Yan Qin Tong Zuan Volume One

甲子寶瓶丙子鼠，戊子蟠泥蝠同處。庚子劍鋒壬子燕，學者潛心從此玩。乙獬草木丁旱田，己丑之泥龜主焉。辛丑石田牛蜈蚣，癸丑黑道江水洪。

This song诀 pairs each of the sixty Jiazi with a scene and an animal, serving as the overall principle of the book's "Hua Dao" approach.所谓 Hua Dao refers to the scenes formed by the heavenly stems and earthly branches; when an animal star falls into a particular scene, its fortune or misfortune changes accordingly. First, we discuss the Zi and Chou branches: Jiazi transforms into "Bao Ping," Bingzi transforms into "Xu Ri Shu" with the image of a rat, Wuzi transforms into "Pan Ni" with the image of a muddy pit, and also shares the same palace with "Nu Tu Fu" with the image of a bat, Gengzi transforms into "Jian Feng," Renzi transforms into "Wei Yue Yan" with the image of a swallow. Scholars must calm their minds and repeatedly contemplate these points. Yichou transforms into "Dou Mu Xie" with the image of a xie, and also incorporates the image of grass and trees; Dingchou transforms into dry fields; Jichou belongs to mud, with the main image of a turtle; Xinchou transforms into stone fields, and also incorporates the image of "Niu Jin Niu" with the image of an ox and a centipede; Guichou transforms into the Black Path, and also represents the image of overflowing river water.

甲寅花木曰平林，丙寅尾火虎宮親。戊狸土山庚劍鋒，壬寅廟位豹箕行。乙卯茂林丁兔宮，己卯雷門貉與同。辛卯劍鋒為弩弓，癸卯狐擬向此中。

The branches Yin and Mao: Jiayin transforms into flowers and trees, also called 'Pinglin'; Bingyin shares the same energy as 'Weihu' (Tail Fire Tiger), making it the native palace of the tiger; Wuyin transforms into a civet, symbolizing a mountain of earth; Gengyin transforms into a sword edge; Renyin is the dwelling place of 'Jishui Bao' (Ji Water Leopard), where the leopard resides. For the branch Mao: Yimao transforms into a flourishing forest; Dingmao is the rabbit palace of 'Fang Rirabbit'; Jimao transforms into a thunder gate, sharing residence with the貉 of 'Diti Hemo'; Xinmao originally belongs to sword edge, but here it becomes a crossbow; Guimao should be viewed in relation to the fox, being the dwelling place of 'Xin Yuehu' (Heart Moon Fox).

甲辰蛟兮丙火岡，戊鯨贔屓庚龍翔。壬辰瀑水為月殿，造化細推方可見。乙巳花木蟠蟻銜，丁巳蛇湯巳膳連。辛巳巴蟒又劍鋒，癸巳謂之蚯蚓宮。

The branches Chen and Si: Jiachen transforms into the Horn mansion's dragon; Bingchen transforms into fire ridge; Wuchen transforms into a whale, also into the tortoise that carries stone tablets; Gengchen is the place where dragons soar; Renchen transforms into waterfall water, also called the Moon Palace - the subtle aspects of destiny can only be seen by examining them step by step. The branch Si: Yisi transforms into flowering plants, also representing ants gathering and carrying objects; Dingsi is snake and boiling fire, and the position of Si is also connected to the concept of food (cooking on the stove); Xinsi transforms into the Ba snake, also associated with a sword's edge; Guisi is called the chamber of earthworms, that is, the dwelling place of the water earthworm known as Zhen Shui Yin.

甲午花木與杖竿，丙午天河馬共安，戊午獐穴庚雙鋒，壬午見鹿為本宮。乙未木犴丁明方，己鷹辛未羊雕當，癸未黑道如夜間，術士須當仔細看。

The branches Wu and Wei: Jiawu transforms into flowers and wood, and also represents a staff or weapon for striking; Bingwu is the Milky Way, with the Star Mansion finding security here; Wuwu is a deer's den, and Gengwu transforms into a double-edged blade; Renwu sees a deer, which is the native palace of Zhang Yue Lu. For Wei: Yiwei transforms into wood and corresponds to the 'Well Wood Ox'; Dingwei is the bright direction (southern direction, where sunlight is present); Jiwei transforms into an eagle, and Xinwei is the position for sheep and golden eagle; Guiwei belongs to the Black Path, appearing dark and gloomy like night. Numerologists must pay special attention and carefully distinguish here.

甲申弓箭丙猴門，戊申操弓庚刀砧，壬申猿兮遇打獵，走獸逢之凶必得。乙酉鳳閣為戈竿，丁酉原是昴雞關，己酉土胃辛酉砧，癸酉鳥兮本廟門。

The branches of Shen and You: Jiashen transforms into a bow and arrow; Bingshen is the gate of the monkey, that is, the place of the monkey with a fiery mouth; Wushen transforms into a person holding a bow, and Gengshen transforms into a knife and anvil; Renshen is the monkey of the Water Constellation, and it encounters the scene of hunting—when wild animals reach this position, they will certainly meet misfortune. The branch of You: Yiyou transforms into a phoenix pavilion, and also into a spear and pole; Dingyou originally belongs to the 'Morning Star Rooster'; Jiyou belongs to earth, being the pheasant of the Earth Constellation; Xinyou transforms into a knife and anvil; Guiyou represents the image of a black bird, which is exactly at its temple gate.

甲戌奎狼不須辨，丙戌火坡火窖燦，戊戌豺兮婁金狗，壬戌黑犬坡道走。乙亥花木正發生，丁亥豬兮己亥熊，辛亥位上是天庭，癸為大海壁貐宮。

The branches Wu and Hai: Jia Xu is the wolf of "Kui Mu Lang"; there is no need for further distinction. Bing Xu transforms into a fire slope and fire pit, glowing brightly. Wu Xu transforms into a jackal, connected to "Lou Jin Gou". Ren Xu is a black dog walking on a slope. For the branch Hai: Yi Hai transforms into blooming plants, at the time of growth. Ding Hai is the pig of "Shi Huo Zhu". Ji Hai transforms into a bear. Xing Hai is the heavenly court. Gui Hai is the sea, also the palace of "Bi Shui Yu". The above sixty sections are the basis for the entire book's judgment of the stars' prosperity and decline.

寅山虎狸豹，卯林兔狐貉，辰岡龍蛟鯨，巳湯蛇鱔蚓，午火馬鹿獐，未野羊鷹犴，申砧猴猿猱，酉刀雞烏雉，戌坡豺狼狗，亥江豬貐熊，子湖鼠蝠燕，丑田牛獬龜。

The twelve Earthly Branches each govern three animals, making a total of thirty-six animals. In the song, the character before each branch indicates the scene associated with that branch. For example,寅 (Yin) represents a mountain, and governs the tiger and lynx from "Tail Fire Tiger" and the豹 (bao, panther) from "Ji Water Panther".卯 (Mao) represents a forest, and governs the rabbit from "Room Mansion Rabbit", the fox from "Heart Mansion Fox", and the貉 (mo, marmot) from "Root Mansion Marmot".辰 (Chen) represents a hill, and governs the dragon from "Neck Mansion Dragon", the蛟 (jiao, dragon-like creature) and whale from "Horn Mansion".巳 (Si) represents boiling water and fire, and governs the snake and eel from "Wing Fire Snake" and the蚓 (yun, worm) from "Zhen Water Worm".午 (Wu) represents fire, and governs the horse from "Star Mansion Horse", the deer from "Zhang Moon Deer", and the zhang (zhang, animal) from "Willow Earth Zang".未 (Wei) represents wilderness, and governs the sheep and eagle from "Ghost Metal Sheep", and the an (an, animal) from "Well Wood An".申 (Shen) represents a cutting board, and governs the monkey and ape from "Mouth Fire Monkey" and "Can Water Ape", and the niao (niao, animal) from "Niao".酉 (You) represents a knife, and governs the chicken from "Mao Day Chicken", the bird from "Bi Moon Bird", and the雉 (zhi, pheasant) from "Stomach Earth Pheasant".戌 (Xu) represents a slope, and governs the jackal, wolf from "Kui Wood Wolf", and the dog from "Lou Metal Dog".亥 (Hai) represents a river, and governs the pig from "Shi Fire Pig", the yu (yu, animal) from "Bi Water Yu", and the bear.子 (Zi) represents a lake, and governs the rat from "Xu Day Rat", the bat from "Nv Earth Bat", and the swallow from "Wei Moon Swallow".丑 (Chou) represents a field, and governs the ox from "Niu Metal Ox", the獬 (xie, mythical creature) from "Dou Wood Xie", and the turtle. When casting a horoscope, first determine the animal, then see which branch's scene it falls into.

甲：山林。乙：穰草、平林。丙：火窯。丁：焚野。戊：山岡、坑陷。己：平坡。庚：刀砧。辛：弩箭。壬：淺水。癸：長江。 庚辛乃肅殺之幹。

The ten heavenly stems each manifest a particular scene, representing the first level of taking images. Jia represents mountain forests; Yi represents abundant grass and flat forests; Bing represents a fire kiln; Ding represents burned fields; Wu represents mountain ridges and pits; Ji represents flat slopes; Geng represents a knife and anvil; Xin represents a crossbow and arrow; Ren represents shallow water; Gui represents the Yangtze River. Among these, Geng and Xin belong to the metal element, which is the source of the sharp and killing energy. All flying creatures and moving animals that fall under Geng and Xin should be cautious of injuries from knives, anvils, bows, and arrows.

子：湖坡 丑：田野 寅：山林、平林 卯：林、淺山 辰：山岡 巳：湯火 午：焚場 未：郊園 申：刀砧 酉：弩箭 戌：坑陷 亥：長江 辰戌丑未，平田牧養畜生之地。

The twelve Earthly Branches each transform into a landscape, representing the second level of symbolic imagery: Zi transforms into a lake bank, Chou into fields, Yin into mountain forests and flat woods, Mao into forests and shallow hills, Chen into mountain ridges, Si into boiling water and fire, Wu into burning fields, Wei into outskirts and gardens, Shen into a place of cutting and pounding, You into a bow and arrow, Xu into pits and depressions, and Hai into the Yangtze River. Among these, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei represent flat fields, which are places for grazing livestock. Therefore, animals such as cattle, sheep, deer, and antelope often find favorable conditions when they fall under these four branches.

甲子：水草、溪水、湖野、鼠穴、喪車 甲寅：山林、子林、花木、虎垣 甲辰：山林、茂林、龍宮、巽風 甲午：山林、山岡、馬廄、花樓 甲申：山林、弓箭、干戈、猴洞 甲戌：山林、天岡、索狼穴、陷井

The sixty jiazi are listed below, each combining the heavenly stems and earthly branches, describing the imagery associated with each. Jia, being a yang wood stem, originally represents mountain forests, so all six days starting with Jia except Jiazi include "mountain forest." Jiazi is in the water position, transforming into water grass, streams, lakes, and wild areas, and also represents a rat's burrow, along with a凶象 of a funeral carriage. Jiayin transforms into mountain forests, young forests, and flowering trees, and also represents the tiger's dwelling, the tiger's enclosure. Jiachen transforms into mountain forests and dense forests, combining the dragon's palace and the wind from the Xun direction, allowing the dragon to change forms. Jiawu transforms into mountain forests and mountain ridges, along with horse stables and flower towers. Jiashen transforms into mountain forests, but since Shen is the commanding metal, it also transforms into bows, arrows, weapons, and the monkey's cave. Jiaxu transforms into mountain forests and heavenly ridges, along with the snare for catching wolves, the wolf's den, and traps.

乙卯：雷門、茂草、莽草 乙巳：草野、巽風、蛇窩 乙未：郊園、花樓、犴穴 乙酉：野草、鳳閣、蟾宮 乙亥：溪水、芝郊、四野 乙丑：苗稼、穰草、田野、獬宮

Yi belongs to the Yin Wood category, originally representing abundant grass and level forests, and it transforms into places rich in wild grass, flowers, and fruits. Yi Mao transforms into the gate of thunder and dense grass, representing the most flourishing area of grass and trees; Yi Si transforms into wild grass fields, the wind of Xun, and snake dens; Yi Wei transforms into suburban gardens, flower pavilions, and kang caves; Yi You transforms into wild grass, the phoenix pavilion, and the moon palace; Yi Hai transforms into mountain streams, the chrysanthemum fields, and the four wildernesses; Yi Chou transforms into seedlings, abundant grass, fields, and the xie palace. Animals that receive Yi often have plenty of grass to eat; birds that receive Yi often have ample forests for shelter.

丙子：澗水、明堂、鼠穴 丙寅：焚山、火窯、虎穴 丙辰：火坡、火岡、旱江 丙午：天河、馬廄、丹墀 丙申：燒坡、猴洞、陷阱、火窯 丙戌：火坡、坑陷、羅網

Bing belongs to yang fire, originally resembling a fire kiln, and its manifestations often involve burning and bright illumination. Bingzi transforms into mountain stream water, bright hall, and rat's den; Bingyin transforms into burning mountain, fire kiln, and tiger's den; Bingchen transforms into fire slope, fire ridge, and dry river; Bingwu transforms into heavenly river, horse stable, and vermilion steps in front of a palace; Bingshen transforms into burning slope, monkey's cave, pit, and fire kiln; Bingxu transforms into fire slope, pit, and snare. Flying birds, being yang, often find bright places when encountering Bing; while running animals, being yin, often face burning and scorching troubles when encountering Bing.

丁丑：焚田、澗水、雷門 丁卯：焚林、霞光、兔穴、龍門 丁巳：湯池、蛇穴、朱扉 丁未：燒園、焚巢、鷹架 丁酉：鳳閣、蟾宮、雞巢 丁亥：禹門、豬穴

Ding fire is a yin fire, originally resembling a burning wilderness, and its transformations often involve burned fields and illuminated buildings. Dingchou transforms into burned fields, mountain springs, and the gate of thunder; Dingmao transforms into burned forests,霞光 (radiant light), rabbit burrows, and the dragon gate; Dingsi transforms into boiling pools, snake burrows, and vermilion doors; Dingwei transforms into burned gardens, burned nests, and eagle perches; Dingyou transforms into phoenix pavilions, the moon palace, and chicken nests; Dinghai transforms into Yu Gate (where the carp leap over the dragon gate) and pig burrows. Ding fire is soft yet capable of burning; it is most unfavorable for birds to fall in areas where fields are burned or nests are burned. However, falling in the phoenix pavilion or Yu Gate is instead indicative of high status.

戊子：旱江、蘆野、雷庭、蝠穴 戊寅：淺山、黃鼠穴、狸穴 戊辰：龍門、土坡 戊午：雲樣、土岡、獐穴、道路 戊申：土坡、猱穴 戊戌：土坡、土坑、豺穴

Wu is a yang earth element, originally resembling a hillside or a pit, and it transforms into various forms such as earthen slopes and sandy areas. Wu Zi transforms into dry rivers, reed fields, thunder courts, and bat dens; Wu Yin transforms into shallow hills, yellow mouse dens, and cat dens; Wu Chen transforms into the Dragon Gate and earthen slopes; Wu Wu transforms into cloud-like formations, earthen ridges, deer dens, and paths; Wu Shen transforms into earthen slopes and monkey dens; Wu Xu transforms into earthen slopes, earthen pits, and jackal dens. Wu earth is thick and heavy, so water birds resting on it often suffer from dryness and lack of water, while wild animals resting on it can easily find hiding places.

己丑：土田、墓所、田所、龜穴、牛欄 己卯：土林、土城、狢穴 己已：螻蟻、鱔穴、大林 己未：園林、沙灘、鷹穴 己酉：雉巢、土坡、倉廩 己亥：鳳池、熊穴

Earthly Branch Ji is a yin earth element, originally representing a flat slope, and it transforms into various forms associated with farmland and granaries. Ji Chou transforms into fields, tombs, farmhouses, turtle burrows, and cow sheds; Ji Mao transforms into earth forests, earth cities, and marmot burrows; Ji Si transforms into ant hills, eel holes, and large forests; Ji Wei transforms into gardens, sandy beaches, and eagle nests; Ji You transforms into pheasant nests, earth slopes, and granaries; Ji Hai transforms into phoenix pools and bear burrows. All animals such as cattle, sheep, pheasants, and chickens that feed on grass and grains benefit from the earth fields provided by Ji earth.

庚子：萍湖、泉水、殿閣、人跡 庚寅：敗林、藥鎗 庚辰：天庭、山岡、龍宮 庚午：大道、馬廄、藥箭、園場 庚申：刀砧、廚車 庚戌：弩箭、天庭、狗窩、獵人

Geng metal belongs to Yang metal, and its original form is a knife and anvil, and the things it transforms into are mostly weapons, hunting tools, and similar items. Gengzi transforms into floating ponds, spring water, palaces, and human footprints; Gengyin transforms into ruined forests and poisoned spears; Gengchen transforms into heavenly palaces, hills, and dragon palaces; Gengwu transforms into great roads, stables, medicinal arrows, and gardens; Gengshen transforms into knives, anvils, and kitchen carts; Gengxu transforms into crossbows, heavenly palaces, dog dens, and hunters. Geng metal is most harmful to wild animals, but only the forms of Gengchen transforming into dragon palaces and Gengxu transforming into heavenly palaces are considered auspicious and noble places.

辛丑：牛廟、田禾、蜈蚣、農人、金龜 辛卯：弓箭、杖竿 辛巳：巴蟒、坑塹、朱柦 辛未：園林、羊宮、倉雕、園場 辛酉：刀砧、雀林、石泉、懸針 辛亥：琴堂、天心

Xin belongs to the yin metal, originally resembling a bow and arrow, with half its nature related to farming and the other half to cutting tools. Xin Chou transforms into oxen, temples, grain, centipedes, farmers, and golden turtles; Xin Mao transforms into bows and staffs; Xin Si transforms into bar serpents, ditches, and vermilion pillars; Xin Wei transforms into gardens, sheep enclosures, barn eagles, and garden fields; Xin You transforms into knives and anvil, quail woods, stone springs, and hanging needles; Xin Hai transforms into music halls and the celestial heart. Among all these, Xin Hai is the clearest and most noble position, where the禽star often indicates a refined and distinguished destiny.

壬子：江中、蟾宮、燕室 壬寅：豹穴、樓林、水灘 壬辰：月殿、瀑水、龍宮 壬午：鹿穴、霞光、雲萍 壬申：刀劍、泉水、猿廟 壬戌：海灘、鹽車

Renshen belongs to the yang water element. Its essence represents shallow water, and it transforms into various forms such as rivers, lakes, pavilions, and buildings. Renshi transforms into the river, the moon palace, and the swallow's dwelling; Renyin transforms into the leopard's den, wooden buildings, and waterbanks; Renchen transforms into the moon palace, waterfalls, and the dragon's palace; Renwu transforms into the deer's hole, the morning glow, and floating clouds; Renshen transforms into swords and spears, spring water, and the monkey temple; Renxu transforms into the beach and salt carts. Creatures associated with water such as dragons, fish, and worms benefit from Renshen, like fish in water; however, beasts such as tigers and leopards, when associated with Renshen, often face the danger of drowning.

癸丑：水田、黑道、桑林、金龜 癸卯：狐穴、蟾宮、平林 癸巳：蚓處、長江、鰍鱔、泥濘 癸未：月窟、枯井、敗林 癸酉：刀劍、鴉巢、淹目、泉水 癸亥：貐廟、大海、海島、黑道

The癸 water belongs to the Yin category and is associated with the image of the Yangtze River. It transforms into various forms such as water fields, vast seas, and dark places. WhenGuichou occurs, it transforms into water fields, the Black Path, mulberry groves, and golden turtles. WhenGuimao occurs, it transforms into fox dens, the moon palace, and level forests. WhenGuisi occurs, it transforms into worm habitats, the Yangtze River, mud eels, and muddy areas. WhenGuiwei occurs, it transforms into the moon cave, dry wells, and withered forests. WhenGuiyou occurs, it transforms into swords and spears, crows' nests, obscured vision, and spring water. WhenGuihai occurs, it transforms into the temple of the leopard, vast seas, sea islands, and the Black Path. The癸 water is Yin in nature and is also called the Black Path. Dark creatures (such as foxes, ferrets, leopards, and bats) find favorable conditions when they fall under癸, while bright creatures (such as chickens, crows, and pheasants) fall into darkness and lack brightness.

角木蛟（蛇父雉母，細頸，上白嬰，四腳。）亢金龍、氐土狢、房日兔、心月狐、尾火虎（為暗禽）、箕水豹（為暗禽）、斗木獬、牛金牛、女土蝠、虛日鼠、危月燕、室火豬、壁水貐、

The twenty-eight mansions each correspond to an animal, forming the foundation of the Yanyin system of divination. The seven mansions in the East are: "Jiao Mu Jiao" (the Horn mansion, whose animal is a snake with a chicken mother and a snake father, with a slender neck and a white circle on the neck, four legs), "Kang Jin Long" (the Neck mansion), "Di Tu He" (the Root mansion), "Fang Ri Tu" (the Room mansion), "Xin Yue Hu" (the Heart mansion), "Wei Huo Hu" (the Tail mansion, belonging to the hidden category), and "Ji Shui Bao" (the Basket mansion, also belonging to the hidden category). The seven mansions in the North are: "Dou Mu Xie" (the Dipper mansion), "Niu Jin Niu" (the Ox mansion), "Nu Tu Fu" (the Woman mansion), "Xu Ri Shu" (the Xu mansion), "Wei Yue Yan" (the Wei mansion), "Shi Huo Zhu" (the Chamber mansion), and "Bi Shui Yu" (the Wall mansion). Each mansion's name consists of three parts: the mansion name, the Five Phases (or the Sun and Moon), and the animal name. In divination, the animal name determines the shape and nature, the Five Phases determine the generation and overcoming relationships, and the Sun and Moon determine the suitability of day and night.

奎木狼、婁金狗、胃土雉、昴日雞（為明禽）、畢月烏、嘴火猴、參水猿、井木犴、鬼金羊、柳土獐、星日馬、張月鹿、翼火蛇、軫水蚓。

The seven stars of the western sky are: "Kui Wood Wolf," "Lou Metal Dog," "Wei Earth Peacock," "Mao Sun Chicken" (a day bird), "Bi Moon Bird," "Zui Fire Monkey," and "Can Water Monkey." The seven stars of the southern sky are: "Jing Wood Ox," "Gui Metal Sheep," "Liu Earth Beast," "Xing Sun Horse," "Zhang Moon Deer," "Yi Fire Snake," and "Zhen Water Worm." Those with the character "sun" are day birds, suitable for those born during the day; those with the character "moon" are night birds, suitable for those born at night; the ones noted as "dark birds" such as Wei Hu (Tail Tiger) and Ji Bao (Ji Jaguar) are specifically associated with the atmosphere of dusk.

子天鼠胃昴猿凶，丑地金龜蛇蚓，寅位虎箕豬貐難，卯宮狐狢雉難逢，辰岡鯨魚傷蚓蛇，巳藏鰍鱔猿猴沖，午中獅子驚箕尾，未內房狐氐怕鷹，申中大猱傷火虎，酉間鴉噪尾箕驚，戌上大獒蛟龍怕，亥有熊豬翼軫傾。

This诀 explains that each of the twelve earthly branches has a strong animal that devours the weak ones in the same mansion, making it a crucial formula for predicting disasters and illnesses. At the Zi position there is a heavenly rat, and the "Stomach Earth雉," "昴 Day Chicken," and "Cancer Water Monkey" become dangerous here; at the Chou position there is a golden turtle, and snakes and worms are restrained here (the original text for this sentence only has six characters, one less than the other sentences, so it is likely missing some characters and I dare not make up any); at the Yin position there is a tiger and the "Ji Water Leopard," and pigs and yu are troubled here; at the Mao position there are foxes and hares, and chickens cannot coexist here; at the Chen position there is a whale that specifically harms worms and snakes; at the Si position there are eels and catfish that conflict with monkeys; at the Wu position there is a lion that causes alarm to the Ji and Wei constellations; at the Wei position the "Room Day Rabbit," "Heart Moon Fox," and "Root Earth Hare" most fear eagles; at the Shen position there is a large monkey that harms the "Wei Fire Tiger"; at the You position there are flocks of crows making noise, causing alarm to the Wei and Ji constellations; at the Xu position there is a large mastiff, which even dragons fear; at the Hai position there are bears and pigs, and the "Wing Fire Snake" and "Zhen Water Worm" will be overturned here.

子天鼠（猿、昴、胃，凶星不忌。）丑金龍（狢蛇、蚓同凶，秋冬不忌。）寅虎箕（豬、羊難也。）卯狐狢（燕、難、雉，凶星不忌。）辰鯨魚（傷蚓、蛇，旱地無害。）巳鰍鱔（猴、猿凶，秋冬不忌。）午獅子（虎、豹驚怕，春夏減半。）未鷹鵰（狐、狢、兔凶，夜生不忌，春夏減半。）申大猱（吞牛傷虎，四孟生減半。）酉鴉鵲（虎、豹驚，夜生不忌。）戌獒犬（角、亢怕，正、九月有災。）亥熊豬（蛇、蚓凶，冬不忌。）

The positions of the heavenly stems and earthly branches are each associated with specific animals and their effects. At the Zi position, the heavenly mouse is present, and the animals猿, 昴, and 胃 are also present. Although these are generally harmful, if the person's own star is a凶 star, it is not considered harmful. At the Chou position, the golden dragon (a type of golden turtle) is present, and the animals貉, 蛇, and 蚓 are also present. These are generally harmful, but they are not harmful in autumn and winter. At the Yin position, the tiger and 犁 are present, and the pig and sheep are considered difficult to deal with. At the Mao position, the fox and貉 are present, and the bird, 难 (a type of bird), and 雉 are also present. These are harmful, but if the person's own star is a凶 star, it is not considered harmful. At the Chen position, the whale is present, and the animals 蚓 and 蛇 are harmful. However, if the location is dry land, there is no harm. At the Si position, the eel and 鳝 are present, and the monkey and猿 are harmful. These are not harmful in autumn and winter. At the Wu position, the lion is present, and the tiger and leopard are afraid of it. The harm is reduced in spring and summer. At the Wei position, the eagle and 雕 are present, and the fox,貉, and rabbit are harmful. Those born at night are not considered harmful, and the harm is reduced in spring and summer. At the Shen position, the large monkey is present, which can swallow cattle and harm tigers. Those born in the first months of the four seasons (January, April, July, and October) experience reduced harm. At the You position, the crow and magpie are present, and the tiger and leopard are afraid of them. Those born at night are not considered harmful. At the Xu position, the fierce dog is present, and the constellations 角 and 亢 are afraid of it. There is disaster in January and September. At the Hai position, the bear and pig are present, and the snake and 蚓 are harmful. However, there is no harm in winter.

鹿狗豬貐柳土獐，狐狢牛馬鬼金羊，若逢虎豹奎獅位，進退交加總被傷。 女虛逢蛇定犯吞，蛇逢貐犬鹿獐擒，烏雞土雉危月燕，狐狢雕鷹遇禍深。

This passage specifically discusses which animals are certain to be eaten when they meet. The deer from "Zhang Yu Lu," the dog from "Lou Jin Gou," the pig from "Shi Hu Zhu," the yu from "Bi Shui Yu," and the zhang from "Liu Tu Zhang," along with the fox from "Xin Yue Hu," the貉 from "Di Tu Mo," the ox from "Niu Jin Niu," the horse from "Xing Ri Ma," and the sheep from "Gui Jin Yang," these ten animals are gentle in nature. Once they encounter the tiger, leopard, or the lion formed by "Kui Mu Lang," whether advancing or retreating, they will be harmed. The bat from "Nu Tu Fu" and the rat from "Xu Ri Shu" meet the snake and will certainly be eaten; the snake in turn is captured by the yu, dog, deer, and zhang. The four flying animals, the bird from "Bi Yue Wu," the chicken from "Mao Ri Ji," the zhi from "Wei Tu Zhi," and the swallow from "Wei Yue Yan," when encountering the fox,貉, and the hawk or eagle, will face even greater misfortune.

角亢蛇吞鼠蝠危，狐狢吞雉更兼雞，犴吞虎豹蛟龍類，軫怕豬貐雉烏欺。 虎豹食牛羊，奎狼啖鹿獐，蛇龍吞燕蝠，鼠兔受蛇傷。

"The Horn mansion (Jiao Mu Jiao), the Neck mansion (Kang Jin Long), and the snake can swallow mice, bats, and the Wei mansion (Wēi Yu Yàn); foxes and badgers can swallow pheasants and chickens; the Well Wood Dog (Jǐng Mù'àn) is the strongest, capable of swallowing tigers, leopards, dragons, and serpents; the Chariot Water Worm (Zhěn Shuǐ Yǐn) fears pigs, the monster (Lü), as well as pheasants and crows. In summary: tigers and leopards eat cattle and sheep, the Constellation Wood Wolf (Kuí Mù Láng) eats deer and sika deer, snakes and dragons swallow bats and swallows, while mice and rabbits are harmed by snakes. This is based on the principle of mutual consumption among creatures to determine the relationships of generation and overcoming in divination. If a person's main star and fetal star come into conflict with these relationships, it indicates illness and financial loss."

翼昴能相剋，虎豹遇不祥，兩虎傷一豹，蛇弱被昴強。 牛金牛兮室火豬，禽中惟怕畢烏啼，雖然本廟無傷害，時惹喧啾啄背疽。

"The Yi Huo She" and "Mao Ri Ji" can mutually overcome each other; when tiger and leopard meet, it is not auspicious. Two tigers in the same palace will surely injure one leopard, and the weak energy of the snake will be controlled by the strong force of the chicken (Mao). As for "Niu Jin Niu" and "Shi Huo Zhu," among the twenty-eight animals, they fear the cry of "Bi Yue Wu"; although they are in their own temple and will not be harmed, they are constantly disturbed, leading to hidden damage as if a boil has formed on their back.

嘴火猴猿心月狐，斗木獬共氐合虛，若逢婁狗來相遇，管許其人死罹誅。

The monkey of "Zui Huo Hou," the ape of "Can Shui Yuan," the fox of "Xin Yue Hu," plus the獬 of "Dou Mu Xie," and the combination of "Di Tu Mo" and "Xu Ri Shu," if these animals meet with "Lou Jin Gou," then it is extremely ominous, and one can determine that the person will die by execution.

春 蛟龍蚓雉燕雞蛇，皆到春來福祿加，若還生時得遇此，自然通泰享榮華。

In spring, the dominant animals are the dragon of 「角木蛟」, the dragon of 「亢金龙」, the worm of 「轸水蚓」, the bird of 「胃土雉」, the swallow of 「危月燕」, the chicken of 「昴日鸡」, and the snake of 「翼火蛇」. These seven animals all represent creatures that become active in spring. Those born in the month of spring naturally enjoy double blessings and fortune. If the time of birth (the animal corresponding to the hour) also coincides with one of these animals, then the person will have an easy and prosperous life, enjoying honor and prosperity all their life.

夏 兔獐鹿蝠狐狢羊，遇夏生時百事強，或在廟堂多福佑，縉紳家道足榮昌。

In the summer season, the animals associated with the seven mansions are the rabbit of 「Fang Ri Tu」, the zhang of 「Liu Tu Zhang」, the deer of 「Zhang Yue Lu」, the bat of 「Nv Tu Fu」, the fox of 「Xin Yue Hu」, the marten of 「Di Tu Mo」, and the sheep of 「Gui Jin Yang」. These seven animals are born in the summer month, and all matters are strong and prosperous. If one's birth chart falls on their own mansion, the blessings are even greater, making them suitable for noble families and bringing honor and prosperity to their household.

秋 虎犴猿猴馬獬貐，秋天福祿自然殊，更臨好廟高強位，造化盈謀眾不如。

In the autumn season, the seven animals associated with the following are in their season: the tiger of the 'Tail Fire Tiger', the ox of the 'Well Wood Ox', the monkey of the 'Star Fire Monkey', the horse of the 'Star Mansion Horse', the ape of the 'Star Mansion Ape', the rhinoceros of the 'Dipper Wood Rhinoceros', and the monster of the 'Wall Water Monster'. These seven animals receive the vital energy of autumn and thus enjoy extraordinary blessings and good fortune. If they are further located in a strong and elevated position, their fate and fortune will be beyond the reach of others.

冬 狼狗烏豬鼠豹牛，若逢冬月更無憂，年月日時居高位，必定身榮位作侯。

In winter, the seven animals ruling the season are the wolf of "Kui Mu Lang," the dog of "Lou Jin Gou," the bird of "Bi Yue Wu," the pig of "Shi Hu Zhu," the rat of "Xu Ri Shu," the leopard of "Ji Shui Bao," and the bull of "Niu Jin Niu." These seven animals, born in the month of winter, will have no worries. If the animals corresponding to the year, month, day, and hour in the four pillars are all in high positions, then one will certainly achieve great honor and status, and may even be granted a title of nobility.

貴劫文傷印權，孤福壽空暗刑。（乃用本年於順行看身命胎主，四星相遇，貴、文、印、權、福、壽，吉；劫、傷、孤、空、暗、刑，凶。）

The twelve palaces are arranged in order with twelve divine names: Guì (Wealth), Jié (Plunder), Wén (Literature), Shāng (Injury), Yìn (Seal), Quán (Power), Gū (Orphan), Fú (Favor), Shòu (Longevity), Kōng (Void), Àn (Darkness), Xíng (Crime). The method is to start from one's birth year and arrange them in sequence, determining which divine name each of the four key star positions—body palace, destiny palace, fetal palace, and main star—falls under. If they fall under Guì, Wén, Yìn, Quán, Fú, or Shòu, they are considered auspicious. If they fall under Jié, Shāng, Gū, Kōng, Àn, or Xíng, they are considered inauspicious.

禍福貴賤，壽夭窮通，詳其造化，細推而言，不可執一而論。須看晝夜，兼明四季，辨飛禽走獸，詳落處旱溼，宜與不宜。假令虛日鼠行戌地化飛鼠，秋可，冬不利，春夏吉。牛金牛行卯地化耕牛，春辛苦，秋冬無害。角木蛟行丑地，遐道而不樂。畢月烏行風雪道，秋冬無妨。且如弓箭、獵人，日凶，夜不忌。如刀砧、湯火，或日生，或冬降，無害。更看明禽暗宿，日值夜則凶，夜值日則賤。未及曆數，細詳而論。

Human misfortune and fortune, wealth and poverty, longevity and short life, success and failure must be carefully examined and thoroughly investigated to determine, one cannot judge based on a single aspect. One must first determine whether the person was born during the day or night, then distinguish the four seasons, clarify whether it is a flying creature or a land animal, and also observe whether the place where it falls is dry or damp, and whether it is suitable or unsuitable for the habits of the original animal. For example, the 'Xu Day Mouse' when it reaches the Xu earth branch becomes a flying mouse, which is favorable in autumn, unfavorable in winter, and auspicious in spring and summer; the 'Ox Gold Ox' when it reaches the卯 earth branch becomes a plowing ox, which is most laborious in spring, but harmless in autumn and winter; the 'Horn Wood Dragon' when it reaches the丑 earth branch, the journey is long and it cannot find joy; the 'Big Dipper Moon Bird' when it is on the path of wind and snow, it is not problematic in autumn and winter. Another example is the transformation of archery and hunters, which are harmful to those born during the day but not to those born at night; the transformation of knives, anvil, boiling water and fire, if born during the day or in winter, they are not harmful. It is also necessary to distinguish between bright birds and dark constellations: bright birds born at night are ominous, while dark constellations born during the day are of low status. These are not all listed, and one must carefully examine and consider them oneself.

詩曰： 甲寅乙卯正小林，蛇兔狐狢烏燕榮，戊己空缺庚辛破，猛獸翌蛇必主傾。 壬癸洞潭鹿與馬，狗豬獐羊春夏宜，丙丁枯焦伶雞雉，定乘綵鳳入丹墀。

The following poem connects the scenes and auspicious or inauspicious implications of each heavenly stem and earthly branch. Jiayin and Yimao are proper small woods; snakes, rabbits, foxes, ferrets, crows, and swallows find prosperity here. However, Wuji earth is absent, offering no nourishment, and Gengxin metal comes to destroy wood. If fierce beasts and the "Wufisha" (a mythical fire serpent) arrive here, it will surely lead to failure. RenGui represents a deep pool of water; deer and horses find moisture here. Dogs, pigs, wild boars, and sheep are suitable in spring and summer. Bingding fire is dry and withered, generally unfavorable for creatures, but clever chickens and pheasants can take advantage of the fire to become brilliant, surely able to ride on the phoenix and ascend to the vermilion steps.

丙丁湯火巳午宮，蛇馬共雞貴聞伶，癸為海戶壬逢破，蛇龍化見起雷風。 辛為地網猿猴旺，乙破岩層犴象興，乙得巽風名得卦，己為巖谷地獸榮。

Bing and Ding belong to the fire element, and when they are placed in the Si and Wu palaces, they are in the area of boiling water and fire. The snake, horse, and rooster falling here all indicate high status and widespread fame. The癸 (Gui) is the gate of the sea (the entrance to the ocean), and if the Ren (Ren) encounters a break, it cannot form water. The snake and dragon appear here, capable of arousing thunder and wind. The辛 (Xin) transforms into a network of the earth; the ape falling here becomes strong instead. If the Yi (Yi) is broken, it becomes layers of rock walls, and the "Well Wood Ox" and elephant-like animals instead rise up. The Yi can also receive the wind from the Xun (Wind) direction, called "getting the hexagram"; the Ji (Ji) transforms into a ravine, and terrestrial animals falling here gain honor.

庚申丁酉正刀砧，鼠轉精神氣轉豪，丙丁牛馬為貴地，也用玄針掛紫袍。 壬子癸丑正江湖，蛟蜃魚龍得自如，辛破天羅並地網，龍行雲雨滿皇都。

Gengshen and Dingyou are both places of the sharp knife and anvil, where the rat falls but can transform into spirit and display a more vigorous aura; Bing and Ding paired with ox and horse are noble places, and can also hang a purple robe by means of a single black needle (a hanging needle evil transformed into good). Renzi and Guichou are the proper rivers and lakes, where creatures like the crocodile, the giant clam, the fish, and the dragon fall and move freely without obstruction; Xin breaks the heavenly net and the earthly web, once the net is broken, the dragon can spread clouds and rain, and its power fills the imperial capital.

丙子戊巳皆為破，婁狗胃雉恣遷除，甲氐房氐獐鹿喜，腰金衣紫帶金魚。 戊辰山谷正山岡，虎豹豺狼必異常，田坡巖谷狗豬貴，丙破網羅狐兔歡。

Bingzi and Wuchen are both considered exceptional cases. The "Liu Jin Gou" dog and the "Wei Tu Zhi" bird can be freely transferred or appointed. The next sentence "Jia Di Fang Di Zhang Lu Xi" has doubts in the original text, with no other versions for reference, so we retain the original. The general meaning is that the deer and the deer are happy with this, indicating a person who wears a golden belt, a purple robe, and carries a golden fish bag. Wuchen represents a valley, which perfectly matches the image of a mountain ridge. Tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves falling into this position are certainly outstanding. In fields, slopes, rocks, and valleys, dogs and pigs are considered valuable. If Bing breaks through the net, foxes and rabbits will be happy.

壬癸蛟龍名海戶，庚為地網獸難藏，若不背時得格局，好向天庭作棟樑。 戊原土破走獸存，庚方乾道正天門，蛇蚓波中興巨浪，天庭壬位福彌尊。

Ren and Gui are the sea gates of the dragon, and Geng transforms into a ground net, making it hard for wild animals to hide; if they do not go against the seasons and form a proper structure, they can become pillars supporting the heavenly court. Wu is originally earth, and when earth is broken, wild animals can still find shelter; the Geng direction belongs to the Heaven path, which is the location of the heavenly gate; snakes and worms can raise great waves in the water; when the heavenly court is combined with the Ren water position, the fortune becomes even more exalted.

丙子旱澇雲雷少，蛟龍雖啖勢形真，甲正天網禽數忌，不過飛鳴出世塵。 己未鷹窠馬獬傷，橫金牛馬與豬羊，乙癸破干丁壬道，也須天子手調羹。

Bingzi is a pattern where drought and flood are unpredictable and clouds and thunder are scarce. Although there are dragons that can swallow, their form is not substantial. Jia is the main heavenly net, and flying birds are most disliked. Even if they can fly and call, they are only scattered people beyond the mundane. Jiwei is an eagle's nest, where horses and xie are injured. Horizontal gold qi restrains oxen, horses, pigs, and sheep. Yi and Gui break the heavenly stems, and Ding and Ren block the way. Even with these, if the pattern is not ruined, one can still reach the position of prime minister, helping the emperor to balance the state.

己丑荒田走獸宮，牛羊雞雉合惟榮，乙辛癸豹為儒貴，定升宰輔佐朝廷。

Jichou is a barren field, which is the dwelling place of wild animals; cattle, sheep, chickens, and pheasants gather here and achieve great prosperity. The three heavenly stems Yi, Xin, and Gui harmonize with "Jishu Bao," indicating the dignity of scholars, and it can be determined that they will later rise to become prime ministers, assisting the court.