The Eleventh Section on the Kan Trigram

屬陽、水兆。冬至旺、立冬相。卦名：上爻、五爻、四爻、三爻、二爻、初爻，世爻飛伏。坎為水：戊子水、戊戌土、戊申金、戊午火、戊辰土、戊寅木，飛戊子水；世、應、身，十月卦；兄弟、官鬼、父母、妻財、官鬼、子孫，伏己巳火。水澤節：戊子水、戊戌土、戊申金、丁丑土、丁卯木、丁巳火，飛丁巳火；身、應、世，十一月卦；兄弟、官鬼、父母、官鬼、子孫、妻財，伏戊寅木。水雷屯：戊子水、戊戌土、戊申金、庚辰土、庚寅木、庚子水，飛庚寅木；應、身、世，六月卦；兄弟、官鬼、父母、官鬼、子孫、兄弟，伏戊辰土。水火既濟：戊子水、戊戌土、戊申金、己亥水、己丑土、己卯木，飛己亥水；應、身、世，正月卦；兄弟、官鬼、父母、兄弟、官鬼、子孫，伏戊午火。

Heavenly Stems belong to the Yang category, representing water, being strong at the winter solstice and in phase at the beginning of winter. The following table lists the assigned Heavenly Stems and Six Relations for each line of the hexagram, from the top line to the first line, with the last column indicating the flying god and hidden god of the world line. For the hexagram Kan (Water): the top line is Wu Zi water (Siblings, holding the world line), the fifth line is Wu Xu earth (Official Ghost), the fourth line is Wu Shen metal (Parents), the third line is Wu Wu fire (Wealth, response line), the second line is Wu Chen earth (Official Ghost), and the first line is Wu Yin wood (Children, self line); the flying god is Wu Zi water, the hidden god is Ji Si fire, and it is the hexagram for the tenth month. For the hexagram Water Lake Jie: the top line is Wu Zi water (Siblings, self line), the fifth line is Wu Xu earth (Official Ghost), the fourth line is Wu Shen metal (Parents, response line), the third line is Ding Chou earth (Official Ghost), the second line is Ding Mao wood (Children), and the first line is Ding Si fire (Wealth, holding the world line); the flying god is Ding Si fire, the hidden god is Wu Yin wood, and it is the hexagram for the eleventh month. For the hexagram Water Thunder Zhun: the top line is Wu Zi water (Siblings), the fifth line is Wu Xu earth (Official Ghost, response line), the fourth line is Wu Shen metal (Parents), the third line is Geng Chen earth (Official Ghost, self line), the second line is Geng Yin wood (Children, holding the world line), and the first line is Wu Zi water (Siblings); the flying god is Geng Yin wood, the hidden god is Wu Chen earth, and it is the hexagram for the sixth month. For the hexagram Water Fire Ji Ji: the top line is Wu Zi water (Siblings, both the response line and self line are in this position), the fifth line is Wu Xu earth (Official Ghost), the fourth line is Wu Shen metal (Parents), the third line is Ji Mao water (Siblings, holding the world line), the second line is Ji Chou earth (Official Ghost), and the first line is Ji Mao wood (Children); the flying god is Ji Mao water, the hidden god is Wu Wu fire, and it is the hexagram for the first month.

澤火革：丁未土、丁酉金、丁亥水、己亥水、己丑土、己卯木，飛丁亥水；身、世、應，二月卦；官鬼、父母、兄弟、兄弟、官鬼、子孫，伏戊申金。雷火豐：庚戌土、庚申金、庚午火、己亥水、己丑土、己卯木，飛庚申金；世、身、應，九月卦；官鬼、父母、妻財、兄弟、官鬼、子孫，伏戊戌土。地火明夷：癸酉金、癸亥水、癸丑土、己亥水、己丑土、己卯木，飛癸丑土；世、身、應，八月卦；父母、兄弟、官鬼、兄弟、官鬼、子孫，伏戊申金。地水師：癸酉金、癸亥水、癸丑土、戊午火、戊辰土、戊寅木，飛戊午火；應、世、身，七月卦；父母、兄弟、官鬼、妻財、官鬼、子孫，伏己亥水。

Zhe Huo Ge: Top Line Ding Wei Earth (Official Ghost, Body Line), Fifth Line Ding You Metal (Parents), Fourth Line Ding Hai Water (Siblings, Holding the World), Third Line Ji Hai Water (Siblings), Second Line Ji Chou Earth (Official Ghost), First Line Ji Mao Wood (Children, Response Line); Flying God Ding Hai Water, Hidden God Wu Shen Metal, for the second month hexagram. Lei Huo Feng: Top Line Geng Xu Earth (Official Ghost), Fifth Line Geng Shen Metal (Parents, Holding the World), Fourth Line Geng Wu Fire (Wealth, Wife's Resources), Third Line Ji Hai Water (Siblings, Body Line), Second Line Ji Chou Earth (Official Ghost, Response Line), First Line Ji Mao Wood (Children); Flying God Geng Shen Metal, Hidden God Wu Xu Earth, for the ninth month hexagram. Di Huo Ming Yi: Top Line Gui You Metal (Parents), Fifth Line Gui Hai Water (Siblings), Fourth Line Gui Chou Earth (Official Ghost, Holding the World), Third Line Ji Hai Water (Siblings), Second Line Ji Chou Earth (Official Ghost, Body Line), First Line Ji Mao Wood (Children, Response Line); Flying God Gui Chou Earth, Hidden God Wu Shen Metal, for the eighth month hexagram, which is the wandering ghost hexagram of this palace. Di Shui Shi: Top Line Gui You Metal (Parents, Response Line), Fifth Line Gui Hai Water (Siblings), Fourth Line Gui Chou Earth (Official Ghost), Third Line Wu Wu Fire (Wealth, Wife's Resources, Holding the World), Second Line Wu Chen Earth (Official Ghost), First Line Wu Yin Wood (Children, Body Line); Flying God Wu Wu Fire, Hidden God Ji Hai Water, for the seventh month hexagram, which is the returning soul hexagram of this palace.

坎象：二水重重為習坎，險中之險未能通，久恆其德存中正，不失孚誠動有功。斷：坎者陷也，凡事不通，田蠶不利，孕病皆凶，營財逢盜，行船遇風，惟誠惟信，出險成功。節象：澤中有水名為節，苦節從來不可貞，不出戶庭無大咎，順時消息道元亨。斷：節者節也，妄動無成，求謀有阻，公訟休爭，婚姻和合，身命不寧，占財少得，卜孕虛驚。屯象：雲雷屯卦無攸利，君子經綸惟利貞，藏器待時資輔助，自然屯散道光亨。斷：屯者難也，元有亨義，目下未伸，到頭必遂，一切經營，悉皆遲滯，見貴求官，先難後易。既濟：水火相因為既濟，原來有始卻無終，防微杜漸無憂患，大者雖窮小者通。斷：既濟濟也，舟行無滯，病者安康，訟者解釋，婚姻早成，生財遲得，出入無虞，營謀有益。

The hexagram Kan signifies: two water hexagrams stacked upon each other, called "practice in hardship"; danger within danger, unable to proceed at once; maintaining a constant virtue, keeping a middle and upright mind; not losing sincerity, one movement brings benefit. Interpretation: Kan is "trapping". All affairs are blocked, agriculture and silk production are not favorable, pregnancy and illness are ominous, dealing with money meets thieves, sailing meets strong winds; only with sincerity and trust can one escape the danger and succeed. The hexagram Jie signifies: water in the marsh, called "Jie"; clinging to restraint without change is never advisable; staying within the home brings no great mistakes; following the waxing and waning of time, the path is smooth. Interpretation: Jie is "restraint". Rash actions lead to failure, plans are obstructed, lawsuits should not be contested; marriages are harmonious, but one's life is unstable, gains from wealth are few, and pregnancy is just a false alarm. The hexagram Zun signifies: clouds and thunder interact to form Zun, nowhere is there benefit; the gentleman in this situation should only manage order, uphold righteousness for profit; store talents for the right moment, rely on others' help; naturally the difficulties will dissipate, and the path is bright and smooth. Interpretation: Zun is "difficulty", but it inherently contains the meaning of success: at present, one cannot extend oneself, but eventually it will be fulfilled; all endeavors are delayed; seeking officials, first difficulty then ease. The hexagram Ji Ji signifies: water and fire interact and support each other, hence called Ji Ji; originally there is a beginning but no end; if one prevents small matters from growing, there will be no worries; major matters have been completed, but minor ones can still proceed. Interpretation: Ji Ji is "success". Sailing is unimpeded, the sick recover, lawsuits are resolved, marriages are soon realized, wealth is obtained late, going out and coming in brings no unexpected events, and planning and managing affairs are beneficial.

革象：澤中有火革之亨，二女同居志不貞，改故從新趨世變，煥然文彩十分明。斷：革者變也，事宜改更，身宜謀用，宅利修營，遷移進益，出入光亨，孕病皆吉，禍滅福生。豐象：雷電相應豐成時，盛衰消息要先知，守常安分方為吉，中則安時妄則危。斷：豐者大也，利官利貴，婚姻有成，行人必至，孕生女子，病人沉滯，凡占家宅，半明半晦。明夷：傷明之象號明夷，鍾彩埋光始得宜，柔順克謙卑自牧，樂天知命待明時。斷：明夷傷也，凡事不順，婚姻無成，公訟有競，占孕母憂，占家父病，一切施為，切宜謹慎。師象：地中有水為師象，畜眾容民用儉行，至正至中無過失，喜生憂散大光明。斷：師者眾也，不利占身，求官雖吉，見貴遭嗔，休占財帛，莫問行人，病人遲瘥，家宅災迍。

The hexagram Gé: The image is fire in the marsh, which signifies the smoothness of change; two women living together but with differing intentions; replacing the old with the new, following the trend of the times; renewed and bright, with brilliant brilliance. Judgment: Gé means "change." Matters are favorable for change, oneself is favorable for planning and employing, dwellings are favorable for renovation and construction, moving brings gain, going out and coming in are smooth and unimpeded, pregnancy and illness are both auspicious, misfortune is eliminated and good fortune arises. The hexagram Fēng: The image is thunder and lightning responding to each other, which is the time of abundance and achievement; knowing the alternation between prosperity and decline is essential; maintaining the norm and being content with one's position is auspicious, holding the middle is safe, reckless action is dangerous. Judgment: Fēng means "greatness." It is favorable for official positions and for the nobleman; marriages will succeed, travelers will arrive; pregnancy will result in a daughter, the sick will have a heavy and sluggish condition; when divining about the home, it shows a half-bright and half-dark situation. The hexagram Míngyí: The image is the injury of light, called Míngyí; gathering the brilliance and concealing the light is appropriate; being gentle and yielding, retreating humbly; taking pleasure in heaven's will and fate, waiting quietly for the time of clarity. Judgment: Míngyí means "injury." All matters are not smooth, marriages will not succeed, lawsuits involve disputes; when divining about pregnancy, the mother will be anxious, when divining about the home, the father will be ill; all actions must be especially cautious. The hexagram Shī: The image is water beneath the earth, symbolizing a multitude; nurturing people, accommodating the people, using resources frugally; being perfectly upright and centered, without error; joy arises and sorrow dissipates, great brightness appears. Judgment: Shī means "multitude." It is unfavorable for divining about oneself; seeking official positions is auspicious, but visiting the nobleman will result in a reprimand; do not divinate about wealth or about those who are away; the sick will recover slowly, and the home will face disaster and hardship.

屬陽、土兆。立春旺、冬至相。卦名：上爻、五爻、四爻、三爻、二爻、初爻，世爻飛伏。艮為山：丙寅木、丙子水、丙戌土、丙申金、丙午火、丙辰土，飛丙寅木；世、應、身，十月卦；官鬼、妻財、兄弟、子孫、父母、兄弟，伏丁未土。山火賁：丙寅木、丙子水、丙戌土、己亥水、己丑土、己卯木，飛己卯木；應、身、世，十一月卦；官鬼、妻財、兄弟、妻財、兄弟、官鬼，伏丙辰土。山天大畜：丙寅木、丙子水、丙戌土、甲辰土、甲寅木、甲子水，飛甲寅木；應、身、世，十二月卦；官鬼、妻財、兄弟、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏丙午火。山澤損：丙寅木、丙子水、丙戌土、丁丑土、丁卯木、丁巳火，飛丁丑土；應、世、身，七月卦；官鬼、妻財、兄弟、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏丙申金。

The艮宫 belongs to the yang and represents the earth element. It is strong at the beginning of spring and in harmony at the winter solstice. The following table lists theNajia stem assignment and six relations for each hexagram, from the top line to the first line. The last column shows the flying god and hidden god of the world line. Gan as Mountain: The top line isBingyin wood (Official Ghost, holding the world line), the fifth line isBingzi water (Wealth), the fourth line isBingxu earth (Siblings), the third line isBingshen metal (Children, the response line and the world line are in the same position), the second line isBingwu fire (Official Ghost), and the first line isBingchen earth (Siblings); the flying god isBingyin wood, the hidden god isDingwei earth, and it is the hexagram for the tenth month. Fire in Mountain Bi: The top line isBingyin wood (Official Ghost), the fifth line isBingzi water (Wealth), the fourth line isBingxu earth (Siblings, the response line and the world line are in the same position), the third line isJihai water (Wealth), the second line isJichou earth (Siblings), and the first line isJimao wood (Official Ghost, holding the world line); the flying god isJimao wood, the hidden god isBingchen earth, and it is the hexagram for the eleventh month. Heaven in Mountain Da Xu: The top line isBingyin wood (Official Ghost), the fifth line isBingzi water (Wealth, response line), the fourth line isBingxu earth (Siblings), the third line isJiachen earth (Siblings, world line), the second line isJiayin wood (Official Ghost, holding the world line), and the first line isJiazi water (Parents); the flying god isJiayin wood, the hidden god isBingwu fire, and it is the hexagram for the twelfth month. Lake in Mountain Sun: The top line isBingyin wood (Official Ghost, response line), the fifth line isBingzi water (Wealth), the fourth line isBingxu earth (Siblings), the third line isDingchou earth (Siblings, holding the world line), the second line isDingmao wood (Official Ghost, world line), and the first line isDingsi fire (Parents); the flying god isDingchou earth, the hidden god isBingshen metal, and it is the hexagram for the seventh month.

火澤睽：己巳火、己未土、己酉金、丁丑土、丁卯木、丁巳火，飛己酉金；世、身、應，二月卦；父母、兄弟、子孫、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏丙戌土。天澤履：壬戌土、壬申金、壬午火、丁丑土、丁卯木、丁巳火，飛壬申金；世、身、應，三月卦；兄弟、子孫、父母、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏丙子水。風澤中孚：辛卯木、辛巳火、辛未土、丁丑土、丁卯木、丁巳火，飛辛未土；世、身、應，八月卦；官鬼、父母、兄弟、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏丙戌土。風山漸：辛卯木、辛巳火、辛未土、丙申金、丙午火、丙辰土，飛丙申金；應、世、身，正月卦；官鬼、父母、兄弟、子孫、父母、兄弟，伏丁丑土。

Fire Lake Kui: Upper line Ji Si fire (Parents), Fifth line Ji Wei earth (Siblings), Fourth line Ji You metal (Children, World Line and Self Line are both here), Third line Ding Chou earth (Siblings), Second line Ding Mao wood (Official Ghost), First line Ding Si fire (Parents, Response Line); Flying God Ji You metal, Hidden God Bing Xu earth, for the second month hexagram. Heaven Lake Lv: Upper line Ren Xu earth (Siblings), Fifth line Ren Shen metal (Children, holding the World Line), Fourth line Ren Wu fire (Parents), Third line Ding Chou earth (Siblings, Self Line), Second line Ding Mao wood (Official Ghost, Response Line), First line Ding Si fire (Parents); Flying God Ren Shen metal, Hidden God Bing Zi water, for the third month hexagram. Wind Lake Zhong Fu: Upper line Xin Mao wood (Official Ghost), Fifth line Xin Si fire (Parents), Fourth line Xin Wei earth (Siblings, holding the World Line), Third line Ding Chou earth (Siblings), Second line Ding Mao wood (Official Ghost, Self Line), First line Ding Si fire (Parents, Response Line); Flying God Xin Wei earth, Hidden God Bing Xu earth, for the eighth month hexagram, which is the wandering ghost hexagram of this palace. Wind Mountain Jian: Upper line Xin Mao wood (Official Ghost, Response Line), Fifth line Xin Si fire (Parents), Fourth line Xin Wei earth (Siblings), Third line Bing Shen gold (Children, World Line and Self Line are both here), Second line Bing Wu fire (Parents), First line Bing Chen earth (Siblings); Flying God Bing Shen gold, Hidden God Ding Chou earth, for the first month hexagram, which is the returning soul hexagram of this palace.

艮象：兼山為艮當知止，正好潛身以俟時，君子思安無過咎，小人妄動必傾危。斷：艮者止也，凡事無成，只宜安靜，不利經營，時止則止，時行則行，思安所處，其道光明。賁象：山火相因光賁象，內明外止自然亨，觀時察變隨宜用，凡有求謀必稱情。斷：賁者飾也，公私並利，財祿雙榮，田蠶收熟，訟散孕生，病安婚遂，凡有施為，稱心滿意。大畜：天上山中有大畜，濟危拔險順天時，行藏動土皆如意，雲路亨通任所為。斷：畜者聚也，人財利益，進喜散憂，加官轉職，田熟蠶收，婚成病脫，事事亨通，般般大吉。損象：山靜澤清曰損象，故當損己益他人，損之又損功勳大，災患清除福德臻。斷：損者損也，身宅平平，婚成病瘥，官旺財興，人口進益，家宅利貞，弗宜公訟，不利出行。

The hexagram of Guan: Two mountains overlapping represent Guan, at this time one should know when to stop; it is appropriate to conceal oneself and wait for the right moment; a gentleman considers where to settle and thus has no mistakes; a petty person acts recklessly and will surely face danger. Interpretation: Guan means "to stop." If things are not yet successful, one should only remain quiet, and it is not favorable for business ventures; when it is time to stop, one should stop; when it is time to move, one should move; contemplating one's secure position, the path will naturally be bright. The hexagram of Ben: Mountains and fire together form the image of Ben, which represents ornamentation and brilliance; inner brightness and outer restraint naturally lead to smoothness; observe the situation and examine changes, and use what is appropriate; whatever one seeks or plans, it will certainly be fulfilled. Interpretation: Ben means "ornamentation." Both public and private affairs are beneficial, wealth and official rank both flourish, crops and silk are harvested, lawsuits are resolved, pregnancies result in birth, illness is cured, and marriage is successful; whatever one undertakes, it will be satisfactory. The hexagram of Da Xu: Heaven within the mountain represents Da Xu; it can rescue from danger and overcome difficulties, following the timing of heaven; whether traveling, hiding, or breaking ground, everything goes smoothly; the path to success is open, and one can act freely. Interpretation: Xu means "to gather." Family members and wealth both benefit, joy increases while worries dissipate, promotion and advancement occur, crops mature, silk is harvested, marriages are successful, and illness is cured; all things go smoothly, and everything is highly auspicious. The hexagram of Shen: Still mountains and clear marshes form the image of Shen; thus one should reduce oneself to benefit others; reducing again and again, merit becomes greater; disasters are removed, and fortune and virtue arrive. Interpretation: Shen means "reduction." One's self and home are ordinary, marriage is successful and illness is cured, official fortune is strong and wealth increases, population increases, and the home is favorable for maintaining correctness; it is not suitable for lawsuits, nor favorable for travel.

睽象：火澤相因是謂睽，同居二女患相違，還占小事為中吉，若問行人定不歸。斷：睽者異也，三體相違，問病有驚，求財不宜，婚姻不相，行人不歸，小事雖吉，也應遲遲。履象：一個陰爻履五陽，雖行至險卻無殃，迴光返照前□事，素履原來最吉祥。斷：履者禮也，以柔履剛，危中有救，險處無妨，弗占疾病，莫問官方，一切謀運，謹始營昌。中孚：澤上有風曰中孚，順而和悅並無憂，推忠存信相推用，一切營謀百倍收。斷：中孚信也，二相中實，虛實相通，動罔不吉，官貴升遷，田蠶進益，憂散喜生，災消福集。漸象：風山為漸徐徐進，進得其宜往有功，進事進身咸得正，漸高漸大漸亨通。斷：漸者進也，田蠶進益，求官漸升，求財漸得，病疾漸安，公訟漸釋，一切所占，漸則大吉。

The hexagram Kui: Fire and marsh are connected, which is called Kui; two women living together but with opposing hearts, which is the source of calamity; if it is about small matters, it is of medium good fortune; if it is about someone going out, they will certainly not return. Interpretation: Kui means 'difference'. Three forms are mutually contradictory: if it is about illness, there will be alarm; if it is about seeking wealth, it is not suitable; if it is about marriage, they are not compatible; if it is about someone going out, they will not return; although small matters are good, they will take time to manifest. The hexagram Li: A yin line is on top of five yang lines; although one walks to the most dangerous place, there is no calamity; turning back to examine past events (the original text here is missing one character); proceeding simply and honestly, it is originally the most auspicious. Interpretation: Li means 'ritual'. Using softness to tread upon strength, there is salvation in danger and no harm in perilous places; do not consult about illness, do not inquire about official matters; all plans and enterprises, as long as the beginning is cautious, will flourish. The hexagram Zhongfou: Wind over marsh, called Zhongfou; harmony and joy, without worry; promoting sincerity and keeping faith, mutual support and assistance; all enterprises and plans can bring a hundredfold profit. Interpretation: Zhongfou means 'faith'. The upper and lower trigrams are full in the middle, emptiness and reality are mutually connected, any movement brings good fortune; officials and nobles will be promoted, agriculture and silk will increase, worries will disappear and joy will arise, calamity will be eliminated and blessings will gather. The hexagram Jie: Wind over mountain, called Jie, which is the image of gradual progress; advancing in a proper way, there will be success ahead; advancing in matters or advancing in position, both can be correct; gradually higher, gradually greater, gradually smooth. Interpretation: Jie means 'progress'. Agriculture and silk will increase, seeking official positions will gradually rise, seeking wealth will gradually come to hand, illness will gradually be safe, lawsuits will gradually be resolved; all matters consulted, as long as they proceed step by step, will be greatly auspicious.

屬陽、木兆。立春旺、春分相。卦名：上爻、五爻、四爻、三爻、二爻、初爻，世爻飛伏。震為雷：庚戌土、庚申金、庚午火、庚辰土、庚寅木、庚子水，飛庚戌土；世、身、應，十月卦；妻財、官鬼、子孫、妻財、兄弟、父母，伏辛卯木。雷地豫：庚戌土、庚申金、庚午火、乙卯木、乙巳火、乙未土，飛乙未土；應、身、世，五月卦；妻財、官鬼、子孫、兄弟、子孫、妻財，伏庚子水。雷水解：庚戌土、庚申金、庚午火、戊午火、戊辰土、戊寅木，飛戊辰土；應、身、世，十二月卦；妻財、官鬼、子孫、子孫、妻財、兄弟，伏庚寅木。雷風恆：庚戌土、庚申金、庚午火、辛酉金、辛亥水、辛丑土，飛辛酉金；應、身、世，正月卦；妻財、官鬼、子孫、官鬼、父母、妻財，伏庚辰土。

The Zhen trigram belongs to the Yang category and represents the Wood element. It is strong at the beginning of spring and in line with the season at the spring equinox. The following table lists the Najia stem assignments and the Six Relations for each hexagram, from the top line to the first line. The last column shows the Flying God and Hidden God of the World Line. Zhen (Thunder): The top line is Gengwu (Fire, Wealth, holding the world line), the fifth line is Gengshen (Metal, Official Ghost, the world line), the fourth line is Gengwu (Fire, Children), the third line is Gengchen (Earth, Wealth, responding line), the second line is Gengyin (Wood, Siblings), and the first line is Gengzi (Water, Parents); the Flying God is Gengwu (Earth), the Hidden God is Xinmao (Wood), and it is the hexagram of the tenth month. Yu (Thunder and Earth): The top line is Gengwu (Fire, Wealth), the fifth line is Gengshen (Metal, Official Ghost), the fourth line is Gengwu (Fire, Children, responding line), the third line is Yimao (Wood, Siblings), the second line is Yisi (Fire, Children, world line), and the first line is Yiwei (Earth, Wealth, holding the world line); the Flying God is Yiwei (Earth), the Hidden God is Gengzi (Water), and it is the hexagram of the fifth month. Xie (Thunder and Water): The top line is Gengwu (Fire, Wealth), the fifth line is Gengshen (Metal, Official Ghost, responding line and world line), the fourth line is Gengwu (Fire, Children), the third line is Wuwu (Fire, Children), the second line is Wuchen (Earth, Wealth, holding the world line), and the first line is Wuyin (Wood, Siblings); the Flying God is Wuchen (Earth), the Hidden God is Gengyin (Wood), and it is the hexagram of the twelfth month. Heng (Thunder and Wind): The top line is Gengwu (Fire, Wealth, responding line), the fifth line is Gengshen (Metal, Official Ghost), the fourth line is Gengwu (Fire, Children, world line), the third line is Xinyou (Metal, Official Ghost, holding the world line), the second line is Xinhai (Water, Parents), and the first line is Xinchou (Earth, Wealth); the Flying God is Xinyou (Metal), the Hidden God is Gengchen (Earth), and it is the hexagram of the first month.

地風升：癸酉金、癸亥水、癸丑土、辛酉金、辛亥水、辛丑土，飛癸丑土；世、身、應，八月卦；官鬼、父母、妻財、官鬼、父母、妻財，伏庚午火。水風井：戊子水、戊戌土、戊申金、辛酉金、辛亥水、辛丑土，飛戊戌土；世、身、應，三月卦；父母、妻財、官鬼、官鬼、父母、妻財，伏庚申金。澤風大過：丁未土、丁酉金、丁亥水、辛酉金、辛亥水、辛丑土，飛丁亥水；身、世、應，二月卦；妻財、官鬼、父母、官鬼、父母、妻財，伏庚午火。澤雷隨：丁未土、丁酉金、丁亥水、庚辰土、庚寅木、庚子水，飛庚辰土；應、身、世，七月卦；妻財、官鬼、父母、妻財、兄弟、父母，伏辛酉金。

The hexagram Sheng (Earth Wind Ascending): The top line is Guiyou (water), representing Official Ghost; the fifth line is Guihai (water), representing Parents; the fourth line is Xinchou (earth), representing Wealth, holding the world line; the third line is Xinyou (metal), representing Official Ghost; the second line is Xinhai (water), representing Parents, and also the body line; the first line is Xinchou (earth), representing Wealth, and the responding line. The flying god is Xinchou (earth), and the hidden god is Gengwu (fire), making it a hexagram of the eighth month. The hexagram Jing (Water Wind Well): The top line is Wuzi (water), representing Parents; the fifth line is Wuxu (earth), representing Wealth, and also the world line and body line; the fourth line is Wushen (metal), representing Official Ghost; the third line is Xinyou (metal), representing Official Ghost; the second line is Xinhai (water), representing Parents, and also the responding line; the first line is Xinchou (earth), representing Wealth. The flying god is Wuxu (earth), and the hidden god is Gengshen (metal), making it a hexagram of the third month. The hexagram Da Guo (泽风大过): The top line is Dingwei (earth), representing Wealth, and also the body line; the fifth line is Dingyou (metal), representing Official Ghost; the fourth line is Dinghai (water), representing Parents, and also the world line; the third line is Xinyou (metal), representing Official Ghost; the second line is Xinhai (water), representing Parents; the first line is Xinchou (earth), representing Wealth, and also the responding line. The flying god is Dinghai (water), and the hidden god is Gengwu (fire), making it a hexagram of the second month, which is a wandering hexagram of the palace. The hexagram Sui (泽雷随): The top line is Dingwei (earth), representing Wealth, and also the responding line; the fifth line is Dingyou (metal), representing Official Ghost, and also the body line; the fourth line is Dinghai (water), representing Parents; the third line is Gengchen (earth), representing Wealth, and also the world line; the second line is Gengyin (wood), representing Siblings; the first line is Gengzi (water), representing Parents. The flying god is Gengchen (earth), and the hidden god is Xinyou (metal), making it a hexagram of the seventh month, which is a returning hexagram of the palace.

震象：遊雷為震必憂驚，省過修身固反常，虩虩不安存警畏，到頭反禍卻為祥。斷：震者動也，震動驚惶，不宜妄動，惟利守常，公訟失理，婚姻不良，求財少得，謀事多妨。豫象：雷出地中為豫象，豫而順動應天時，施為必得朋相助，官旺財榮事事宜。斷：豫者悅也，動以順豫，貴喜官榮，身安財聚，病者獲安，行人在路，一切施為，賢朋相助。解象：震坎相交雷雨解，憂疑解散喜相逢，西南大得朋相助，濟險扶危往有功。斷：解者散也，憂散喜生，田蠶進益，婚姻不成，久囚得赦，病者安寧，孕生貴子，公訟和平。恆象：雷風相遇恆常也，巽動相須事有成，日月得天而久照，人能應變道常亨。斷：恆者久也，久常之義，身宅雙榮，公私兩利，訟宜早和，病須疾治，守舊安和，出行無殢。

The hexagram Zhen signifies: a moving thunder is Zhen, which inevitably leads to anxiety and fear; at this time, it is most appropriate to reflect on one's mistakes and cultivate oneself, even though it may seem abnormal, one should remain steadfast; the heart is filled with unease, which is a sign of vigilance and reverence; in the end, misfortune may turn into good fortune. Interpretation: Zhen means "movement." Being startled by movement, one should not act recklessly, but rather be content with the established way; lawsuits will be lost, marriages will be unsatisfactory, and seeking wealth will yield little, while planning affairs will face many obstacles. The hexagram Yu signifies: thunder emerging from the earth represents joy and ease; due to harmony and joy, one moves in accordance with the right time, which aligns with heaven's timing; when taking action, one will surely receive help from friends; official luck is strong, wealth and honor are abundant, and all matters will be favorable. Interpretation: Yu means "joy." Moving with a harmonious heart, a nobleman will be pleased, official position will be honored, oneself will be secure, and wealth will accumulate; the sick will find peace, travelers are still on the way; all endeavors will be assisted by virtuous friends. The hexagram Jie signifies: Zhen and Kan intersect, thunder and rain arise, and dangers are resolved; worries and doubts dissipate, and good fortune meets; going southwest will bring great assistance from friends; rescuing from danger and helping in perilous situations will bring merit. Interpretation: Jie means "dispersing." Worry is dispersed and joy arises; fields and silk production increase; marriages will not succeed; those long imprisoned will be pardoned, the sick will find peace, pregnant women will give birth to noble children, and lawsuits will be settled peacefully. The hexagram Heng signifies: thunder and wind meet, representing the constant way; the movement of thunder and the entering of wind depend on each other, and things can be accomplished; the sun and moon follow the way of heaven and can shine for a long time; if a person can adapt to changing circumstances, the way will be ever prosperous. Interpretation: Heng means "long-lasting," signifying constancy. Oneself and the family will both be prosperous; public and private affairs will both be beneficial; lawsuits should be settled early, and diseases must be treated promptly; holding on to the old will bring peace, and traveling will not be delayed.

升象：地中生木升為象，集小成高往有功，用見大人無不利，身榮名顯道亨動。斷：升者進也，小集大成，見貴得貴，求名得名，婚姻和合，公訟和平，求謀運用，最利南征。井象：水升木上而為井，養物無窮靜所宜，動則無窮妄井德，達人藏器待天時。斷：井者靜也，不宜妄為，求官謁貴，問病稽遲，田蠶半得，行人未歸，占婚阻滯，藏器待時。大過：澤滅木時為大過，棟樑將撓急扶持，雖然本末俱柔弱，巽悅而行住得宜。斷：過者過也，剛過乎中，行船見阻，涉險無功，求官不達，問信難通，安常守分，庶免災凶。隨象：澤中雷動象曰隨，陽動陰隨相得宜，君子有孚存信吉，施為動用不違時。斷：隨者從也，陰必從陽，官貴隨順，財祿榮昌，婚姻和睦，疾病安康，凡占身命，福壽無疆。

The hexagram of "Ascending": trees growing from the earth, symbolizing ascent; accumulating small things to achieve great results, going forward brings merit; using this principle to visit a superior brings no disadvantage; personal honor and fame become prominent, the path is smooth and action is possible. Judgment: Ascending means "advancing." By accumulating small things to achieve great achievements: meeting a nobleman brings assistance from the nobleman, seeking fame brings fame; marriages harmonize, lawsuits are resolved peacefully; any endeavor or plan is most favorable when heading south. The hexagram of "Well": water rising from the wood to form a well; nurturing all things endlessly, and it is best to remain still; any movement would disrupt the well's endless virtue; the wise should keep talents hidden and wait for the right time. Judgment: Well means "stillness." It is not advisable to act recklessly: seeking official positions or visiting superiors will be delayed; farming and silk production yield only half; travelers have not returned, marriage is obstructed; only keeping talents hidden and waiting for the right opportunity is suitable. The hexagram of "Great Excess": a marsh flooding the trees, which is the time of great excess; the main beam is about to bend, so it must be quickly supported; although both ends are weak, as long as one acts with flexibility and joy, advancing or retreating, staying or leaving will all be appropriate. Judgment: Excess means "excess." Strength exceeding the middle path: sailing meets obstacles, taking risks brings no success, seeking official positions cannot be achieved, asking about messages is difficult to communicate; only by maintaining the usual and keeping one's place can one hope to avoid misfortune. The hexagram of "Following": thunder within a marsh, its image is "following"; yang initiates movement while yin follows, both are in harmony; a gentleman who maintains sincerity will be auspicious; all actions and movements do not contradict the proper time. Judgment: Following means "following." Yin will certainly follow yang. Officials and nobles are harmonious, wealth and honor flourish, marriages are harmonious, illness turns to safety; any divination about one's life brings boundless blessings and longevity.

屬陰、木兆。立夏旺、春分相。卦名：上爻、五爻、四爻、三爻、二爻、初爻，四爻飛伏。巽為風：辛卯木、辛巳火、辛未土、辛酉金、辛亥水、辛丑土，飛辛卯木；世、身、應，四月卦；兄弟、子孫、妻財、官鬼、父母、妻財，伏庚戌土。風天小畜：辛卯木、辛巳火、辛未土、甲辰土、甲寅木、甲子水，飛甲子水；應、世、身，十一月卦；兄弟、子孫、妻財、妻財、兄弟、父母，伏辛丑土。風火家人：辛卯木、辛巳火、辛未土、己亥水、己丑土、己卯木，飛己丑土；應、世、身，六月卦；兄弟、子孫、妻財、父母、妻財、兄弟，伏辛亥水。風雷益：辛卯木、辛巳火、辛未土、庚辰土、庚寅木、庚子水，飛庚辰土；應、身、世，七月卦；兄弟、子孫、妻財、妻財、兄弟、父母，伏辛酉金。

The Xun hexagram belongs to the Yin group and represents the Wood element. It is strong during the period of the Beginning of Summer and in phase during the Spring Equinox. The following table lists the stem assignments and six relations for each hexagram, from the top line to the first line. The last column shows the flying god and hidden god of the world line (the original table header reads "fourth line flying and hidden," which is likely a mistake for "world line flying and hidden"). Xun as Wind: The top line is Xin Mao Wood (Siblings, holding the world line), the fifth line is Xin Si Fire (Children), the fourth line is Xin Wei Earth (Wealth, the self line), the third line is Xin You Metal (Official Ghost, responding line), the second line is Xin Hai Water (Parents), and the first line is Xin Chou Earth (Wealth); the flying god is Xin Mao Wood, the hidden god is Geng Xu Earth, and this is a hexagram for the fourth month. Wind Heaven Xiao Xu: The top line is Xin Mao Wood (Siblings), the fifth line is Xin Si Fire (Children), the fourth line is Xin Wei Earth (Wealth, responding line), the third line is Jia Chen Earth (Wealth), the second line is Jia Yin Wood (Siblings), and the first line is Jia Zi Water (Parents, the world line and self line are both here); the flying god is Jia Zi Water, the hidden god is Xin Chou Earth, and this is a hexagram for the eleventh month. Wind Fire Jia Ren: The top line is Xin Mao Wood (Siblings), the fifth line is Xin Si Fire (Children, responding line), the fourth line is Xin Wei Earth (Wealth), the third line is Ji Hai Water (Parents), the second line is Ji Chou Earth (Wealth, the world line and self line are both here), and the first line is Ji Mao Wood (Siblings); the flying god is Ji Chou Earth, the hidden god is Xin Hai Water, and this is a hexagram for the sixth month. Wind Thunder Yi: The top line is Xin Mao Wood (Siblings, responding line), the fifth line is Xin Si Fire (Children, self line), the fourth line is Xin Wei Earth (Wealth), the third line is Geng Chen Earth (Wealth, holding the world line), the second line is Geng Yin Wood (Siblings), and the first line is Geng Zi Water (Parents); the flying god is Geng Chen Earth, the hidden god is Xin You Metal, and this is a hexagram for the seventh month.

天雷無妄：壬戌土、壬申金、壬午火、庚辰土、庚寅木、庚子水，飛壬午火；世、應、身，二月卦；妻財、官鬼、子孫、妻財、兄弟、父母，伏辛未土。火雷噬嗑：己巳火、己未土、己酉金、庚辰土、庚寅木、庚子水，飛己未土；世、應、身，九月卦；子孫、妻財、官鬼、妻財、兄弟、父母，伏辛巳火。山雷頤：丙寅木、丙子水、丙戌土、庚辰土、庚寅木、庚子水，飛丙戌土；身、世、應，八月卦；兄弟、父母、妻財、妻財、兄弟、父母，伏辛未土。山風蠱：丙寅木、丙子水、丙戌土、辛酉金、辛亥水、辛丑土，飛辛酉金；應、身、世，正月卦；兄弟、父母、妻財、官鬼、父母、妻財，伏庚辰土。

Heavenly Stewardship: The top line is Renshen earth (Wealth), the fifth line is Renshen metal (Official Ghost), the fourth line is Renwu fire (Children, holding the world), the third line is Gengchen earth (Wealth), the second line is Gengyin wood (Siblings), the first line is Gengzi water (Parents, the response line and the self line are in the same position); the flying god is Renshen fire, the hidden god is Xinwei earth, and it is a February hexagram. Fire Thunder Shi Ke: The top line is Jisi fire (Children), the fifth line is Jiwei earth (Wealth, holding the world), the fourth line is Jiyou metal (Official Ghost), the third line is Gengchen earth (Wealth), the second line is Gengyin wood (Siblings, the response line and the self line are in the same position), the first line is Gengzi water (Parents); the flying god is Jiwei earth, the hidden god is Xinsi fire, and it is a September hexagram. Mountain Thunder Yi: The top line is Bingyin wood (Siblings), the fifth line is Bingzi water (Parents, self line), the fourth line is Bingxu earth (Wealth, holding the world), the third line is Gengchen earth (Wealth), the second line is Gengyin wood (Siblings), the first line is Gengzi water (Parents, the response line); the flying god is Bingxu earth, the hidden god is Xinwei earth, and it is an August hexagram, which is the wandering ghost hexagram of this palace. Mountain Wind Gu: The top line is Bingyin wood (Siblings, the response line), the fifth line is Bingzi water (Parents), the fourth line is Bingxu earth (Wealth, self line), the third line is Xinyou metal (Official Ghost, holding the world), the second line is Xinhai water (Parents), the first line is Xinchou earth (Wealth); the flying god is Xinyou metal, the hidden god is Gengchen earth, and it is a January hexagram, which is the returning soul hexagram of this palace.

巽象：陰交陽下隨風巽，究竟先庚與後庚，利見大人行正事，始雖難阻後亨通。斷：巽者順也，順時行事，利財利婚，利官利貴，身泰訟和，田收蠶遂，惟占病人，金神為崇。小畜：風行天上為小畜，陰止陽剛志未行，君子順行修懿德，身雖艱阻道光亨。斷：小畜止也，陽受陰畜，求望宜遲，經營勿速，失物莫尋，婚姻不睦，宅舍小憂，田蠶半熟。家人：風從火出曰家人，外象柔和內象明，明順相因家道正，人財增益宅安寧。斷：風火家人，成家之象，婚姻和合，人財興旺，病訟無憂，田蠶有望，謁貴求官，獲福無量。益象：風雷相舉終成益，凡有施為眾所從，損己益人人益己，功成名遂喜重重。斷：益者益也，凡事有益，利合婚姻，宜占身宅，詞病俱平，生財大吉，宜己益人，乾坤合德。

The hexagram of Wind: Yin lines are crossing over Yang lines below, representing Wind entering, which is Wind; fundamentally, as the hexagram statement says, "three days before Geng, three days after Geng," change should be cautious before and after; it is favorable to meet with a superior and to do right things; at the beginning there may be difficulties and obstacles, but in the end it will be smooth. Judgment: Wind is "following." Following the trend of the times: favorable for seeking wealth, favorable for marriage, favorable for official positions, favorable for meeting a nobleman; oneself is safe and sound, lawsuits are resolved, crops are harvested, sericulture is successful; only the divination about illness is unfavorable, indicating disturbance by the metal god. The hexagram of Small Accumulation: Wind moves over heaven, which is Small Accumulation; Yin lines stop Yang strength, and aspirations are temporarily blocked; at such times, the gentleman should follow the trend and cultivate good virtue; although there are difficulties, the path is still bright and smooth. Judgment: Small Accumulation is "stopping," Yang is restrained by Yin: what is desired and hoped for should be slowed down, business should not be rushed; lost things need not be searched for, marital discord, worry about the house, crops and sericulture only half mature. The hexagram of Family: Wind arises from fire, called Family; the outer trigram is gentle, the inner trigram is bright; brightness and following each support the other, and the family is properly ordered; people and wealth increase, the house is peaceful. Judgment: Wind and fire Family, is the image of establishing a family: marriage is harmonious, people and wealth flourish, illness and lawsuits are free from worry, crops and sericulture are hopeful, and the blessings obtained by seeking a nobleman and official position are limitless. The hexagram of Gain: Wind and Thunder interact and promote each other, eventually leading to gain; whatever one does, people are happy to follow; reducing oneself to benefit others, others also benefit oneself; success and fame are achieved, and there are many joyful events. Judgment: Gain is "gain," all things are beneficial: favorable for harmonious marriage, favorable for divination about oneself and the house, lawsuits and illness are smooth, and wealth is very auspicious; as long as one is willing to sacrifice oneself to benefit others, it conforms to the virtue of the creation of heaven and earth.

無妄：天下雷行無妄卦，不宜謀用利艱貞，安常守分宜忠正，無妄功成道大亨。斷：無妄實也，凡事從實，動有災眚，守舊元吉，病瘥訟和，田收財積，官貴文書，重重進益。噬嗑：雷電相因名噬嗑，頤中有物未能亨，明威並用除奸究，隔礙潛通事有成。斷：噬者齧也，嗑者合也，謀望卑安，求財且且，病重訟凶，孕憂婚寡，去礙除奸，惟道有者。頤象：山下有雷頤養也，謹言節飲養其身，養民養物皆從正，動止安和福祿臻。斷：頤者養也，養宜從正，謀望周全，婚姻吉慶，訟吉病安，財榮祿盛，公事清平，門庭安靜。蠱象：山下有風應有事，巽時止蠱事無爭，濟危拔險宜先甲，復治依元大吉亨。斷：蠱者亂也，亂必有治，家宅擾攘，身體闇昧，公訟遷延，文書純滯，孕吉病凶，婚成財利。

The hexagram of "Wu Wang" (No Pretense): Heaven has thunder moving, forming the hexagram of "Wu Wang"; it is not suitable to have deliberate schemes or take action, but it is beneficial to remain steadfast in hardship; to be content with the established way and to abide by one's proper role; to be sincere and upright, without false thoughts, and thus achieve success, with the path being greatly smooth. Judgment: "Wu Wang" means "truth"; all things should be based on truth: any movement brings disaster, holding on to the old is most auspicious; illness can be cured, disputes can be resolved, fields yield harvests, wealth can be accumulated, official positions, noblemen, and documents will all increase greatly. The hexagram of "Shi He" (Breaking Up): Thunder and lightning depend on each other, named "Shi He"; with something in the mouth, it is still not smooth; using both brightness and authority, to eliminate wickedness and pursue to the end; removing obstacles secretly, things will be accomplished. Judgment: "Shi" means "to bite," "He" means "to join": endeavors should be humble to be secure, seeking wealth is only勉强; illness is severe, disputes are ominous, pregnancy is worrying, marriage is not harmonious; only by removing obstacles and eliminating wickedness can one attain the right path. The hexagram of "Yi" (Nourishment): Mountain below thunder, symbolizing nourishment; being cautious in speech and moderate in diet to nourish the body; nourishing people and things should follow the right path; movement and stillness are both peaceful, blessings and honors come naturally. Judgment: "Yi" means "nourishment"; nourishment should follow the right path: endeavors are thorough, marriage is auspicious, disputes are favorable, illness is safe, wealth and goods are prosperous, official positions are abundant, official affairs are clear, and the family is peaceful. The hexagram of "Gu" (Restoration): Mountain below wind, indicating a time of affairs; to stop the chaos in accordance with the right time, affairs will have no disputes; to rescue from danger and overcome difficulties, it is advisable to plan three days before the first day of the month of Jiā; to restore and return to the original state, which is greatly auspicious. Judgment: "Gu" means "chaos"; when chaos occurs, there must be restoration: the household is disturbed and unsettled, the body is obscure and uncomfortable, lawsuits are delayed, documents are blocked; pregnancy is auspicious and illness is ominous, marriage can be successful, and wealth can be obtained.

屬陰、火兆。夏至旺、立夏相。卦名：上爻、五爻、四爻、三爻、二爻、初爻，世爻飛伏。離為火：己巳火、己未土、己酉金、己亥水、己丑土、己卯木，飛己巳火；世、身、應，四月卦；兄弟、子孫、妻財、官鬼、子孫、父母，伏戊子水。火山旅：己巳火、己未土、己酉金、丙申金、丙午火、丙辰土，飛丙辰土；身、應、世，五月卦；兄弟、子孫、妻財、妻財、兄弟、子孫，伏己卯木。火風鼎：己巳火、己未土、己酉金、辛酉金、辛亥水、辛丑土，飛辛亥水；身、應、世，十二月卦；兄弟、子孫、妻財、妻財、官鬼、子孫，伏己丑土。火水未濟：己巳火、己未土、己酉金、戊午火、戊辰土、戊寅木，飛戊午火；應、世、身，七月卦；兄弟、子孫、妻財、兄弟、子孫、父母，伏己亥水。

The hexagram of Fire belongs to the yin category and represents fire, being strong at the summer solstice and in phase at the beginning of summer. The following table lists the stem assignments and six relations for each hexagram, from the top line to the first line, with the last column showing the flying god and hidden god of the world line. For the hexagram of Fire (Li), the top line is Jisi fire (siblings, world line and self line are both here), the fifth line is Jiw ei earth (children), the fourth line is Jimao metal (wealth), the third line is Jihai water (official ghost, response line), the second line is Jichou earth (children), and the first line is Wuyin wood (parents); the flying god is Jisi fire, the hidden god is Wuzi water, and it is a hexagram of the fourth month. For the hexagram of Fire on Mountain (Lv), the top line is Jisi fire (siblings), the fifth line is Jiw ei earth (children, self line), the fourth line is Jimao metal (wealth, response line), the third line is Bingshen metal (wealth), the second line is Bingwu fire (siblings), and the first line is Bingchen earth (children, holding the world line); the flying god is Bingchen earth, the hidden god is Jimao wood, and it is a hexagram of the fifth month. For the hexagram of Fire on Wind (Ding), the top line is Jisi fire (siblings, self line), the fifth line is Jiw ei earth (children, response line), the fourth line is Jimao metal (wealth), the third line is Xinyou metal (wealth), the second line is Xinhai water (official ghost, holding the world line), and the first line is Xinyou earth (children); the flying god is Xinhai water, the hidden god is Jichou earth, and it is a hexagram of the twelfth month. For the hexagram of Water on Fire (Wei Ji), the top line is Jisi fire (siblings, response line), the fifth line is Jiw ei earth (children), the fourth line is Jimao metal (wealth), the third line is Wuwu fire (siblings, holding the world line), the second line is Wuchen earth (children), and the first line is Wuyin wood (parents, self line); the flying god is Wuwu fire, the hidden god is Jihai water, and it is a hexagram of the seventh month.

山水蒙：丙寅木、丙子水、丙戌土、戊午火、戊辰土、戊寅木，飛丙戌土；身、世、應，八月卦；父母、官鬼、子孫、兄弟、子孫、父母，伏己酉金。風水渙：辛卯木、辛巳火、辛未土、戊午火、戊辰土、戊寅木，飛辛巳火；身、世、應，三月卦；父母、兄弟、子孫、兄弟、子孫、父母，伏己未土。天水訟：壬戌土、壬申金、壬午火、戊午火、戊辰土、戊寅木，飛壬午火；世、應、身，二月卦；子孫、妻財、兄弟、兄弟、子孫、父母，伏己酉金。天火同人：壬戌土、壬申金、壬午火、己亥水、己丑土、己卯木，飛己亥水；應、身、世，正月卦；子孫、妻財、兄弟、官鬼、子孫、父母，伏戊午火。

Heavenly Fire Tong Ren: The top line isRenxu earth (children, the responding line and the main line are both here), the fifth line isRenshen metal (wealth), the fourth line isRenwu fire (brothers), the third line isJihai water (official ghost, main line), the second line isJichou earth (children), the first line isJimao wood (parents); the flying god isJihai water, the hidden god isWuwu fire, it is the first month hexagram, which is the returning soul hexagram of this palace. Mountain Water Meng: The top line isWuyin wood (parents), the fifth line isBingzi water (official ghost, main line), the fourth line isBingxu earth (children, main line), the third line isWuwu fire (brothers), the second line isWuchen earth (children), the first line isWuyin wood (parents, responding line); the flying god isBingxu earth, the hidden god isJiyou metal, it is the eighth month hexagram. Wind Water Huan: The top line isXinmao wood (parents, main line), the fifth line isXinsi fire (brothers, main line), the fourth line isXinwei earth (children), the third line isWuwu fire (brothers), the second line isWuchen earth (children, responding line), the first line isWuyin wood (parents); the flying god isXinsi fire, the hidden god isJiwei earth, it is the third month hexagram. Heavenly Water Song: The top line isRenxu earth (children), the fifth line isRenshen metal (wealth), the fourth line isRenwu fire (brothers, main line), the third line isWuwu fire (brothers), the second line isWuchen earth (children), the first line isWuyin wood (parents, responding line and main line are both here); the flying god isRenwu fire, the hidden god isJiyou metal, it is the second month hexagram, which is the wandering soul hexagram of this palace.

離象：明明相繼離之象，日月當天照四方，文德養成忘物我，人情和合得輝光。斷：離者麗也，凡事分明，不宜占宅，婚訟九成，孕雙蠶半，病重財輕，官貴有喜，最利行人。旅象：山上火炎其象旅，事機宜早不宜遲，如占動用平平斷，若問行人未見歸。斷：旅者羈也，在旅之象，不利守常，運謀為上，訟散婚成，孕生獄放，病者禱禳，行人休望。鼎象：火木相因鼎得名，變更為熟舊更新，功名貴在調和得，疑慮冰消喜氣臨。斷：鼎者器也，烹飪之器，求官十全，生財百倍，身吉宅榮，婚成病利，求事託人，卻宜仔細。未濟：坎離未濟相違象，凡事先難後易成，未濟雖然終必濟，也須誠敬托神明。斷：未濟必濟，先難後易，凡事晚成，所謀遲遂，件件稱心，般般如意，交易未成，行人未至。

The hexagram Li (Fire): Light follows light without end, which is Li; the sun and moon shine in the sky, illuminating all directions; after the cultivation of civilised virtue, the distinction between self and things fades away; human feelings are harmonious, thus achieving brilliance. Judgment: Li means "attached and bright." All matters are clear and distinct: it is not suitable for house affairs; marriage and lawsuits are likely to succeed; pregnancy results in twins, silk reeling yields only half; illness is severe but wealth is scarce; officials and dignitaries have good news, and it is most favorable for those traveling abroad. The hexagram Lu (Travel): A fire burning on a mountain, which is the image of travel; opportunities should be seized early rather than delayed; if asking about daily affairs, judge them as ordinary; if asking about someone who has left home, they will not return soon. Judgment: Lu means "wandering in exile," which is the image of being away from home: it is unfavorable to stick to old routines, and careful planning is the best strategy; lawsuits will be resolved, marriages can succeed, pregnancies will result in birth, and prisoners will be released; the sick should pray to deities for relief, and those who have left home should not expect to return soon. The hexagram Ding (Tripod): Fire and wood depend on each other, hence the name Ding; transforming the raw into the cooked, and the old into the new; the value of fame and status lies in proper harmony; doubts melt away like ice, and joy arrives. Judgment: Ding is a vessel, a cooking utensil: seeking official positions will be fully successful, gaining wealth will be multiplied by a hundred, oneself is fortunate, the family is prosperous, marriages will succeed, and illness is favorable; however, when seeking help from others or asking for favors, one must be careful. The hexagram Wei Ji (Not Yet Completed): The Yin and the Sun are in opposition, which is the image of not yet completed; all matters are difficult at first but become easy later; although Wei Ji is not yet completed, it will ultimately be achieved; one must also sincerely and respectfully rely on the gods. Judgment: Wei Ji will eventually be completed: difficulties come first, then ease, all matters will be achieved late, and all plans will be realized; in the end, everything will be satisfactory and all things will go as desired; however, transactions will not be completed at once, and those who have left home will not return soon.

蒙象：艮山之下出泉蒙，見險須知止有功，進退艱難謀未遂，仗人接引必亨通。斷：蒙者昧也，蒙以養正，未可營謀，卻宜占病，失物異尋，婚姻無分，一切求謀，仗人引進。渙象：巽坎相因風水渙，憂疑消散必亨通，涉艱濟險應須慮，捍厄扶衰獲有功。斷：渙者散也，萬慮消融，孕生災脫，訟散財空，求謀遲滯，出入亨通，乘舟濟險，必獲全功。訟象：天與水連成訟象，訟中雖吉訟終凶，大凡作事先謀始，循理安常塞自通。斷：訟者辨也，與物相競，凡事爭差，營謀不定，公訟辱身，禁囚傷命，安分守常，斯為福慶。同人：象曰天與火同人，契義相和利斷金，凡有運謀無不利，也須克正絕私心。斷：同人同也，同心同意，婚孕皆成，貴官俱遂，田獲十分，財收百倍，出入行藏，所求皆至。

The hexagram "Meng" signifies: A mountain beneath which spring water flows, symbolizing ignorance; encountering danger, one must know when to stop to achieve success; both advancing and retreating are difficult, and one's endeavors will not succeed at once; success comes only through the guidance of others. Judgment: "Meng" means "ignorance." In times of ignorance, one should cultivate the right path; do not actively plan or scheme, but rather seek remedies for illness; lost items should be looked for in strange places; marriage lacks harmony; all endeavors require the introduction of others. The hexagram "Huan" signifies: Wind and water combine to form "Fengshui Huan"; sorrow and doubt dissipate, leading to success; even when facing difficulties, one must maintain caution; to resist calamity and assist the weak, one will achieve success. Judgment: "Huan" means "dispersal." All worries are dissolved: pregnancy will result in birth, disaster will be escaped, lawsuits will be resolved, but wealth will be lost; endeavors are delayed, but movement is smooth; traveling by boat through danger will surely result in complete success. The hexagram "Song" signifies: Heaven and water connected, forming the "Song" image; although there may be good fortune in disputes, ultimately it leads to misfortune; all undertakings should begin with careful planning; following proper conduct and maintaining the established way will naturally remove obstructions. Judgment: "Song" means "dispute," which is a conflict with others: all matters involve disagreement, and plans are uncertain; litigation brings disgrace, imprisonment causes harm; only by being content with one's station and following the established way can one achieve happiness. The hexagram "Tongren" signifies: The "Image Commentary" says that heaven and fire together form "Tongren"; mutual understanding and affection can cut through metal; all strategies and plans will be beneficial; however, one must restrain oneself and return to the right path, cutting off selfish desires. Judgment: "Tongren" means "unity." With unity and agreement, marriage and pregnancy will succeed, noble friends and official positions will be attained; the fields will yield tenfold, and wealth will be multiplied; whether entering or leaving, all desired things will be obtained.

屬陰、土兆。立秋旺、夏至相。卦名：上爻、五爻、四爻、三爻、二爻、初爻，世爻飛伏。坤為地：癸酉金、癸亥水、癸丑土、乙卯木、乙巳火、乙未土，飛癸酉金；世、身、應，十月卦；子孫、妻財、兄弟、官鬼、父母、兄弟，伏壬戌土。地雷復：癸酉金、癸亥水、癸丑土、庚辰土、庚寅木、庚子水，飛庚子水；應、世、身，十一月卦；子孫、妻財、兄弟、兄弟、官鬼、妻財，伏乙未土。地澤臨：癸酉金、癸亥水、癸丑土、丁丑土、丁卯木、丁巳火，飛丁卯木；應、身、世，十二月卦；子孫、妻財、兄弟、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏乙巳火。地天泰：癸酉金、癸亥水、癸丑土、甲辰土、甲寅木、甲子水，飛甲辰土；應、身、世，正月卦；子孫、妻財、兄弟、兄弟、官鬼、妻財，伏乙卯木。

The坤 palace belongs to the yin, representing earth, and is strong in the autumn equinox and in phase at the summer solstice. The following table lists the Najia stem assignments and six relations for each hexagram, from the top line to the first line, with the last column indicating the flying god and hidden god of the world line. For the hexagram Kun (Earth): the top line isGuiyou metal (children, holding the world line), the fifth line isGuihai water (wealth), the fourth line isGuichou earth (siblings, the body line), the third line isYimao wood (official ghost, response line), the second line isYisi fire (parents), and the first line isYiwei earth (siblings); the flying god isGuiyou metal, the hidden god isRenxu earth, and it is the tenth month hexagram. For the hexagram Fu (Earth over Thunder): the top line isGuiyou metal (children), the fifth line isGuihai water (wealth), the fourth line isGuichou earth (siblings, response line), the third line isGengchen earth (siblings), the second line isGengyin wood (official ghost), and the first line isGengzi water (wealth, the world line and body line are both here); the flying god isGengzi water, the hidden god isYiwei earth, and it is the eleventh month hexagram. For the hexagram Lin (Earth over Marsh): the top line isGuiyou metal (children), the fifth line isGuihai water (wealth, response line), the fourth line isGuichou earth (siblings, body line), the third line isDingchou earth (siblings), the second line isDingmao wood (official ghost, holding the world line), and the first line isDingsi fire (parents); the flying god isDingmao wood, the hidden god isYisi fire, and it is the twelfth month hexagram. For the hexagram Tai (Heaven over Earth): the top line isGuiyou metal (children, response line), the fifth line isGuihai water (wealth, body line), the fourth line isGuichou earth (siblings), the third line isJiachen earth (siblings, holding the world line), the second line isJiayin wood (official ghost), and the first line isJiazi water (wealth); the flying god isJiachen earth, the hidden god isYimao wood, and it is the first month hexagram.

雷天大壯：庚戌土、庚申金、庚午火、甲辰土、甲寅木、甲子水，飛庚午火；世、應、身，二月卦；兄弟、子孫、父母、兄弟、官鬼、妻財，伏癸丑土。澤天夬：丁未土、丁酉金、丁亥水、甲辰土、甲寅木、甲子水，飛丁酉金；世、身、應，三月卦；兄弟、子孫、妻財、兄弟、官鬼、妻財，伏癸亥水。水天需：戊子水、戊戌土、戊申金、甲辰土、甲寅木、甲子水，飛戊申金；世、身、應，八月卦；妻財、兄弟、子孫、兄弟、官鬼、妻財，伏癸丑土。水地比：戊子水、戊戌土、戊申金、乙卯木、乙巳火、乙未土，飛乙卯木；應、身、世，七月卦；妻財、兄弟、子孫、官鬼、父母、兄弟，伏甲辰土。

Hexagram Da Zhuang (Thunder over Heaven): Top line Geng Xu earth (Siblings), Fifth line Geng Shen metal (Children), Fourth line Geng Wu fire (Parents, holding the world line), Third line Jia Chen earth (Siblings), Second line Jia Yin wood (Official Ghost), First line Jia Zi water (Wealth, Response line and personal line are in the same position); Flying God is Geng Wu fire, Hidden God is Gui Chou earth, for the second month Hexagram. Hexagram Guai (Lake over Heaven): Top line Ding Wei earth (Siblings), Fifth line Ding You metal (Children, holding the world line), Fourth line Ding Hai water (Wealth, personal line), Third line Jia Chen earth (Siblings), Second line Jia Yin wood (Official Ghost, Response line), First line Jia Zi water (Wealth); Flying God is Ding You metal, Hidden God is Gui Hai water, for the third month Hexagram. Hexagram Xu (Water over Heaven): Top line Wu Zi water (Wealth), Fifth line Wu Xu earth (Siblings), Fourth line Wu Shen metal (Children, holding the world line), Third line Jia Chen earth (Siblings, personal line), Second line Jia Yin wood (Official Ghost), First line Jia Zi water (Wealth, Response line); Flying God is Wu Shen metal, Hidden God is Gui Chou earth, for the eighth month Hexagram, which is the wandering soul Hexagram of this palace. Hexagram Bi (Water over Earth): Top line Wu Zi water (Wealth, Response line), Fifth line Wu Xu earth (Siblings), Fourth line Wu Shen metal (Children, personal line), Third line Yi Mao wood (Official Ghost, holding the world line), Second line Yi Si fire (Parents), First line Yi Wei earth (Siblings); Flying God is Yi Mao wood, Hidden God is Jia Chen earth, for the seventh month Hexagram, which is the returning soul Hexagram of this palace.

坤象：六位純陰地勢坤，先迷後得永安貞，包容廣納無私曲，應地無疆道大亨。斷：坤者地也，厚載無疆，家宅俱順，婚孕乃良，田蠶半吉，財帛榮昌，功名特遠，其道乃光。復象：雷在地中陽自復，靜而後動又無災，朋來無咎財增益，遇事還教往復來。斷：復者反也，七日來復，財帛榮昌，田禾大熟，失去歸還，公訟和睦，利貴利官，宜蠶忌畜。臨象：地澤相因名曰臨，臨時臨事利和親，所謀陰貴相扶助，雖吉提防八月侵。斷：臨者大也，克己臨人，宜占家宅，利問婚姻，財官並吉，謀望同倫，孕生男子，病犯崇侵。泰象：天地交泰物亨通，陽長陰消理莫窮，健順相須為日用，小求大得備全功。斷：泰者通也，事事亨通，田蠶婚孕，喜慶重重，公訟利順，家道興隆，孕生貴子，改換門風。

The hexagram of Kūn: All six lines are yīn, representing the earth's nature; initially losing direction but eventually gaining something, enduring in steadfastness; embracing and receiving widely without partiality or bias; following the boundless earth, its way is fully open. Interpretation: Kūn is "earth," bearing all things without limit: the household is harmonious, marriage and pregnancy are auspicious; agriculture and sericulture are partly favorable, wealth and fortune flourish; although fame and position are distant, its path ultimately shines. The hexagram of Fù: Thunder is hidden in the earth, and one yang naturally returns; after stillness comes movement, thus no calamity; friends come, without error, wealth increases; when encountering matters, it teaches returning. Interpretation: Fù means "return," coming back after seven days: wealth and fortune flourish, crops are abundant, lost things can be recovered, lawsuits are harmoniously resolved; favorable for noblemen and official positions; favorable for sericulture, unfavorable for livestock. The hexagram of Lín: Earth and marshes are connected, named "Lín"; dealing with matters at the right time, all favorable for harmony and closeness; the affairs have the assistance of a yīn nobleman; although favorable, one should beware of the hexagram statement "until the eighth month there is danger." Interpretation: Lín means "great," first restraining oneself then approaching others: favorable for the household, favorable for marriage, wealth and official positions are auspicious, endeavors and peers are harmonious, pregnancy results in a son; only illness is affected, due to malevolent spirits disturbing. The hexagram of Tài: Heaven and earth interact to form Tái, all things are smooth; yang energy grows, yīn energy declines, its principle is endless; strength and gentleness rely on each other, becoming daily use; seeking little and obtaining much, capable of complete achievement. Interpretation: Tái means "smooth," all matters are smooth: agriculture, marriage, pregnancy, filled with joy; lawsuits are favorable, the family flourishes; pregnancy results in a noble child, able to change the family's fortune.

大壯：雷上於天為大壯，凡占不可恃其剛，攸行用壯應傷己，退守謙和反吉祥。斷：大壯壯也，四陽壯盛，用壯災生，用罔吉應，宜問婚姻，休占訟病，動則不中，守則為正。夬象：夬卦群陽夬一陰，遲疑進退禍相侵，決然一定無憂慮，凡有施為必稱心。斷：夬者決也，有決定志，交易稱心，生財如意，婚孕吉昌，貴官成遂，病訟遲延，文書遲滯。需象：水上於天需待也，健而行險事艱危，報言卜者休輕進，克己存誠且俟時。斷：需者待也，不宜輕舉，所謀不成，出入險阻，婚姻宜男，六甲生女，藏器待時，事無不取。比象：水地相因名曰比，五陰和順一陽剛，因時從眾須乘勢，稍有稽遲反致殃。斷：比者輔也，陰來輔陽，官貴旺相，身宅安康，訟病解散，婚姻吉祥，一切謀運，和順乃光。

The hexagram Da Zhuang signifies thunder above the sky, symbolizing great strength; when this hexagram appears, one should not rely on one's own strength; if one insists on using force, it will lead to self-harm; instead, retreating and maintaining humility brings good fortune. Interpretation: Da Zhuang means "strength," with four yang lines indicating vigorous strength; using force brings calamity, while refraining from force brings auspicious results; it is suitable for matters of marriage, but not for lawsuits or illness; action leads to losing the middle path, while maintaining restraint is the correct way. The hexagram Guai signifies the decision of many yang lines to remove one yin line; if one hesitates and is indecisive, misfortune will come; once a decision is made, there will be no worries; any endeavor will be successful. Interpretation: Guai means "decision," indicating a determined mind; transactions will be favorable, wealth will come smoothly, marriage and childbirth will be auspicious, and noble persons and official positions will be achieved; only illness and lawsuits will be delayed, and documents will also be delayed. The hexagram Xu signifies water above the sky, symbolizing waiting; with a strong and vigorous nature moving through danger, things are difficult and perilous; those who consult the oracle are advised not to act rashly; one should restrain oneself and maintain sincerity, waiting for the right opportunity. Interpretation: Xu means "waiting," and one should not act hastily; plans may not succeed, and there are dangers in going out or coming in; marriage is favorable for the male side, and if pregnant, a daughter will be born; as long as one stores talent and waits for the right time, nothing will be impossible. The hexagram Bi signifies water and earth in union, named "companionship"; five yin lines harmoniously depend on one yang line; following the trend and following the people, one must act in accordance with the trend; any hesitation or delay will instead bring disaster. Interpretation: Bi means "support," with yin lines supporting yang; officials and noble persons are prosperous and strong, the self and home are safe and sound, lawsuits and illness are resolved, and marriage is auspicious; all plans and actions should follow harmony as the path to brightness.

屬陰、金兆。秋分旺、立秋相。卦名：上爻、五爻、四爻、三爻、二爻、初爻，世爻飛伏。兌為澤：丁未土、丁酉金、丁亥水、丁丑土、丁卯木、丁巳火，飛丁未土；世、應、身，十月卦；父母、兄弟、子孫、父母、妻財、官鬼，伏丙寅木。澤水困：丁未土、丁酉金、丁亥水、戊午火、戊辰土、戊寅木，飛戊寅木；應、身、世，五月卦；父母、兄弟、子孫、官鬼、父母、妻財，伏丁巳火。澤地萃：丁未土、丁酉金、丁亥水、乙卯木、乙巳火、乙未土，飛乙巳火；身、應、世，六月卦；父母、兄弟、子孫、妻財、官鬼、父母，伏丁卯木。澤山咸：丁未土、丁酉金、丁亥水、丙申金、丙午火、丙辰土，飛丙申金；應、世、身，七月卦；父母、兄弟、子孫、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏丁丑土。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Glossary: Xian (Hexagram 31) Cui (Hexagram 45) Kun (Hexagram 47) Dui (Hexagram 58) World Line Response Line Flying God Hidden God Six Relations First Line Second Line Third Line Fourth Line Fifth Line Top Line Najia stem assignment Bingyin Dingmao Wuchen Dingchou Wuyin Dinghai Yiwei Bingshen Dingyou Yisi Bingwu Dingwei Yimao Bingchen Dingsi Wuwu Parents Siblings Children Wealth Official Ghost Dui Palace belongs to Yin, representing metal, and is strong at the time of Autumn Equinox and in phase at the time of Beginning of Autumn. The following table lists the Najia stem assignment and Six Relations for each hexagram, from the top line to the first line, with the last column indicating the Flying God and Hidden God of the World Line. Dui (Lake): Top line Dingwei earth (Parents, holding the world line), fifth line Dingyou metal (Siblings), fourth line Dinghai water (Children), third line Dingchou earth (Parents, Response Line), second line Dingmao wood (Wealth, body line), first line Dingsi fire (Official Ghost); Flying God Dingwei earth, Hidden God Bingyin wood, belonging to the tenth month hexagram. Kun (Water): Top line Dingwei earth (Parents), fifth line Dingyou metal (Siblings), fourth line Dinghai water (Children, Response Line), third line Wuwu fire (Official Ghost, body line), second line Wuchen earth (Parents), first line Wuyin wood (Wealth, holding the world line); Flying God Wuyin wood, Hidden God Dinghai fire, belonging to the fifth month hexagram. Cui (Earth): Top line Dingwei earth (Parents, body line), fifth line Dingyou metal (Siblings, Response Line), fourth line Dinghai water (Children), third line Yimao wood (Wealth), second line Yisi fire (Official Ghost, holding the world line), first line Yiwei earth (Parents); Flying God Yisi fire, Hidden God Dingmao wood, belonging to the sixth month hexagram. Xian (Mountain): Top line Dingwei earth (Parents, Response Line), fifth line Dingyou metal (Siblings), fourth line Dinghai water (Children), third line Bingshen metal (Siblings, World Line and body line are both in this position), second line Bingwu fire (Official Ghost), first line Bingchen earth (Parents); Flying God Bingshen metal, Hidden God Dingchou earth, belonging to the seventh month hexagram.

水山蹇：戊子水、戊戌土、戊申金、丙申金、丙午火、丙辰土，飛戊申金；世、身、應，八月卦；子孫、父母、兄弟、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏丁亥水。地山謙：癸酉金、癸亥水、癸丑土、丙申金、丙午火、丙辰土，飛癸亥水；身、世、應，九月卦；兄弟、子孫、父母、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏丁酉金。雷山小過：庚戌土、庚申金、庚午火、丙申金、丙午火、丙辰土，飛庚午火；世、應、身，二月卦；父母、兄弟、官鬼、兄弟、官鬼、父母，伏丁亥水。雷澤歸妹：庚戌土、庚申金、庚午火、丁丑土、丁卯木、丁巳火，飛丁丑土；應、世、身，七月卦；父母、兄弟、官鬼、父母、妻財、官鬼，伏丙申金。

Water Mountain Jian: The top line is Wu Zi water (children), the fifth line is Wu Xu earth (parents), the fourth line is Wu Shen metal (siblings, holding the world), the third line is Bing Shen metal (siblings, body line), the second line is Bing Wu fire (official ghost), the first line is Bing Chen earth (parents, response line); the flying god is Wu Shen metal, the hidden god is Ding Hai water, and it is an August hexagram. Earth Mountain Qian: The top line is Gui You metal (siblings, body line), the fifth line is Gui Hai water (children, holding the world), the fourth line is Gui Chou earth (parents), the third line is Bing Shen metal (siblings), the second line is Bing Wu fire (official ghost, response line), the first line is Bing Chen earth (parents); the flying god is Gui Hai water, the hidden god is Ding You metal, and it is a September hexagram. Thunder Mountain Xiao Guo: The top line is Geng Xu earth (parents), the fifth line is Geng Shen metal (siblings), the fourth line is Geng Wu fire (official ghost, holding the world), the third line is Bing Shen metal (siblings), the second line is Bing Wu fire (official ghost), the first line is Bing Chen earth (parents, response line and body line are both in this position); the flying god is Geng Wu fire, the hidden god is Ding Hai water, and it is a February hexagram, which is the wandering soul hexagram of this palace. Thunder Lake Gui Mei: The top line is Geng Xu earth (parents, response line), the fifth line is Geng Shen metal (siblings), the fourth line is Geng Wu fire (official ghost), the third line is Ding Chou earth (parents, holding the world), the second line is Ding Mao wood (wealth, body line), the first line is Ding Si fire (official ghost); the flying god is Ding Chou earth, the hidden god is Bing Shen metal, and it is a July hexagram, which is the returning soul hexagram of this palace.

兌象：麗澤相因名曰兌，友朋講習貴孚誠，互相浸潤推誠敬，和悅交通事有成。斷：兌者悅也，凡事和會，病瘥婚成，孕生災退，身宅平安，行人立至，六畜生財，獲利百倍。困象：澤中無水困之名，陰掩陽爻理不明，誠以自持堅固守，身雖處困道常亨。斷：困者厄也，陰以掩陽，宅身孕病，件件遭傷，生財利少，公訟多妨，報言占者，安分守常。萃象：兌悅坤柔為萃卦，存誠致敬感神明，中心守正無遷變，福集災消大吉亨。斷：萃者聚也，物惟誠身，身財兩吉，福祿雙榮，婚姻和合，六畜孳生，病訟終吉，田蠶晚成。咸象：兌澤艮山咸感也，有感方通理大常，上下和同雖吉兆，虛中受物更為良。斷：咸者感也，有感必應，官鬼周全，宅身喜慶，宜孕宜婚，利訟利病，咸道雖通，更宜貞正。

The hexagram of "Dui" (Joy): Two lakes connected and moistening each other, called Dui; friends discussing and studying together, the precious thing is mutual trust; mutually moistening and promoting sincerity and respect; harmonious communication, things can be accomplished. Judgment: Dui is "Joy," all matters can be harmonious and united: illness is cured, marriage is successful, pregnancy results in birth, misfortunes retreat, oneself and the family are safe, a traveler arrives immediately, livestock multiply and bring wealth, profit is a hundredfold. The hexagram of "Gen" (Obstruction): There is no water in the lake, so it is called Gen; yin lines cover yang lines, the principles are not clear; only by being sincere and firm can one endure; although the body is in a difficult situation, the path remains smooth. Judgment: Gen is "Obstruction," yin qi covers yang qi: the family, oneself, pregnancy, and illness all suffer; gaining wealth and profit is little, lawsuits are obstructed; I advise the person consulting the oracle to remain steady and follow the norm. The hexagram of "Cui" (Gathering): The joy of Dui and the gentleness of Kun combine to form the hexagram of Cui; with sincere heart and utmost respect, one can move the spirits; holding fast to the right path, not changing; blessings gather, misfortunes disappear, great good fortune. Judgment: Cui is "Gathering," to connect with things is to be sincere in oneself: oneself and wealth are both auspicious, blessings and official rank both flourish; marriage is harmonious, livestock multiply, illness and lawsuits eventually turn out well, though the harvest is late, it can still be successful. The hexagram of "Xian" (Attraction): The lake of Dui and the mountain of Gen combine, which is attraction; only with attraction can there be communication, this is a very common principle; harmony between upper and lower is a good omen; being empty in the middle to receive external things is even more virtuous. Judgment: Xian is "Attraction," there is a response to every feeling: official ghosts are fully protected, the family and oneself have joy; suitable for pregnancy and marriage, favorable for lawsuits and illness; although the way of Xian is open, it is still advisable to remain loyal and upright.

蹇象：險前險後當為蹇，進則多迍退則宜，大蹇朋來由個甚，剛中知止善趨時。斷：蹇者難也，凡事蹇鈍，官貴艱難，出行休問，莫卜身財，休占婚孕，出險如何，守常安分。謙象：地下有山謙遜也，以謙自牧契真常，勞而不伐真君子，身愈卑而道愈光。斷：謙者遜也，柔謙知止，弗利婚姻，休問移徙，財帛休求，公訟且已，身吉病瘥，行人至矣。小過：山恥有雷曰小過，卻如飛鳥以遺音，情知所過不甚遠，舍大從微咎不侵。斷：小過過也，所過不遠，身宅微災，交易財鮮，官阻病憂，孕驚婚免，凡百所占，悉皆俴俴。歸妹：震雷兌澤為歸妹，少女從陽正合宜，凡事問占宜守靜，擬行必在得其時。斷：歸妹歸也，女歸之象，公訟不明，貴官休問，身宅少憂，婚姻為上，守之則宜，動之弗當。

The hexagram of Jian: There is danger ahead and danger behind, hence it is called Jian; advancing leads to many difficulties, while retreating is more appropriate; the hexagram statement says "great Jian, friends come together," relying on what? It relies on being strong yet moderate, knowing when to stop, and being skillful in adapting to the right time. Interpretation: Jian means "difficulty," and all matters are slow and hard to proceed: seeking official positions and noble patrons is difficult, travel is not advisable, do not consult about oneself or wealth, and do not inquire about marriage or pregnancy; if one asks how to get out of danger, the answer is simply to maintain the usual and be content with one's role. The hexagram of Qian: There is a mountain beneath the earth, symbolizing humility; cultivating humility as a virtue aligns with the true and constant way; having achievements without boasting is the true gentleman; the lower one's posture, the brighter the path. Interpretation: Qian means "humility," characterized by gentleness, humility, and knowing one's limits: marriage is not favorable, do not inquire about moving, do not strongly pursue wealth, and temporarily cease legal disputes; oneself is auspicious, illness can be cured, and those who are traveling will soon arrive. The hexagram of Xiaoguo: There is thunder on the mountain, called Xiaoguo; like a bird passing by leaving a sound; the mind is clear about the distance traveled; abandoning the great and taking the small, calamity will not reach oneself. Interpretation: Xiaoguo means "a small excess," and the excess is not far: oneself and the household face minor calamities, transactions bring little profit, legal matters are obstructed, illness is concerning, pregnancy is alarming, and marriage matters should be avoided; all matters consulted are only of a shallow and minor nature. The hexagram of Guimei: Thunder and Lake combine to form Guimei; a young woman following a strong man is appropriate; when inquiring about matters, it is suitable to remain still; if planning to act, one must wait for the right time. Interpretation: Guimei means "returning," symbolizing a woman's marriage: legal disputes are unclear, do not inquire about the official positions of noble patrons; oneself and the household face only minor worries, but marriage is most favorable; remaining still is appropriate, while reckless action is not suitable.

伏羲體太極而畫卦。始畫一畫以象極變，上畫一畫象天，下畫一畫象地，三畫象三才，其卦乾，其體健。兩乾成☷，畫象六合，其卦坤，其性順。乾坤變動而生六子，六子者，乾坤之互體也。例見前圖。

Fuxi observed the principle of the Taiji and drew the hexagrams. At first he drew one line, symbolizing the transformation of Taiji; then he drew another line above it, symbolizing heaven; and another line below it, symbolizing earth. When the three lines were combined, they symbolized the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity. This hexagram is Qian, and its nature is strong and vigorous. When two Qian hexagrams are stacked together, they form the hexagram of Kun, whose diagram symbolizes the four directions and the six harmonies. This hexagram is Kun, and its nature is gentle and yielding. The hexagrams Qian and Kun interact and change to produce six subsidiary hexagrams; these six subsidiary hexagrams are generated by Qian and Kun taking each other as their foundation. An example is shown in the previous "Diagram of Qian and Kun Generating the Six Subsidiary Hexagrams."

乾為父，坤為母，坎震艮為男，巽離兌為女，是謂八卦。每卦三爻，自下而升，三升二降，再二升一降，八變反本。一卦變八卦，八卦變六十四卦。假令☰，乾也。第一變初爻為陰☴，之巽，姤也。第二變中爻為陰☶，之艮，遁也。第三變上爻為陰☷，之坤，否也。第四復變中為陽☵，之坎，訟也。第五復變初為陽☱，之兌，履也。第六再變中為陰☳，之震，無妄也。第七再變上為陽☲，之離，同人也。第八再變中為陽☰，之乾，反本也。餘仿此。

Heaven is the father, Earth is the mother, Kan, Zhen, and Gen are the three male trigrams, Xun, Li, and Dui are the three female trigrams, together making the Eight Trigrams. Each trigram has three lines, which change from bottom to top in the following order: first three lines ascend, then two descend, then two ascend, and finally one descends, completing eight changes and returning to the original trigram. One trigram can change into the Eight Trigrams, and when the Eight Trigrams are stacked on top of each other, they form the sixty-four Hexagrams. Taking the trigram Qian (☰) as an example: the first change, the first line becomes yin, forming Xun (☴), and when combined with the original trigram, it becomes the Hexagram Gou (《姤》). The second change, the middle line becomes yin, forming Gen (☶), which is the Hexagram Duan (《遁》). The third change, the top line becomes yin, forming Kun (☷), which is the Hexagram Pǐ (《否》). The fourth change, the middle line returns to yang, forming Kan (☵), which is the Hexagram Song (《讼》). The fifth change, the first line returns to yang, forming Dui (☱), which is the Hexagram Li (《履》). The sixth change, the middle line becomes yin again, forming Zhen (☳), which is the Hexagram Wuwang (《无妄》). The seventh change, the top line returns to yang, forming Li (☲), which is the Hexagram Tongren (《同人》). The eighth change, the middle line returns to yang, forming Qian (☰), returning to the original trigram. The other seven trigrams are changed in the same way.

重卦，每卦六爻，自下而升至五，上爻不變。五升四降，再四升三降，共九升七降，十六變反本。假令乾宮為例：乾也。第一變初爻為陰，天風姤，一世卦。第二變二爻為陰，天山遁，二世卦。第三變三爻為陰，天地否，三世卦。第四變四爻為陰，風地觀，四世卦。第五變五爻為陰，山地剝，五世卦。第六復變四爻為陽，火地晉，游魂卦。第七復變第三爻為陽，火山旅，伏藏。第八復變第二爻為陽，火風鼎，伏藏。第九復變初爻為陽，火天大有，歸魂卦。自第一爻升，復降至第一爻，五升四降也。

Each hexagram consists of six lines, and the transformation proceeds from the bottom up until the fifth line, while the top line remains unchanged. The method involves five ascents and four descents, followed by four ascents and three descents, totaling nine ascents and seven descents, resulting in sixteen transformations before returning to the original hexagram. Taking the Qian hexagram as an example, the original hexagram is Qian. The first transformation changes the first line to yin, forming Tian Feng Gou, which is the first generation hexagram. The second transformation changes the second line to yin, forming Tian Shan Dun, which is the second generation hexagram. The third transformation changes the third line to yin, forming Tian Di Pi, which is the third generation hexagram. The fourth transformation changes the fourth line to yin, forming Feng Di Guan, which is the fourth generation hexagram. The fifth transformation changes the fifth line to yin, forming Shan Di Bo, which is the fifth generation hexagram. The sixth transformation returns the fourth line to yang, forming Huo Di Jin, which is the wandering soul hexagram. The seventh transformation returns the third line to yang, forming Huo Shan Lu, which belongs to the hidden hexagram. The eighth transformation returns the second line to yang, forming Huo Feng Ding, which also belongs to the hidden hexagram. The ninth transformation returns the first line to yang, forming Huo Tian Da You, which is the returning soul hexagram. This process describes ascending from the first line and then descending back to the first line, known as 'five ascents and four descents'.

再變第二爻為陰，離卦。再變第三爻為陰，噬嗑卦。再變第四爻為陰，頤卦。再變第五爻為陽，益卦。再變第四爻為陽，無妄卦。再變第三爻為陽，同人卦。再變第二爻，四升三降也。尚占只用八卦，自一世至五世，游魂便到歸魂也。亡回變全用十六卦，今以乾為例，餘可類推。

Then the change continues: the second line becomes yin, forming the hexagram Li (Fire); then the third line becomes yin, forming the hexagram Shihe (Crushing the Bones); then the fourth line becomes yin, forming the hexagram Yi (Nourishment); then the fifth line becomes yang, forming the hexagram Yi (Benefit); then the fourth line becomes yang again, forming the hexagram Wuxiang (No Falsehood); then the third line becomes yang, forming the hexagram Tongren (Union); then the second line changes again, and this section is called "four ascending and three descending." However, the school of Shang Zhan only takes the eight trigrams: from the first generation hexagram up to the fifth generation hexagram, then directly from the youhun hexagram to the guihun hexagram. If one wants to change all the way back, one would need to use the full sixteen hexagrams. Here we take Qian Palace as an example, and the other palaces can be inferred similarly.

八卦升降變六十四卦，每卦各有六十四變，計四千九十六卦。假令以乾為例，餘可數推。乾也。一爻變之六卦：姤、同人、履、小畜、大有、夬。二爻變之十五卦：遁、無妄、訟、巽、家人、中孚、鼎、離、睽、大過、革、兌、大畜、大壯、需。三爻變之二十卦：否、泰、益、漸、渙、旅、噬嗑、未濟、咸、隨、困、蠱、賁、損、恆、豐、歸妹、井、既濟、節。四爻變之十五卦：晉、艮、頤、蒙、小過、震、解、蹇、屯、坎、升、明夷、臨、萃、觀。五爻變之六卦：剝、比、豫、謙、師、復。六爻變之一卦：坤。

The eight trigrams can be combined by stacking and overlapping to form the sixty-four hexagrams. Each hexagram can further change into sixty-four variations, resulting in a total of four thousand and ninety-six hexagrams. Taking the hexagram Qian as an example, the other hexagrams can be similarly deduced. The primary hexagram is Qian. Changing one line results in six hexagrams: Gou, Tongren, Lu, Xiaoxu, Dayou, and Guai. Changing two lines results in fifteen hexagrams: Duan, Wuwang, Song, Xun, Jiaoren, Zhongfú, Ding, Li, Kui, Da Guo, Ge, Dui, Da Xu, Da Zhuang, Xu. Changing three lines results in twenty hexagrams: Pǐ, Tai, Yi, Zhen, Hun, Lu, Shihè, Weijì, Xian, Sui, Kun, Gu, Ben, Shen, Heng, Feng, Gui Mei, Jing, Ji Ji. Changing four lines results in fifteen hexagrams: Jin, Gen, Yi, Meng, Xiaoguo, Zhen, Jie, Jian, Tun, Kan, Sheng, Mingyi, Lin, Cui, Guan. Changing five lines results in six hexagrams: Po, Bi, Yu, Qian, Shi, Fu. Changing all six lines results in one hexagram, which is Kun. Adding six plus fifteen plus twenty plus fifteen plus six plus one equals sixty-three variations, together with the original hexagram, making a total of sixty-four.

舉此一卦，六十四卦同。乾變止於坤，坎變止於離，艮變止於兌，坤變止於乾，巽變止於震，離變止於坎，兌變止於艮。是謂六爻俱變之極也。善觀變者，可以進則進，可以退則退，可止則止。苟進退與止，皆不可在乎委順。尚變之要，無出此一章，達者味之。

Taking the hexagram Qian as an example, the method of change for all sixty-four hexagrams is the same. When Qian reaches its extreme, it comes to a stop at Kun; when Kan reaches its extreme, it comes to a stop at Li; when Gen reaches its extreme, it comes to a stop at Dui; when Kun reaches its extreme, it comes to a stop at Qian; when Xun reaches its extreme, it comes to a stop at Zhen; when Li reaches its extreme, it comes to a stop at Kan; when Dui reaches its extreme, it comes to a stop at Gen: this is called the ultimate of complete change of all six lines. Those who are good at observing change can advance when appropriate, retreat when appropriate, and stop when appropriate. If advancing, retreating, and stopping are all not possible, then one should only follow the natural course and submit to the times. The essence of valuing adaptability and flexibility is contained within this passage. Those who are enlightened can understand it thoroughly.

乾坤易之門，復姤乾坤門。復：十一月，初一日、初二日、初三日，子，一陽潛龍勿用。臨：十二月，初四、初五，丑，二陽見龍在田。泰：正月，初六、初七、初八，寅，三陽終日乾乾。大壯：二月，初九、初十，卯，四陽或躍在淵。夬：三月，十一、十二、十三，辰，五陽飛龍在天。乾：四月，十四、十五，巳，六陽亢龍有悔。姤：五月，十六、十七、十八，午，一陰履霜堅冰。遁：六月，十九、二十，未，二陰直方大。否：七月，二十一、二十二、二十三，申，三陰含章可貞。觀：八月，二十四、二十五，酉，四陰括囊無咎。剝：九月，二十六、二十七、二十八，戌，五陰黃裳元吉。坤：十月，二十九、三十，亥，六陰龍戰于野。

The hexagrams Qian and Kun are the gateways of the Book of Changes, while the hexagrams Fu and Guo are the gateways of Qian and Kun. This chapter pairs the twelve message hexagrams with months, days, hours, and the line statements of the hexagrams Qian and Kun. Fu is paired with the eleventh month, the first, second, and third days of each month, and the Zi hour; one yang begins to arise, corresponding to the line statement of Qian's initial line, "The dragon remains hidden and should not be used." Lin is paired with the twelfth month, the fourth and fifth days of each month, and the Chou hour; two yangs, corresponding to the line statement of Qian's second line, "The dragon appears in the field." Tai is paired with the first month, the sixth, seventh, and eighth days of each month, and the Yin hour; three yangs, corresponding to the line statement of Qian's third line, "All day long the dragon toils diligently." Da Zhuang is paired with the second month, the ninth and tenth days of each month, and the Mao hour; four yangs, corresponding to the line statement of Qian's fourth line, "The dragon may leap in the abyss." Guai is paired with the third month, the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth days of each month, and the Chen hour; five yangs, corresponding to the line statement of Qian's fifth line, "The dragon soars in the sky." Qian is paired with the fourth month, the fourteenth and fifteenth days of each month, and the Si hour; six yangs, corresponding to the line statement of Qian's top line, "The dragon reaches its peak and incurs regret." Guo is paired with the fifth month, the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth days of each month, and the Wu hour; one yin begins to arise, corresponding to the line statement of Kun's initial line, "Walking on frost, the ice is firm." Dùn is paired with the sixth month, the nineteenth and twentieth days of each month, and the Wei hour; two yins, corresponding to the line statement of Kun's second line, "Straight, square, and great." Pǐ is paired with the seventh month, the twenty-first, twenty-second, and twenty-third days of each month, and the Shen hour; three yins, corresponding to the line statement of Kun's third line, "Containing virtue, it is proper." Guān is paired with the eighth month, the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth days of each month, and the You hour; four yins, corresponding to the line statement of Kun's fourth line, "Sealing the bag," meaning keeping silent, thus avoiding mistakes. Po is paired with the ninth month, the twenty-sixth, twenty-seventh, and twenty-eighth days of each month, and the Xu hour; five yins, corresponding to the line statement of Kun's fifth line, "The yellow garment brings great good fortune." Kun is paired with the tenth month, the twenty-ninth and thirtieth days of each month, and the Hai hour; six yins, corresponding to the line statement of Kun's top line, "The dragon fights in the fields."

卦者，事也。爻者，事之時也。卦變事變也，爻者時變也。觀爻察變，則能趨時獲利，觀象玩占，則能趨吉避凶。察變之要，貴在潛神入虛，寂則能見事之幾微，知幾則能隨時變易，以從道也。周易尚占卷下畢。

The concept of a hexagram refers to an event; the concept of a line refers to the time at which this event occurs. When a hexagram changes, the event itself also changes; the lines indicate the transformation of time. By observing the positions of the lines and examining their changes, one can adapt to the right moment and gain advantage. By observing the hexagram and contemplating its accompanying text, one can pursue good fortune and avoid misfortune. The key to understanding change lies in the value of quieting the mind and entering a state of inner stillness: when the mind is calm, one can perceive the subtle beginnings of an event; by perceiving these beginnings, one can adjust accordingly and align with the Way. The section of "Estimating Divination in the Zhou Changes" ends here.