Selecting from the凶 stars and urgent considerations.

丁丙寅卯兮燒山，草木盡枯焦，缺食焚巢，禽飛忌忌。走獸忌壬辰（暴水煞），房、心、尾、箕、斗，奎、婁、嘴、鬼、柳，犯之祖業。

Now I will point out each of the ominous influences one by one. When丁 and 丙 are paired with 寅 and 卯, it is like the image of burning mountains, with all grass and trees burned to wither, birds lacking food and their nests destroyed by fire; any flying creatures falling under this are particularly inauspicious. For beasts, the忌 is Renchen, which is the 'flood of violence'; the 'Room mansion' (房日兔), 'Heart mansion' (心月狐), 'Tail fire tiger' (尾火虎), 'Spoon water leopard' (箕水豹), 'Spear wood獬' (斗木獬), as well as 'Kui wood wolf' (奎木狼), 'Lou metal dog' (娄金狗), 'Mouth fire monkey' (嘴火猴), 'Ghost metal sheep' (鬼金羊), and 'Willow soil獐' (柳土獐) — these ten mansions, if they are affected, will result in the loss of ancestral property (the original text has a missing '破' character after '犯之', but it is retained as is).

己巳（螻蟻煞），丙戌庚申（囚禁煞），戊午（霹靂），乙未（枯涸煞），戊辰戊申（屬晶煞），丁未（玄針煞），丁巳丁酉（牛宿破欄），甲戌庚午（毒藥煞），辛丑（蜈蚣煞），甲寅（棒擦煞），丙戌名（破欄圈），庚申辛未庚寅庚午（名頭蹄，牛宿忌），丙戌（燒崖、燒野，虎豹忌之），壬辰癸亥壬子（沒溺煞，走獸忌之），丁未丙午（勾絞煞），庚申庚午庚子（钁鍬煞），

The following are the stems and branches associated with various ominous forces: Jisi is "Loushi Sha"; Bingxu and Gengshen are "Qiongjin Sha"; Wuwu is "Pileli"; Yiwei is "Kuhuo Sha"; Wuchen and Wushen are "Bixi Sha"; Dingwei is "Xuanzhen Sha"; Dingsi and Dingyou are called "Niuxu Polan"; Jiaxu and Gengwu are "Duyao Sha"; Xinchou is "Wugong Sha"; Jiayin is "Bangzhang Sha"; Bingxu is also called "Polanquan"; Gengshen, Xinwei, Gengyin, and Gengwu are named "Touti", which are most to be avoided by Niuxu; Bingxu is also associated with "Shaoya" and "Shaoye", which are avoided by tigers and leopards; Renchen, Guihai, and Renzi are "Memen Sha", which are avoided by wild animals; Dingwei and Bingwu are "Goujiao Sha"; Gengshen, Gengwu, and Gengzi are "Luoqiao Sha".

甲辰乙巳為地網，甲戌乙亥為天羅，庚寅辛卯為犁鋤，丙寅為觳觫牛，庚寅為釁鐘牛，翼軫亦。又為壞窠，主過房庶出。

Jia Chen and Yi Si are "di wang" (earth net), Jia Xu and Yi Hai are "tian luo" (heavenly net), Geng Yin and Xin Mao are "li chu" (plow and hoe); Bing Yin is "hu su niu" (a trembling ox at the point of execution), Geng Yin is "xin zhong niu" (an ox sacrificed to smear the bell), "yi hu she" (winged fire snake) and "zhen shui yin" (water worm in the zhen position) are also like this. These categories are also called "hu ke" (bad nest), indicating that the person is adopted from another branch or is a庶出 (illegitimate child).

蛟龍遇螻蟻煞、囚禁、贔煞，主困苦不伸之辱。戊子為驅龍使者，被人壓伏，財物不聚。其餘走獸，亦當避之。牛宿見丁巳，為剝皮瘡膿災。庚申為刀砧，甲寅為棒杖，奉公者常受杖責之憂，常人必主寒熱膿血晦滯。

If a dragon encounters the ant evil, the imprisonment evil, or the tortoise evil, it will result in a lifetime of hardship and humiliation, unable to achieve success. Wuzi is the "dragon driver," which is suppressed by others, unable to accumulate wealth; all other animals should also avoid this position. "The bull and golden bull" encountering Dingsi brings disaster of skin peeling and sores. Gengshen transforms into a chopping block, Jiayin transforms into a stick, officials often face the risk of being beaten with sticks, while ordinary people will certainly suffer from alternating chills and fever, bloody discharge, and all affairs being obstructed.

丙寅癸卯壬辰為刑虎煞，主一生辛苦奔波。丙戌為燒野，壬辰為漂盪，癸亥為沒溺，尾箕最忌之。蛇逢丁巳為退皮，丁未為燒野，丁亥為豬啖，如兔雞雉見，若不缺唇腐齒，則眼中失光，主鼻口見疾，不然則主瘡膿之災。亦要分其晝夜、春冬，可見矣。

Bingyin, Guimao, and Renchen are "Xing Hu Sha", indicating a life of hardship and constant toil. Bingxu signifies burning in the wild, Renchen signifies drifting, and Guihai signifies drowning. The "Wei Huo Hu" and "Ji Shui Bao" are most adverse to these three patterns. A snake encountering Dingsi is shed of its skin, encountering Dingwei is burning in the wild, and encountering Dinghai is devoured by a pig. If rabbits, chickens, or pheasants encounter these patterns, they will either suffer from missing lips and broken teeth or lose their sight, or suffer from diseases of the nose and mouth, or otherwise face sores and boils. These must be distinguished between day and night, and between spring and winter, in order to be accurately judged.

角在子宮須富貴（壬子），亢龍乾位逞威儀（辛亥癸亥），氐居乾窟金牌位（辛亥癸亥），房心來居癸酉宜。狐在丙寅須假虎，尾箕寅上有光輝，斗居未上升官祿（乙未），牛向秋霄喜慶隨。

This song explains the favorable positions for each mansion. "Jiao Mu Jiao" (The Horn mansion) falling in the position of Ren Zi (Nourishing Water) will surely bring wealth and honor; "Kang Jin Long" (The Neck mansion) residing in the Qian direction (Xin Hai, Gui Hai) will display great authority and dignity; "Di Tu He" (The Root mansion) located in the Qian position (Xin Hai, Gui Hai) is a prestigious position marked by a golden plaque; "Fang Ri Tu" (The Room mansion) and "Xin Yue Hu" (The Heart mansion) are most suitable when they reside in Gui You. The Hu (Fox) in Bing Yin needs the power of the Tiger to show its strength; "Wei Huo Hu" (The Tail Fire Tiger) and "Ji Shui Bao" (The箕 Water Leopard) in the position of Yin will shine brightly; "Dou Mu Xie" (The Dipper Wood Tortoise) residing in the position of Yi Wei can rise in official rank and gain salary; "Niu Jin Niu" (The Ox Gold Ox) facing the high sky of autumn will naturally bring joy and celebration.

女蝠夜生春夏旺，刀砧虛鼠食無虧，燕逢春社多詞語，室到田園公幹宜（己丑）。壁躡雲梯為得地（癸亥），奎木巽風施錦幃，大逐氐房心勢重，雉位明方鸞鳳儀（丙午）。雞鳴五德卯酉貴，畢月烏生夏日奇（丙午庚辰），嘴參卯位升假服，犴入寅宮貴位奇。

"The Female Earth Bat" is most vigorous during spring and summer nights; "The Xu" can still find food without loss even if it falls on a place of execution; "The Wei" becomes eloquent during the Spring She festival; "The Shi" is suitable for official duties when it is in the fields (Jichou). "The Bi" becomes established when it reaches the cloud ladder (Guihai); "The Kui Wooden Wolf" gains advantage from the wind of the Xun direction as if wearing a silk canopy; "The Lou Metal Dog" pursues the momentum of "The Root Earth Mansion," "The Room Mansion," and "The Heart Mansion" with great strength; "The Wei Earth Hen" is dignified with the appearance of phoenixes when it is in the bright direction (Bingwu). "The Mao Sun Rooster" possesses five virtues and is esteemed when it is in the卯 or酉 positions; "The Bi Moon Crow" is most extraordinary in summer (Bingwu, Gengchen); "The Mouth Fire Monkey" and "The Shen Water Monkey" can be promoted and receive honors when they are in the卯 position; "The Jing Wood Ox" entering the寅 palace is a rare and honorable position.

羊行辰位終須貴（庚辰），柳土林巒宰相姿（乙卯），星馬乘龍威勢大（庚辰），鹿居辰位拜丹墀（甲辰丙辰）。蛇遇龍窩官職顯，蚓潛大海受朝諮（癸亥），其中玄妙無窮理，慎勿輕傳漏洩機。

The "Ghost Metal Sheep" reaches the Chen position (Gengchen) and ultimately attains honor; the "Willow Earth Badger" enters the forest hills (Yimao) and displays the demeanor of a prime minister; the "Star Mansion Horse" rides the dragon (Gengchen) and possesses great power; the "Zhang Moon Deer" resides at the Chen position (Jiachen, Bingchen) and can kneel before the imperial court. The "Wing Fire Snake" meets the dragon's nest and achieves official prominence; the "Zhěn Water Worm" dives into the sea (Guihai) and may be consulted by the imperial court. There is an infinite depth of mystery here, and it should not be easily passed on to others, lest the heavenly secrets be leaked.

論議吉凶，分命貴賤，二十八宿，三十六禽，稟天地之陰陽，達人事之造化，貴賤賢愚，窮通壽夭。且夫蛟龍歸滄海（癸亥），蘇秦佩六國印（又云室火豬坐於庚辰）；虎豹嘯郊野（辰），石崇封萬石君。井木犴行於壬申，太公八十遇文王（又云豬親夫蝠）；亢金龍坐於丙午，甘羅十二為宰相（又云貐跨金牛）。

To determine fortune and misfortune, and to discern the destiny of a person's nobility or lowliness, one relies on the twenty-eight constellations and thirty-six animals. These entities receive the yin and yang energies of heaven and earth, and they connect with the transformations of human affairs. Whether a person is noble or lowly, wise or foolish, prosperous or poor, long-lived or short-lived can be discerned from these. Let us see: a dragon returning to the deep sea (Guihai) signifies the destiny of Su Qin, who wore the seals of the ministers of the six states (another account says the 'Shi' is seated on Gengchen); tigers and leopards roaring in the fields (the position of Chen) signifies the destiny of Shi Chong, who was granted the title of Lord Wan Shi. The 'Well Wood Omen' (Jingmu'an) arriving at Renshen signifies the destiny of Jiang Taogao, who met King Wen of Zhou at the age of eighty (another account says the pig and bat are close to each other). The 'High Gold Dragon' (Kang Jinlong) seated at Bingwu signifies the destiny of Gan Luo, who became a prime minister at the age of twelve (another account says the wild boar is mounted on the golden ox).

危月燕飛於龍樓，包龍圖為陰陽教化之臣；畢月烏飛於麟閣，史丞相有潤澤生民之德。張月鹿含花而守，座翁作二十四考中書（庚午化麒麟）；星日馬引駕朝元，王會為三十六年宰輔（庚午）。昴日雞升在扶桑國（甲寅化鳳），韓世忠有勤王之忠；房日兔照於廣寒宮（癸未），寇準封萊國公之貴（化黑蟾弄月）。

"The Wei" flies above the Dragon Pavilion, indicating the destiny of Bao Zheng (the straight scholar of the Dragon Pavilion) as a minister who practices yin and yang teachings. "Bi Moon Rooster" flies above the麟 Pavilion, indicating the destiny of the historian chancellor with virtue that benefits the people. "Zhang Moon Deer" carries flowers and guards, indicating the destiny of Guo Ziyi, the chancellor who passed through twenty-four examinations, with the fate of a qilin (Gengwu transforms into a qilin). "Star Day Horse" leads the emperor to pay homage to the heavenly origin, indicating the destiny of Wang Hui, who served as chancellor for thirty-six years (Gengwu). "Mao Moon Chicken" rises in the country of Fusang (Jiayin transforms into a phoenix), indicating the destiny of Han Shizhong, who served the country with loyalty. "Room Mansion" shines upon the Palace of Cold Dew (Guiwei), indicating the noble destiny of Kou Zhun, who was granted the title of Lord Lai, with the image of a black moon playing with the moon.

斗木獬坐於辛亥，賈易為樞輔相佐堯天；牛金牛庚辰德秀，作大參弼扶舜日。尾火虎奏於辛卯，陳平封萬戶之侯；箕水豹演於甲寅，曹操掌三分之國。女土蝠飛於戊子，張良作漢世功臣；虛日鼠走於庚申，謝安晉朝顯相。氐土貉行於乙亥，佛印作宋朝詩僧；角木蛟居於庚辰（蛟躍龍門），王勃為大唐文士。

"The Horn mansion" sits in the Xinhai position in the music hall at the center of the heavens, indicating Jia Yi's role as a minister assisting the mandate of Yao; "The Root mansion" is in the Gengchen position with virtue and excellence, indicating the role of a great minister assisting the mandate of Shun. "The Fire Tiger" presents a report in the Xinmao position, indicating Chen Ping's appointment as a marquis with ten thousand households. "The Water Leopard" is calculated to Jiayin, indicating Cao Cao's control over the three regions. "The Earth Bat" flies in the Wuzi position (the original temple of the bat), indicating Zhang Liang's role as a meritorious minister of the Han dynasty. "The Xu" moves to Gengshen, indicating Xie An's role as a prominent minister of the Jin dynasty. "The Earth貉" moves to Yihai, indicating Fo Yin's role as a poet monk of the Song dynasty. "The Horn mansion" resides in Gengchen (the dragon leaping over the龙门), indicating Wang Bo's role as a literary figure of the Tang dynasty.

亢金龍居於乙巳，楊烣為大中大夫；斗牛朝於乙亥，李旺位文華待制。蒼龍行雲雨於天河，劉錡兩府；寶馬帶刀劍於藍田，遊有三公。鹿馬坐於丙午，劉柄尚書；蛟龍遇於壬癸，崔羽太尉。任翼龍作禹門貴客，皆因蛟躍龍門；蕭相國為翰苑真儒，乃為馬嘶鳳閣。井思同居己未，柳翠為尼大師；柳星共在庚申，江白作南道錄。

The mansion of Kangleong is located in Yisi, which is the destiny of Yang Dan to hold the position of Grand Minister in the Middle. The mansions of Doumuxie and Niujiniao are in Yihai, which is the destiny of Li Wang to hold the position of Wenhuatizhi. The dragon in the Milky Way moves clouds and rains, which is the destiny of Liu Ji to serve in two government offices. A fine horse carrying swords travels through Lantian, which is the destiny of the You family to attain the position of the Three Marquises. The mansions of Zhang Yuelu and Xingrima are in Bingwu, which is the destiny of Liu Bing to hold the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Works. A dragon meeting water of Ren and Gui is the destiny of Cui Yu to hold the position of Taiwei. The winged dragon becomes a distinguished guest at Yumen (L龙门), because the dragon can leap over the龙门. Xiao Xiangguo becomes a true scholar in the Han Yuan, because the horse neighs in the Fengge. The mansion of Jingmuxan, with Jing Si Tong, is in Jiwei, which is the destiny of Liu Cui to become the master of the Buddhist nun community. The mansion of Liutuzhang and Xingrima are in Gengshen, which is the destiny of Jiang Bai to hold the position of Nan Dao Lu.

燕飛金闕，劉沛公斬白蛇以興功；龍躍天池，關將軍刺顏良而奏捷。出將入相，趙丞相為蛟躍龍門；先吏後官，汪侍郎乃虎蹲風閣。鹿馬宮星大貴，傅狀元作內從郎宮；蛟龍貴祿逢官，王都統為內臺將帥。

Yan Fei Jin Que refers to the destiny of Liu Bang who cut the white snake and rose to great achievements; Long Yue Tian Chi refers to the destiny of Guan Yu who killed Yan Liang and achieved military success. Chuang Jiang Ru Xiang refers to the destiny of Zhao Chanzhang who leaped over the dragon gate as a minister; Xian Wei Xiaoli Hou Ju Xian Guan refers to the destiny of Wang Shilang who started as a low-ranking official and later held a high position. "Zhang Yue Lu", "Xing Ri Ma" are highly esteemed when they appear in the palace star; Jiao Long De Gui Lu and encountering the official star refers to the destiny of Wang Dutong who became a general in the inner court.

劉正字鹿朝帝闕（乙丑），陳丞相馬聚天庭（乙卯）。蛇蚓升變雷門（辛卯），周禮為會稽內史；馬牛奮揚龍位，李改黃門侍郎。犴至虎垣，張巡乃唐朝忠將；雞棲鳳閣，周勃作漢室功臣。獬去朝天，真卿監察御史；雉鳴帝闕，溫公良才史官。

Liu Zhengzi was born under the destiny of ascending to the imperial court in the year Yichou, and Chen the Chancellor was born under the destiny of gathering horses in the heavenly court in the year Yimao. Snakes and earthworms rose up at the thunder gate in the year Xinmao, which is the destiny of Zhou Li becoming the governor of Kuaiji; horses and oxen raised their heads at the dragon position, which is the destiny of Li's appointment as the Attendant of the Yellow Gate. "Jing Mu An" arrived at the tiger enclosure, which is the destiny of Zhang Xun becoming a loyal general of the Tang dynasty; chickens roosted in the phoenix pavilion, which is the destiny of Zhou Bo becoming a meritorious minister of the Han dynasty. "Dou Mu Xie" went to court, which is the destiny of Yan Zhenqing becoming the Inspector of the Imperial Court; "Wei Tu Zhizhi" called out at the imperial court, which is the destiny of Sima Guang being appointed as a capable official in the historical office.

雞唱離明（丙午），玄令腰懸玉帶；狢遊乾窟（癸亥），竇毅各著金牌。狐藉虎威，鄭眾持節不拜；兔憑犴貴，蕭何宣律施權。烏噪龍門，韋肇題名雁塔；猴行雉所，張衡高步蟾宮。蝠舞天庭，王喬為葉令；猿登日殿，曹操作梅仙。鼠人江湖，郭況積金數億；鹿行潭洞，何曾日食萬錢。

The chicken crows at the place of the fire trigram (Bingwu), indicating a destiny of the dark command with a jade belt around the waist; the貉 moves in the cave of heaven (Guihai), indicating a destiny of Dou Yi each wearing a golden plate. The fox borrows the tiger's authority, indicating a destiny of Zheng Zhong holding a ceremonial staff but refusing to bow; the rabbit relies on the 'Well Wood Ox' to gain status, indicating a destiny of Xiao He announcing laws and holding power. Crows calling at the Dragon Gate indicate a destiny of Wei Zhao achieving the top rank in the雁 tower examination; the monkey reaching the place of the pheasant indicates a destiny of Zhang Heng ascending to the moon palace. Bats dancing in the heavenly court indicate a destiny of Wang Qiao serving as the magistrate of Ye County; the ape ascending to the sun palace indicates a destiny of Cao Cao becoming the immortal of plum blossoms. The rat entering the rivers and lakes indicates a destiny of Guo Kuang accumulating gold in billions; the deer walking through the ponds and caves indicates a destiny of He Ceng spending ten thousand taels of silver on a single meal.

犬吠午官，管仲相齊富公室；羊行辰位，承福飼馬用銀槽。蛇喜兗州，劉晏除秘書正字；蚓潛大海，賈誼至大中大夫。狼遇巽風，石崇有萬金之富；鹿遊仙洞，國忠圍玉屏之風。燕語雕樑，潘妃金蓮行步；狐疑巨蟹，蘇蕙織錦為詩。猴捧寶瓶，唐封夫人虢國；豹乘獅子，漢賜蕭何鄼侯。龍飛虎宮，呂后垂簾聽政；蛟吟酉角，太真得寵施權。即此古人推之，則今人之貴可考矣。

The dog barks at the Wu position, indicating the destiny of Guan Zhong assisting Duke Huan of Qi to make the state wealthy; the sheep moves to the Chen position, indicating the destiny of receiving blessings and feeding horses with silver troughs. The snake prefers Yanzhou, indicating the destiny of Liu Yan being appointed as a senior official in the Secretariat; the worm hides in the sea, indicating the destiny of Jia Yi reaching the position of Grand Counselor. The wolf meets the wind of Xun, indicating the destiny of Shi Chong possessing wealth beyond measure; the deer roams in a fairy cave, indicating the destiny of Yang Guozhong surrounding the jade screen to enjoy the breeze. The swallow talks on the carved beam, indicating the destiny of Pan Fei's golden lotus flowers stepping out with beauty; the fox doubts in the Cancer position, indicating the destiny of Su Hui weaving the palindrome silk into poetry. The monkey holds the treasure bottle, indicating the destiny of the Tang Dynasty granting the title of Guo Guo Lady to Guo Guo Lady; the leopard rides the lion, indicating the destiny of Han Gaozu bestowing the title of Dmu Hou upon Xiao He. The dragon flies in the Tiger's palace, indicating the destiny of Lu Hou ruling the court from behind the curtain; the water dragon sings in the酉 angle, indicating the destiny of Yang Guifei gaining favor and wielding power. Following these examples from ancient people, one can determine the status of people in the present day.

蛟龍退谷泥田，沛公為泅水亭長；虎豹遁跡山林，志和作雲州釣徒。豬貐會申，韓信受跨下之辱；蛇蚓臨酉，楊永無宿暮之儲。龍虎與犴同宮，重耳有斬祛之害；犬羊結豹為侶，食其遭竇巳之烹。鼠獬走艮山，夫子絕糧於陳蔡；烏燕飛戌地，賈誼忌鵬於長沙。

The previous passage discussed gaining advantage through proper time and place, while this one reverses the concept, discussing loss due to improper time and place. A dragon retreating to a mountain valley and muddy field represents the humble fate of Liu Bang when he served as the magistrate of the Si Water Toll Station; tigers and leopards hiding in forests symbolize the fate of Zhang Zhihe when he lived as a fisherman in Yunzhou. A pig and a yu meeting in the Sheng palace (the place of the knife and砧board) represents the fate of Han Xin when he suffered the humiliation of being forced to kneel beneath someone's buttocks; a snake and a worm appearing in the You position (the place of the crossbow) represents the fate of Yang Yong who had no food for two consecutive nights. Dragons, tigers, and the 'Well Wood An' sharing the same palace represent the fate of Duke Jin Wen Gong Chong'er when he was attacked by court eunuchs who cut off his sleeve; dogs and sheep forming a partnership with a leopard represents the fate of Li Yi Ji who was cooked to death. A rat and a xie moving to the Gen direction (mountain area) represents the fate of Confucius when he was cut off from food between the states of Chen and Ci; crows and swallows flying to the Xu position represents the fate of Jia Yi when he saw a bird called 'fu' in Changsha and felt self-pity.

馬躍猿場，東坡有黃州之貶；牛探虎穴，昌黎愁秦嶺之行。獬步土坡，石厚殺於外國；犴來子位，荊軻死在他鄉。蚯蚓酉上逢烏，屈原自溺；雞雉未申乘彈，項羽傾傷。鼠見犬以驚惶，原憲室中懸磬；兔逢鷹而獸栗，範丹甑內生塵。

A horse leaping into the ape's domain signifies the fate of Su Dongpo being exiled to Huangzhou; a cow probing into the tiger's den signifies the fate of Han Yu worrying over the snow blocking the Blue Pass in the Qinling Mountains. A獬 walking up the hill signifies the fate of Shi Hou being killed abroad; the 「Well Wood Dog」 arriving at the Zi position signifies the fate of Jing Ke dying in a foreign land. A earthworm encountering a crow at You signifies the fate of Qu Yuan drowning himself in the Miluo River; chickens and pheasants suffering from pellets between Wei and Shen signify the fate of Xiang Yu's defeat and downfall. A rat startled by a dog signifies the fate of Yuan Xian's home being as bare as a hanging stone; a rabbit trembling before an eagle signifies the fate of Fan Dan's cooking pot covered in dust, poor to the point of being unable to open the pot.

狢兔犬吠以慮危，賈臣發負薪之嘆；猿猴蛇追而惶懼，陶潛思解綬而歸。蝠舞巽風，文君新歡舊棄；燕棲花洞，弱蘭暮送朝迎。獬就犴戰，貴妃因祿山橫死；龍同虎斗，戚妃被呂后刀傷。牛吼豹驚，吳氏名為六虎；星臨虎怒，夏姬手殺九人。蝠隱荊州，黥布身遭苑醢；蚓歌吳分，范增氣死癰疽。虎陷泥田，顏回一簞陋巷；龍蟠郊野，杜甫百結鶉衣。

The貉 and the rabbit hear the dog barking and worry about danger, indicating the fate of Zhu Maichen who sighed while carrying firewood on his back; the monkey is chased by a snake and becomes frightened, indicating the fate of Tao Yuanming who longed to resign from office and return to the fields. The bat dances in the wind of Xun, indicating the fate of Zhuo Wenjun who gained new love and lost old affection; the swallow nests in a flower cave, indicating the fate of Ruolan who welcomed the morning and sent off the evening, eventually falling into the dust of the world. The xie and the an fight, indicating the fate of Yang Guifei who died in the chaos caused by An Lushan; the dragon and the tiger fight, indicating the fate of Qi Fei who was wounded by Lu Hou's knife. The bull roars and the leopard is startled, indicating the fate of the Wu family who were called the Six Tigers; the "Star Mansion" appears and the tiger becomes angry, indicating the fate of Xia Ji who killed nine people with her own hands. The bat hides in Jingzhou, indicating the fate of Qingbu who was executed by being minced to death (the original text says "yuanhai", which should be a mistake for "cuhai", but it is recorded as is); the worm sings in the region of Wu, indicating the fate of Fan Zeng who died from a boil caused by his extreme anger. The tiger is trapped in a muddy field, indicating the fate of Yan Hui who lived on a single basket of food and resided in a humble alley; the dragon coils in the outskirts, indicating the fate of Du Fu who wore a patched and ragged cloak.

鼠畏白羊，盜跖聚穿窬之黨；馬嘶磨蠍，綠珠作墜樓之人。婁金狗生乎乙未，李廣百戰無功；軫水蚓遁居甲寅，包人作西湖隱士；畢月烏限於丁丑，林居為三茅仙人。虎豹居於丁巳，伯夷食蕨；鼠蝠在於庚寅，韓壽竅香。謹按變化之源，深察吉凶之兆，分明鑑斷，仔細搜求，則壽夭賢愚、富貴貧賤可見矣。

The rat fears the white ram, indicating a destiny of盗跖 gathering together to dig through walls and steal; the horse neighs in the宫 of the scorpio, indicating a destiny like Green Pearl's death by falling from a tower. 「Liu Jin Gou」(the dog of the娄) born in Yiwei indicates the destiny of Li Guang who fought many battles but never received a title of marquis; 「Zhen Shui Yun」(the蚓 of the轸) hidden in Jiayin indicates the destiny of Bao as a hermit by the West Lake; 「Bi Yue Wu」(the乌 of the毕) restricted to Dingchou indicates the destiny of Lin Bu who lived in seclusion like the three Maos immortal. Tigers and leopards residing in Dingsi indicates the destiny of Bo Yi who gathered wild ferns to eat; rats and bats falling in Gengyin indicates the destiny of Han Shou who stole fragrance. Carefully examine the origin of changes, deeply understand the signs of good and bad fortune, clearly distinguish and judge, and thoroughly search and seek, then longevity or short life, wisdom or foolishness, wealth or poverty, nobility or lowliness will all be clear.

高皇成帝兮，角木蛟西逢壬子；霸王自刎兮，亢金龍東遇戊辰。張良暮道兮，氐土狢運落天庭；范蠡乘舟兮，房日兔時臨（壬子壬午丁酉）月殿。狐化妖婿（庚寅）兮，諸葛亮忠心佐主；虎至金宮（庚寅）兮，張益德義釋嚴顏；豹化豹文（壬戌癸亥）兮，關雲長水淹七軍。

This passage combines the concepts of gain and loss. Han Gaozu achieved imperial success when "Jiao Mu Jiao" (the Horn mansion) met Renzi (Renzǐ) in the west; while Xī Chǔ Bàwáng (the Western Chu Overlord) committed suicide by the Wujiang River when "Kàng Jīn Lóng" (the Neck mansion) encountered Wuchen (Wūchén) in the east. Zhang Liang studied Taoism in his old age when "Dī Tǔ Hè" (the Root mansion) was in the heavens; Fan Li achieved success and left by boat when "Fáng Rì Tù" (the Room mansion) was seen in the moon palace (Renzǐ, Renwu, Dingyou). A fox transformed into a demon-in-law (Gengyin) was Zhuge Liang's fate of remaining loyal to his lord; a tiger entering the golden palace (Gengyin) was Zhang Fei's fate of releasing Yan Yan with righteousness; a leopard displaying its splendid patterns (Renzhu, Guihai) was Guan Yu's fate of flooding seven armies with water.

獬遇湯池（丁巳）兮，紀信為君遭火死。牛逢烏廟（癸酉）兮，范增失陷背疽亡。蝠臨庚子（入廟）兮，蘇秦六國為主宰；鼠入天倉（壬子甲午）兮，孫臏諸國作元戎。燕落庚申（折毀）兮，顏子三十夭亡；豬臨丙午兮，彭祖壽歲八百餘。

The phoenix encountering the boiling pool (Dingsi) signifies the fate of Ji Xin who died in place of the King of Han and was burned to death by Xiang Yu. The ox meeting the black temple (Guiyou) represents the fate of Fan Zeng who lost power and died from a back abscess. The bat appearing at Gengzi and entering the temple signifies Su Qin's fate as the master of the six states. The rat entering the Heavenly Granary (Renzi, Jiawu) signifies Sun Bin's fate as the general in the Warring States period. The swallow falling at Gengshen and being destroyed signifies Yan Hui's fate of dying at the age of thirty-three. The pig appearing at Bingwu signifies Peng Zu's fate of living over eight hundred years.

貐作蛟龍（壬辰壬子）兮，曹操得中原即位；狼化（甲辰辛亥）神狼兮，薛仁貴平定天山。狗化神獒（甲辰）兮，淮陰登壇拜將；雉化（乙卯癸巳）天禽兮，呂后親權漢室。雞化金烏（辛卯）兮，武則天自霸唐朝。烏成丹鳳兮，潘安有絕國之容；猴化仙猿（丙申乙亥）兮，潘岳懷傾國秀氣。猿臨辛亥兮，老來呂望掌軍戎；犴至庚辰（龍池）兮，甘羅十二為太宰。

The transformation of a tiger into a dragon (Renchen, Renzi) signifies Cao Cao's conquest of Central Plains and his attainment of supreme ministerial power. The transformation of a wolf into a divine wolf (Jiachen, Xinhai) represents Xue Renwei's decisive three arrows at Tianshan. A dog transforming into a divine mastiff (Jiachen) symbolizes Han Xin's appointment as general. A chicken transforming into the golden phoenix (Xinmao) represents Wu Zetian's assumption of imperial authority. A crow transforming into the red phoenix signifies Pan An's extraordinary appearance. A monkey transforming into a divine ape (Bingshen, Yihai) represents Pan Yue's possession of exceptional beauty. A monkey appearing at Xinhai signifies Li Wan's command of military forces in old age. When "Well Wood Ox" arrives at Gengchen Dragon Pool, it signifies Gan Luo's appointment as prime minister at the age of twelve.

羊逢辛酉（屠估）兮，漢國分刀誅彭越；獐居甲申（七箭）兮，馬陵攢箭射龐涓。馬乘龍（壬辰）兮，鴻門樊噲救高祖；獐化狻猊（丙辰）兮，斗寶伍員驚吳帝。蛇化巴蛇兮，朱溫弒主在椒蘭；蚓化天龍（庚辰）兮，王莽鴆君於天慶。數輩古人，尚有發祿，榮枯遲疾貴賤，豈能逃哉!則後之賢愚進退得失，勿怪其然也。

A sheep encountering the Xinyou (辛酉) is the fate of Han dynasty's execution of Peng Yue by cutting with a knife; a wild boar in the Jiashen (甲申) seven arrows place is the fate of Pang Juan being shot to death by arrows on the Ma Ling Road. A horse transformed into a dragon (Renchen 壬辰) is the fate of Fan Kuai saving the emperor at the Hongmen Banquet; a wild boar transformed into a suanni (Jingchen 丙辰) is the fate of Wu Zixu presenting treasures that startled the King of Wu. A snake transformed into a bashe (巴蛇) is the fate of Zhu Wen murdering the king in the Jiaolan Hall; an earthworm transformed into a heavenly dragon (Gengchen 庚辰) is the fate of Wang Mang poisoning the king during the Tianqing period. These generations of ancients each had their own paths to success and official rank, showing that prosperity and decline, high and low status, cannot be avoided. Therefore, the virtue or lack thereof, advancement or retreat, success or failure of later generations should not be surprising.

混沌既判，陰陽和鈞，七政千旋於天地，五行經緯於乾坤。夫三百有六旬，盈虧有度；列二十餘八宿，禍福品分。好合吞併，吉凶悔吝，比和兮衣祿豐盈，刑戰兮利名不順。得時應候，田鼠化以為鴛；逢節及時，野雉飛而作蜃。

At first, chaos was divided, and yin and yang harmonized and balanced. The sun, moon, and five planets, along with the seven celestial authorities, rotated within the heavens and earth. The Five Phases extended and interwove within the realms of Heaven and Earth. In a year of three hundred and sixty days, the waxing and waning followed a fixed measure. The heavens arranged the twenty-eight constellations, and thus fortune and misfortune were differentiated. When stars were harmonious or merged, they produced auspicious or inauspicious outcomes: those that were like and harmonious or mutually generating indicated abundant food and clothing, while those involving punishment and clash, conflict, and struggle indicated difficulties in fame and wealth. When the time was appropriate and the season was right, the mole could transform into a quail, as mentioned in the "Book of Rites · Monthly Orders" which states that in the third month of spring, "the mole becomes a quail." When the season arrived at the right time, wild pheasants could transform into clams, as stated in the "Monthly Orders" which says that in the first month of winter, "the pheasant enters the great water and becomes a clam."

誠以星纏二道，周夫八維。吳鄭周宋也，君子及時披豹霧；燕齊晉衛兮，大人得地立龍墀。壁水貐湖野沙汀而得所，婁金狗刀砧江海以為愁。蓋茲軫逢雞，奎狼逐兔，嘴火猴愁張弓矢，畢月烏喜棲古林。金龍曰亢，登九五，獬飛騰玄，燕於二八月春秋來去。

This is indeed because the stars travel along the Yellow Path and the Red Path, circulating through the eight directions. Those whose territories belong to Wu, Zheng, Zhou, and Song allow the gentleman to act timely, like the black leopard of Nan Mountain hiding in the mist to form patterns. Those whose territories belong to Yan, Qi, Jin, and Wei allow the great man to stand beneath the dragon steps. The "Bi Shui Yu" (Wall Water Beast) can only be at ease in the lakes, sands, and marshes of the wild; the "Lou Jin Gou" (Enclosure Metal Dog) becomes sorrowful if it falls on the chopping block or the sea. Therefore, the "Chen Shui Yun" (Zhen Water Worm) is restrained by the rooster, the "Kui Mu Lang" (Kui Wood Wolf) chases the rabbit, the "Zui Huo Hou" (Mouth Fire Monkey) fears the open bow and arrow, and the "Bi Yue Wu" (Bi Moon Bird) likes to dwell in ancient forests. The "Kang Jin Long" (Exalted Metal Dragon) is named Kang, capable of ascending to the position of Nine in the Fifth; the Xie can soar above the Xuan Ming (Darkness); the Yan (swallow) comes and goes in spring and autumn during the second and eighth months.

角震巽方，號純離斗，木獬衛吳至祿，金午秦晉交權。夫馬能行辰午，皆為豆粟。山獐喜走宋周，晉好巒崖。燕呢喃者，宋分號曰高堂；雞踴躍者，衛宮名為糞穢。箕豹值犴而吞併，參水猿待食，至乾宮而好果木，女土蝠逢時，遇酉位而為花洞。宜乎雉居蛇穴，蚓入龍宮，狐便申巳，兔樂山林，羊質虎皮，蛟喜風雷。張星壽齡，懼犴狼和虎豹；翼蛇心毒，愁鳩鳥與蜈蚣。室怕寅箕，井擒龍虎。夏至前鹿角解，大寒後雞乳鳩。觀造化之道，如斯向背而已矣。

The Horn mansion is located in the direction of Zhen and Xun, known as pure fire, and pairs with the Dipper mansion. "Dipper wood獬" guards the state of Wu and gains honor, while the metal energy in the hour of Wu exchanges power with the states of Qin and Jin. Horses can move in the areas of Chen and Wu, as there is millet and beans available there. Sika deer prefer to live in the regions of Song and Zhou, while Jin prefers mountain cliffs. The chirping of swallows is called "High Hall" in the region of Song; the jumping of chickens is called "Feces and Dirt" in the region of Wei. When "Ji water豹" meets "Well wood犴", it is swallowed; "Shen water猿" waits for food and finds fruit trees in the Qian palace. "Nu earth蝠" gains fortune when the time is right and becomes a flower cave when it meets the You position. Therefore, pheasants should live in snake holes, earthworms should enter dragon palaces, foxes benefit from the positions of Shen and Si, rabbits find happiness in mountain forests, sheep borrow tiger skins to appear strong, and dragons like wind and thunder and can transform. "Zhang moon鹿" and "Star day马" are associated with longevity, but they fear "Well wood犴" and "Kui wood狼" as well as tigers and leopards. "Yi fire蛇" is cruel and fears doves and centipedes. "Shi fire猪" fears the position of Yin and "Ji water豹", while "Well wood犴" can capture dragons and tigers. Before the summer solstice, deer shed their horns; after the great cold, chickens begin to hatch eggs and doves start to call. Observing the principles of creation and transformation, it is simply about mutual relations and oppositions.

侯伯以雷霆鼓舞（乙卯正雷霆，壬子雲雨，庚戌、辛卯為公侯也），朝升以風雨來天（壬辰癸巳，風雨是未，三公之命）。貴格以壬癸來見（壬癸多有天門即貴），賤格以金火相煎。金火水侵兮，輕財技藝（金火見水是也）。水土壬流兮，小巧之功。反覆因水土之停居（水土停於四季，反覆成敗不寧），疾病為水金相制（金火多主疾病）。閒逸春生甲乙（春生甲乙，一生安閒。）艱難秋遇庚辛（秋見庚辛，多化金石隱匿）。

"The Horn mansion" and "The Neck mansion" belong to the category of dragons and serpents, and they particularly favor wind, thunder, clouds, and rain. Those with the image of thunder and lightning in their fate can attain the rank of marquis or duke (Yimao represents the true thunder, Renzi represents clouds and rain, and Gengxu and Xinmao are positions of marquis and duke). Those with the image of rain and wind coming from the sky can rise to prominent positions (Renchen and Guisi represent rain and wind coming from the sky, which are the fates of the Three Dukes). A noble fate requires the presence of Ren and Gui water (having many Ren and Gui waters and located in the heavenly gate is considered noble). A humble fate is caused by the mutual oppression of metal and fire. If metal and fire are oppressed by water, it indicates a tendency to be careless with wealth and to make a living through skills (when metal and fire meet water, this is that pattern). If water and soil contain flowing Ren water, it results in small achievements. A fluctuating fate is due to stagnant water and soil (when water and soil are stopped in the positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, the person's life is unstable). Illness is caused by the conflict between water and metal (an excess of metal and fire leads to illness). Those born in spring with the heavenly stem Jia or Yi will have a peaceful and comfortable life; those born in autumn with the heavenly stem Geng or Xin will face difficulties throughout their lives (seeing Geng and Xin in autumn often means their talents are buried and not recognized).

偏房為日帶戶門（戶門多時而偏妾多，或主庶出），母弱乃年生乙未。丙火沖日兮，男多再娶（日值丙火，男再娶，女剋夫），戊己滿盤兮，女克三夫（滿局皆是土，剋夫害子）。炎炎火戰兮，悲禽瞽目之災（丙子見丙寅，甲寅見寅午戌），爽爽庚金兮，愁獸折腰之疾（庚辛見乙未，主腰疾）。

The appearance of the day's host in the position of the door indicates a secondary wife or concubine (a house with many doors suggests many concubines, or the person is of a lower status). If the mother is weak, it is often because her birth year falls under Yiwei. If the fire of Bing clashes and controls the day's host, men are likely to remarry (if the day's host is Bing fire, men will remarry, women will suffer from marital problems). If the earth of Wu and Ji fills the entire chart, women will have difficulties with three husbands (if the entire chart is filled with earth, it will cause marital problems and harm to children). If the fire is very strong and there is a conflict, birds may suffer from blindness (such as when Bingzi meets Bingyin, or Jiayin meets the fire trine of寅午戌). If the metal of Geng is sharp and strong, animals may worry about a broken waist (when Geng or Xin meets Yiwei, it indicates a waist injury).

健健見天，不分秋水（有乾天門見壬癸水，大貴）。重重坤地，惡見陰泥（未為坤地，若有巳宇所傷，主貧賤）。騰飛海戶，不畏刀砧（有壬子癸亥，蓋弱不敵強）。喜躍天池，升搏雲雨（丁未有壬癸為天池，無壬癸為旱地）。乙卯夏生兮，雷霆隱隱（有天有雷即貴）。壬辰春降兮，風雨蕭蕭（春夏壬辰，大貴）。

The qi of Heaven's strength appears at the heavenly gate, so there is no need to distinguish the amount of autumn water (if the heavenly gate is present along with the position of Ren and Gui water, it indicates great fortune). The heavy earth of the Earth's strength is most afraid of encountering damp and muddy land (if the position of Wei is present, which represents the Earth, and is harmed by the position of Si, it indicates poverty and low status). When the dragon soars above the sea gate, it does not fear the knife and砧 (if there are positions of Renzi and Guihai present, weak metal cannot overcome strong water). When joy jumps at the heavenly pool, it can rise and fight against clouds and rain (if there is a position of Dingwei with Ren and Gui water, it forms the heavenly pool; without Ren and Gui water, it becomes dry land). If Yimao is present in summer, thunder rumbles faintly (if both the heavenly gate and the gate of thunder are present, it indicates high status); if Renchen is present in spring, wind and rain arrive in a bleak manner (if Renchen appears in spring or summer, it indicates great fortune).

丙子火木男眸多疾（丙子木火，多主目疾）。丙庚土水女經不調。愁逢霜雪，畏見刀砧（冬見癸丑為霜雪，庚申辛酉為刀砧）。天水出賢才貴顯（壬戌），旱地主從秀難高（壬癸在四野之地）。霹靂亥子逢丁（亥子天門，壬癸丁是也），閃電癸壬生火（壬癸在天，有天火也。）戊申遇亢旱水生（見戊申有火，名亢旱是也）。巳亥逢枯潭見災（巳亥為枯灘，有火為枯潭）。

Bingzi is a combination of wood and fire, which often indicates eye problems for men; Wushen is a mix of earth and water, which often indicates irregular menstruation for women. The most worrying is encountering frost and snow, and the most feared is encountering a chopping block. Frost and snow correspond to Gui Chou in winter, while Geng Shen and Xin You correspond to a chopping block. Heavenly water can produce virtuous talents and bring fame and success (Ren Xu); but if it falls on dry land, even with talent, one will find it hard to rise. When亥 and Zi meet with Ding, it is thunder; when fire appears in the middle of Gui and Ren, it is lightning. If there is fire when Wushen appears, it is called extreme drought and water is generated. When fire meets巳 and亥, it is like a dry pond encountering disaster.

狐同兔貉，禾草宜郊（甲乙多富貴，庚子辛丑亦然）。遇虎豹貴作三公（是丙寅壬寅，有甲乙，大貴），居旺地職遷兩府（房化玉兔，氐心化道，天必應天）。慮居罡之門（壬子卯有見丙丁，主壽夭），啖在舟之渡（甲子化舟，不能渡）。兔見戊寅語澀，狐逢巳未聲焦。

"The Root mansion," "The Room mansion," and "The Heart mansion" belong to the category of fox, rabbit, and貉, which hide among grass and wild fields. Foxes, rabbits, and貉 are of the same kind, and they thrive in areas with abundant grass and open plains (those with many Jia and Yi wood elements bring wealth and honor, and the same applies to Gengzi and Xinchou). When encountering tigers and leopards, they can gain strength and attain high office, even reaching the rank of the Three Dukes (Bingyin and Rennyin positions with the presence of Jia and Yi wood bring great fortune). If they are in a strong position, they can move to two important offices (the Room mansion transforms into a rabbit, the Root and Heart mansions each receive their proper path, and heaven will surely respond). However, one must be cautious if they fall into the Heavenly Gang (Renzi and Mao positions with the presence of Bing and Ding wood indicate a short life). One should also beware of being devoured while crossing a river (Jiazi transforms into a boat, and rabbits and foxes cannot cross water). A rabbit encountering Wuyin will speak slowly, and a fox encountering Si or Wei will have a hoarse voice."

黑道少金兮，男生淫盜；明方有祿兮，女自娼嬌（丙子多甲乙是）。四野地網兮，受陷乾天（癸亥多為地道）。三星帶箭兮，難升亥地逢丁（甲申有箭，丁亥為火）。水盛他鄉之本（水名他鄉之客）。金多失祖之因（失祖破業）。唇缺亥兮刑見癸（見癸多缺唇）。腳風肢痺克逢之。辛生逢甲乙，豈愁豺鷙（見甲乙旺不畏）。丙庚多會兮，逢於陷地；草茵受克兮，勿往他鄉（甲乙見庚辛，他鄉不利也）。

If the position falls on the Black Path with insufficient metal energy, men are prone to thoughts of lust and theft; if it falls on the bright direction with a good fortune, women naturally appear charming (for example, Bingzi with many Jia and Yi). If it falls in the four remote directions and meets the earth net, one is trapped by the Heaven (for example, Guihai with many癸 is the earth path). The stars of Sovereign, Foetus, and Flow, when accompanied by arrows, make it difficult to rise, especially when亥 is met with Ding fire (Jiashen with arrows, Dinghai belongs to fire). Excessive water is the root of being away from home (excessive water is called a traveler); excessive metal is the cause of losing ancestral property (losing the ancestors and breaking the family business). A missing lip is due to亥 being afflicted by癸 (those with many癸 have a missing lip); foot ailments and paralysis of limbs are also caused by being overcome. Those born in the year of Xin, when meeting Jia and Yi, need not worry about wolves and eagles (if Jia and Yi are prosperous and strong, they are not afraid). When Bing and Geng meet frequently, they often fall into bad positions; if the transformed paths like grassy fields are overcome, one should not travel far (when Jia and Yi meet Geng and Xin, going out is not favorable).

帶庚辛有百戰之威（庚辛有煞，主權柄也），有甲立獨權之地。山林帶祿兮，貴出三臺（有山林道路，貴出三臺）。巖谷逢食兮，職遷八位(戊寅己卯見甲乙)。閒逸兮四野逢食(在四野見豬羊井食，一生閒逸),有損兮門戶見空(空門者，丙午丙子丁酉丁卯，損傷凶)。

"The 'Tail Fire Tiger,' 'Ji Water Leopard,' and 'Kui Wood Wolf' belong to the category of fierce beasts, establishing their authority through mountains, forests, ravines, and valleys. Those with the heavenly stem Geng and Xin possess the power of a hundred battles (Geng and Xin carry malevolent influences, indicating control over power). Those with the heavenly stem Jia wood can establish their own authority. If they are located in mountains and forests and also have a fortunate position, they may attain high status comparable to the Three Stars (having mountains and forests, along with paths, leads to high status among the Three Stars). If they are located in ravines and valleys and encounter the food god, they may attain positions among the Eight Officials (Wuyin and Jimao with Jia and Yi). If they are located in the four wildernesses and encounter food, they will live a life of ease (in the four wildernesses, seeing pigs, sheep, and wild oxen indicates food, leading to a peaceful life). If they are located at the entrance or gate and encounter an empty void, it indicates injury (the so-called empty door refers to Bingwu, Bingzi, Dingyou, and Dingmao, which are ominous for injury)."

戊己食空兮貧賤（土多）。丙丁物盛兮艱辛（火多）。居不完金傷甲乙（金多克木，一生成敗），財物破火散庚辛。戊己旺逢牛自害（土多逢辛酉，返見損傷），甲乙多見馬能雄。凋林食掌帥之基（庚寅辛卯名凋林），雪野鹿威權之首（庚辛雪野）。金生利任，肢體難全（丙申乙酉）。木見金頭，蓄積不久（甲申）。丙丁遇水，出語難端（火見水也）。庚辛逢丁，好欲飲酒（庚金遇火）。

When there is an excess of Wu Ji earth and the food god is in an empty position, it leads to poverty and low status (due to excessive earth); when there is an abundance of Bing Ding fire and the phenomena are too strong, it brings hardship (due to excessive fire). If the dwelling is not secure, it is because metal has harmed Jia Yi wood (excessive metal overcomes wood, leading to uncertain success or failure throughout life); if wealth is scattered, it is because fire has dispersed Geng Xin metal. When Wu Ji earth is strong and encounters the Ox mansion, it becomes self-harm (excessive earth meets Xinyou, causing damage); when Jia Yi wood is abundant and meets the horse, it can achieve dominance. If one is in a withered forest but has food, it indicates a foundation for leading an army (Gengyin and Xinyao are called withered forest); if one is in a snowy field but has a deer, it signifies a leader of authority (Geng Xin is called snowy field). When metal is born and one takes on responsibilities and gains benefits, the body is difficult to maintain (Jing Shen and Yi You); when wood meets metal above, wealth cannot be sustained for long (Jia Shen). When Bing Ding fire meets water, speech is not upright (due to fire meeting water); when Geng Xin metal meets Ding fire, one tends to drink excessively (due to metal meeting fire).

富貴以水木重重，貧賤以丙辰累累。斗木正守門庭之地（子午卯酉為門），犴雄當臨虎豹之穴（犴在丙寅、壬寅，甲寅、乙卯，大貴）。食壬癸受黃鉞之畏（壬癸有甲乙，主黃鉞威權），逢庚辛秉白旄之福（有食在天貴）。虎豹顯斗宿之權（見丙寅、壬寅，斗宿有威權），蛟龍食星馬之祿（甲辰、庚辰，星馬犴食喜祿貴）。

"The Dipper Wood Beast" and "Well Wood Demon" are among the fierce beasts, representing authority and punishment. Wealth and honor come from successive generations of water and wood, while poverty and low status result from repeated overlaps of Bingchen. The "Dipper Wood Beast" is most suitable to be stationed at the main gate area (the four cardinal directions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are considered gates). The "Well Wood Demon" should be placed in the den of tigers and leopards (when the Demon is in Bingyin, Renyin, Jiayin, or Yimao, it brings great honor). Those who consume壬癸 are subject to the authority of the yellow钺 (a symbol of power). When encountering庚辛, one enjoys the blessings of the white flag (having a food god in a high position brings honor). Tigers and leopards can display the authority of the Dipper mansion (when encountering Bingyin or Renyin, the Dipper mansion has authority). Dragons can receive the禄 (favorable fortune) from the Star Mansion and the Horse (when in Jiachen or Gengchen, the Star and Horse provide food for the Demon, bringing good fortune).

天庭高獬位三公（癸亥、辛亥，天門大貴），海角旺犴遷兩府（壬辰、甲子辰及癸亥貴）。門庭高斗樂西東（斗見丁卯、甲子、甲午，喜樂也）。肅殺旺奸雄南北（壬子、壬午貴）。不成兮犴遊簷閣（見庚申、辛酉、丙申、丁酉、丁卯、辛卯也），順邪兮斗落四野（斗見丙辰、丙戌、辛未、辛丑、戊己、辰戌、丑未乃順邪也）。壽夭兮金克三公（純金克煞，主夭），難立兮火炎四柱（多火主得失疾病）。斗化丙權兮目無方毫焉（丙午、丙申、丁酉、巳未是也），犴逢伏金兮肢生輔枝也（犴遇伏金，肢生輔肢）。

The獬 is high in the heavenly court and may reach the rank of the Three Grand Ministers (Guihai and Xinhai are the heavenly gates, indicating great fortune); the犴 thrives in the sea corners and may enter the two great offices (Renchen, Jiachen, and Guihai are considered noble). When the Dipper mansion is in a prominent position, it brings joy and happiness to both east and west (when the Dipper mansion appears in Dingmao, Jiazi, or Jiawu, it signifies joy and happiness). However, if the atmosphere of severity and punishment is strong, then north and south will produce villains (Renzi and Renwu are considered noble). Those who cannot achieve success are the犴 wandering between eaves and beams (when the Dipper mansion appears in Gengshen, Xinyou, Bingshen, Dingyou, Dingmao, or Xinmao). Those who follow wrong paths are the Dipper mansion falling in the four wilds (when the Dipper mansion appears in Bingchen, Bingxu, Xinwei, Xinchou, Wu Ji, and the earth branches Chen, Xu, Chou, Wei, it indicates following wrong paths). Short lifespan is indicated by pure metal harming the position of the Three Grand Ministers (pure metal with harmful influences indicates a short life). Difficulty in establishing oneself is indicated by excessive fire in the four pillars (too much fire leads to instability, illness, and misfortune). When the Dipper mansion is in the position of Bing and holds power, it shows arrogance (Bingwu, Bingshen, Dingyou, Jiwei are such cases). When the犴 meets hidden metal, it will have extra limbs on the body (when the犴 meets hidden metal, it will have additional limbs).

官閒日帶門庭（主閒暇），職顯草連癸字（甲乙壬癸）。馬閒無虎之宮（甲寅、戊寅），牛樂無金之地（見土水妙）。飢絕欄中無草（戊午），富足槽中見木（乙未、乙酉、乙丑）。壬申、壬子，天上英俊之奇（化犀），乙巳、甲辰，見物有棟樑之器（化龍駒）。

"The Ox and the Golden Ox" and "The Star Mansion and the Horse" are animals used for farming and riding, requiring the most feed and a secure stable. For those in low-ranking official positions, the day of birth is associated with a quiet dwelling, indicating a life of leisure. For those in high-ranking positions, the image of grass and trees is connected with the character癸 (Gui), as the combination of Jia, Yi, Ren, and Gui is favorable. A horse finds peace when there is no tiger in its palace (the presence of Jia Yin or Wu Yin indicates instability). An ox finds happiness when there is no metal in its location (seeing earth and water is most auspicious). Hunger and lack of firewood occur when the stable has no grass (Wu Wu). Wealth and abundance occur when the feeding area has wood (Yi Wei, Yi You, Yi Chou). The patterns of Renshen and Renzi indicate extraordinary talent from heaven (the ox transforms into a rhinoceros). The patterns of Yisi and Jiachen indicate the presence of outstanding individuals (the horse transforms into a dragon foal).

馬主銜鐵遷除（乙未、乙酉），牛化麒麟大貴（甲辰、庚辰）。明方怕日，逢黑道遇夜林見虎。馬生金甲，白羊有領袖之官（見庚子、庚戌）。牛逢織女，金牛有自然之祿（壬申、壬戌加庚戌、辛未、戊子是也）。肢傷逢火熔（金火多），祿寡遇丙丁。累累甘泉也，乙未見壬流（乙未見壬癸水）。泥水野田逢癸土（癸未、癸丑，番覆之命）。庚午無用之牛，辛酉無力之馬。

The horse's mouth holding iron bits indicates promotion and appointment (Yiwei, Yiyou); the ox transforming into a qilin signifies great fortune (Jiachen, Gengchen). If it falls in the bright direction, fear the sunlight; encountering the Black Path again in the night forest with a tiger is even more dangerous. A horse born in the position of metal and Jia indicates a white sheep with a leading official position (see Gengzi, Gengxu); an ox encountering the Weaving Woman star, "Ox and Gold Ox" has natural official rank (Renshen, Renxu, plus Gengxu, Xinyou, Wuzi). Injury to the body occurs when encountering fire melting metal (both fire and metal are abundant); scarcity of fortune and honor occurs when encountering Bing and Ding. Continuous flow of sweet spring water comes from Yiwei meeting Long Water (Yiwei meeting Ren and Gui water); encountering癸 soil in muddy water and wild fields (Guiwei, Guichou) indicates a life of constant reversal. Gengwu is a useless ox, Xinyou is a powerless horse.

門庭見鼠，倉庫遷除（乙酉，己酉，壬子，子午卯酉）。四野逢女，荒林有止（甲乙在四野，大貴）。鷹蛇居四野，不測危災（見己未丁未，大凶）。貓犬遇門非橫重危（見戊寅、庚戌凶）。屋宇逢甲乙生金（甲乙有金，成屋）。黑道得壬癸遇土水（土合成為黑道）。仙鼠逢丁亥天廚，織女以金牛為貴（辛丑）。

"The female earth bat," "the Xu day rat," and "the Wei month swallow" represent the rat, bat, and swallow, which prefer granaries and houses but fear cats, dogs, eagles, and snakes. Seeing a rat at the gate indicates abundant stores and promotion (associated with Yiyou, Jiyou, Renzi, and the directions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You). Encountering the female mansion in the four fields suggests that even in wild forests there is a place to dwell (when Jia and Yi are in the four fields, it signifies great fortune). If eagles or snakes are found in the four fields, there may be unexpected dangers (associated with Jiwei and Dingwei, which are very凶). If cats or dogs appear at the gate, it indicates sudden and serious dangers (associated with Wuyin and Gengxu, which are凶). The image of a house requires Jia and Yi wood to meet metal (Jia and Yi with metal can build a house). The image of the black path requires Ren and Gui water combined with earth (earth and water together form the black path). A divine rat encountering Dinghai signifies heavenly kitchen with food. The Weaver Girl is considered noble when associated with 'Niu Jin Niu' (Xinchou).

明方遇木兮男帶重風（丙丁多，甲乙少也）。暗土逢壬兮女生宿塊（丙戌丁亥有壬癸，下不通，主女人病）。日臨門戶妨妻（丁酉、丁卯、丙午、丙子克妻，亦凶），時應機關少子（甲申為本牢機關，為灶也）。金多主番覆無居（金多無窠也），水洪漂流在外。丙申明歌曲雙棲（丙申明火也），乙卯旺笙歌富貴（乙卯為林，安棲富貴）。

When the stem falls in the bright position and meets wood, men are prone to suffer from severe wind illness (with more Bing and Ding stems and fewer Jia and Yi stems); when the stem falls in the hidden earth position and meets Ren, women may develop a lump in the lower abdomen (if there are also Ren and Gui stems along with Bingxu or Dinghai, the lower abdomen becomes blocked, leading to illness in women). If the day stem is located at the gate or door, it harms the wife (Dingyou, Dingmao, Bingwu, and Bingzi stems harm the wife and indicate bad fortune); if the hour star is located at the mechanism or key point, the children will be few (Jiashen is the prison mechanism and also indicates the kitchen). Too much metal indicates instability and lack of settlement (too much metal prevents the building of a nest); too much water indicates being away from home. The pattern of Bingshen is bright and allows for singing and dancing together (Bingshen is bright fire); the pattern of Yimao is strong and indicates wealth and prosperity in music and entertainment (Yimao represents a forest, and if it is secure, wealth and prosperity follow).

先庚後甲身旺遂，肥馬輕裘；先甲後庚半歲作，閭門蔽陋。木衰金盛，財散行鄉外求之食（木少金多，財如反掌）。木茂金微，身高勢旺進祿之原。巢成食旺因土見，壬癸累累；庫備倉完乃乙加，田野重重（乙未、乙丑）。蛟龍吞，頭目難完（甲辰、庚辰，主頭目難完也），臺榭旺，功名之顯。

First coming across Geng and then Jia with a strong self, one will have wealth and honor, enjoying rich horses and fine clothes; first coming across Jia and then Geng, but only achieving half the way, one can only live in a poor and humble dwelling. When wood is weak and metal is strong, wealth will scatter and people will part, needing to seek food in another town (when there is little wood and much metal, gains and losses of wealth are as easy as turning over one's palm); when wood is flourishing and metal is weak, one's height and power will be strong, being the origin of gaining official salary. If the nest is already built and the food god is strong, it is because earth meets heavy壬癸 for mutual assistance; if the granary is fully equipped, it is because乙wood is added and the fields are numerous (乙未, 乙丑). If it is swallowed by a dragon, the head, face, eyes, and eyes will be difficult to complete (甲辰, 庚辰, indicating injury to the head and eyes); if the terrace and pavilion are strong, then fame and success will be prominent.