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This refers to the "numbers" (indicating the magnitude of fortune and misfortune in Qi). The Long Qi (heat qi) is blazing, the Shou Qi (dryness/cool qi) remains hot, the Sheng Qi (wind-wood qi) is self-corrected. Yu Chong (aquatic and terrestrial creatures with scales or shells) undergo transformation, while Jia Chong (insects with hard shells) suffer disaster. Those with chronic Lung Qi diseases die. The people suffer from heat and irritability in the upper body, unquenchable thirst. Treatment employs salty and cold substances; the water flavor and nature are used to subdue the excess of fire heat. Do not consume bitter and hot foods, lest they assist the excess of Heart Fire. Ying Huo (Mars, Fire Star) shines brightly, appearing twice; Tai Bai (Venus, Metal Star) is hidden.

In Ji-Chou year, the upper position is the Central Palace, with Tai Yin Damp Earth governing the sky. Damp Qi moves above. The opposing transformation (Zai Tian) is vigorous but not substantial; after the winning Qi, there is a restoring Qi. Rain transformation (number 5) descends upon the Kidney Qi, which follows upward the Black Qi to serve the Heavenly Water. The heavens change with dust covering clouds and rain, enforcing dampness as the winner and causing Cold Qi to decline. Kidney disease occurs, and Lin Chong (scaled creatures) suffer. Following the winning Qi, Wood Qi changes, wind comes, dust flies, the great void becomes dim, and dust rises suddenly. Spleen disease afflicts the people. Worms return and perish prematurely. Suixing (Jupiter) appears in the east at dusk; Zhenxing (Saturn) appears faintly before dawn. This is called "Si-Tu forming Tian Fu," and its disaster is reduced by less than half.

In Ji-Wei year, the upper position is the Central Palace, with Tai Yin Damp Earth governing the sky. Damp Qi moves above. The normal transformation is vigorous and substantial; after the winning Qi, there is no restoring Qi. Si and Wei combine to form Tian Fu. Earth-Rain transformation (number 5), with Qi transforming into damp-heat, causes organ Qi to become warm instead. Long Qi (heat) is self-corrected; Lin Chong suffer, Kidney disease occurs. The people suffer from swelling and dampness in the upper body. Treatment employs sour and neutral substances, borrowing Wood nature and flavor to level Earth force. Zhenxing is large and twinkling; Chenxing (Mercury) is invisible.

In Geng-Yin year, the upper position is the Correct Mark, with Shao Yang Ministerial Fire governing the sky. Heat Qi moves above. The normal transformation is vigorous and substantial; after the winning Qi, there is no restoring Qi. Heat transformation (number 2) originates from the root birth number. Long Qi enforces heat, Shou Qi loses its command, Sheng Qi is self-corrected. Lung organ disease occurs, Jia Chong suffer. The people suffer from upper heat and fullness. Treatment employs salty and cold substances to use water to subdue fire. Ying Huo is visible and bright at dusk; Tai Bai appears as the Morning Star at the fifth watch.

In Geng-Shen year, the upper position is the Correct Mark, with Shao Yang Ministerial Fire governing the sky. Heat Qi moves above. The opposing transformation is vigorous but not substantial; after the winning Qi, there is a restoring Qi. Heat transformation (number 7) completes from the branch number. It descends upon Kidney Qi, follows upward the Black Qi to serve Metal usage, causing damage to grass and trees. During the炎令 (hot season), great heat spreads, melting metal. Lung disease occurs, Jia Chong suffer. In autumn, when it should be cool, it remains hot. Extreme heat causes Cold Water to punish violently, bringing sudden cold. Heart generates cold and heat; Yu Chong perish. Chenxing appears early; Ying Huo is dim at night. With Geng fortune, Lung is critical but not fatal; though distressed, injury does not occur.

In Xin-Mao year, the upper position is the Correct Shang, with Yang Ming Dry Metal governing the sky. Dry Qi moves above. The opposing transformation is vigorous but not substantial; after the winning Qi, there is a restoring Qi. Dry transformation (number 9) completes from the branch number. It descends upon the Liver; Qi ascends as Cang Qi to serve Heaven, causing damage to Earth. Dry Qi is frequently applied; Liver organ disease occurs, Mao Chong (hairy creatures/fur-bearing animals) suffer. If the winning Qi is extreme, fire and heat spread, Lung organ disease returns, and Jia Chong decline further. Ying Huo appears; Tai Bai loses its luster.

In Xin-You year, the upper position is the Correct Shang, with Yang Ming Dry Metal governing the sky. Dry Qi moves above. The normal transformation is vigorous and substantial; after the winning Qi, there is no restoring Qi. Dry transformation (number 4) originates from the root birth number. Shou Qi power is clear; Dry Qi does not command; grass and trees bloom late. Transformation Qi is self-corrected. You is Metal, named "Tong Tian Fu." Liver organ disease occurs, Mao Chong suffer. The people suffer from dryness disease moving above. Treatment employs bitter and hot substances, using Fire flavor and nature to subdue Metal excess. Tai Bai is very strong; Suixing is visible at dusk and small.

In Ren-Chen year, the upper position is the Correct Yu, with Tai Yang Cold Water governing the sky. Cold Qi moves above. The opposing transformation is vigorous but not substantial; after the winning Qi, there is a restoring Qi. Cold transformation (number 6) completes from the branch number. It descends upon the Heart; Red Qi serves upward, causing damage to Metal. Cold is piercing; when it arises, great ice forms. Fire Qi is high and bright. Heart disease occurs, Yu Chong suffer. If winning Qi is extreme, rain falls; Earth restores Qi. Humid heat, dust, and dampness arrive, continuous rain falls. Kidney reverses to disease, Lin Chong are trapped. Chenxing is unseen; Zhenxing is large and bright again.

In Ren-Xu year, the upper position is the Correct Yu, with Tai Yang Cold Water governing the sky. Cold Qi moves above. The normal transformation is vigorous and substantial; after the winning Qi, there is no restoring Qi. Cold transformation (number 1) originates from the root birth number. Organ Qi transformation is chilling; Long Qi does not command; Shou Qi is self-corrected. Descending upon the Heart causes disease; Yu Chong suffer. The people suffer from cold disease moving above. Treatment employs sweet and warm substances, using Earth nature and flavor to subdue Cold excess. Do not consume salty and cold foods, lest they assist Water excess. Chenxing is bright; Ying Huo becomes dark.

In Gui-Si year, the upper position is the Correct Jue, with Jue Yin Wind Wood governing the sky. Wind Qi moves above. The opposing transformation is vigorous but not substantial; after the winning Qi, there is a restoring Qi. Wind transformation (number 8) completes from the branch number. It descends upon Spleen Qi; Yellow Qi serves upward, causing Earth to swell and Water to suffer. Muscle weight and heaviness, internal flaccidity, Spleen disease occur, worms suffer. If winning desire is deep, Metal dryness arrives with severity, causing living wood to wither. Liver reverses to disease, Mao Chong suffer. Suixing becomes small; Tai Bai becomes bright.

In Gui-Hai year, the upper position is the Correct Jue, with Jue Yin Wind Wood governing the sky. Wind Qi moves above. The normal transformation is vigorous and substantial; after the winning Qi, there is no restoring Qi. Wind transformation (number 3) originates from the root birth number. Sheng Qi becomes prosperous; grass and trees bloom early. Transformation Qi does not command; Organ Qi is self-corrected. Spleen organ suffers disease, worms suffer. The people suffer from wind disease moving above. Treatment employs pungent and cool substances, using Metal nature and flavor to subdue Wind-Wood excess. Do not consume sour foods, lest they assist Wood excess. Suixing is bright and prosperous; Zhenxing is unclear.