直符在泉十二法
一己亥下见甲寅少阳相火在泉甲本寄寅命曰直符符者合也地化自然别无刑克
二乙巳下见庚申少阳相火在泉庚本在申直符者支干合德也地火不能胜于年运也即一火不胜二金也
三丁酉下见壬子少阴君火在泉壬本在子支干合德地化自令别无刑克
四辛卯下见丙午少阴君火在泉丙住南方午为家室地化之令时化不迁间运无犯
五壬辰下见丁未太阴土在泉丁本寄未支干同家气令自正别无胜至
六甲辰下见己未太阴土在泉己亦住未支干同乡命曰直符地令应候
七戊戌下见癸丑太阴土在泉癸本在丑太干相合地令化专别无间刑
八庚子下见乙卯阳明金在泉乙来归东支干合德地化应睛气令无失
九丙子下见辛酉阳明金在泉辛来向西支干同位地化根据令别无闻形
十戊申下见癸亥厥阴水在泉癸到北方支干合位地化时令不失于元
十一癸未下见戊戌太阳水在泉戊到天间如归舍宅地化专精更无他克
十二甲寅下见己巳厥阴木在泉己归地户似往家乡地化时令应候无失
地胜在泉十二法
一壬子下见丁卯丁壬木运地见阳明在泉阳明金也地胜于运白气上腾运化不应对化之地其胜犹小
二壬午下见丁酉丁壬木运地见阳明在泉阳明金也地胜于运白气上腾燥生风灭正化之地其胜乃威
三癸丑下见戊辰戊癸火运地见太阳在泉太阳水也地胜于运黑气下生火令灭半对化之地其胜乃微
四癸未下见戊戌戊癸火运地见太阳在泉太阳水也地胜于运黑气下生火运乃灭正化之地其胜甚雄
五甲寅下见己巳甲己土运地见厥阴在泉厥阴木也地胜于运青气上腾土湿还弱对化之地其胜乃虚
六甲申下见己亥甲己土运地见厥阴在泉厥阴木也地胜于运青埃四起雨湿全亏正化之地其胜甚坚
七乙酉下见庚子乙庚金运地见少阴在泉少阴君火也地胜于运赤气下生 燥失化对化之地其胜至微
八乙卯下见庚午乙庚金运地见少阴在泉少阴君火也地胜于运赤气下生燥金全失正化之地其胜至甚
九丙戌下见辛丑丙辛水运地见太阴在泉太阴土也地胜于运黄气下升寒运灭凛对化之地其胜犹轻
十丙辰下见辛未丙辛水运地见太阴在泉太阴土也地胜于运黄气下起运水失寒正化之地其胜甚重
十一乙巳下见庚申乙庚金运地见少阳在泉少阳相火也地胜于运赤气下生燥令不足对化之地其胜且微
十二乙亥下见庚寅乙庚金运地见少阳在泉少阳相火也地胜于运赤气下生 燥不施正化之地其胜至甚
Twelve Methods of the Direct Symbol (Zhi Fu) in the In-Quan Position
1. In the year of Ji Hai, the Earthly Branch reveals Jia Yin. Shaoyang Ministerial Fire resides in the In-Quan position. The fundamental Qi of Jia Wood is lodged in the Yin position, termed "Direct Symbol" (Zhi Fu). "Fu" means conformity; the transformation of Earth follows nature naturally, with no other punitive clashes.
2. In the year of Yi Si, the Earthly Branch reveals Geng Shen. Shaoyang Ministerial Fire resides in the In-Quan position. Geng Metal's fundamental position is in Shen. "Direct Symbol" implies that the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch harmonize in virtue. The Earthly Fire cannot overcome the Annual Movement (i.e., one Fire cannot overcome two Metals).
3. In the year of Ding You, the Earthly Branch reveals Ren Zi. Shaoyin Sovereign Fire resides in the In-Quan position. Ren Water's fundamental position is in Zi. The Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch harmonize in virtue; the transformation of Earth issues its own command without other punitive clashes.
4. In the year of Xin Mao, the Earthly Branch reveals Bing Wu. Shaoyin Sovereign Fire resides in the In-Quan position. Bing Fire resides in the South, and Wu is its residence. The command of Earth's transformation does not shift from the seasonal transformation; the intermediate movement encounters no violation.
5. In the year of Ren Chen, the Earthly Branch reveals Ding Wei. Taiyin Wet Earth resides in the In-Quan position. The fundamental Qi of Ding Fire is lodged in the Wei position. The Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch share the same home; the Qi command is naturally upright, with no overcoming forces arriving.
6. In the year of Jia Chen, the Earthly Branch reveals Ji Wei. Taiyin Wet Earth resides in the In-Quan position. Ji Earth also resides in the Wei position. The Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch share the same locality, termed "Direct Symbol." The Earthly command corresponds to the season.
7. In the year of Wu Xu, the Earthly Branch reveals Gui Chou. Taiyin Wet Earth resides in the In-Quan position. Gui Water's fundamental position is in Chou. The Heavenly Dryness and Earthly Command combine mutually; the transformation of Earth is specialized, with no gaps or punitive clashes.
8. In the year of Geng Zi, the Earthly Branch reveals Yi Mao. Yangming Dry Metal resides in the In-Quan position. Yi Wood returns to the East. The Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch harmonize in virtue; the transformation of Earth responds to the clear Qi command without loss.
9. In the year of Bing Zi, the Earthly Branch reveals Xin You. Yangming Dry Metal resides in the In-Quan position. Xin Metal moves westward. The Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch are in the same position; the transformation of Earth adheres to the command, with no abnormal forms heard.
10. In the year of Wu Shen, the Earthly Branch reveals Gui Hai. Jueyin Wind Wood resides in the In-Quan position. Gui Water arrives in the North. The Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch align in position; the transformation of Earth does not lose its origin in time.
11. In the year of Gui Wei, the Earthly Branch reveals Wu Xu. Taiyang Cold Water resides in the In-Quan position. Wu Earth arrives at the Heaven's space as if returning to its residence. The transformation of Earth is focused and exclusive, with no other clashing forces.
12. In the year of Jia Yin, the Earthly Branch reveals Ji Si. Jueyin Wind Wood resides in the In-Quan position. Ji Earth returns to the Earth's gate, resembling a return to one's hometown. The transformation of Earth corresponds to the season without loss.
Twelve Methods of Earth Overcoming the In-Quan Position
1. In the year of Ren Zi, the Earthly Branch reveals Ding Mao. The Ding-Ren combination yields Wood Movement. The Earth reveals Yangming in the In-Quan position (Yangming belongs to Metal). Earth overcomes the Movement; White Qi (Metal Qi) ascends. The Movement's transformation does not respond. In the place of Counter-Harmonization (Dui Hua), its overcoming force is still small.
2. In the year of Ren Wu, the Earthly Branch reveals Ding You. The Ding-Ren combination yields Wood Movement. The Earth reveals Yangming in the In-Quan position (Yangming belongs to Metal). Earth overcomes the Movement; White Qi (Metal Qi) ascends. Dryness generates and Wind extinguishes. In the place of Positive Harmonization (Zheng Hua), its overcoming force is majestic.
3. In the year of Gui Chou, the Earthly Branch reveals Wu Chen. The Wu-Gui combination yields Fire Movement. The Earth reveals Taiyang in the In-Quan position (Taiyang belongs to Water). Earth overcomes the Movement; Black Qi (Water Qi) generates downward. The Fire command is extinguished by half. In the place of Counter-Harmonization, its overcoming force is slight.
4. In the year of Gui Wei, the Earthly Branch reveals Wu Xu. The Wu-Gui combination yields Fire Movement. The Earth reveals Taiyang in the In-Quan position (Taiyang belongs to Water). Earth overcomes the Movement; Black Qi (Water Qi) generates downward. The Fire Movement is extinguished. In the place of Positive Harmonization, its overcoming force is very powerful.
5. In the year of Jia Yin, the Earthly Branch reveals Ji Si. The Jia-Ji combination yields Earth Movement. The Earth reveals Jueyin in the In-Quan position (Jueyin belongs to Wood). Earth overcomes the Movement; Green Qi (Wood Qi) ascends. Earth's dampness remains weak. In the place of Counter-Harmonization, its overcoming force is empty.
6. In the year of Jia Shen, the Earthly Branch reveals Ji Hai. The Jia-Ji combination yields Earth Movement. The Earth reveals Jueyin in the In-Quan position (Jueyin belongs to Wood). Earth overcomes the Movement; Green dust rises from all directions. Rain and dampness are completely deficient. In the place of Positive Harmonization, its overcoming force is very firm.
7. In the year of Yi You, the Earthly Branch reveals Geng Zi. The Yi-Geng combination yields Metal Movement. The Earth reveals Shaoyin in the In-Quan position (Shaoyin belongs to Sovereign Fire). Earth overcomes the Movement; Red Qi (Fire Qi) generates downward. Dryness loses its transformation. In the place of Counter-Harmonization, its overcoming force is extremely slight.
8. In the year of Yi Mao, the Earthly Branch reveals Geng Wu. The Yi-Geng combination yields Metal Movement. The Earth reveals Shaoyin in the In-Quan position (Shaoyin belongs to Sovereign Fire). Earth overcomes the Movement; Red Qi (Fire Qi) generates downward. Dry Metal is completely lost. In the place of Positive Harmonization, its overcoming force is extreme.
9. In the year of Bing Xu, the Earthly Branch reveals Xin Chou. The Bing-Xin combination yields Water Movement. The Earth reveals Taiyin in the In-Quan position (Taiyin belongs to Earth). Earth overcomes the Movement; Yellow Qi (Earth Qi) ascends downward. The Cold Movement is extinguished and chilling. In the place of Counter-Harmonization, its overcoming force is light.
10. In the year of Bing Chen, the Earthly Branch reveals Xin Wei. The Bing-Xin combination yields Water Movement. The Earth reveals Taiyin in the In-Quan position (Taiyin belongs to Earth). Earth overcomes the Movement; Yellow Qi (Earth Qi) rises. The Movement's Water loses its cold. In the place of Positive Harmonization, its overcoming force is heavy.
11. In the year of Yi Si, the Earthly Branch reveals Geng Shen. The Yi-Geng combination yields Metal Movement. The Earth reveals Shaoyang in the In-Quan position (Shaoyang belongs to Ministerial Fire). Earth overcomes the Movement; Red Qi (Fire Qi) generates downward. The Dry command is insufficient. In the place of Counter-Harmonization, its overcoming force is slight.
12. In the year of Yi Hai, the Earthly Branch reveals Geng Yin. The Yi-Geng combination yields Metal Movement. The Earth reveals Shaoyang in the In-Quan position (Shaoyang belongs to Ministerial Fire). Earth overcomes the Movement; Red Qi (Fire Qi) generates downward. Dryness does not apply. In the place of Positive Harmonization, its overcoming force is extreme.