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Diagram of the Year Dingwei

Taiyin Wet Earth governs the Si Tian (Heavenly Command), Taiyang Cold Water governs the Zai Quan (Earthly Position), and the central movement is Shaojiao Wood Movement. The year's Wood Qi is insufficient, so its transformation and operation lag behind the heavenly timing. Taiyin Wet Transformation is above (Si Tian), Shaoyang Bright Transformation is at the Left Intercalation, Shaoyin Scorching Transformation resides as the Central Qi, Taiyang Salty Transformation is below (Zai Quan), Jueyin Moving Transformation is at the Left Intercalation, and Yangming Clear Transformation is at the Right Intercalation. Therefore, Earth Qi ascends and its administration is solemn; Heaven Qi descends and its orders are silent. Yin exclusively holds power, while Yang Qi retreats. Great winds arise frequently, the plains become dim, white dust rises in all directions, clouds rush to the South Pole, cold rains arrive often, and objects mature late in summer. Wetness and Cold combine in their virtue, corresponding above to Zhenxing (Saturn) and Chenxing (Mercury). The corresponding grains are black. Thus, Yin condenses above, and Cold accumulates below. When Cold Water overcomes Fire, hail occurs. Sunlight fails to function, and killing Qi then prevails. The people suffer from Cold-Dampness, abdominal fullness, bodily restlessness, edema, stagnation with counterflow, cold reversal, and spasmodic stiffness. The victory and revenge of Clear Transformation (Metal) and Heat Transformation (Fire) are the same, representing the degree of pathogenic transformation. The number for Rain Transformation is five, for Wind Transformation is three, and for Cold Transformation is one; these are the degrees of proper transformation.

The Jihe Record (Wood Movement Insufficiency) is called "Shanggong," identical to "Zhenggong." All years identical to the Proper Year have transformations and operations identical to the Heavenly Match year; this describes the peace of Heaven Qi. Regarding suitable yearly substances: scale creatures thrive, shell creatures remain quiet; restricted by Earth Qi, feathered creatures diminish, and heat toxins do not arise. Therefore, in years of excess, it is suitable to dwell in high places; in years of insufficiency, low places are suitable. In years of excess, sowing should be late; in years of insufficiency, sowing should be early. This follows the benefit of Earth Qi for the transformation of Qi. The people's Qi also follows this. The intercalary grains named Taizheng and Taisang... However, Earth represents Heaven Qi, and Water represents Earth Qi. Earth overcomes Water; when Heaven Qi is abundant, one should take the source of transformation to level Earth Qi, supplement the yearly Qi, and prevent pathogenic factors from overcoming righteousness. Eat black grains to preserve true Qi; eat intercalary Qi grains to protect essence. Use bitter drugs to dry dampness and warm drugs to warm; for severe cases, use diaphoretic or purgative methods. If neither sweating nor purging is used, dampness will overflow externally, causing muscle ulceration, skin splitting, and mixing of water and blood. One must assist Yang Fire to resist extreme cold, following the differences of Qi and reducing judgment errors.

In the first half of the year, Heaven Qi is governed by Taiyin Wet Earth. Where Taiyin arrives, its command is Dampness. If Dampness overflows, deep Yin spreads, and rain changes cause withering. Symptoms include edema, bone pain, and Yin Bi (Yin Obstruction). Yin Bi is characterized by lack of sensation upon pressure, pain in the lower back, spine, head, and neck, occasional dizziness, difficulty in defecation, dysfunction of Yin Qi, hunger without desire to eat, hemoptysis, a feeling of emptiness in the heart as if suspended, with the disease root in the Kidney. Diagnosis focuses on the Foot Taiyin Spleen meridian. The treatment method should be balanced with bitter-hot drugs, assisted by sour and acrid drugs, using bitter to dry dampness and bland to drain turbidity.

In the second half of the year, Earth Qi is governed by Taiyang Cold Water. Where Taiyang arrives, its command is Cold. If Cold invades internally, there is condensation, solemnity, and shivering. People suffer from lower abdomen pulling to the testicles, pulling to the waist and spine, upward rushing heart pain, hematochezia, sore throat, and submandibular swelling. Treatment should use sweet-hot drugs, assisted by bitter and acrid drugs, using salty to purge, acrid to moisten, and bitter to firm.

Yearly Wood Insufficiency is called "Shengsheng" (Victory over Growth). The generating Qi does not administer, so the transforming Qi (Earth) becomes prominent, the growing Qi (Fire) naturally calms, and the harvesting Qi (Metal) begins early. Cool rains fall on time, wind and clouds rise together, plants flourish late, becoming old, dry, and falling. Fruits are elegant and solid, flesh fills internally. Its Qi converges, its function gathers. Its transformation includes the influence of what it cannot overcome: if spring has the gentle transformation of rustling branches and smooth flow, autumn will have the policy of fog, dew, coolness, and clarity; if spring has the victorious transformation of misery and cruelty, summer will have the revenge transformation of blazing heat. The disaster occurs in the East; the disease resides internally in the hypochondrium and externally in the joints. Upon revenge, scorching heat flows like fire; people suffer from alternating chills and fever, sores, ulcers, prickly heat, rashes, carbuncles, and furuncles. Treatment should regulate with acrid-warm drugs.

First Qi Period: From Hai hour on the day of Major Cold in the Bingwu year to You hour on the day of Spring Equinox in this year, totaling 60 days and 87.5 ke. The main position is Shaojiao Wood, the guest qi is Jueyin Wood, and the middle sees Wood Movement. Yearly Wood is in position. Earth Qi migrates, Cold departs, Spring Qi is correct, Wind arrives, vitality spreads, and all things flourish. People's Qi is relaxed and comfortable. Wind and Dampness contend, so rain falls later. People suffer from blood overflow, tendon network stiffness, joint disadvantage, heavy body, and tendon flaccidity. It is appropriate to regulate the Guest of Jueyin: tonify with Acrid, drain with Sour, and relax with Sweet. Yearly grain should be Black; intercalary grain should be Rice, so Wind does not become pathogenic. The governing Qi is Warm; use Warmth without violation.

Second Qi Period: From You hour on the day of Spring Equinox to Wei hour on the day of Grain Full, totaling over 60 days. The main position is Taizheng Fire, the guest qi is Shaoyin Fire, and the middle sees Wood Movement. Fire Qi is in position. The Great Fire is correct, objects receive transformation, and people are harmonious. The disease is prevalent warm fevers, affecting远近 (near and far). If wet steaming contends, rain falls on time. It is appropriate to regulate the Guest of Shaoyin: tonify with Salty, drain with Sweet, and collect with Sour. Yearly grain should be Red; intercalary grain should be Beans, so Heat does not become pathogenic.

Third Qi Period: From Shen hour on the day of Grain Full to Wu hour on the day of Major Heat, totaling over 60 days. The main position is Taizheng Fire, the guest qi is Taiyin Earth, and the middle sees Wood Movement. Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth; the transformation is smooth. Heaven's administration spreads, Dampness descends, Earth Qi rises, rain falls on time, and Cold follows. Contracting Cold-Damp causes people to suffer from heavy body, edema, and chest/abdominal fullness. Treat the Guest of Taiyin: tonify with Sweet, drain with Bitter, and relax with Sweet. Yearly grain should be Yellow; intercalary grain should be Hemp. Even with Damp Pathogen, it cannot cause harm.

Fourth Qi Period: From Wu hour on the day of Major Heat to Chen hour on the day of Autumn Equinox, totaling over 60 days. The main position is Shaogong Earth, the guest qi is Shaoyang Fire, and the middle sees Wood Movement. Earth Qi exchanges positions. Fear of Fire approaches, humid steaming transforms. Earth Qi rises, Heaven Qi is blocked. Cold wind blows morning and evening. Steaming heat contends, plants condense smoke. Damp transformation does not flow, so White Dew spreads yin to complete the Autumn order. People suffer from pore heat, sudden blood overflow, malaria, heart/abdominal fullness and heat, distension, and severe edema. Treat the Guest of Shaoyang: tonify with Salty, drain with Sweet, and soften hardness with Salty. Yearly grain should be Black; intercalary grain should be Beans. Even with Fire Pathogen, it cannot cause harm.

Fifth Qi Period: From Si hour on the day of Autumn Equinox to Mao hour on the day of Minor Snow, totaling over 60 days. The main position is Taisang Metal, the guest qi is Yangming Metal, and the middle sees Wood Movement. Metal Qi is in position. Severe commands act, Cold Dew descends, Frost falls early. Plants turn yellow and fall. Cold Qi reaches the body. Gentlemen dress warmly. People suffer from skin and pore diseases. Treat the Guest of Yangming: tonify with Sour, drain with Acrid, and drain with Bitter. Yearly grain should be Black; intercalary grain should be Millet. So Dryness does not become pathogenic.

Final Qi Period: From Mao hour on the day of Minor Snow to Chou hour on the day of Major Cold, totaling over 60 days. The main position is Shaoyu Water, the guest qi is Taiyang Water, and the middle sees Wood Movement. Water is in its position. Cold rises greatly, Dampness transforms greatly. Frost accumulates, Yin condenses, Water hardens into ice. Sunlight fails to function. Contracting Cold causes patients to suffer from joint rigidity and lower back pain. Cold-Damp persists at the Qi intersection causing disease. Regulate the Guest of Taiyang: tonify with Bitter, drain with Salty, firm with Bitter, and moisten with Acrid. Yearly grain should be Black; intercalary grain should be Setaria (Millet). So Cold does not become pathogenic. This is the transformation of the Six Qi.

At the intersection of yearly Qi: If Heaven Qi overcomes, there is a revenge of Jueyin; if Earth Qi overcomes, there is a revenge of Taiyin. Observe the arrival of Qi and treat it. Do not assist its victory, do not subsidize its revenge. Warmth is cleared with Cooling; Dampness is dried with Dryness. This is the Way.