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Thirty Methods of Zhenghua (Orthodox Transformation) in the Subterranean Realm

1. In the year of Jia Wu, the corresponding earthly Jia Zi should manifest as Si You. That is, the heavenly Jia Zi corresponds to Jia, and the earthly Jia Zi corresponds to Si; Jia and Si combine, representing the pairing of Heaven and Earth. Therefore, where there is Jia in Heaven, there is Si on Earth. Thus, between Jia and Si, the Central Movement generates Earth. Hence, the heavenly Jia Zi is Jia Wu, and the earthly Jia Zi is Si You. The earthly Jia Zi lags behind the heavenly Jia Zi by fifteen days. Below, Yangming Metal Qi undergoes orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Fifteen days after the ruling of Tianqi (Heavenly Qi), it is the time of Earth Qi intersection, which is also Lichun (Start of Spring). This also follows the count of Heaven: one thousand five hundred ke (time units) after Tianqi begins its ruling, Earth Qi intersects. Therefore, You belongs to the Dui trigram with a number of seven; Si belongs to Earth with a number of five. Seven plus five equals twelve. Twelve ke after Earth Qi intersects, Metal Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Si to You covers three positions. Three days after reaching the earth, Metal Qi begins to govern the land. Pungent (Xin) substances are then generated, and Earth Qi becomes dry. Seven days later, White Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the Metal movement.

2. In the year of Bing Wu, the heavenly stem is Bing (referred to as Jia Zi contextually for the cycle start), and below is seen Xin You as the earthly Jia Zi. This is fifteen positions prior. Bing is in Heaven, Xin is on Earth; between Bing and Xin, the Central Movement generates Water. Thus, seeing Xin You on Earth indicates Yangming orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. You belongs to the Dui trigram with a number of seven; Xin belongs to Water movement with a number of one. One plus seven equals eight. Eight ke after Earth Qi intersects, Metal Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Xin to You covers twelve positions. Twelve days after reaching the earth, Metal Qi begins to govern the land. Pungent (Xin) substances are then generated, and Earth Qi becomes dry. Seven days later, White Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the Metal movement.

3. In the year of Wu Wu, the heavenly stem is Wu, and below is seen Gui You as the earthly Jia Zi. That is, Heavenly Wu and Earthly Gui; between Wu and Gui, the Central Movement generates Fire. Thus, seeing Gui You on Earth indicates Yangming orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. You belongs to the Dui trigram with a number of seven; Gui belongs to Fire movement with a number of two. Two plus seven equals nine. Nine ke after Earth Qi intersects, it arrives. Moving clockwise from Gui to You covers nine positions. Nine days after reaching the earth, Metal Qi begins to govern the land. Pungent (Xin) substances are then generated, and Dryness moves on the earth. Seven days later, White Qi descends, and Metal Qi supports the movement.

4. In the year of Geng Wu, the heavenly stem is Geng, and below is seen Yi You as the earthly Jia Zi. That is, Heavenly Geng and Earthly Yi; between Yi and Geng, the Central Movement generates Metal. Thus, seeing Yi You on Earth indicates Yangming orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. You belongs to the Dui trigram with a number of seven; Yi belongs to Metal movement with a number of four. Four plus seven equals eleven. Eleven ke after Earth Qi intersects, Metal Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Yi to You covers six positions. Six days after reaching the earth, Metal Qi begins to govern the land. Pungent (Xin) substances are then generated, and Dryness moves on the earth. Seven days later, White Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the Metal movement.

5. In the year of Ren Wu, the heavenly stem is Ren, and below is seen Ding You as the earthly Jia Zi. That is, Heavenly Ren and Earthly Ding; between Ding and Ren, the Central Movement generates Wood. Thus, seeing Ding You on Earth indicates Yangming orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. You belongs to the Dui trigram with a number of seven; Ding belongs to Wood movement with a number of three. Three plus seven equals ten. Ten ke after Earth Qi intersects, Metal Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Ding to You covers three positions. Three days after reaching the earth, Metal Qi begins to govern the land. Pungent (Xin) substances are then generated, and Dryness moves on the earth. Seven days later, White Qi descends, and Metal Qi supports the movement.

6. In the year of Yi Wei, the heavenly stem is Yi, and below is seen Geng Xu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Yi and Earthly Geng; between Yi and Geng, the Central Movement generates Metal. Thus, seeing Geng Xu on Earth indicates Taiyang in the subterranean realm. Xu belongs to Earth with a number of five; Geng belongs to Metal movement with a number of nine. Nine plus five equals fourteen. It arrives fourteen ke before Earth Qi intersects. Moving clockwise from Geng to Xu covers three positions. Three days after reaching the earth, Water Qi begins to govern the land. Salty (Xian) substances are then generated, and Cold moves on the earth. Five days later, Black Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

7. In the year of Ding Wei, the heavenly stem is Ding, and below is seen Ren Xu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Ding and Earthly Ren; between Ding and Ren, the Central Movement generates Wood. Thus, seeing Ren Xu on Earth indicates Taiyang orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Xu belongs to Earth with a number of five; Ren belongs to Wood with a number of eight. Eight plus five equals thirteen. Thirteen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Water Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Ren to Xu covers twelve positions. Twelve days after reaching the earth, Water Qi begins to govern the land. Salty (Xian) substances are then generated, and Cold moves on the earth. Five days later, Black Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

8. In the year of Ji Wei, the heavenly stem is Ji, and below is seen Jia Xu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Ji and Earthly Jia; between Jia and Ji, the Central Movement generates Earth. Thus, seeing Jia Xu on Earth indicates Taiyang orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Xu belongs to Earth with a number of five; Jia belongs to Earth movement with a number of five. Five plus five equals ten. Ten ke before Earth Qi intersects, Water Qi begins to enter the earth. Moving clockwise from Jia to Xu covers nine positions. Nine days after reaching the earth, Water Qi begins to govern the land. Salty (Xian) substances are then generated. Five days later, Black Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

9. In the year of Xin Wei, the heavenly stem is Xin, and below is seen Bing Xu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Xin and Earthly Bing; between Bing and Xin, the Central Movement generates Water. Thus, seeing Bing Xu on Earth indicates Taiyang orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Xu belongs to Earth with a number of five; Bing belongs to Water movement with a number of six. Six plus five equals eleven. Eleven ke before Earth Qi intersects, Water Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Bing to Xu covers six positions. Six days after reaching the earth, Water Qi begins to govern the land. Salty (Xian) substances are then generated, and Cold moves on the earth. Five days later, Black Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

10. In the year of Gui Wei, the heavenly stem is Gui, and below is seen Wu Xu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Gui and Earthly Wu; between Wu and Gui, the Central Movement generates Fire. Thus, seeing Wu Xu on Earth indicates Taiyang orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Xu belongs to Earth with a number of five; Wu belongs to Fire movement with a number of seven. Seven plus five equals twelve. Twelve ke before Earth Qi intersects, Water Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Wu to Xu covers six positions. Six days after reaching the earth, Water Qi begins to govern the land. Cold moves on the earth, and Salty (Xian) substances are then generated. Five days later, Black Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

11. In the year of Jia Shen, the heavenly stem is Jia, and below is seen Si Hai as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Jia and Earthly Si; between Jia and Si, the Central Movement generates Earth. Thus, seeing Si Hai on Earth indicates Jueyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Hai belongs to the Qian trigram with a number of six; Si belongs to Earth with a number of five. Five plus six equals eleven. Eleven ke after Earth Qi intersects, Water Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Si to Hai covers five positions. Five days after reaching the earth, Wood Qi begins to govern the land. Wind moves on the earth, and Sour (Suan) substances are then generated. Six days later, Green Dust descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

12. In the year of Bing Shen, the heavenly stem is Bing, and below is seen Xin Hai as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Bing and Earthly Xin; between Bing and Xin, the Central Movement generates Water. Thus, seeing Xin Hai on Earth indicates Jueyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Hai belongs to the Qian trigram with a number of six; Xin belongs to Water movement with a number of one. One plus six equals seven. Seven ke after Earth Qi intersects, Wood Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Xin to Hai covers two positions. Two days after reaching the earth, Wood Qi begins to govern the land. Wind moves on the earth, and Sour (Suan) substances are then generated. Six days later, Green Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

13. In the year of Wu Shen, the heavenly stem is Wu, and below is seen Gui Hai as the earthly Jia Zi. That is, Heavenly Wu and Earthly Gui; between Wu and Gui, the Central Movement generates Fire. Seeing Gui Hai on Earth indicates Jueyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Hai belongs to the Qian trigram with a number of six; Gui belongs to Fire movement with a number of two. Two plus six equals eight. Eight ke after Earth Qi intersects, Wood Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Gui to Hai covers eleven positions. Eleven days after reaching the earth, Wood Qi begins to govern the land. Wind moves on the earth, and Sour (Suan) substances are then generated. Six days later, Green Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

14. In the year of Geng Shen, the heavenly stem is Geng, and below is seen Yi Hai as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Geng and Earthly Yi; between Yi and Geng, the Central Movement generates Metal. Thus, seeing Yi Hai on Earth indicates Jueyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Hai belongs to the Qian trigram with a number of six; Yi belongs to Metal movement with a number of four. Four plus six equals ten. Ten ke after Earth Qi intersects, Wood Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Yi to Hai covers eight positions. Eight days after reaching the earth, Wood Qi begins to govern the land. Wind moves on the earth, and Sour (Suan) substances are then generated. Six days later, Green Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

15. In the year of Ren Shen, the heavenly stem is Ren, and below is seen Ding Hai as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Ren and Earthly Ding; between Ding and Ren, the Central Movement generates Wood. Thus, seeing Ding Hai on Earth indicates Jueyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Hai belongs to the Qian trigram with a number of six; Ding belongs to Wood movement with a number of three. Three plus six equals nine. Nine ke after Earth Qi intersects, Wood Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Ding to Hai covers five positions. Five days after reaching the earth, Wood Qi begins to govern the land. Wind moves on the earth, and Sour (Suan) substances are then generated. Six days later, Green Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

16. In the year of Yi Mao, the heavenly stem is Yi, and below is seen Geng Wu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Yi and Earthly Geng; between Yi and Geng, the Central Movement generates Metal. Thus, seeing Geng Wu on Earth indicates Shaoyin Sovereign Fire orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Wu belongs to the Li trigram with a number of nine; Geng belongs to Metal movement with a number of nine. Nine plus nine equals eighteen. Eighteen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Geng to Wu covers eleven positions. Eleven days after reaching the earth, Fire Qi begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Nine days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

17. In the year of Ding Mao, the heavenly stem is Ding, and below is seen Ren Wu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Ding and Earthly Ren; between Ding and Ren, the Central Movement generates Wood. Thus, seeing Ren Wu on Earth indicates Shaoyin Sovereign Fire in the subterranean realm. Wu belongs to the Li trigram with a number of nine; Ren belongs to Wood movement with a number of eight. Eight plus nine equals seventeen. Seventeen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Ren to Wu covers eight positions. Eight days after reaching the earth, Fire Qi begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Nine days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

18. In the year of Ji Mao, the heavenly stem is Ji, and below is seen Jia Wu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Ji and Earthly Jia; between Jia and Ji, the Central Movement generates Earth. Thus, seeing Jia Wu on Earth indicates Shaoyin Sovereign Fire orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Wu belongs to the Li trigram with a number of nine; Jia belongs to Earth movement with a number of five. Five plus nine equals fourteen. Fourteen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Jia to Wu covers five positions. Five days after reaching the earth, Fire Qi begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Nine days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

19. In the year of Xin Mao, the heavenly stem is Xin, and below is seen Bing Wu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Xin and Earthly Bing; between Bing and Xin, the Central Movement generates Water. Seeing Bing Wu on Earth indicates Shaoyin Sovereign Fire orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Wu belongs to the Li trigram with a number of nine; Bing belongs to Water movement with a number of six. Six plus nine equals fifteen. Fifteen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Bing to Wu covers two positions. Two days after reaching the earth, Fire Qi begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Nine days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

20. In the year of Gui Mao, the heavenly stem is Gui, and below is seen Wu Wu as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Gui and Earthly Wu; between Wu and Gui, the Central Movement generates Fire. Thus, seeing Wu Wu on Earth indicates Shaoyin Sovereign Fire orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Wu belongs to the Li trigram with a number of nine; Wu belongs to Fire movement with a number of nine. Nine plus nine equals eighteen. Eighteen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Wu to Wu covers two positions. Two days after reaching the earth, Fire Qi begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Nine days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

21. In the year of Jia Chen, the heavenly stem is Jia, and below is seen Ji Wei as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Jia and Earthly Ji; between Jia and Ji, the Central Movement generates Earth. Thus, seeing Ji Wei on Earth indicates Taiyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Wei belongs to Earth with a number of five; Ji belongs to Earth movement with a number of five. Five plus five equals ten. Ten ke after Earth Qi intersects, Earth Qi enters the earth. Ji originally resides in Wei and does not migrate further. On the day it reaches the earth, Earth Qi immediately begins to govern the land. Dampness moves on the earth, and Sweet (Gan) substances are then generated. Five days later, Yellow Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

22. In the year of Bing Chen, the heavenly stem is Bing, and below is seen Xin Wei as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Bing and Earthly Xin; between Bing and Xin, the Central Movement generates Water. Seeing Xin Wei on Earth indicates Taiyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Wei belongs to Earth with a number of five; Xin belongs to Water movement with a number of one. One plus five equals six. Six ke after Earth Qi intersects, Earth Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Xin Wei covers ten positions. Ten days after reaching the earth, Earth Qi begins to govern the land. Dampness moves on the earth, and Sweet (Gan) substances are then generated. Five days later, Yellow Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

23. In the year of Wu Chen, the heavenly stem is Wu, and below is seen Gui Wei as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Wu and Earthly Gui; between Wu and Gui, the Central Movement generates Fire. Seeing Gui Wei on Earth indicates Taiyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Wei belongs to Earth with a number of five; Gui belongs to Fire movement with a number of two. Two plus five equals seven. Seven ke after Earth Qi intersects, Earth Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Gui to Wei covers seven positions. Seven days after reaching the earth, Earth Qi begins to govern the land. Dampness moves on the earth, and Sweet (Gan) substances are then generated. Five days later, Yellow Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

24. In the year of Geng Chen, the heavenly stem is Geng, and below is seen Yi Wei as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Geng and Earthly Yi; between Yi and Geng, the Central Movement generates Metal. Seeing Yi Wei on Earth indicates Taiyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Wei belongs to Earth with a number of five; Yi belongs to Metal movement with a number of four. Four plus five equals nine. Nine ke after Earth Qi intersects, Earth Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Yi to Wei covers four positions. Four days after reaching the earth, Earth Qi begins to govern the land. Dampness moves on the earth, and Sweet (Gan) substances are then generated. Five days later, Yellow Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

25. In the year of Ren Chen, the heavenly stem is Ren, and below is seen Ding Wei as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Ren and Earthly Ding; between Ding and Ren, the Central Movement generates Wood. Seeing Ding Wei on Earth indicates Taiyin orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Wei belongs to Earth with a number of five; Ding belongs to Wood movement with a number of three. Three plus five equals eight. Eight ke after Earth Qi intersects, Earth Qi enters the earth. Ding originally resides in Wei. On the day it reaches the earth, Earth Qi begins to govern the land. Dampness moves on the earth, and Sweet (Gan) substances are then generated. Five days later, Yellow Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

26. In the year of Yi Hai, the heavenly stem is Yi, and below is seen Geng Yin as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Yi and Earthly Geng; between Yi and Geng, the Central Movement generates Metal. Seeing Geng Yin on Earth indicates Shaoyang Minister Fire orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Yin belongs to the Gen trigram with a number of eight; Geng belongs to Metal movement with a number of nine. Nine plus eight equals seventeen. Seventeen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Geng to Yin covers seven positions. Seven days after reaching the earth, Fire Qi begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Eight days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

27. In the year of Ding Hai, the heavenly stem is Ding, and below is seen Ren Yin as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Ding and Earthly Ren; between Ding and Ren, the Central Movement generates Wood. Thus, seeing Ren Yin on Earth indicates Shaoyang Minister Fire orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Yin belongs to the Gen trigram with a number of eight; Ren belongs to Wood movement with a number of eight. Eight plus eight equals sixteen. Sixteen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Ren to Yin covers four positions. Four days after reaching the earth, Fire Qi begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Eight days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

28. In the year of Ji Hai, the heavenly stem is Ji, and below is seen Jia Yin as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Ji and Earthly Jia; between Jia and Ji, the Central Movement generates Earth. Thus, seeing Jia Yin on Earth indicates Shaoyang Minister Fire orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Yin belongs to the Gen trigram with a number of eight; Jia belongs to Earth movement with a number of five. Five plus eight equals thirteen. Thirteen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Jia originally resides in Yin. On the day it reaches the earth, Fire Qi immediately begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Eight days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

29. In the year of Xin Hai, the heavenly stem is Xin, and below is seen Bing Yin as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Xin and Earthly Bing; between Bing and Xin, the Central Movement generates Water. Thus, seeing Bing Yin on Earth indicates Shaoyang Minister Fire orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Yin belongs to the Gen trigram with a number of eight; Bing belongs to Water movement with a number of six. Six plus eight equals fourteen. Fourteen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Bing to Yin covers ten positions. Ten days after reaching the earth, Fire Qi begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Eight days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.

30. In the year of Gui Hai, the heavenly stem is Gui, and below is seen Wu Yin as the earthly Jia Zi. Thus, Heavenly Gui and Earthly Wu; between Wu and Gui, Fire movement is observed. Seeing Wu Yin on Earth indicates Shaoyang Minister Fire orthodox transformation in the subterranean realm. Yin belongs to the Gen trigram with a number of eight; Wu belongs to Fire movement with a number of seven. Seven plus eight equals fifteen. Fifteen ke before Earth Qi intersects, Fire Qi enters the earth. Moving clockwise from Wu to Yin covers ten positions. Ten days after reaching the earth, Fire Qi begins to govern the land. Heat moves on the earth, and Bitter (Ku) substances are then generated. Eight days later, Red Qi descends, and Earth Qi supports the movement.