎之重之。

The commentary says: This essay fully reveals the profound mysteries of the Qimen system, covering all kinds of matters comprehensively. When making a judgment, first examine the two sectors of the Chief Symbol and the Duty Gate, and determine their configuration, whether they support or harm each other, and whether they fall into areas of punishment, burial, or conflict. Then search for auspicious and inauspicious factors to make a detailed judgment. Once one masters the essential techniques, one can predict all kinds of events, avoid misfortune and seek good fortune, guide construction and manage personnel. In military use, it ensures victory in battle and success in attack, enabling the establishment of a dynasty, achieving great feats, governing the world, and leaving a lasting legacy. It is truly a treasure for benefiting the world. However, if it is carelessly passed on to those of poor character, allowing them to obtain the true method, they may incite warfare and cause suffering to the people, leading to great harm. This point must be taken extremely seriously.