Wu Xing Jing Ji (五行精紀) · Volume 2

丙午丁未銀漢之水，土不能剋，天上之水地金不能生也。生旺太過，反傷於萬物，死絕太多，又不能生萬物也。五行要論云：丙午至崇之水，體南方溫厚之氣，稟之者，類有道氣靈變，穎異有為，魁眾出倫。丁未具足三才全數，得沖和之氣，稟之者主精神氣全，性根高妙，盡變之道。

The nayin sound element of Bingwu and Dingwei is galactic water. Earthly soil cannot overcome it, because it is water from the sky and metal from the earth cannot generate it. This water is too strong and excessive, thus harming all things; if it is too weak and dying, it cannot generate all things. The "Five Phases Essential Treatise" says: Bingwu is the most exalted water, with the warm and thick energy of the south within its nature; those who possess it are often full of spiritual energy and capable of flexible adaptability, intelligent and outstanding, capable of great achievements, and can lead others. Dingwei possesses the complete number of heaven, earth, and humanity, and receives harmonious energy; those who possess it have complete spirit and strength, refined nature and high potential, and can fully understand the ways of change.

戊申重阜之土，木絕於申不能剋，若見金水多助，則富貴尊榮之格也。己酉自敗之土，其氣不足，藉火以相助之。見丁卯丁酉火則吉，切忌死絕，畏辛卯辛酉木，災蹇夭折。

The nayin sound element of Wushen is layered earth hills. Wood reaches its end at Shen, so it cannot overcome earth; if gold and water support it from all sides, it forms a prosperous and honorable pattern. The nayin sound element of Jiyou is earth in a desperate position. Earth energy is insufficient and needs fire to assist it: encountering Dingmao or Dingyou fire brings good fortune, but it is most feared to fall into a dead or doomed position; it also fears Xinmao or Xinyou wood, and encountering them brings calamity, hardships, and even short life.

庚戌辛亥堅成之金，不可見火，恐有所傷，若得水土相之為貴。閻東叟云：庚戌火墓之金，有剛烈自恃之暴，秋冬庶幾沉厚，春夏動生悔咎，君子執兵刑之權，小人恣獷悍之性。辛亥金稟乾健純明中正之氣，春秋冬三時吉，夏七吉三凶，貴格乘之，體仁守義，若帶刑殺，肆暴貪功。

Gengxu and Xinhai have the Nayin sound element of metal that has already become solid and formed, which cannot be exposed to fire, for it fears being harmed by fire; if it can receive assistance from water and earth, it will show great prestige. Yan Dongshou said: Gengxu is gold sitting on the fire grave, carrying a fierce and arrogant temper, it is calm and substantial in autumn and winter, but if born in spring and summer, it tends to bring regret and blame easily; a gentleman possessing it can hold the power of military and law, while a petty person possessing it will display a wild and fierce nature. Xinhai metal receives the vigorous and upright energy of the Qian trigram, pure brightness, and the middle harmony and uprightness; it is auspicious in spring, autumn, and winter, but only seven parts auspicious and three parts inauspicious in summer; if a noble birth is combined with it, it can practice benevolence and abide by righteousness; if it is accompanied by punishment and killing, it will act violently and greedily pursue fame and success.

壬子專位之木，癸丑偏庫之木，遇死絕則富貴，生旺則貧賤，水多則夭折，金多土盛為佳。五行要論云：壬子幽陰之木，陽弱陰盛，柔而無立，類從水德用事，惟對於丙午水，則為水木沖粹之德，類入神仙異士標格，非常流也。

The nayin sound element of Renzi is wood that resides in its original position, while the nayin sound element of Guichou is wood that tends into the storage. When encountering dead or exhausted places, it brings wealth and honor, but when encountering flourishing and vigorous places, it leads to poverty and low status. Too much water causes short life and early death, while abundance of metal and strong earth is favorable. The "Essential Discourse on the Five Phases" says: Renzi is a type of hidden and soft wood with weak yang energy and strong yin energy, flexible yet unable to stand on its own, often following the virtue of water. It becomes a pure and harmonious virtue of water and wood only when it meets Bingwu water. Those with such a nayin sound element have the demeanor of immortal beings and sages, not ordinary people.

燭神經云：壬子之木失於優柔，其或揚之仁而高明。注云：壬子木在水旺之鄉，假子中得微陽之氣而生，柔脆易折，自敗木也。揚之者欲得火土之氣，益之使敷榮，則仁勇而高明。玉霄寶鑑云：謂桑拓木取之以時蠶衰之月桑拓受生氣也。

The *Zhu Shen Jing* says: The wood of Renzi is overly soft and weak, but if it can be stimulated, it will be both benevolent and enlightened. The commentary explains: The wood of Renzi is in a place where water is strong, and it is born from a slight bit of yang qi in Zi. It is fragile and easily broken, thus it is a self-defeated wood; to stimulate it, one needs the qi of fire and earth to supplement it, making its branches and leaves flourish, thus it becomes benevolent, brave, and enlightened. The *Yu Xiao Bao Jian* says: The reason it is called Sangzhe wood is to take the meaning of timely response—when the silkworm industry declines, it is precisely the time when Sangzhe trees receive life qi again.

甲寅自病之水，已卯自死之水，雖然死病，土不能剋，蓋干支二木，可以制土，若見壬寅癸卯之金則為優裕。五行要論云：甲寅壬戌二水，為伏逆之氣，陰勝於陽，主姦邪害物，惟濟之以火土，損益之，方成大器。

The nayin sound element of Jiayin is water sitting in the position of illness, and the nayin sound element of Yimao is water sitting in the position of death; although one is death and the other is illness, the earth element is able to overcome them without moving, because the two layers of wood from the heavenly stem and earthly branch can control the earth. If one sees Renyin and Guimao metal, the situation becomes prosperous. The "Essence of the Five Phases" says: Jiayin and Renxu belong to hidden rebellious energy, with yin overpowering yang, indicating deceit and harm; only by using fire and earth to regulate, and restraining with some loss and gain, can great achievement be achieved.

丙辰自庫之土厚且壯，喜甲辰惡戊辰，此土木不能傷，蓋丙火也。辰為火偏庫，土已成器，惟嫌戊戌己亥辛卯戊辰之木。五行要論云：丙辰土為正印，建五福吉會之德，稟之者，類皆享大有為，不貴即富，惟犯沖者多為僧道。

The nayin sound element of Bingchen is self-stored earth, heavy and solid, which prefers Jiachen and dislikes Wuchen; this earth is not harmed by wood, because the heavenly stem Bing belongs to fire, and fire generates earth. Chen is also a secondary storage of fire, and the earth has already been refined into an object; it only dislikes the combinations of Wuxu, Jihai, Xinmao, and Wuchen. The "Five Elements Essential Discourse" says: the earth of Bingchen is "positive nurturing," establishing the virtue of gathering five blessings; those who possess this element usually achieve great success, either attaining high status or great wealth; but those who suffer from a clash often become monks or Taoist priests.

丁巳自絕之土，又不為絕，蓋一土居二火之下，在父母之邦，乘天屬之恩，故不為絕，木不能剋，火多益佳。玉霄寶鑑云：丁巳含東南火德，旺數得之者，含容福壽。

Dingsi's Nayin sound element is earth that is in a secluded place, but in reality it is not absolute. Because a layer of earth is under two layers of fire, it is like being in the homeland of the parents who nurture me, receiving the kindness of natural relatives, so it is not considered as being in a secluded place. Wood does not overcome it, and the more fire there is, the better. The "Yuzhao Baodian" says: Dingsi contains the fire virtue of the Southeast, and those who possess its旺 number are broad-minded, tolerant, and have fortune and longevity.

戊午自旺之火，己未偏庫之火，居離明之方，旺相之地，其氣極盛，他水無傷，忌丙午丁未天上之水。閻東叟云：戊午自旺火，含離明炎上之氣，無情治物，動違於眾，秋冬得之，濟以水土旺氣，則豁達高明，福力堅壯，春夏乘之以金木，雖騰光迅速，命非久長。

The nayin sound element of Wuwu is self-prosperous fire, while that of Jiwei is fire entering the storage. Both are located in the Li trigram, the luminous direction, and the prosperous and strong place, where the fire is extremely strong. Ordinary water cannot harm it, but it is only disliked by the heavenly water of Bingwu and Dingwei. Yan Dongshou said: Wuwu is self-prosperous fire, containing the luminous energy of the Li trigram and the fiery upward nature. It deals with matters without sentiment, and every action often goes against the majority. If it is born in autumn or winter and is tempered by the strong water and earth, it becomes broad-minded and powerful, with solid blessings. If it is born in spring or summer and rides on the energy of metal and wood, although it rises quickly and shines brightly, its lifespan is not long.

五行要論云：己未衰火，含餘光藏實之氣，春冬之月，運入沉潛之鄉，則明達峻敏，福慶深遠，夏得之非和氣也。秋則先吉後凶。

The Five Phases Treatise says: Jiwei represents a fire that has already declined, implying a hidden remaining glow and the concealment of充实 energy; if born in the months of spring or winter, and the destiny moves into a period of retreat, then it will be wise, sharp, and endowed with deep blessings and auspiciousness; if born in summer, it will not be harmonious energy; if born in autumn, it will first be favorable but then turn to misfortune.

庚申辛酉二金居木上，因金以成器，忌再見金，致毀其器，若見甲申乙酉水則入格也。玉霄寶鑑云：庚申辛酉屬木以相剋，取之木性辛者為石榴木，故配之以石榴者，取其性也。他木至午則死，惟石榴木至午而旺，蓋得其性故也。

Gengshen and Xinyou are combinations where metal sits on top of wood, relying on metal to process the wood into objects; it is unfavorable to see more metal, as it would destroy the already made objects; if one sees Jiashen and Yiyou water, it harmonizes the pattern. The Yuzhao Baodian says: Gengshen and Xinyou have the Nayin sound element of wood, and the heavenly stem metal is mutually controlling with it, taking the wood with a pungent taste, which is the pomegranate wood, so it is named after pomegranate, taking its nature and taste. Other woods die at the Wu position, but pomegranate wood becomes strong at the Wu position, precisely because it possesses its own nature.

庚申自絕木，為魂游神變之氣，此生類非凡器，常格主賦性穎異，豪放不羈，入貴格則是英傑之才，立不世之功。辛酉失位之木，木因金鄉乘之者，涉世多艱，惟對以癸卯金，則剛柔相濟，挺拔出群，決取巍科。

Gengshen is a type of wood that is in a state of absolute decline, representing the spirit and soul wandering and the subtle changes of qi. Such a configuration usually produces extraordinary talents rather than ordinary ones. Even in common patterns, it indicates a person with sharp intellect and a free-spirited nature. If it enters a noble pattern, it signifies a heroic talent capable of achieving rare accomplishments that span generations. Xinyou is wood that has lost its original position, sitting on top of the metal territory. Those who possess this configuration often face many difficulties in the world. Only when it interacts with Guimao metal can there be a balance between hardness and softness, resulting in a tall and outstanding character, who is sure to achieve high ranks in examinations.

燭神經云：魂貴天遊，故庚申之木，不嫌於死絕獨坐而守庚申是也。注云：庚申自絕木也，木於臟屬肝，肝藏魂，木體絕，則魂遊於天，故庚申之木不嫌死絕，所以貴於天遊。鬼古遺文云：辛酉期生旺。注云：辛酉氣絕之木，欲生旺以為榮也。

The *Zhu Shen Jing* says: The soul is considered valuable because it can ascend to heaven. Therefore, the wood of Gengshen does not mind being in a dead and exhausted place, and sitting alone while firmly holding onto Gengshen expresses this meaning. The commentary explains: Gengshen is wood that has cut off its own vitality. In the five internal organs, wood corresponds to the liver, which is the dwelling place of the soul. When the form of wood is cut off, the soul can wander in heaven, so the wood of Gengshen does not fear being in a dead and exhausted place. Its value lies precisely in the soul's ability to wander in heaven. The *Gui Gu Yi Wen* says: Xinyou desires to meet with a thriving and vigorous condition. The commentary explains: Xinyou is wood whose vital energy has already been cut off. It requires the energy of birth and prosperity to display its flourishing state.

壬戌偏庫之水，癸亥臨官之水，名曰大海水，蓋干支納音皆水，忌見眾水，雖壬辰水庫，亦不能當，不忌他土，死絕則吉，生旺則氾濫而無所歸也。玉霄寶鑑云：亥子水之正位，壬戌氣伏而不順，惟以火土損益之，乃成大器，癸亥具純陰之數，內體至仁，稟之者天資夷曠，志氣浩然，發為功業利澤，日時帶殺則兇狡之流。

The nayin sound element of Renxu is water that is inclined towards the storage position, and the nayin sound element of Guihai is water in the position of officialdom, together called great ocean water. Since both the heavenly stem and earthly branch belong to water, it is undesirable to see many waters again, even a water reservoir like Renchen cannot bear it. It does not fear other earths, but if it falls in a dead or doomed position, it is auspicious; if it falls in a thriving or flourishing position, it will overflow and have no place to go. The "Yuzhao Baodian" says: Hai and Zi are the proper positions for water, the water of Renxu is hidden and not smooth, only by using fire and earth to restrain and supplement can it become a great vessel; Guihai has the number of pure yin, its inner nature is extremely benevolent and kind, those who possess it have a peaceful and open mind, a noble spirit, and when they express it, they can achieve beneficial works for the people and nourish things; if the day pillar or hour pillar carriesInauspicious Sha (malevolent killers), it becomes a dangerous and cunning person.

甲子金，為寶物，喜金木旺地。乙丑金，為頑礦，喜火及南方月時。丙寅火，為爐炭喜冬及木。丁卯火，為爐煙，喜巽地及秋冬。戊辰木，山林山野處不材之木，喜水。己巳木，山頭花草，喜春及秋。

The Jiazi (甲子) Nayin sound element belongs to metal, symbolizing completed treasures, and prefers to be in places where metal and wood are flourishing. The Yichou (乙丑) Nayin sound element belongs to metal, symbolizing unprocessed ore, and prefers fire, as well as being born in the month and hour of the south. The Bingyin (丙寅) Nayin sound element belongs to fire, symbolizing charcoal fire in a furnace, and prefers winter, as well as having wood to add fuel. The Dingmao (丁卯) Nayin sound element belongs to fire, symbolizing smoke from the furnace, and prefers the southeast wind direction and the autumn and winter seasons. The Wuchen (戊辰) Nayin sound element belongs to wood, representing miscellaneous trees in the mountains and forests that are not valuable, and prefers water for nourishment. The Jisi (己巳) Nayin sound element belongs to wood, representing flowers and grass on mountain tops, and prefers spring, as well as autumn.

庚午土，路旁乾塊，喜水及春。辛未土，含萬實待秋成，喜春及秋。壬申金，戈戟大釗，喜子午卯酉。癸酉金，金之椎鑿，喜木及寅卯。甲戌火，火所宿處，喜春及夏。乙亥火，火之熱氣，喜土及夏。

Gengwu belongs to earth, representing a dry hard piece of soil by the roadside, which likes water to moisten it and also likes spring. Xinwei belongs to earth, symbolizing the hidden fruits of all things waiting for autumn to mature, which likes spring and autumn. Renshen belongs to metal, symbolizing weapons such as spears and large knives, which likes the four cardinal directions of zi, wu, mao, and you. Guiyou belongs to metal, symbolizing tools such as hammers and chisels, which likes wood and also likes the regions of yin and mao. Jiaxu belongs to fire, representing the dwelling place of fire, which likes spring and summer. Yihai belongs to fire, symbolizing the residual heat of fire, which likes earth and also likes summer.

丙子水，江湖，喜木及土。丁丑水，水之不流清澈處，喜金及夏。戊寅土，堤阜城郭，喜水及火。己卯土，破城敗堤，喜申酉及火。庚辰金，錫臘，喜秋及微木。辛巳金，金之生者雜沙石，喜火及秋。

Bingzi belongs to water, symbolizing large rivers and lakes, and it favors wood and earth to restrain it. Dingchou belongs to water, representing still and clear water, and it favors metal to generate it, as well as the summer season. Wuyin belongs to earth, symbolizing embankments, hills, and city walls, and it favors water and fire. Jimao belongs to earth, representing collapsed city walls and broken embankments, and it favors the positions of Shen and You as well as fire. Gengchen belongs to metal, like tin and lead alloys, and it favors autumn and a little wood. Xinsi belongs to metal, representing newly formed metal mixed with sand and stones, and it favors fire to melt it, as well as autumn.

壬午木，楊柳干節，喜春夏。癸未木，楊柳根，喜冬及水亦宜春。甲申水，甘泉，喜春及夏。乙酉水，陰壑水，喜東方及南。丙戌土，堆阜，喜春夏及水。丁亥土，平原，喜火及木。

Renwu belongs to wood, representing the branches and knots of willow trees, preferring spring and summer. Guiwei belongs to wood, representing the roots of willow trees, preferring winter and water, and also suitable for spring. Jiashen belongs to water, representing sweet spring water, preferring spring and summer. Yiyou belongs to water, representing water in shady mountain valleys, preferring the east and also the south. Bingxu belongs to earth, representing piled-up hills, preferring spring and summer, and also liking water. Dinghai belongs to earth, representing flat plains, preferring fire, and also liking wood.

戊子火，雷也，喜水及春夏、得土而神。己丑火，電也，喜水及春夏、得土而晦。庚寅木，松柏干節，喜秋冬。辛卯木，松柏之根，喜水土及宜春。壬辰水，龍水，喜雷電及春夏。癸巳水，水之息流入海，喜亥子乃變化。

Wuzi belongs to fire, which is thunder and fire, it prefers water and the spring and summer seasons, and when it meets earth it becomes more remarkable. Jichou belongs to fire, which is lightning fire, it prefers water and the spring and summer seasons, but when it meets earth it becomes obscure. Gengyin belongs to wood, which is the branches and knots of cypress and pine trees, it prefers autumn and winter. Xinmao belongs to wood, which is the roots of cypress and pine trees, it prefers water and earth, and is also suitable for spring. Renchen belongs to water, which is the water where dragons dwell, it prefers thunder and lightning as well as the spring and summer seasons. Guisi belongs to water, which is the water that flows into the sea after stopping, it can only change and surge when it meets the positions of Hai and Zi.

甲午金，百鍊精金，夏水木土。乙未金，爐炭餘金，喜大火及土。丙申火，白茅野燒，喜秋冬及木。丁酉火，鬼神之靈鄉、火之無形者，喜辰戌丑未。戊戌木，蒿艾之枯者，喜火及春夏。己亥木，蒿艾之茅，喜水及春夏。

Jia Wu belongs to metal, representing refined and strong metal, suitable for summer and also favorable with water, wood, and earth. Yi Wei belongs to metal, representing leftover metal from the furnace, which prefers strong fire for further refining and also favors earth. Bing Shen belongs to fire, representing wild fire burning dry reeds and grass, suitable for autumn and winter, and also favorable with wood to burn. Ding You belongs to fire, representing the fire of a sacred place inhabited by spirits, an invisible fire, which prefers the four positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. Wu Xu belongs to wood, representing dry蒿 and艾, which prefers fire and also favors spring and summer. Ji Hai belongs to wood, representing young, green蒿 and reed grass, which prefers water and also favors spring and summer.

庚子土，土之中空者屋宇，喜木及金土。辛丑土，墳墓，喜木及火與春。壬寅金，金之華飾者，喜木及微火。癸卯金，録鈕鈴鐸，喜盛火及秋。甲辰火，燈也，喜夜及水、惡晝。乙巳火，燈光也，同上，尤喜申酉及秋。

Gengzi belongs to earth, representing the earth of a hollow house where people live; it favors wood, as well as metal and earth. Xinchou belongs to earth, representing the earth of a tomb; it favors wood and fire, as well as the season of spring. Renyin belongs to metal, representing ornamental metal; it favors wood, as well as weak fire. Guimao belongs to metal, representing small metal objects like seals and bells; it favors strong fire, as well as the season of autumn. Jiachen belongs to fire, representing lamps; it favors night and water, and dislikes daylight. Yisi belongs to fire, representing the light from a lamp; its likes and dislikes are the same as Jiachen, especially favoring the positions of Shen and You and the season of autumn.

丙午水，月輪，喜夜及金水旺也。丁未水，月光也，同上。戊申土，秋間田土，喜申酉及火。己酉土，秋間禾稼，喜申酉及冬。庚戌金，刀劍之餘，喜微火及木。辛亥金，鐘鼎寶物，喜木及大土。

Bingwu belongs to water, symbolizing the moon wheel, and prefers night, as well as strong metal and strong water. Dingwei also belongs to water, representing the clear light of the moon, and its favorable and unfavorable conditions are the same as Bingwu. Wushen belongs to earth, representing autumn field soil, and prefers the positions of Shen and You as well as fire. Jiyou belongs to earth, representing autumn crops in the field, and prefers the positions of Shen and You as well as winter. Gengxu belongs to metal, representing leftover metal from forging swords and knives, and prefers slight fire as well as wood. Xinhai belongs to metal, representing precious objects like bells and tripods, and prefers wood as well as thick earth.

壬子木，傷水多之木，喜火土及夏。癸丑木，傷水少之木，喜金水及春。甲寅水，雨也，喜夏及火。乙卯水，霧也，喜水及火。丙辰土，堤岸，喜金及木。丁巳土，土之沮如，喜火及西北。

Renzi belongs to wood, which is wood harmed by excessive water; it likes fire and earth, and also likes summer. Guichou belongs to wood, which is wood slightly lacking in water and thus harmed; it likes metal and water, and also likes spring. Jiayin belongs to water, which is rainwater; it likes summer and also likes fire. Yimao belongs to water, which is mist; it likes water and also likes fire. Bingchen belongs to earth, which is earth of the embankment; it likes metal and also likes wood. Dingsi belongs to earth, which is wet and marshy earth; it likes fire and also likes the northwest direction.

戊午火，日輪、夏則人畏；冬則人愛，忌戊子、己丑、甲寅、乙卯。己未火，月光，忌夜亦畏四時。庚辰木，榴花，喜夏不宜秋冬。辛酉木，榴子，喜秋及夏。壬戌水，海也，喜春夏及木。癸亥水，百川，喜金土火。

Wu Wu belongs to the fire element and symbolizes the Sun. In summer people fear it, but in winter they like it. It is taboo to have Wu Zi, Ji Chou, Jia Yin, and Yi Mao. Ji Wei belongs to the fire element and represents the light of the Moon. It is taboo to have it in the night, and it is also feared in all seasons. Geng Shen belongs to the wood element and represents the pomegranate flower, which prefers summer and is not suitable for autumn or winter. Xin You belongs to the wood element and represents the fruit of the pomegranate, which prefers autumn and also likes summer. Ren Xu belongs to the water element and represents the sea, which prefers spring and summer and also likes wood. Gui Hai belongs to the water element and represents many rivers and streams, which prefer metal, earth, and fire.

右件六十甲子，盛大者，忌變為小弱；小弱者欲變為盛大，譬如先貧賤而後富貴則榮華，先富貴而後貧賤則卑辱，不可以其先貧賤而不論其富貴，亦不可以其先則不論其貧賤也。

The sixty Jiazi are all about grand and flourishing phenomena, which most dislike turning into small and weak ones; whereas small and weak phenomena hope to become grand and flourishing. This is like starting poor and lowly but later becoming wealthy and noble, which is glorious; starting wealthy and noble but later becoming poor and lowly, which is humble and disgraceful. One should not judge someone's later wealth and nobility just because he started poor and lowly; nor should one judge his later poverty and lowliness only based on his initial condition.

且年屬木，假令是庚寅辛卯，則木之盛大可知，若日月時胎，不見他木，則以松柏論，萬一月日時胎上見楊柳木或石榴木，則當舍大就小，不以松柏論也。是壬午癸未生人，則木之小弱可知，若月日時胎，不見他木，則以楊柳論，萬一月日時胎上見松柏木或大林木，則棄小論大，不可以楊柳木論也。

For example, if the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the year pillar belong to the wood element, such as Gengyin or Xinmao, the strength of wood is evident. If there is no other wood in the month, day, hour, and胎 pillars, it is considered as Songbai wood. However, if there is Yangliu wood or Shizhuo wood in the month, day, hour, and胎 pillars, then we should choose the smaller one and not consider it as Songbai wood. Conversely, for those born in Renwu or Guiwei years, the weakness of wood is evident. If there is no other wood in the month, day, hour, and胎 pillars, it is considered as Yangliu wood. However, if there is Songbai wood or Daling wood in the month, day, hour, and胎 pillars, then we should choose the larger one and not consider it as Yangliu wood.

以至天上火、劍鋒金、大海水、大驛土生人，月日時胎，別見他位納音同而小弱者，又如覆燈火、金萡金、井泉水、沙中土生人，月日時胎別見他位納音同而盛大者，或引凡而入聖，或先重而後輕，皆當從其變者而論之，不可拘於一端也。（廣錄）

By the same reasoning: those born with the destiny of great heavenly fire, sword-edged gold, great ocean water, and great驿站 earth, if they also have other similar nayin sounds in their month, day, hour, and fetal positions but with weak appearances; or those born with the destiny of covered lamp fire, golden foil gold, well spring water, and sandy soil earth, if they also have other similar nayin sounds in their month, day, hour, and fetal positions but with strong appearances, then they may either rise from ordinary to extraordinary, or change from heavy to light. One should judge according to their changing aspects, not be confined to one aspect only. This statement is from the "Broad Collection."

甲子：進神、喜神、福星，平頭、懸針、破字。乙丑：福星、華蓋、正印，曲腳、闕字。丙寅：福星、祿刑，平頭、聾啞。丁卯：平頭、截路，懸針。戊辰：祿庫、華蓋、水祿馬庫、捧禍、伏神、平頭。己巳：祿庫、八專，闕字、曲腳。

The column of Jiazi carries the auspicious deities "Advancing God," "Joyful God," and "Fuxing Star," while it is inauspicious to have "Pingtou," "Xuannin," and "Pozì." These latter terms are derived from the shape of the characters: those with evenly aligned strokes are called Pingtou, those with the final stroke hanging straight like a needle are called Xuannin, and those with broken shapes are called Pozì. The column of Yichou carries the auspicious deities "Fuxing Star," "Huagai," and "Zhengyin," while it is inauspicious to have "Qujiao" and "Quezì." The column of Bingyin carries the auspicious deity "Fuxing Star," but it is afflicted by "Luxing," and in terms of character shape, it is inauspicious to have "Pingtou" and "Lengya." The column of Dingmao is afflicted by "Pingtou" and "Jielu," and in terms of character shape, it is also Xuannin. The column of Wuchen carries "Luku" and "Huagai," and it is also the place where water destiny's禄 and 马 are stored, while it is afflicted by "Penghuo," "Fushen," and "Pingtou." The column of Jisi carries "Luku" and "Bazhuan," and in terms of character shape, it is inauspicious to have "Quezì" and "Qujiao."

庚午：福星官貴、截路，捧禍、懸針。辛未：華蓋、懸針，破字。壬申：平頭、大敗、妨害，聾啞、破字、懸針。癸酉：伏神、破字，聾啞。甲戌：正印、華蓋、平頭，懸針、破字、捧杖。乙亥：天德，曲腳。

Gengwu carries the Star of Good Fortune and official dignity, but is afflicted by the Star of Blockage, and also suffers from the忌 of捧祸 and悬针. Xinwei carries Huagai, and in its character form it is afflicted by悬针 and破字. Renshen is afflicted by平头, and also meets「大败」and obstacles, with character defects including聋哑,破字, and悬针. Guiyou carriesHidden God, and in its character form it is afflicted by破字 and聋哑. Jiaxu carries both the Star of Proper Seal and Huagai, two auspicious deities, but in its character form it is afflicted by平头,悬针, and破字, and also suffers from the忌 of捧杖. Yihai carries the贵神 of「天德」, and the only忌 it has is曲脚.

丙子：福星、官貴、平頭，聾啞、交神、飛刃。丁丑：華蓋、退神、平頭，飛刃、闕字。戊寅：伏神、捧杖，聾啞。己卯：進神、短夭、九丑，闕字、曲腳、懸針。庚辰：華蓋、大敗，捧杖、平頭。辛巳：天德、福星、官貴、截路，大敗、懸針、曲腳。

Bingzi has the blessing of the Star of Fortune and officials, but the character form violates the flat head and deaf-mute patterns, and also encounters the 'intersecting god' and 'flying blade'. Dingchou has the Huagai, but belongs to the 'retreating god', and violates the flat head, flying blade, and missing character. Wuyin has the hidden god, but also violates the staff-holding and deaf-mute patterns. Jimao is an advancing god, but has the 'short life' and 'nine shame' patterns, and the character form violates the missing character, curved foot, and hanging needle. Gengchen has the Huagai, but encounters the great defeat, and violates the staff-holding and flat head. Xinsi has the Star of Virtue, Star of Fortune, and officials, but also violates the blocking path and great defeat, and the character form has the hanging needle and curved foot patterns.

壬午：官貴、九丑、飛刃，平頭、聾啞、懸針。癸未：正印、華蓋、短夭，伏神、飛刃、破字。甲申：破祿馬、截路、平頭，破字、懸針。乙酉：破祿、短夭、九丑，曲腳、破字、聾啞。丙戌：天德、華蓋、平頭，聾啞、捧杖。丁亥：天乙、福星、官貴，德合、平頭。

On Renwu day, there is an official and nobleman, but it also involves Jiuchou and Feiren. The character shape has the drawbacks of a flat head, deafness and muteness, and a hanging needle. On Guiwei day, there is a proper official and Huagai, but it also involves short life span, and is affected byHidden God, Feiren, and broken characters. On Jiashen day, the禄 and 马 are broken, and it also involves Star of blockage. The character shape has the drawbacks of a flat head, broken characters, and a hanging needle. On Yiyou day, the禄 is broken, and it also involves short life span and Jiuchou. The character shape has the drawbacks of a curved foot, broken characters, and deafness and muteness. On Bingxu day, there is Star of virtue and resolution and Huagai. The character shape has the drawbacks of a flat head, deafness and muteness, and also the drawback of holding a staff. On Dinghai day, there is Tianyi Nobleman, a star of good fortune, official and nobleman, and Deheli. It is only affected by a flat head, which is a rare good day branch.

戊子：伏神、短夭、九丑，杖刑、飛刃。己丑：華蓋、大敗、飛刃，曲腳、闕字。庚寅：破祿馬、相刑，杖刑、聾啞。辛卯：破祿、交神，九丑、懸針。壬辰：正印、天德、水祿馬庫，退神、平頭、聾啞。癸巳：天乙、官貴、德合，伏馬、破字、曲腳。

Wuzi has the hidden god but also suffers from short life and Jiuchou, along with the staff punishment and Feiren. Jichou has Huagai but meets Great Defeat and Feiren, and the character form has curved legs and missing characters. Gengyin breaks the禄 and 马, also suffers from mutual punishment, and has the staff punishment and deafness and muteness. Xinmao breaks the禄, meets the intersecting god, and also has Jiuchou and hanging needle. Renchen has the official seal, Tiande, and is the repository of water's禄 and 马, but the body is under the retreating god, and the character form has flat head and deafness and muteness. Guisi has Tianyi Nobleman, official and noble, and virtue and resolution, but the post-horse is hidden, and the character form has broken characters and curved legs.

甲午：進神、德合、平頭，破字、懸針。乙未：華蓋、截路，曲腳、破字。丙申：平頭、聾啞、大敗，破字、懸針。丁酉：天乙、喜神、平頭，破字、聾啞、大敗。戊戌：華蓋、大敗、八專，杖刑、截路。己亥：闕字，曲腳。

Jia Wu has the Advancing God and the Virtuous Harmony, but the character form is problematic with flat head, broken character, and hanging needle. Yi Wei has Huagai but encounters the Star of Blockage, and also has the忌 of curved foot and broken character. Bing Shen meets Great Defeat, and the character form is problematic with flat head, deaf-mute, broken character, and hanging needle. Ding You has Tianyi Nobleman and the Joyful God, but at the same time meets Great Defeat, and the character form is problematic with flat head, broken character, and deaf-mute. Wu Xu has Huagai but meets Great Defeat and Bazhuan, and also has the faults of staff punishment and Star of Blockage. Jihai has no commendable auspicious gods, only the character form is problematic with missing character and curved foot.

庚子：德合，杖刑。辛丑：華蓋、懸針，闕字。壬寅：截路、平頭，聾啞。癸卯：貴人、破字，懸針。甲辰：華蓋、大敗、平頭，破字、懸針。乙巳：正祿馬、大敗，曲腳、闕字。

Gengzi has a virtue harmony but is disliked by staff punishment. Xinchou has Huagai but has the shape defects of hanging needle and missing characters. RENYIN is blocked by the Star of blockage, with shape defects of flat head and deaf-mute. Guimao has a nobleman but has shape defects of broken characters and hanging needle. Jiachen has Huagai but meets great defeat, with shape defects of flat head, broken characters, and hanging needle. Yisi has the proper official and proper horse but meets great defeat, with shape defects of curved foot and missing characters.

丙午：喜神、羊刃，交神，平頭、聾啞、懸針。丁未：華蓋、羊刃、退神，八專、平頭、破字。戊申：福星、伏馬、杖刑，破字、懸針。己酉：進神、截路、九丑、闕字，曲腳、破字。庚戌：華蓋，杖刑。辛亥：正祿馬，懸針。

Bingwu is accompanied by the Joy God, yet sits on the Yangren, and also meets the intersecting god, with the character form violating flat head, deaf-mute, and hanging needle. Dingwei carries Huagai, also sitting on Yangren, and belongs to the Retreating God, along with violating Bazhuan, flat head, and broken character. Wushen carries the Blessing Star, with the Post-horse hidden, yet has a staff punishment, with the character form violating broken character and hanging needle. Jiyou is accompanied by the Advancing God, yet violates the Star of blockage and Jiuchou, with the character form having the defects of missing character, curved foot, and broken character. Gengxu carries Huagai, with the only prohibition being the staff punishment. Xinhai inherently carries the proper禄 and proper Post-horse, with only the violation of hanging needle.

壬子：羊刃、九丑，平頭。癸丑：華蓋、福星、八專，破字、闕字、羊刃。甲寅：正祿馬、福星、八專、平頭，破字、懸針、聾啞。乙卯：建祿、喜神、八專，九丑、曲腳、懸針。丙辰：祿庫、正印、華蓋，截路、平頭、聾啞。丁巳：祿庫、平頭，闕字、曲腳。

Renzi sits on Yangren and also commits Jiuchou, with a flat head in form. Guichou carries Huagai and Fu Xing, meets Bazhuan, has broken characters, missing characters in form, and also sits on Yangren. Jiayin carries the correct official position and correct horse, along with Fu Xing, meets Bazhuan, has flat head, broken characters, hanging needle, and deaf-mute in form. Yimao sits on Jianlu, carries the joyful deity, meets Bazhuan, but commits Jiuchou, curved foot, and hanging needle. Bingchen carries official position warehouse, correct seal, and Huagai, but commits Star of blockage, with flat head and deaf-mute in form. Dingsi carries official position warehouse, has flat head, missing characters, and curved foot in form.

戊午：伏神、羊刃、九丑，捧杖、懸針。已未：福星、華蓋、羊刃，闕字、曲腳、破字。庚申：建祿馬、八專、杖刑，破字、懸針。辛酉：建祿、交神、九丑、八專，懸針，破字、聾啞。壬戌：華蓋、退神、平頭，聾啞、杖刑。癸亥：伏馬、大敗、破字、截路。

Wuwu has the hidden god but sits on the yangren and also commits the jiuchou. It also has the taboo of捧杖 and悬针. Jiwei has the blessing star and huagai, but also sits on the yangren, and in terms of character shape, it commits the taboo of阙字, 曲脚, and 破字. Gengshen sits on the built official position and meets the post-horse, has the bazhuan, but has the杖刑, and in terms of character shape, it commits the taboo of 破字 and 悬针. Xinyou sits on the built official position, meets the intersecting god and bazhuan, but commits the taboo of jiuchou, and in terms of character shape, it has the taboo of 悬针, 破字, and 聋哑. Renxu has huagai but belongs to the retreating god, in terms of character shape, it commits the taboo of 平头 and 聋哑, and also has the杖刑. Guihai has the post-horse hidden, meets the great defeat, in terms of character shape, it commits the taboo of 破字, and also commits the taboo of Star of blockage.

丙戌之土，為福隆厚，火鍾於此故也。己未庚辰戊辰丁丑，與此同義。己未火也，未中有墓木。庚辰金也，辰中有墓土。戊辰木也，辰中有墓水。丁丑水也，丑中有墓金。皆父母之氣，各有所養也。

Bingxu Nayin belongs to earth, with abundant and deep fortune, because the fire energy is concentrated in Xu, and fire generates earth. The reasoning applies similarly to Jiwei, Gengchen, Wuchen, and Dingchou. Jiwei Nayin belongs to fire, as Wei contains the storage of wood, and wood generates fire; Gengchen Nayin belongs to metal, as Chen contains the storage of earth, and earth generates metal; Wuchen Nayin belongs to wood, as Chen contains the storage of water, and water generates wood; Dingchou Nayin belongs to water, as Chou contains the storage of metal, and metal generates water. These are all the energies of the parents that nourish me, each providing its own sustenance.

三命纂局云：此五者福壯祿厚，何也？辰水庫木借成氣，四者倣此。以上有鬼所傷，不為害，氣盛故也。李虛中云：丙戌尤異，以戌又為土之本位而尤旺盛也。

The Three Fate Compendium says: Why do these five groups have abundant fortune and strong official luck? Take Wuchen as an example. Chen is a water reservoir, and the wood of the Nayin sound element takes shape by borrowing the water's energy. The other four groups follow the same principle. These groups, even when encountering the 'ghost' that harms me, do not cause calamity, because their own energy is strong. Li Xuzhong said: Bingxu is especially unique, because Xu is originally the position of earth, and earth is exceptionally strong here.

乙巳戊午乃盛炎之火也，秋冬作德吉，春夏作刑凶，若仲夏暴炎一發，旋即歸燥，竟焚火而為咎。乙巳臨官之火，上有一木生之，其氣炎盛，戊午自旺之火，若生秋冬，為溫燠之氣，為濟物之德，若生春夏，旺火復德，陽位則作凶，生仲夏為暴戾剋刃，凶夭之流也。

Yisi and Wuwu are both extremely strong fire elements. If they are born in autumn or winter, they transform into warm and benevolent energy, resulting in good fortune. If they are born in spring or summer, they become harmful and injurious energy, leading to misfortune. If they appear in the middle of summer, the fire becomes fierce and explosive, quickly turning into dryness and heat, eventually causing self-destruction and disaster. Yisi is fire in the position of "Officialdom," with another layer of wood above it to nourish it, making the fire extremely intense. Wuwu is self-robust fire. If it is born in autumn or winter, it becomes warm and harmonious energy, possessing the virtue of benefiting all things. If it is born in spring or summer, the strong fire combined with strong energy, residing in a yang position, turns into misfortune. If it is born in midsummer, it becomes fierce and cruel, cutting and attacking like a blade, often leading to dangerous and short-lived outcomes.

乙卯癸巳丁酉乙亥，水火雖絕，卻清明而妙佳。火死絕而內明外晦，返照回光；水死絕而湛然清澈，可燭鬚眉，故卻清明而妙佳。李虛中云：四位水火雖絕，卻清明妙佳，觀天乙貴人自可見矣。

The four combinations Yimao, Guisi, Dingyou, and Yihai involve water and fire that are in the state of death and decline, yet they appear clear and beautiful. When fire reaches the state of death, its inner essence is bright while its outer appearance is dark, and the light reflects back; when water reaches the state of death, it is clear and pure, able to reflect one's eyebrows and beard, thus appearing clear and beautiful. Li Xuzhong said: the water and fire in these four positions, although their energies have reached the end, are still clear and beautiful. One simply needs to look at the position where Tianyi Nobleman is located to understand this.

壬寅之金，事君不逆，庚申之木，為臣不強。五行屬五音宮土者君也。商金者臣也。角木者民也。商太過則臣強，角太過則君弱。

Renyin nayin belongs to metal, and as a subject it will not defy the sovereign; Gengshen nayin belongs to wood, and as a minister it will not be arrogant. This is because the five phases correspond to the five tones: the Gong tone belongs to earth and symbolizes the sovereign; the Shang tone belongs to metal and symbolizes the subject; the Jue tone belongs to wood and symbolizes the common people. If the Shang tone is excessive, the subject becomes overbearing; if the Jue tone is excessive, the sovereign becomes weak.

故五音之中，常用四清宮以殺商角庚申者，角木自絕也。壬寅者商金自絕也。皆使得忠順之道，故事君不逆，為臣不強，所以自紫微鸞臺鳳閣以上官，切忌金木生旺之命，如是必不為之，為之必不能久，獨臺諫則可，若金木生旺而剋破則不然。（燭神經）

Therefore, among the five tones, the four clear palace tones are commonly used to suppress the Shang and Jue tones. Gengshen is the time when the Jue wood tone is in its terminal phase, and RENYIN is the time when the Shang metal tone is in its terminal phase. Both are thus regarded as following the path of loyalty and obedience, so it is said that serving the sovereign without defiance and being a minister without arrogance. Because of this, high officials above the level of the Zhongshu Province, Menxia Province, and Shangshu Province are most afraid of having a strong and flourishing metal and wood in their destiny. Such people are mostly unable to reach those positions, and even if they do, they cannot last long. Only those who hold positions as commentators or critics can still be acceptable. If metal and wood are strong and flourishing but are overcome and destroyed, then it is a different matter. This statement comes from the "Zhujing Jing."

庚申木，乙巳火，土金生而還不生，丙午水癸卯金，木水死而還不死。土生於申，而不生庚申；水生申，而不生於戊申；火生寅，而不生於甲寅；金生巳，而不生於乙巳；木生亥，而不生於辛亥，蓋生處而反受制故也。得之者夭壽。

The nayin sound element of Gengshen belongs to wood, and that of Yisi belongs to fire. They should be supported by earth and metal in these positions for growth, but they fail to grow. The nayin sound element of Bingwu belongs to water, and that of Guimao belongs to metal. They should die in these positions, but they do not die. Specifically, earth is supposed to grow in the position of Shen, but earth does not grow in Gengshen; water is supposed to grow in the position of Shen, but water does not grow in Wushen; fire is supposed to grow in the position of Yin, but fire does not grow in Jiayin; metal is supposed to grow in the position of Si, but metal does not grow in Yisi; and wood is supposed to grow in the position of Hai, but wood does not grow in Xinhai. All of these occur because in the positions where they should grow, they are instead restrained. People who encounter these in their fate are likely to have short lifespans.

水死卯，而不死於癸卯；土死卯，而不死於丁卯；木死午，而不死於丙午；金死子，而不死於庚子，火死酉，而不死於辛酉；蓋死處反得生也。得之則長壽。

In reverse: water dies at the卯 position, but water inGuimao does not die; earth dies at the卯 position, but earth inDingmao does not die; wood dies at the午 position, but wood inBingwu does not die; metal dies at the子 position, but metal inGengzi does not die; fire dies at the酉 position, but fire inXinyou does not die—because they all gain vitality at places where they should be dying. People with such combinations in their birth charts tend to live long lives.

戊子之火，非神龍則無，丙午之水，惟天河則有。戊子支干旺於北方，乃水之位，納音屬火，乃水中之火，非神龍不能有之，丙午支干旺於南方，乃火之位，納音屬水，乃火中之水，非天河不能有之。戊子人得丙午，或丙午人得戊子，無不貴。蓋火中出水，水中藏火，水火既全，精神運動必靈，異於人矣。（壺中子）

The fire of Wuzi is found nowhere except on the body of a divine dragon; the water of Bingwu is found nowhere except in the Milky Way. The Wuzi stem and branch is strong in the north, which is the direction of water, yet its nayin sound element belongs to fire, thus it is fire within water. Such fire exists only on the divine dragon. The Bingwu stem and branch is strong in the south, which is the direction of fire, yet its nayin sound element belongs to water, thus it is water within fire. Such water exists only in the Milky Way. A person born in the year of Wuzi who has Bingwu in their destiny, or a person born in the year of Bingwu who has Wuzi in their destiny, will surely achieve great success. This is because water is born from fire and fire contains water, thus both water and fire are complete. The mind and spirit will surely be sharp and surpass ordinary people. This statement comes from the "Hu Zhong Zi."

李虛中云：丙午天上之水，銀漢有之，即十二辰之天后也，得之者，高朋豁達，穎異不凡。戊子水中之火，神龍有之，即六氣之君火也，得之者自神而明，沉幾先物，二氣兼得尤妙絕，其餘諸氣準此詳之。

Li Xuzhong said: Bingwu is heavenly water, found only in the Milky Way, which is the "Heavenly Empress" among the twelve divine generals; those who possess it have wide social connections, broad minds, and extraordinary intelligence. Wuzi is fire within water, found only by the divine dragon, which is the sovereign fire among the six energies; those who possess it naturally have clear insight and can perceive the underlying causes of things before they manifest. Those who possess both kinds of energy are especially remarkable. All other energies should be examined in the same way.

辛丑之土，不嫌於木；戊戌之木，不怕於金，何以辨之？丑中金庫木不為鬼，戌中有火，金反受其殃，若戊戌之木，二土在上，一木在下，埋在二土之下，尚未萌芽，不見其形，是土盛木弱，餘皆彷此。

Xinchou earth does not mind being attacked by wood, and Wuxu wood does not fear being attacked by metal. How can we distinguish this principle? In Xinchou, there is a hidden metal repository, which can control wood, so wood cannot act as a 'ghost' that harms it. In Wuxu, there is hidden fire, which can control metal, so metal ends up being harmed instead. As for the wood in Wuxu, there are two layers of earth in the heavenly stem and earthly branch above, and one layer of nayin wood below, buried beneath two layers of earth, not yet sprouting or showing any form. This is a case of strong earth and weak wood. The rest can be understood in the same way.

庚寅木，丁巳土，不嫌金木之鬼，金至寅宮雖為鬼，而金絕在寅，故不為鬼。木至巳宮，而巳有生氣克木，故不為鬼。若庚寅逢壬申，金相沖受克也。餘皆彷此。庚午之土，乘南方旺火以養其行，戊申之土自生，庚子土自盈，不忌鬼，蓋木至午死申絕子敗，又自強之土何傷，餘皆彷此。

Gengyin's Nayin sound element belongs to wood, and Dingsi's Nayin sound element belongs to earth, and neither fears metal or wood, which are the "ghosts" thatrestrain them. Although metal in the寅 position is considered the ghost of wood, metal has already lost its strength there, so it cannot act as a ghost. Wood in the巳 position is weakened by the fire's life qi in巳, so it cannot act as a ghost for earth. However, if Gengyin meets Renshen, then metal comes to clash andrestrain it. The rest follows the same pattern. The earth of Gengwu benefits from the strong fire of the south to nourish itself, and the earth of Wushen is in its growth phase. The earth of Gengzi is naturally full. None of these fear the ghosts thatrestrain them, because wood dies in the午 position, is extinguished in the申 position, and fails in the子 position. These strong earths have no harm from them. The rest follows the same pattern.

壬申癸酉庚戌辛亥四金氣壯而不嫌於鬼，戊子之火，不畏其鬼，水中霹靂之火，神龍有之，蓋有誰則雷方鳴，若逢丙午丁未天上之水，則有所忌，有相戰之功，大凡本命支干受傷，則主六根不足，有始無終，如丁巳見癸亥，壬子見戊午，餘彷此（《三命纂局》）

Renshen, Guiyou, Gengxu, and Xinhai are four groups of metal that are strong and powerful, not afraid of the ghosts that can harm them. The fire of Wuzi is also not afraid of its ghosts, because it is lightning fire in water, which only the dragon can produce; thunder can only sound when there is water. However, if it meets Bingwu and Dingwei, which are heavenly water, there will be some taboos, and a battle between the two will occur. Generally, if the heavenly stem and earthly branch of one's birth chart are injured, it indicates that the person has deficiencies in the six roots and is unable to complete tasks. For example, Dingsi meets Guihai, Renzi meets Wuzi, and the rest follow the same pattern. This statement comes from the "San Ming Zuanju."

戊午庚申彼我得之超異。庚申石榴木，夏旺，故喜戊午，蓋天官旺而石榴木性得時，戊午乃旺極之火，喜於申見天馬相資也。

Wuwu and Gengshen, regardless of which side obtains the other, indicate extraordinary excellence. Gengshen is the mulberry wood, which is strongest in summer, so it prefers Wuwu: at that time, the official star which controls it is flourishing, and the nature of mulberry wood is exactly in season. Wuwu is fire at its peak, and it prefers to meet the Star of Movement at the position of Shen.

其神頭祿者（即十干專位祿）乃陰陽專位，天地神會也。列八卦之真源，演五行之成敗，剛柔相推，有無合化，故壬子之水，應北方之坎，丙午之火，實南宮之離，所以丙午得壬子不為破，丁巳得癸亥不為沖，是水火相濟之源，有夫婦配合之理。坎離為男女精神之用也，壬子得丙午，癸亥得丁巳，則先水後火，有未濟之象，不如丁巳見壬子，丙午得癸亥也。

The concept of "shen tou lu" refers to the禄 (favorable position) of each of the ten heavenly stems, which are their respective positions of authority. This is where yin and yang each occupy their proper place, and where the spirits of heaven and earth gather. It outlines the origin of the eight trigrams, predicts the success or failure of the five phases, and shows how hardness and softness interact, and presence and absence transform into each other. Therefore, the water of Renzi corresponds to the north trigram Kan; the fire of Bingwu is actually the south trigram Li. Because of this, Bingwu meeting Renzi does not count as a destruction, and Dingsi meeting Guihai does not count as a conflict. This is the source of the harmony between water and fire, reflecting the principle of a husband and wife being matched. Kan and Li represent the mutual interaction of male and female energies; however, when Renzi meets Bingwu or Guihai meets Dingsi, it is water first followed by fire, which resembles the imagery of the hexagram "Wei Ji" (The Last), indicating an unfinished matter. This is not as good as when Dingsi meets Renzi or Bingwu meets Guihai.

庚申辛酉之金，應西方之兌，甲寅乙卯之木，象東方之震，所以甲寅得庚申不為刑，乙卯得辛酉不為鬼，是木女金夫之正體，明左右之神化也。木主魂，金主魄，二者左右相間不合，若能全合，則神之化生以無間也。若庚申得乙卯，辛酉得甲寅，不為元辰，變通之用也。

Gengshen and Xinyou metal correspond to the West's Dui trigram; Jiayin and Yimao wood symbolize the East's Zhen trigram. Therefore, Jiayin meeting Gengshen does not count as mutual harm, and Yimao meeting Xinyou does not count as a ghost that harms me. This is the proper relationship where wood represents a woman and metal represents a husband, clearly showing the interaction between the trigrams on both sides. Wood governs the soul, and metal governs the spirit, both residing on the left and right respectively, separated but not combined. If they can fully harmonize, the transformation of the divine would have no interruption. As for Gengshen meeting Yimao or Xinyou meeting Jiayin, they should not be regarded as Yuanchen, aInauspicious Spirit. This is the principle of flexible application.

戊辰戊戌之土為魁罡相會，乾坤厚德，覆載含生，不得以為返吟也。戊辰戊戌不為沖，土得正位，干守元會也。己丑己未是貴神受位忠貞，此四維真土，有萬物始終之道，非大人君子孰能備此德，況神頭祿各有神以主之，左右運動於六合之中，盈縮于吉凶之變也。

When Wuchen meets Wuxu, it is the meeting of "Kui Gang," embodying the profound virtue of Heaven and Earth, like Heaven covering and Earth supporting, encompassing and generating all things. It should not be regarded as ainauspicious sign of "Fan Yin." Wuchen and Wuxu do not conflict because the earth elements are in their proper positions and the heavenly stems are in their original conjunction. Similarly, Jichou and Jiwei are also virtuous, with the noble spirits in their proper places and unwavering loyalty. These four combinations are the true earth elements of the four directions, Chén, Xū, Chǒu, and Mèi, embodying the principle of the beginning and end of all things. Who but a person of great virtue and reputation could possess such virtue? Moreover, each of the heavenly stems and earthly branches has its own divine guardian, operating within the scope of Liu He, expanding or contracting according to fortune and misfortune.

己丑土為天乙貴人（玉霄寶鑑云：天乙貴人處紫薇垣而家在己丑），己未土為太常福神，解百殺之凶，若得之，當用為摸財之喜，戊辰為勾陳，戊戌為天空，土之神多遽攻，居帥外藩，出鎮邊防，有不常矣。

The earth of Ji Chou is where the Tianyi Nobleman resides. According to the Yuzhao Baodian, the Tianyi Nobleman lives in the Purple Micro Enclosure and his home is Ji Chou. The earth of Ji Wei is the deity of the Imperial Sacrifice and can resolve variousInauspicious Sha, and if one's destiny includes it, it is considered a fortunate omen for gaining wealth and profit. The earth of Wu Chen is the deity Gou Chen, and the earth of Wu Xu is the deity Star of Emptiness. These two earth deities often indicate a swift and aggressive nature, indicating a person who leads troops abroad, governs border defenses, and has unpredictable movements, rarely able to settle into a stable position.

丁巳為螣蛇之神，凶以凶用，吉以吉承，多熒惑之憂，用滑稽之性。丙午為朱雀之神，應陽明之體，文詞藻麗。甲寅為青龍之神，博施濟眾，得四方之利。乙卯為六合之神，主發生榮華，和弱順黨。壬子為天后之神，主陰騭天德，容美多權。

Dingsi is the deity of the serpent, which brings about calamity when encountering misfortune and promotes good fortune when encountering auspiciousness. It often leads to confusion and disturbances, and the nature is humorous and skilled in argument. Bingwu is the deity of the Vermilion Bird, corresponding to the nature of yang energy and brightness, with eloquent and ornate speech. Jiayin is the deity of the Azure Dragon, capable of widely bestowing benefits and aiding many people, thus gaining advantages from all directions. Yimao is the deity of Liu He, governing growth and prosperity, with a gentle disposition, skilled in supporting the weak and harmonizing with peers. Renzi is the deity of the Heavenly Empress, governing secret virtue accumulation and corresponding to the Star of Virtue and Resolution, with beautiful appearance and great authority.

癸亥為玄武之神，乃陰陽終極，有潛伏之氣，從下如流，雖有大智，非軒昂超達之士，順則安平，逆則奸宄。庚申為白虎之神，利於武而不利於文，有抱道孤羈之性，善中嚴外，色厲內荏，有仁義好幽僻。辛酉為太陰之神，懷肅殺之氣，有清白之僉，為文章利口不世之才。然更加以親疏休旺，定遇者之情性禍福。（《鬼谷遺文》）

Guihai is the spirit of Xuanwu, located at the ultimate point of yin and yang, containing hidden energy, like water flowing downward from above; such people may possess great wisdom, but they are not noble and enlightened individuals. In favorable conditions, they are calm and peaceful, but in adverse conditions, they tend toward deceitfulness. Gengshen is the spirit of Baihu, favorable for martial skills but not for scholarly pursuits. Their nature is to adhere to their own path, leading to a solitary and wandering life. They are kind inside but stern on the outside, appearing strong but actually insecure. They value benevolence and righteousness but prefer secluded places. Xinyou is the spirit of Taiyin, carrying a spirit of severity, with a clean reputation. They are rare talents with outstanding literary skills and sharp eloquence. However, one must also consider intimacy and distance, as well as prosperity and decline, to determine the nature and fortune of those encountering these combinations. This statement is from the "Ghost Valley Legacy."