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[Diagram of the Year of Xinsi]

Jueyin Wind-Wood governs the Heaven (Si Tian), Shaoyang Minister-Fire governs the Earth (Zai Quan), and the Central Movement is Shaoyu Water. The Water Qi of the year is insufficient, causing the Qi transformation to operate later than the heavenly timing. Regarding the Qi of Heaven and Earth: above, Jueyin Wind-Wood is manifested, with Shaoyin Sovereign-Fire as the left intercalary Qi and Taiyang Cold-Water as the right intercalary Qi; thus, the Heavenly Qi is disturbed and its administration is chaotic. Below, Shaoyang Minister-Fire is manifested, with Yangming Dryness-Metal as the left intercalary Qi and Taiyin Dampness-Earth as the right intercalary Qi; thus, the Earthly Qi is correct and its commands are swift. Wind generates from high distances, and heat follows it. Clouds tend toward the Rain Mansion, and Dampness transformation proceeds. Wind and Fire share the same virtue, corresponding above to Sui Xing (Jupiter) and Ying Huo (Mars). The corresponding grains are Cang (Green/Blue) and Dan (Red). Among the intercalary grains, those belonging to Tai Shang Metal movement suffer损耗 in organisms associated with Jue Wood and Yu Water. Wind, Dryness, Fire, and Heat alternate in victory and revenge. Hibernating insects appear, and flowing water does not freeze. Heat diseases prevail in the lower part, Wind diseases prevail in the upper part, and the manifestations of Wind-Dryness victory and revenge occur in the middle. The victory and revenge of Rain transformation and Wind transformation are the same, which constitutes the degree of pathogenic Qi change. The transformation number for Wind is three, for Cold is one, and for Fire is seven; this is the degree of proper transformation.

Wind transformation serves as the governance of Heaven, Bitter transformation serves as the governance of Earth, Black (Xuan) transformation serves as the governance of Movement, Softness and Clarity transformations serve as intercalary Qi, and Scorching transformation serves as resident Qi, reflected in things. Fur-bearing creatures remain quiet, Feathered creatures breed; these are the suitable characteristics of the year's organisms. Armored creatures suffer, and Cold toxins do not generate; this is constrained by Earthly Qi. However, since the Heavenly transformation of the year is deficient and the Earthly transformation is abundant, one should nourish the Source of Transformation to assist the Wood Qi of Heaven. Although the Source of Transformation is weak, Water Movement exists in the center; since Water generates Wood, pathogenic Qi will be slight. One must assist Water Movement to prevent Pathogenic Qi from overcoming Zheng Qi. Use Pungent-Cool agents to regulate the upper part, and Salty-Cold agents to regulate the lower part. Those who fear Fire Qi should not act recklessly. Before the middle of the year, Jueyin governs. If Wind excess prevails, the vast sky becomes dusty and dim, clouds and objects are disturbed, Cold generates Spring Qi, flowing water does not freeze, and people suffer from pain in the epigastrium at the heart's location, extending upward to support both hypochondria, obstruction in the diaphragm and pharynx, difficulty in swallowing food, stiffness of the tongue root, vomiting after eating, cold diarrhea, abdominal distension, loose stools, masses, and water retention. The disease originates in the Spleen. Diagnosis focuses on the Chongyang pulse of the foot. The method is to level with Pungent-Cool, assist with Bitter-Sweet, use Sweet to relax tension, and use Sour to drain.

After the middle of the year, Shaoyang governs. If Fire excess occurs internally, flames shine across the suburbs, cold and heat alternate, and people suffer from projectile diarrhea with red and white discharge, lower abdominal pain, red urine, and in severe cases, bloody stools. The treatment uses Salty-Cold agents, assisted by Bitter-Pungent, using Sour to astringe and Bitter to disperse.

The annual movement transformation is Water deficiency, recorded as "Dried Stream," referred to as Reverse Yang. The storage command of the Kidney does not function, while the transformation Qi prospers. The growth Qi is announced, hibernating insects do not hide, the soil is moist, springs decrease, grass and trees flourish and bloom fully. Its Qi is stagnant, its function is seepage and drainage, its movement is firm and stopping, its manifestation is dryness and withering, and its master is dust, oppression, dimness, and obscuration. Diseases include flaccidity, cold extremities, and hardness in the lower body. Its transformation combines with the qi it cannot overcome. At the four corners, there are transformations of rapid moisture and dust clouds, leading to occasional gentle winds and generative responses; if the four corners exhibit changes of dust obscurity and sudden rain, there will be occasional drifting and violent shaking reversals. The disaster is in the North, the organ is the Kidney, the disease resides internally in the waist, spine, and bone marrow, and externally in the valleys and knees. All are harmonized internally with Bitter agents.

First Qi period: From the Si hour of the Great Cold day in the Gengchen year to the Mao hour of the Spring Equinox day of this year, totaling 60 days and 87.5 ke. The Main Position is Shaojiao Wood, the Guest Qi is Yangming Metal, and the central view is Water Movement. Metal overcomes Wood, with Water Movement intervening. Cold begins to肃杀 (cleanse and kill), and the killing Qi arrives. People suffer from cold in the lower right side. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Yangming: tonify with Sour, drain with Pungent, and drain out with Bitter. Annual grains should be Green, intercalary grains should be Millet (Shu).

Second Qi period: From the Mao hour of the Spring Equinox day to the Chou hour of the Grain Full day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Taizheng Fire, the Guest Qi is Taiyang Water, and the central view is Water Movement. The Qi and Movement are the same. Cold does not depart, flowers and snow turn to ice, the killing Qi implements transformation, frost descends, famous grasses scorch and yellow, cold rains arrive frequently, Yang Qi recovers and transforms. People suffer from heat in the interior. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Taiyang: tonify with Bitter, drain with Salty, solidify with Bitter, and moisten with Pungent. Annual grains should be Green, intercalary grains should be Setaria italica (Ji). This Qi should not violate the Cold of the Governing Qi.

Third Qi period: From the Yin hour of the Grain Full day to the Zi hour of the Great Heat day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Taizheng Fire, the Guest Qi is Jueyin Wood, and the central view is Water Movement. The annual Water Movement controls Fire and generates Wood. Thus, Heavenly Governance spreads, and Wind rises on time. People suffer from tearing, tinnitus, trembling, and dizziness. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Jueyin: tonify with Pungent, drain with Sour, and relax with Sweet. Annual grains should be Green, intercalary grains should be Rice.

Fourth Qi period: From the Zi hour of the Great Heat day to the Xu hour of the Autumn Equinox day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Shaogong Earth, the Guest Qi is Shaoyin Fire, and the central view is Water Movement. Muggy heat and dampness contend, fighting in the upper left. People suffer from jaundice and swelling. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Shaoyin: tonify with Salty, drain with Sweet, and astringe with Sour. Annual grains should be Red, intercalary grains should be Beans.

Fifth Qi period: From the Hai hour of the Autumn Equinox day to the You hour of the Light Snow day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Taishang Metal, the Guest Qi is Taiyin Earth, and the central view is Water Movement. Guest Earth penalizes the Movement. Dryness and Dampness alternate in victory. Deep Yin spreads, Cold Qi reaches the body, wind and rain occur. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Taiyin: tonify with Sweet, drain with Bitter, and relax with Sweet. Annual grains should be Red, intercalary grains should be Sesame.

Final Qi period: From the You hour of the Light Snow day to the Wei hour of the Great Cold day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Shaoyu Water, the Guest Qi is Shaoyang Fire, and the central view is Water Movement. The annual Movement is in position, but fears Fire commanding. Yang Qi greatly transforms, hibernating insects appear, flowing water does not freeze, Earthly Qi erupts, grass grows, people feel comfortable, but diseases may be warm epidemics. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Shaoyang: tonify with Salty, drain with Sweet, and [text missing/implied softening] with Salty. Annual grains should be Red, intercalary grains should be Beans. This is the transformation of the Six Qi.

When annual Qi intersects, if Heavenly Qi prevails, there is a reversal of Yangming; if Earthly Qi prevails, there is a reversal of Taiyang. Observe their victory and revenge, and treat each according to its respective method.