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There are forty-seven acupoints contraindicated for moxibustion. Chengguang (BL6), Yamen (GV15), and Fengfu (GV16) are contraindicated as moxibustion may cause adverse reversals. Jingming (BL1), Cuanzhu (BL2), Shangyingxiang (EX-HN4, also known as Yingxiang upper point), Tianzhu (BL10), Suliao (GV26), and Shanglinqi (GB15, likely referring to Zulinqi GB41 or a specific local point contextually grouped here) should not be moxaed. Naohu (GV17), Ermen (TE21), Maichong (SI19, often referred to as Tinggong in some contexts but distinct in naming conventions, here translated as Maichong), Heliao (SI18), Quanliao (SI18, note: text says "He Quan", likely He Liao SI18 and Quan Liao SI18 combined or typo, translating as Heliao and Quanliao), Sizhukong (TE23), Touwei (ST8), Xiaguan (ST7), and Renying (ST9) are also among the contraindications. Jianzhen (SI9), Tianyou (TE16), Xin (Heart area/acupoints related to Heart, likely Xinyu BL15 given context of back shu points later, but literally "Heart"), Ruzhong (RN17), Jizhong (GV11), Baihuanshu (BL30), Jiutui (CV15), Yuanli (SP15, often Yuanye SP15), Zhourong (ST21), Fuai (ST16), Shaoshang (LU11), Yuji (LU10), Jingqu (LU8), Tianfu (LU3), Zhongchong (PC9), Yangchi (TE4), Yangguan (GB33 or Du Mai Yangguan, context suggests GB33 or similar lateral point), Diwuhui (GB29), Lougu (SP8), Yinlingquan (SP9), Tiaokou (ST38), Yinmen (BL37), Shenmai (BL62), Chengfu (BL36), Futu (ST32), Biguan (ST31), Weizhong (BL40), Yinshi (ST33), and Dubi (ST35) are all acupoints that must not be subjected to moxa fire.

Regarding the method of "Ren Shen" (God of Man) migration, where does it begin? On the first day, it starts at the big toe of the foot; on the second day, at the external malleolus; on the third day, inside the thigh; on the fourth day, in the waist and hip; on the fifth day, in the mouth; on the sixth day, in the hand; on the seventh day, near the internal malleolus; on the eighth day, at the wrist; on the ninth day, at the sacrum/coccyx; on the tenth day, in the lower back; on the eleventh day, at the nasal bridge; on the twelfth day, at the hairline; the thirteenth and fourteenth days follow a similar pattern regarding the teeth; on the fifteenth day, it covers the whole body; on the sixteenth day, in the chest; on the seventeenth day, at Qichong (ST30); on the eighteenth day, in the inner thigh; on the nineteenth day, at the foot; on the twentieth day, at the external malleolus, which must be clearly distinguished. On the twenty-first day, it is between the little finger of the hand; on the twenty-second day, the external malleolus; the twenty-third day is in the foot and involves the Liver Meridian; on the twenty-fourth day, it is in the Hand Yangming Meridian; on the twenty-fifth day, it is in the Foot Yangming Meridian, generally the same; on the twenty-sixth day, in the chest; on the twenty-seventh day, at the knee; on the twenty-eighth day, in the yin region, do not approach closely; on the twenty-ninth day, originally at the front of the knee and tibia; on the thirtieth day, at the dorsum of the foot, which must be remembered.

Spring corresponds to Heavenly Stems Jia and Yi; Summer to Bing and Ding; the four seasons (late summer) to Wu and Ji; Autumn to Geng and Xin; Winter to Ren and Gui.
Taiyi refers to the Eight Extremities stars. Thus, Taiyi resides in the Central Palace, while the Big Dipper revolves outside it, allowing it to face the winds of the eight directions to divine auspiciousness and inauspiciousness. This is what is meant by the North Star/Polaris being the pivot of heaven.

[Chart of Taiyi's Location and Heavenly Taboos]
The *Ling Shu: Nine Palaces and Eight Winds* chapter divides the eight solar terms into eight palaces, calling them the residences of Taiyi, which perfectly aligns with the sequence of lunar mansions. The direction where the moon resides is the position dominated by the current seasonal energy. The Qi of the human body responds to this accordingly. Therefore, practitioners of acupuncture and moxibustion must know these taboos to avoid, lest they damage the prosperous Qi of the season.
At Li Chun (Start of Spring), Taiyi rises in Gen Palace (Northeast), named Tianliu; seek treatment in the left foot on Ji Chou and Wu Yin days. At Chun Fen (Spring Equinox), Taiyi is in Zhen Palace (East), named Cangmen, fixed in the left hypochondrium; needle on Yi Mao days in the East. At Li Xia (Start of Summer), Taiyi is on Wu Chen and Ji Si days; in Xun Palace (Southeast), named Yinluo, causing sorrow in the left hand (indicating caution with the left hand). At Xia Zhi (Summer Solstice), Taiyi is on Bing Wu days; in Li Palace (South), affecting the chest to throat, head, and face. At Li Qiu (Start of Autumn), Taiyi is in Aiwei (Kun Palace, Southwest), named Youqi/Wanwu depending on version, but text says Aiwei; treat the right hand; on Ji Wei and Wu Shen days, travel in Kun. At Qiu Fen (Autumn Equinox), Taiyi is in Dui Palace (West), named Cangguo; plan from the right hypochondrium on Xin You days. At Li Dong (Start of Winter), add Xinluo to the right foot; on Wu Xu and Ji Hai days, collect in Qian Palace (Northwest). At Dong Zhi (Winter Solstice), Taiyi approaches Ye Zhe in Kan Palace (North); on Ren Zi days, flow flows through the waist, sacrum, and lower orifices. The Five Zang and Six Fu organs, along with the umbilicus and abdomen, correspond to the Zhao Yao star (Central Palace) and Earthly Stems Wu and Ji, residing in the Central State.