福位先看禄位来。分明流利弼天才。沉沉寸口知君退。换移入书文正台。凡看官禄之路。先有进退之位。如寸口脉
洪而弦。大而散。为不任仕脉。在官退位。在私有灾。若洪而还。寸口亦主退位。如脉分明流利。洪滑而弦。如有一点
明珠在盆。往来撞指者。此人定入公台之位。
脉见分明似拾珠。寸关尺部亦常殊。俱今流利知为福。其气清明仔细推。夫福德之人。五脏之脉。俱要流利分明。
不低不昂。凡得五十至不息。及无改换者。此有福之人。左右关与尺。分明相应。于心部者。为上等福人。若见关中洪
润为次等。其外皆为常流乎。
息数朝来不改常。一生沉重位高强。诊而举动常殊伏。自有洪名满世香。凡尊重之脉。见沉而隐不乱。分明无滞濡。
即是尊重之脉也。又须审看六部自和相应。其脉安然如珠在水。此人尊重。兼有声名。出人之表也。
洪大宽调是富儿。若求官职慢非宜。忽然灾起于心部。富贵须贫实可期。心脉本要洪大是也。知之脉若先实缓。必
定加官有材。心脉灾起。主先富后贫也。
主智看来是乡水。宏寸大略有文章。二仪尺寸来相应。迟缓图低一例详。
肝部轻清贵禄荣。堂堂之貌足人情。数逢大应享通泰。恭谨尤如自自明。心部轻清应在神。聪明须作庙堂人。旺看
甲乙无留滞。二十年来贵显身。肺部轻清显义才。皮肤润滑善诙谐。看看无阻名初显。仕路功名蹈玉阶。肾部轻清知巧
多。聪明接物与人和。声清调畅无凝滞。一六相逢贵奈何。脾部轻清长远虑。信诚无谄貌堂堂。只看五数相成就。富贵
声名定远扬。肝家性浊重何如。野狼狈无情主下愚。不是其中无贵相。奈缘精滑甚粗儿。肾家重浊再无情主之多愚反灾轻。
此部又无清一点。平生那得见身荣。脾家重浊主风狂。无信欺人命不长。纵使在心清应指。也应中富不能良。
First observe the Fu position (Fortune), then look at the Lu position (Official Salary). If the pulse is distinct and fluent, it indicates talent capable of assisting the sovereign. A deep (Chen) pulse at the Cun position (Inch) suggests a decline in official career. If the pulse shifts to the "Shu Wen Zheng Tai" position (symbolizing literary or civil service high office), there is another implication. Generally, when examining the path of official fortune, one must first look at the positions indicating advancement or retreat. If the Cun pulse is Hong (Surging) and Xian (Wiry), or Da (Large) and San (Scattered), this is a pulse indicating inability to hold office. It signifies demotion in official rank and disaster in private life. If the pulse is Hong but then weakens (Huan), the Cun pulse also indicates a decline in position. However, if the pulse is distinct and fluent, Hong, Hua (Slippery), and slightly Xian, resembling a bright pearl in a basin that strikes the fingers as it comes and goes, such a person will certainly enter the ranks of high ministers (Gong Tai).
The pulse appears distinct like picking up pearls. The Cun, Guan, and Chi positions often differ. If all are fluent, it is known as a sign of Fortune. One must carefully deduce the clarity and brightness of its Qi. For people with virtue and fortune, the pulses corresponding to the Five Zang organs must all be fluent and distinct, neither too low nor too high. If the pulse beats fifty times without stopping and shows no chaotic changes, this person has good fortune. The Guan and Chi pulses on both left and right sides should be distinct and responsive. If the Xin (Heart) position exhibits these qualities, it is an upper-grade fortune. If the Guan position shows a Hong and Run (Moist) pulse, it is a secondary grade. Other cases are considered ordinary.
The breath count remains unchanged from morning to night. Throughout life, the position is heavy and high. During diagnosis, the movement is often distinctively deep and hidden. Naturally, great fame fills the world with fragrance. Any respectful (Zun Zhong) pulse appears deep and hidden but not chaotic, distinct without stagnation or dampness. This is indeed a respectful pulse. One must also examine whether the six positions harmonize and respond to each other. The pulse is calm and secure, like a pearl in water. Such a person is respected and enjoys fame, standing out above others.
A Hong, large, broad, and modulated pulse belongs to a wealthy person. If seeking an official position, this is not suitable. If suddenly disaster arises in the Xin (Heart) position, wealth and honor turning into poverty can be expected. The Xin pulse should originally be Hong. If the pulse is initially Shi (Excess/Solid) and then Huan (Slow), promotion and talent are certain. If disaster arises in the Xin pulse, it indicates becoming poor after being rich.
Regarding wisdom, it looks like country water. The Cun pulse is large, showing slight literary promise. The Yin-Yang (Er Yi) Cun and Chi positions correspond. The Chi (Slow) pulse indicates a lower status, detailed similarly to previous examples.
The Gan (Liver) position being Qing (Light/Clear) indicates noble salary and glory. The appearance is dignified and humane. When the rate encounters Da (Large), one enjoys smoothness and peace. Respectful and cautious, like self-illumination. The Xin (Heart) position being Qing corresponds to spirit. The intelligent must become officials in the temple (court). When prosperous, looking at Jia-Yi (Wood/Fire) without stagnation, nobility and prominence appear within twenty years. The Fei (Lung) position being Qing reveals righteous talent. Skin is smooth, skilled in humor. Seeing no obstruction, fame begins to show. Official career and merit step onto jade stairs. The Shen (Kidney) position being Qing indicates much cleverness. Intelligent in dealing with things, harmonious with people. Voice is clear and smooth without stagnation. When One and Six (Water numbers) meet, how noble? The Pi (Spleen) position being Qing implies long-term foresight. Honest, sincere, without flattery, appearance dignified. Just look at the five numbers achieving harmony; wealth, honor, and fame will surely spread far.
How is the nature of the Liver being Zhuo (Turbid) and Heavy? Wild,狼狈 (wretched/disordered), heartless, leading to inferior stupidity. It is not that there is no noble aspect within, but alas, the essence is slippery yet very coarse. How is the Kidney being Heavy and Turbid again, heartless, leading to much stupidity and light disaster? This position lacks even a bit of Qing (Clearness); how can one see personal glory in life? The Spleen being Heavy and Turbid leads to wind-madness. Without trust, deceiving others, life is short. Even if the Heart pulse is Qing and responds to the finger, it should only be moderately wealthy and not excellent.