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The first month corresponds to the Chou (Ox) month, the second month to the Yin (Tiger) month, the third month to the Mao (Rabbit) month, the fourth month to the Chen (Dragon) month, the fifth month to the Si (Snake) month, the sixth month to the Wu (Horse) month, the seventh month to the Wei (Goat) month, the eighth month to the Shen (Monkey) month, the ninth month to the You (Rooster) month, the tenth month to the Xu (Dog) month, the eleventh month to the Hai (Pig) month, and the twelfth month to the Zi (Rat) month.

The *Qianjin Fang* (Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) records: If one intends to perform acupuncture or moxibustion, one must first know the auspicious and inauspicious days of the current year (Xing Nian), as well as the location of the "Ren Shen" (Human Spirit, referring to key areas where Qi and Blood circulate). Treatment is permissible as long as it does not conflict with these taboos. Therefore, men should avoid the Chu (Remove) day, and women should avoid the Po (Break) day.

Men should avoid Wu days, women should avoid Si days, and You days are taboo for the Spirit. There are monthly taboos, hourly taboos, and seasonal taboos. The Ren Shen is divided into twelve sections, with nine additional sections of collateral-passing Ren Shen, along with various miscellaneous taboos. Among the collateral-passing concepts are those known as Xue Zhi (Blood Branch) and Xue Ji (Blood Taboo). Any physician must be aware of these principles.

Collateral-passing Twelve Meridian Flowing Acupoints [Daily Locations of Ren Shen and Corresponding Contraindicated Times]:

On the 1st day, it is located at the big toe of the foot; on the 2nd day, at the outer ankle; on the 3rd day, at the inner thigh; on the 4th day, at the waist; on the 5th day, at the mouth and tongue; on the 6th day, at both hands; on the 7th day, at the inner ankle; on the 8th day, at the ankle joint; on the 9th day, at the Kao (sacrum/coccyx area); on the 10th day, at the lower back; on the 11th day, at the nasal bridge; on the 12th day, at the hairline; on the 13th day, at the teeth; on the 14th day, at the epigastrium; on the 15th day, throughout the whole body; on the 16th day, at the Stomach; on the 17th day, at Qichong (ST30); on the 18th day, at the inner thigh; on the 19th day, at the foot; on the 20th day, at the ankle; on the 21st day, at the little finger; on the 22nd day, at the inner ankle; on the 23rd day, at the Liver and foot; on the 24th day, at the Hand Yangming Meridian; on the 25th day, at the Foot Yangming Meridian; on the 26th day, at the chest; on the 27th day, at the knee; on the 28th day, at the genitalia; on the 29th day, at the knee and shin; on the 30th day, at the dorsum of the foot.

On Jian (Establish) day, it is located at the foot; acupuncture is contraindicated during Bu Shi (afternoon, 3-5 PM). On Chu (Remove) day, it is located at the eyes; acupuncture is contraindicated during Ri Ru (sunset/dusk). On Man (Full) day, it is located at the abdomen; acupuncture is contraindicated during Huang Hun (twilight). On Ping (Level) day, it is located at the back; acupuncture is contraindicated during Ren Ding (nightfall, 7-9 PM). On Ding (Settle) day, it is located at the Heart; acupuncture is contraindicated at Ye Ban (midnight, 11 PM-1 AM). On Zhi (Hold) day, it is located at the hands; acupuncture is contraindicated at Ji Ming (cockcrow, 1-3 AM). On Po (Break) day, it is located at the mouth; acupuncture is contraindicated at Ping Dan (daybreak). On Wei (Danger) day, it is located at the nose; acupuncture is contraindicated at Ri Chu (sunrise). On Cheng (Success) day, it is located at the lips; acupuncture is contraindicated at Shi Shi (meal time, 7-9 AM). On Shou (Gather) day, it is located at the head; acupuncture is contraindicated at Yu Zhong (late morning, 9-11 AM). On Kai (Open) day, it is located at the ears; acupuncture is contraindicated at Wu Shi (noon, 11 AM-1 PM). On Bi (Close) day, it is located at the eyes; acupuncture is contraindicated at Ri Zhong (high noon).